Margo’s at The Dally

Name: Margo’s at The Dally
Address: 181 Upper St, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, N1 1RQ
Telephone: 020 4553 5467
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.3

4.3

14 Reviews

£26 to £40

Modern European

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals

Margo’s is an intimate neighbourhood restaurant overlooking bustling Upper Street in a lovingly restored townhouse and private members’ club, The Dally. We serve seasonal, Mediterranean-inspired dishes with an elegant twist.

Our menu draws inspiration from French, Italian, Spanish, North African and Levantine cuisine- it is a tapestry of Mediterranean cooking.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Modern European, British, Breakfast
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 10:00–12:00 All day dining Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–20:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 18:00–23:00
Phone number
020 4553 5467
Website
https://www.thedally.com/margos
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Stefano Cirillo
Private party facilities
Please contact events@thedally.com for any private event enquiries.

Location
181 Upper St, London, Greater London N1 1RQ
Area
Angel
Parking details
None
Public transit
Closest Tube Stations: Highbury & Islington and AngelBus: Islington Town Hall
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Sunday Roast
10 Nov 2024 - 30 Mar 2025
Sunday Roast

Hispi CabbageGBP 10.00
roasted and spiced cabbage served with a pepper and almond sauce, topped with wild mushrooms VG GF
Harlequin SquashGBP 10.00
roasted squash filled with a creamy whipped goat's cheese and tomato gel, topped with a shard of Grana Padano VG GF
Beef CarpaccioGBP 15.00
coated in mustard and herbs, served with wild mushrooms and buttermilk and a mushroom paste GF
Tuna CrudoGBP 16.00
bluefin tuna seasoned with a cucumber jalapeño salsa, topped with a mustard dressing GF

Mains

Roasted AubergineGBP 16.00
modern take on Imam Bayildi- roasted aubergine, tomatoes and peppers, creamy cashew cheese, stewed onion, leeks and preserved lemon VG GF
Homemade CannelloniGBP 20.00
filled with baby spinach and ricotta, spicy prawns and a smooth tomato sauce
Sea Bream FilletGBP 25.00
pan-fried, on a base of creamy stewed vegetables and bacon, with a caper and herb salsa GF
Duck BreastGBP 30.00
charred parsnip, pickled beetroot and plum poached in red wine with a dark rum sauce GF
Beef Short RibsGBP 32.00
braised in red wine, with lemon and Grana Padano mashed potatoes, silverskin onions, onion and pepper purée and silky beef jus GF

Sides

Dauphinoise PotatoGBP 5.00
with Montgomery cheddar sauce, charred white endive and crunchy capers VG GF
Steamed GreensGBP 5.00
tenderstem broccoli or french fine beans sautéed in butter VG GF
Truffle mashed potatoGBP 5.00
mashed potatoes with grana padano, topped with black truffle oil VG GF

Puddings

Crème brûléeGBP 9.00
topped with fresh mixed berries and homemade quince jelly VG GF
Poached pearGBP 9.00
spiced, served with a homemade matcha cinnamon biscuit, topped with salted caramel sauce VG
Chocolate coconut fudgeGBP 9.00
with poached plums and sweet cashew cream VG

Aperitifs

Negroni 13GBP 13.00
Paper Plane 13GBP 13.00
Kir Imperial 14GBP 14.00

Digestifs

Graham's Fine Tawny 7GBP 7.00
Sanchez Romate Fino 7.5GBP 7.50
Chateau Jany Sauternes 9GBP 9.00

What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

North London
Great for brunch
North London
Good for business meals
North London
Gluten-free-friendly
North London
Great for creative cocktails
North London
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Margo's at The Dally offers a charming dining experience in the heart of Islington with a "lovely bright and airy" ambiance. Known for its "exceptional service," the menu features standout dishes like burrata and trout, praised for their "excellent" quality. Whether for a quiet dinner or a vibrant weekend, Margo's promises a delightful visit.

14 Reviews

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Gemma
VIP
London
137 reviews
3.0
137 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The dining room is stylish and the food was pretty good but the service was abysmal. There were only 2 other diners in the restaurant so they were not under pressure. Three of the mains came out while we were still eating our starters. The waitress appeared confused and seemed to think we should hold on to our cutlery. One of the mains was delivered 10 minutes after three of us received our dishes and we were nearly finished. We had to seek out our waitress to request a desert menu and our water was not replenished without requests. A £25 discount was begrudgingly applied but the whole experience was quite expensive. Some staff training is urgently needed if this place is to survive. I hope it does survive as it has potential to be a nice addition to my neighbourhood.
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Piers
VIP
London
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Not quite sure what this place is - member's club? restaurant? bar? I had to rather awkwardly an ungraciously push past the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, reading carols to find my table, which was...unexpected. But all I can tell you is that the food was delicious and the service was lovely.
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Bill
London
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Sunday lunchtime. We were the only people in the dining room. Food arrived before the pre-lunch drinks - so you know that nothing is cooked to order. A re-heated Sunday roast is not what we expected - so overall very disappointing. The staff were courteous - but they didn’t have much of a clue about what they were doing. Definitely not going back and definitely not worth the money. £180 for two for a lunch which was reheated? You decide.
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Mona
VIP
London
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful time at Margo’s at The Dally! The service was exceptional, and our server (sadly, we didn’t catch his name) truly stood out. He was attentive, professional, and offered fantastic recommendations that made our dining experience even better. The food was delicious, with each dish perfectly prepared, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. It’s clear the team takes pride in providing a great experience. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend it!
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Jodi
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely Sunday roast here with a friend. Felt relaxed and well taken care of by genuine and friendly staff. Everything was great, will definitely be back x
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Pablo
VIP
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The short ribs and the duck were outstanding. Would definitely recommend
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Bas
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Experience was generally good, for us, as we expected a quiet evening. Main dishes were good, not all exceptional though (fish was too crispy, but meat was outstanding, sides etc were good). The starters were also good but tried too much to be something they weren’t. Services was very attentive, but we had the whole dining room to ourselves (Monday evening). Which was a very nice thing for a change. Overal a perfect place to get a simple but good dinner in a (very) quiet surrounding. I assume that on other days/the weekends it will be busier though.
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Tina
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really nice dining room - nicely lit and with beautiful artwork. Service was spot on. Food was well presented and tasty. Highly recommended
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Jo
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 22 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The service was great. The food was average. There were not enough choices, and there was no offer of steaks of any kind. This is a bit risky for a restaurant on a street that has close to 100 restaurants nearby, all serving steak. Drink prices are far too high for a non-Michelin restaurant.
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Jade
London
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 3 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely bright and airy restaurant inside this relatively new members club on Upper Street. We had the burrata and asparagus with egg to start and the cauliflower and trout for mains. All delicious and with very friendly and attentive service from Eugene!
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Margo’s at The Dally is rated 4.3 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Experiences are available.

181 Upper St, London, Greater London N1 1RQ

Additional information

Area
Angel
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 10:00–12:00 All day dining Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–20:00 Dinner Mon–Fri 18:00–23:00
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Modern European, British, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Closest Tube Stations: Highbury & Islington and AngelBus: Islington Town Hall
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Stefano Cirillo
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://www.thedally.com/margos
Phone number
020 4553 5467
Private party facilities
Please contact events@thedally.com for any private event enquiries.

Margo’s at The Dally

Make a booking

Additional information

Sunday Roast

Starters

Hispi CabbageGBP 10.00

Harlequin SquashGBP 10.00

Beef CarpaccioGBP 15.00

Tuna CrudoGBP 16.00

Mains

Roasted AubergineGBP 16.00

Homemade CannelloniGBP 20.00

Sea Bream FilletGBP 25.00

Duck BreastGBP 30.00

Beef Short RibsGBP 32.00

Sides

Dauphinoise PotatoGBP 5.00

Steamed GreensGBP 5.00

Truffle mashed potatoGBP 5.00

Puddings

Crème brûléeGBP 9.00

Poached pearGBP 9.00

Chocolate coconut fudgeGBP 9.00

Aperitifs

Negroni 13GBP 13.00

Paper Plane 13GBP 13.00

Kir Imperial 14GBP 14.00

Digestifs

Graham's Fine Tawny 7GBP 7.00

Sanchez Romate Fino 7.5GBP 7.50

Chateau Jany Sauternes 9GBP 9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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