Top Tables: DJ Ali B
Presenting the Capital Club Chart every week means DJ Ali B is used to the best things in life. This doesn't stop with music - the man knows what he likes on his plate and more importantly he knows where to get it. He shares his top five eateries with us.
Gallipoli, 120 Upper Street N1. Tel: 020 7226 8099.
Tube: Highbury & Islington
The best Turkish restaurant in town. Wholesome home-cooked food and service with a smile. The staff encourage customers to dance on the tables - and with everyone watching, you feel more stupid if you don't.
The Crinnigan Rooms, 82 Hampstead High Street NW3. Tel: 020 7435 3608. Tube: Hampstead
The interior is decadent, classic cool with nice-sized tables, comfy chairs and some private dining rooms. It's worth it just for the tomato, basil and mozzarella spring rolls.
Tootsies, 196-198 Haverstock Hill NW3. Tel: 020 7431 3812. Tube: Belsize Park
Judging by the queues every Sunday, it's no secret Tootsies do one of the biggest breakfasts in town. The tragic standard of service is a small price to pay for such a feast.
Haven Bistro & Bar, 1363 Whetstone High Road N20. Tel: 020 8445 7419. Tube: Totteridge & Whetstone.
This joint is off the beaten track and quite a find. The standard of food is streets ahead of most West End A-list restaurants and they do a great Sunday lunch.
Andy's Cafe, 59 Grafton Road NW5. Tel: 020 7485 5934. Tube: Kentish Town
Possibly the finest sausage sandwiches in London with the friendliest staff on the planet; Leslie, Shirley and Andy know customers by name, which is why the queues go around the block and back again.
Ali B presents the Capital Club Chart every Friday at 11pm on Capital 95.8 FM.
