Best Cozy Restaurants in Bounds Green/Wood Green

I took my family to The Parakeet for Sunday lunch, the service, vibe and food were all 10/10. Old (well kept) pub decor and the noise just brought back old memories. Absolutely fantastic, I look forward to going back again, I could not fault it.

Our waitress, Jahs, was very attentive and efficient. Even sang "Happy Birthday" for my daughter when she brought the dessert with candle. The dessert waiter, Pepe, was very entertaining and made us feel happy. Food is consistently great. We love this place

Drapers Arms came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. Friendly attentive service, bustling atmosphere and exceptional food. So good I didn’t want it to end!

We visited the restaurant for my husband's birthday. The staff was nice and the food was nice too with fresh ingredients and unique flavours. The restaurant was cozy.

Overall, the food selection and options are commendable. The service is good—attentive and polite. However, the most critical aspect of this review is the food itself. In Asian cuisine, rice is the essential ingredient in every household, and every respected chef must understand the importance of preparing quality (Kome) rice. Given that a majority of the sushi bar dishes on your menu are based on rice—approximately 80%—it is imperative that it be prepared to perfection. Unfortunately, I have encountered dishes where the rice lacked texture, was underseasoned with sushi su, and resembled congee (for those unfamiliar, that’s porridge) with tinny bites of undercooked as well. This issue has arisen on more than one occasion with my family dining at Oita . Let me be clear; I’m not seeking free food or discounts; that’s not my intention. However, when I’m craving sushi and desire authenticity, I can no longer consider Oita my top choice. The subpar quality of the rice is something that should be acknowledged, as it’s important for restaurants to recognize when customers have valid feedback.