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The Parakeet, London, Greater London

The Parakeet

4.8
4.8
792 Reviews
£41 and over
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 46 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Fire led modern European cooking, served in a warm vibrant dining room.


Reservations open on the 1st of each month for the following month, for groups up to 6 guests. Bookings for May open on the 1st April at 10am. For larger groups please email bookings@theparakeetpub.com. We serve our A la Carte menu Monday to Saturday, and Roasts on Sundays.

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What 792 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

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  • London

    Gastro Pub

  • North London

    Best Ambience

  • North London

    Gastro Pub

  • North London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Parakeet in Kentish Town offers a remarkable dining experience with "exceptional food" and "faultless service." Known for its innovative menu, featuring dishes cooked over an open flame, the restaurant excels in delivering unique flavors. Guests praise the "lovely atmosphere" and "knowledgeable staff," making it a top choice for special occasions.

792 Reviews
  1. Deepika

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had high expectations for this Sunday roast, especially since it was featured on Time Out’s "Best Roast" list and had so many great reviews. However, I was really surprised by how disappointing the experience was. We ordered the sharing sirloin but it was chewy and tough apart from one slice in the very middle. The potatoes were far too crispy—almost impossible to eat—feeling like they had been left out for ages and reheated. They also had no seasoning which made them very bland. No gravy was provided (which is essential for a proper roast) and the plates were cold which didn’t help the overall experience. We also ordered the cauliflower cheese as an extra for £6 but it was really bland and lacked cheese, a big disappointment given the price. On the positive side, the service was excellent. The staff were very apologetic about our experience. They did their best to make up for it which we really appreciated. However, given the restaurant’s reputation and the price I expected much better. I’m not sure if we caught them on a bad day but based on this experience I wouldn’t rush back.

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  2. Helen

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb experience. Absolutely banging Sunday lunch. Service wasn't super speedy but it was very busy so fair enough. All the staff were extremely nice though and made it such a lovely afternoon. Top drawer.

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    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience. We saw this on TikTok. And thought we would try it. The Sunday roast was really good. The service was amazing. Would definitely go back. 6 out of 5 stars. Our server was Ihsan he did an amazing job. 

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  4. Yoana VIP

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service - thank you for taking such good care of us

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  5. Giulia

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable service, delicious food and beautiful environment. I'm glad we finally got to try the Parakeet and we'll be back for sure.

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  6. Lisa

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this pub… considering I’m not a usual fan of pubs for dining… it’s a great one. Always busy… good vibes. Reasonable cocktails, great food with seasonal produce. Sunday roasts are amazing too. The steak is delicious… and the bread with whipped butter I get every time. Service is always good… my fourth visit and I’m still returning :)

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  7. Santi

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect on all fronts. One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a long time.

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  8. Tim

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, great atmosphere, highly recommended

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  9. Belle

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely service, delicious food, wonderful atmosphere. We will be back soon!

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  10. Liz

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the whole experience not just the food. Great evening out.

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The Parakeet is rated 4.8 stars by 792 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 46 times today
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256 Kentish Town Rd, London, Greater London NW5 2AA

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    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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