isla

About isla

Small plates with real skill behind them, tucked at the top of North Road — and the layout does families a favour: tables are spaced generously and the acoustics soak up the noise, so a busy room never feels like a shouty one. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, and seating out the back if you'd rather be outside. The team is warm and will happily steer you on how many dishes to order between you, which helps when you're juggling small appetites. The rosti chips with truffle and parmesan are the thing everyone orders; the Korean pork belly is generous enough for two. It's proper cooking rather than quick kitchen turnaround, so bring something to occupy little ones. Set deals (two plates and a drink for around £25) keep it reasonable. Worth booking.

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