Albion’s Restaurant brings French and Italian cooking together at 117 Kentish Town Road in north London. The restaurant presents the two traditions in a relaxed setting, with indoor dining nooks and an alfresco area that can also accommodate celebrations and group occasions.
The kitchen builds its main offering around familiar French and Italian flavours, using carefully selected ingredients and preparing dishes fresh. Seafood and pasta sit naturally within that approach, giving diners a choice between lighter plates and more substantial courses for a full lunch or dinner.
Separate vegetarian and vegan menus make plant-based choices a considered part of the restaurant rather than an afterthought. A brunch menu and a dedicated dessert selection add further flexibility, whether the visit is for a daytime meal, an evening dinner or something sweet with drinks.
Wine is an important companion to the food, while the varied menus make Albion’s suitable for mixed groups with different preferences. Guests with allergies or specific dietary requirements should discuss the latest recipes and kitchen preparation with the team before ordering.
Address: 117 Kentish Town Road, London NW1 8PB, England
Albion’s Restaurant Menu
Nibbles
Olives
Focaccia
Focaccia bread with balsamic vinegar and olive oil
Hummus, Tzatziki & Red Pepper Salsa (sharing)
Served with pita bread
Breaded Halloumi Sticks
Served with sweet chilli sauce
Starters
Bruschetta Pepperonatta
Roasted red peppers tossed on garlic olive oil and basil served over a toasted sourdough bread, garnished with rocket and fetta cheese
Prawns
Tiger prawns sautéed on chilli, butter-wine sauce, served on top of toasted sourdough bread
Antipasto Misto (sharing)
Cured meat selection served with olives and toasted focaccia bread
Insalata Caprese
Fior di latte (cow’s milk mozzarella) served over a mixed tomatoes, fresh basil, dressed with olive oil and pesto sauce
Moules
Mussels with oilve oil of Provencal? sauce or Mariniere sauce served with sourdough bread
Calamari
Deep-fried Bread crumbed calamari tossed with garlic and parsley served with garlic mayo
Vegetarian Antipasto (sharing)
Selection of grilled vegetables, olives and red pepper salsa served with focaccia bread
Pasta
Linguine Frutti Di Mare
Linguine pasta with prawns, squid, mussels, sun blushed tomatoes on red chilli butter sauce
Tortelloni
Filled with braised wild boar tossed in a rich tomato sauce
Ravioli
Filled with spinach and ricotta tossed in a rich tomato sauce drizzled with pesto sauce
Albion’s Ragu
Linguine pasta served with Albion’s beef ragu
Penne Alla Pollo
Seasoned diced chicken breast, mushrooms and pasta baked in a creamy mushroom and white sauce
Linguine Carbonara
Pancetta with creamy egg sauce and parmesan
Risotto
Seafood Risotto
Risotto with prawns, mussels, squid, sun blushed tomatoes and chilli butter
Butternut Squash Risotto
Spicy sage risotto with roasted butternut squash, garnished with rocket and walnuts
Risotto Primavera
Risotto with asparagus, peas, spinach, courgettes and pesto sauce
Mushroom Risotto
Creamy risotto with sautéed mushrooms garnished with rocket and shaved parmesan cheese
Risotto Gamberoni
Risotto with sun blushed tomatoes, tiger prawns, and chilli butter
From the Sea
Seabass
Grilled seabass served with chunky tomato, avocado and paper salsa with crushed potatoes
Fish Pie
Prawns, salmon and cod cooked on leek sauce covered with creamy mash potatoes served with pickled red cabbage
Moules Frites
Mussels with choice of Provencal sauce or Mariniere sauce served with skinny fries
Albion’s Fish Stew
Medley of prawns, squid, mussels, potatoes and leeks cooked on rich tomato-wine sauce with chilli garlic butter topped with grilled seabass fillet and served with sourdough bread
Cod Goujons
Deep fried breaded cod fish fingers, served with aioli and skinny fries
Grills & Meats
Duck Confit
Served with dauphinoise potatoes, green beans, thyme and veal jus
Lamb Shank
Slow cooked Lamb shank served over a bed of potato & green beans topped with veal jus
Pollo Con Funghi
Grilled butterfield chicken served with dauphinoise potatoes and creamy mushroom sauce
Coq Au Vin
Chicken leg, slowly braised in red wine sauce with bacon and mushrooms, served with potato puree
Rib-Eye Steak
10oz rib-eye steak chargrilled to your taste served with skinny fries and rocket leaves
Sirloin Steak
10oz Sirloin steak chargrilled to your taste served with skinny fries, garnished with rocket
Beef Bourguignon
Traditional beef bourguignon served with creamy mash potato
Salads
Caesar Salad
Gem lettuce, croutons, parmesan and Caesar dressing
Halloumi Salad
Seared halloumi served over mixture of salad leaves, beet-root, and quinoa topped with lemon & olive oil
Avocado, Bacon and Spinach Salad
Avocado, bacon and spinach leaves served with parmesan, croutons and honey and mustard dressing
Burgers
Beef Burger
Beef patty, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, red onion, horseradish mayo and gherkin served with skinny fries
Halloumi Burger
Halloumi, brioche bun, lettuce, roasted peppers, hummus and sweet chilli sauce served with skinny fries
Side Dishes
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Tomato Salad
Mix Salad
Rocket Salad
Green Beans
Gratin Dauphinoise
Tender-Stem Broccoli
Albion’s Brunch
Served daily until 3pm
Full Albion’s Breakfast
Sausage, bacon, beans, mushrooms, hash brown, two eggs, tomato, served with sourdough bread.
Royal
Scottish smoked salmon served over the toasted sourdough bread, two poached eggs, topped with hollandaise sauce.
Garden Breakfast
Bed of Spinach leaves topped with quinoa, broccoli, bell peppers, courgettes, served with tzatziki and toasted sourdough bread.
Benedict
Ham honey roast served over the toasted sourdough bread, two poached eggs, topped with hollandaise sauce, served with fries.
Smashed Avocado
Smashed avocado and tomato mix, served over the toasted sourdough bread served with two poached eggs.
Vegetarian Breakfast
Home-made hummus and guacamole spread over the toasted sourdough bread, topped with mushrooms, tomato and two poached eggs served with breaded halloumi sticks and sweet chilli sauce.
Shakshuka
Slowly cooked eggs in a rich tomato & red peppers sauce and chorizo slices, topped with crushed feta cheese, served with toasted sourdough bread.
Steak Sandwich
A juicy steak sandwich, piled high with tender slices of sirloin steak, caramelised onion, served garlic aioli and french fries.