Season Kitchen

Would highly recommend checking Season out. The food is wonderful and their bread is the best bread I’ve ever tasted! Only reason that I didn’t give five stars is because I think the prices are a little too much for the size and quality of the food (even though the quality is great, I’ve had better for less in more central locations).

It's always a wonderful meal here. Ben's Specials are great. Tonight I had mallard with baked apples and a blackberry jus. Divine.

Great tasting seasonal food. My partner and I visited on a Saturday night. We weren't disappointed. Reasonably priced, great tasting seasonal menu with a wide range of wines. My steak was cooked perfectly and my partners smoked haddock looked (and so I'm told) tasted properly properly nice. Dessert; we shared a chocolate pot. Small but rich - perfect. Would definitely recommend visiting. We'll be going again!

Wonderful dinner. Where to start? The sourdough was amazing. I then had the whitebait, and got a pile big enough to fill me up. Luckily, I still had space for the mallard, which was extremely tasty. Service was great and they were happy to accommodate a fifth person at fairly short notice. V nice wine, too. Had been meaning to come here for years and glad that I did.

Better than average food. I had the pheasant, which tasted good but I was left a little hungry as the portion size was smaller than I'd like. The chocolate pudding was delicious, as was the bread. Staff were very friendly, even though the place was busy. I'll probably go back, hopefully the main course will be more satisfying next time.

The food is top notch and the staff is nothing short of amazing. We rocked in late on a Saturday night around 11pm and they happily catered for us, and took time so we could enjoy a lovely dinner. The aubergine is to die for and the meat was especially tender. It’s a small place but would recommend in a heart beat. Perfect for a one to one with your darling.

Having read all the good reviews, my girlfriend and I were looking forward to our first visit to Season tonight. The early signs were promising...the staff were very friendly and just the right amount of attentive. The atmosphere was relaxed and informal. The bread which came before the starter was actually extremely tasty - a fruit loaf kind of like Soreen but much nicer in taste and texture. Unfortunately though, both our starters and our mains left us feeling underwhelmed. We had the grilled asparagus, the spring vegetable terrine, the pulled goat and the beef short rib. The cooking was pretty good in all the dishes, but none met our expectations in terms of flavour. The sauces for the meat and the asparagus in particular were extremely bland. There were literally no 'yum' moments at all. Suffice to say we didn't stick around for dessert, and having only been in the restaurant for 40 minutes (the food came out far too quickly), we left feeling very disappointed. Maybe we were just unlucky with the cooking on the night, but for the prices paid we won't be risking another visit to Season any time soon...which is a shame because the idea is excellent.

We went for Sunday lunch for the first time and we'll definitely be back. The roast and wine was excellent value. The potatoes and veg were freshly prepared, rather than maturing, which brought up the standard above pubs with bigger reputations locally. All in all tasty food, good value for money in a relaxed and understated restaurant which is perfect for Sundays!

"Most of all we aim to offer good quality, honestly sourced produce, cooked well without too much fuss alongside a short, well considered drinks list within a warm, welcoming, convivial room." The above is an excerpt from their menu and I can attest that they live up to all of it: Let me start with a description of the restaurant: Season is located on Stroud Green Road just a short walk from Finsbury Park Station...yes, it's not a fancy neighbourhood and indeed, Season kind of stands out in its well-thought-through interior. In fact, I kind of fell in love with what the folks here have accomplished: they have really paid attention to details and thus make the dining experience a true joy for all senses! (I especially liked the overall simplicity of this place, such as using packaging paper as table "cloth" and fixing it to the table with metal clips!) From the stylish, yet very cozy interior, to the food...may I quote from the menu again: "Generally our focus is British, French and Italian but our inspiration very often comes from further afield." And indeed, the inspiration for my dish came from further away, as I enjoyed a Roast Pumpkin Curry with Spinach, Peas and Basmati Rice. The Indian touch to this dish was undeniable and I very much liked the slight tingling in my mouth after every bite...which I then extinguished with a sip from the excellent house red... Oh, before I forget to mention it: in true fine-dining manner, as amuse-bouche I was offered a couple of spicy-cheesy Parmesan Crisps. These were followed by a couple of thick slices of dense, moist and wholesome bread. (I assume the bread was home-made as it looks just like the bread that I make at home and it tasted equally well!) Also, immediately after sitting down, I received a bottle of tap water; this gesture made me extra happy, as I hate having to ask for it! Now, the waiting tandem also deserves a special mention: they were very attentive and one of them (presumably the owner?) went around the dining room to have a little chit-chat with the guests. As this place has opened rather recently, there were quite a few guests, who'd been here for the first time and simply wanted to hear more about their philosophy. Somehow he didn't chat with me that long though, but I guess since I was writing my journal, he simply didn't want to disturb me. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed my dining-experience at Season Kitchen and if I had to sum it all up in one sentence, I'd say: Fine dining yet without the usual dent to your checking account!

So, so impressed with this place although it is a bit pricey. I walked in here for dinner two nights ago with no rez, for one person, and a space was created for me. A plate of two pieces of fantastic soda bread with soft butter comes gratis, which is a wonderful touch. I ordered the almond gazpacho and the artichoke, pickled walnut and goat's curd. The gazpacho is wonderful if you like almonds as much as me: smooth consistency but also slightly gritty with a mouthful of almond essence in each spoonful. Yum! The artichoke dish is light, with the creamy curd blending well with the greens. Dishes were promptly removed when I finished and the check came quickly when I asked for it. The dishes are expensive at about £7 each but I was very pleased with my experience.

This place is just so, so lovely. The food is incredible, the service fantastic and the surroundings great. Not really a bad word to say - I've loved both my visits here. The loss of a star was due to the menu on my second visit. I was joined by my visiting mum and we both felt the menu was a little...too much. Basically if we'd had my dad with us, he'd have starved. I like to think I'll try most things but nothing on the starters appealed and the lack of a nice, safe steak option on the mains was a shame. And pretty much all of the options were really pushing the boat out - not necessarily bad but. Kinda tricky. But I will sheepishly raise my hand and say that I lied about the most things as I don't actually like seafood, which would have made my menu choices much easier. All that said, Season's greatness is its inventiveness with food so I really shouldn't complain. And it's not like I'll never return as honestly it's just really, really good!

I've only eaten here a couple of times so far, but so far for me, this inconspicuous little place at the scruffy Finsbury Park end of the Stroud Green Road, is a great addition to the local eating scene. Offering something very different from the predominantly ethnic eating options in the surrounding area, Season is (perhaps predictably!) all about seasonal, British ingredients, with a modern approach that is thoroughly refreshing in this part of town. The menu is (in my opinion) reassuringly brief, offering just 6 starters and 6 mains, and prices are reasonable, with most mains under £15. With the emphasis on what is in season, the menu changes regularly, and although portions aren't huge, I'd say this is all the better as it allows you to enjoy a full 3 courses, which I'd encourage, as the food has in my experience been largely excellent. While not everything was absolutely spot on last (some slightly tough, but still very tasty, pigeon mildly let down a starter), I'd still encourage investigating some of the more adventurous dishes, and also the deserts which have been particular stand outs both times I've visited. The wine list is similarly short, but interesting, and I thought very well chosen. Pricing is as you would hope for a neighbourhood restaurant - I think almost everything is under the £30 mark. Service is friendly and attentive without being intrusive, and the whole place has a subtly trendy vibe, but in such a way that my 70yr old (but younger acting) grandmother still loved it. On my last visit three of us had 3 courses with coffee, aperitifs, a bottle wine and half bottle of desert wine (it's that kind of place, it makes you want to stick about) and it came in at just over £40 a head, which is an absolute bargain. A real gem of a place, I'd encourage giving it a go, this is the sort of adventurous place warrants support from the locals, and is worth a bit of a journey if you fancy something a bit different, or a bit of a treat.

Went for nye dinner. Amazing 3 course menu with French onion soup, beef fillet and chocolate tart. Good value - don't change anything!! Lovely atmosphere & friendly service!

Congratulations Finsbury Park, you have a great local restaurant. This small restaurant squeezes in the tables and it gets full but that is because it is a quality place. Interesting dishes, great wine and nice service (although they could have been a tad more attentive). We enjoyed a starter with a variety of fresh-roasted beets, smoked mozzarella and a horseradish cream. Yum! We had well-executed lamb chops with salsa verde as a main and buttery purple sprouting. The highlight was dessert. They have these donuts. You must get these donuts. They are filled with a custard and came with a rhubarb dipping sauce and they were nothing short of heaven. If I lived in the area this place would be my go-to. In a neighborhood with very few options this is a true gem.

We have been here twice. I had one dish that was really pretty uninspired, a few that were good, and one that was spectacular (mmm, goat). So, promising, but uneven. Glad it exists, and I do plan to go back and see if they were just getting the kinks out. ~B I agree with B about the substantial variance in dish quality. I'd add that it really matters where you end up being seated in the dining room. There is an atrocious table near the door where you get crammed in and tend to freeze from the winter draft. Seated elsewhere, I have had much more comfortable and pleasant experiences. Haven't we been here 3 times, B? ~S

Embarrassed that I've lived in Finsbury park for almost a year and it's taken me this long to try Season! The food was amazing and the service impeccable. We asked quite a few different questions about the menu and our waitress was extremely friendly and knowledgable about the food. The menus is quite varied with some good vege options as well. Everything was super fresh and well made - even the bread! It's a pretty small menu, but I think they update it pretty regularly to keep it fresh and delicious, and the very apparent benefit of the small menu is that all the dishes are amazing. Th portion sizes were also quite big, The early-bird special is excellent value for money, and the overall ambiance of the place was really warm and inviting. Can't wait to be back!

Wifey loves this place. Really cutting edge cooking and great produce. The kind of restaurant you expect to find in Chelsea not Finsbury Park!!...but that's great for me

Ok been here twice now. First time was exquisite. Lovely atmosphere, nice room, great staff (although really would've preferred the french guy, ours was a bit 'all business'). Had a blinding meal my partner opting for a meat based bonanza, me choosing a more subtle pescetarian ensemble. All tasted very fresh and of the season. Salted chocolate pot dessert evidently more addictive than crack. Returned a month or so later. Unbeknowst to us following a rather glowing review by a Mr Coren of The Times. The place was rammed full of very glamorous polished types, all very much alien to us on stroud green rd. Not the restaurants fault of course but our 9yr anniversary meal became a bit of an annoyance as we shuffled round the door with our fellow waitees. After 20mins of this we were finally seated and the meal, if a little late, was excellent and well received particularly with the complimentary fizz. Will return with high expectations.

Went there last night and wish to endorse what Uli B said. His comments still apply. Great atmosphere and food. Geoff