Northcote's High Street Reveals Best Local Restaurants and Cuisines

Northcote's dining scene centers on High Street, where venues include Estelle, a one-hat restaurant that serves an eight-course degustation, along with Sigiri for Sri Lankan dishes, Mesob for Ethiopian cuisine and Otsumami for Japanese fare.

High Street Core Options

High Street runs the length of the main dining area. Estelle opened in 2011 and helped establish the area's profile with its degustation format. Additional choices along the street cover pizzerias such as Pizza Meine Liebe, Israeli take-away, Thai and Malaysian places, and contemporary Australian restaurants.

Local Favorites Off the Main Guides

Beyond widely listed spots, Yuni’s Kitchen serves Javanese and Indonesian food from its location behind the Uniting Church at 255-257 High St. Patricia’s Bakehouse operates as a Greek bakery, and Curry Cafe provides BYO curries directly on High Street.

Separate Northcote Road Destination

Northcote Road in London, SW11, functions as a distinct food area in Battersea and Clapham. It features Italian restaurants, food trucks and upmarket spots, reached by a five-minute walk from Clapham Junction station or via buses 77 and 87.

Visitors can explore High Street for the listed venues and walk the full stretch to sample the range of cuisines available. Reservations are advisable at Estelle for the degustation service, while other spots suit walk-in or casual visits depending on the day.