Rooster Junction

Finsbury Park locals have found a proper gem in Rooster Junction, where the kitchen takes on pizza, burgers and peri-peri with equal confidence. This is the sort of place where you don't have to choose between a wood-fired base and a flame-grilled patty — you can have both, and throw in some spicy chicken while you're at it. The menu reads like a greatest hits of crowd-pleasing comfort food, and the team here clearly know their way around each one.

The pizzas arrive with that satisfyingly crisp-yet-chewy base, topped generously and baked with care. Burgers are stacked high, the patties juicy and properly charred, while the peri-peri chicken brings proper heat — the kind that builds slowly and leaves you reaching for another piece. It's a refreshingly unpretentious approach to feeding a hungry neighbourhood. Order online for delivery or collection, and don't sleep on the peri-peri fries on the side.