Alcedo Bistro & Bar
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About Alcedo Bistro & Bar
On Holloway Rd, Alcedo Bistro & Bar serves European dishes across a nine-item menu, with tables taken on a walk-in basis. Burrata and seared scallops open the menu, while crispy duck and wild sea trout anchor the mains alongside cod with lentils and spinach, sometimes finished with pancetta. A pea, courgette and broccoli risotto runs alongside pasta and a burger for less formal orders. Seared calves liver also appears, and desserts include chocolate fondant and panna cotta. Wine is poured by the glass or bottle, and waitstaff run table service throughout. The restaurant opens daily, and its position near the Emirates Stadium makes it a stop before or after matches.
Menu & Prices
9 dishes · mains £8–22- Burrata£12.00
- Crispy Duck£12.00
- Seared Scallops£15.00
- Wild Sea Trout£19.00
- Seared Calues Liver£22.00
- Chocolate Fondant£8.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod with lentils and spinach, pea courgette broccoli risotto, panna cotta and attentive to food allergies.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod with lentils and spinach, pea courgette broccoli risotto, panna cotta and attentive to food allergies.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the cod with lentils and spinach, paired sometimes with pancetta, as tender and flavourful, with the pea, courgette and broccoli risotto also praised. One birthday visit highlights attentive handling of a guest's allergies, and match-day diners note quick seating and efficient staff despite crowds. Reviewers describe reasonable prices and a calm, welcoming atmosphere throughout.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the cod with lentils and spinach, paired sometimes with pancetta, as tender and flavourful, with the pea, courgette and broccoli risotto also praised. One birthday visit highlights attentive handling of a guest's allergies, and match-day diners note quick seating and efficient staff despite crowds. Reviewers describe reasonable prices and a calm, welcoming atmosphere throughout.
Featured reviews
- swickymindencov
“Lovely meal here this Wednesday evening! I had the pea, courgette and broccoli risotto and my wife the cod with pancetta, spinach and lentils. Both delicious and reasonably priced. As was the panna cotta. A good selection of wines by the …”
- Howard Smith
“Dropped in here before Arsenal match at the Emirates, got a table straight away. Lovely staff, working hard on a crazy busy match day, but still really efficient and good natured, helping create a fab atmosphere. The pasta and burger food was also really tasty and well cooked. We'll love to come back when it's quieter to explore the menu more 😋👍”
- Yajaira Timaure
“Had a fantastic meal at Alcedo Bistro! ✨ I regularly go there with my family, and it never disappoints. This time I ordered the cod with lentils and spinach, and it was absolutely delicious. The cod was perfectly cooked — tender, flaky, and full of flavour — paired beautifully with the lentils, which added a lovely earthy richness. The spinach tied everything together, making the dish feel balanced, fresh, and really satisfying. The presentation is always elegant, and you can tell there’s real care and attention in every dish. The atmosphere is calm, welcoming, and perfect for enjoying a meal with family.”
- Rosa Bustamante
“⸻ I had a wonderful night on my birthday. The food was delicious, and most importantly, they were attentive at all times to a guest with multiple allergies, which we truly appreciated. The atmosphere was very pleasant, and the kindness of both the owner and the waitstaff exceeded our expectations. It is definitely a highly recommended place to celebrate a special occasion.”
- Raymond Lai
“This Italian restaurant should be located in a more upscale area. The food is outstanding overall. What makes this place even more impressive is the value. Given the exceptional quality of the food, the prices are surprisingly reasonable. …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcedo Bistro & Bar | 4.7512 | — | — | cod with lentils and spinach, pea courgette broccoli risotto, panna cotta |
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