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Cornelius Restaurant - London

RestaurantsLondon, ENG

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(1,056 reviews)

Quick info

+44 7841 870021
1 New River Ave, London N8 7QD, United Kingdom
£30–80

About Cornelius Restaurant - London

Cornelius Restaurant - London is a Romanian restaurant in London on New River Ave, set in a former pumphouse with chandeliers inside and a garden where shisha is served. The kitchen pairs gourmet burgers with traditional Romanian dishes, and the menu includes vegan Romanian dishes too. Papanași appear as the dessert. The wine list is Romanian, with a house wine said to be exclusive to the restaurant. Reservations are required. The space suits big groups, and a table for six has been booked here. The restaurant also hosts weddings, receptions, birthdays and a First Communion.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Paid parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Good for kids birthday · High chairs
  • Dietary
    Organic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options

Reviews

4.5/5
1,056 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention papanași dessert, wedding and event hosting, Romanian wine and tochitură.

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Customer Review Summary

Papanași are the dish reviewers return to most, described as soft, fresh, delicious and generous in size. Close behind are the traditional Romanian mains: a tochitură that recalled family celebrations, roasts cooked to perfection, a meat platter that suited two people, and a soup that tasted homemade. One vegan diner praised the vegan Romanian dishes, and two mention the Romanian wine, including a house wine said to be exclusive to the restaurant. Events are a second strong thread. Reviewers describe a wedding reception, planning a civil wedding celebration, a First Communion, and a birthday and anniversary party with decorations, a cake and a DJ, citing accommodating staff and generous portions. The atmosphere is called warm and cozy, with an airy, bright patio. Waiters are described as friendly and attentive. One reviewer recalls starters and visinată brought out on the house while the table waited, and another was offered a tasting portion of a dessert before choosing.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “One of the best restaurants in north London! The service alone deserves 10 stars — genuinely rare to find that level of care in this city. The food is authentic, beautifully made, and the portions are seriously generous. We held our daughter's First Communion here and every single guest was blown away. It's now our go-to for birthdays, celebrations, and everything in between. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, which makes it perfect for big groups and long evenings. Proud to support such a brilliant piece of Romanian hospitality in London.🇷🇴❤️”
  • Google user
    “Daniel was a great waiter friendly and confident in his role, when undecided which dessert to choose he was kind enough to offer a tasting portion of one of them. The dessert I choose to go for: papanași, were delicios and at the same time came in a generous size too. The service was swift and flawless. And definitely will return to try some more of the traditional Romanian food.”
  • Google user
    “We had a wonderful experience here. As a young couple planning our civil wedding celebration, we were looking for the right venue and menu options, and Dan was incredibly helpful throughout the process. He took the time to answer all our questions, patiently explained everything, and helped us find the best choices for what we had in mind. His openness and willingness to assist with future details gave us a lot of confidence moving forward. The food was excellent. The soup tasted just like homemade food, full of flavour and comfort. The papanași were soft, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The menu offers a great variety of traditional dishes, and the tochitură was especially memorable, bringing back the taste of family celebrations and holidays. We highly recommend this place for both its delicious food and the warm, attentive service.”
  • Google user
    “If you want genuine traditional romanian 🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴 food ,Cornelius is among the best👌 Will return definetly”
  • Google user
    “We had a lovely time at Cornelius Restaurant. It made me feel like home. Our waiter, Dan, was very attentive. He brought us some starters and visinata on the house whilst we were waiting for our food. The meat platter was excellent , catered to two people 👌 . The patio was airy and bright. I definitely recommend this place and would bring friends to try it too.”

Highlights

“Gourmet burger locale in former pumphouse with chandeliers & a shisha garden, plus kids' meals.”

  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Live music

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in
  • Family-friendly
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  • Vegan options
  • Bar onsite
  • Cozy
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Free water refills
Offerings· 11
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Salad bar
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Parking· 3
  • Free parking lot
  • Paid parking lot
  • Usually plenty of parking
Dining options· 6
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Crowd· 3
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace
Family-friendly· 4
  • Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Planning· 3
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Highlights· 5
  • Great beer selection
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Live music
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Atmosphere· 5
  • Casual
  • Quiet
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale
Accessibility· 3
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Location

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