Borough Market favourite Upper Glas also has another home in Angel.

The Venue
Set on bustling Upper Street in Islington, Anna Mosesson’s new restaurant fills the space previously occupied by Morfudd Richard’s restaurant Lolas. The first floor of the former tram shed rebels against Swedish minimalism and embraces red and green.

The Atmosphere
Long bench-like tables in the restaurant are broken up by candles, table-runners and condiments. It does still feel however a bit like a posh Wagamama but manages to be stylish and cosy at the same time. This restaurant projects the same warm and friendly atmosphere as its predecessor in Borough, partly down to the sunny disposition of the owner Anna.

The Food
Think Swedish restaurant, think meatballs and herring? Well you won't be disappointed, Upper Glas is everything you would expect from a Swedish restaurant and more. The menu is relaxed and dishes can be ordered to share like tapas or ordered as a starter and main course. Divided into cold dishes and hot dishes, the cold dishes are ideal for sharing and include the ubiquitous pickled herring, gravad lax scandelicious and smoked reindeer.

The hot dishes are larger and offer an interesting selection of tastes including fillet of venison with a gingerbread sauce, Ribolita rice, beans and crispy pork belly and Pytt-i-panna: Swedish Hash. Admittedly the food will set you back a little bit more than Ikea, but with a set lunch menu for a smidgen over a tenner, the bill isn't going to break the bank.

The Drink
Both the wine lists and the cocktail lists are enormous and reasonably priced. Try something new like a dill and elderflower martini, a Nettle Collins (with gin, nettle cordial, pear juice, passion fruit liqueur and soda) or a Bloody Marianne (basically a doubly spiced Bloody Mary), and if you're feeling adventurous you can try a shot or two of unpronounceable Swedish spirits.

The Last Word
No ABBA and not a piece of flat-packed furniture in sight. Swedish? Yes, a muted, more discreet Swedish that is a welcome change. Excellently priced, good food and drink make this a popular choice amongst the many eateries of Upper Street.

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