Gem – Middle Eastern Restaurant in London

Opening hours

Opening hours of Gem, Monday to Sunday
Monday Today	11:00–23:30
Tuesday	11:00–23:30
Wednesday	11:00–23:30
Thursday	11:00–23:30
Friday	11:00–23:30
Saturday	11:00–23:30
Sunday	11:00–23:30

Times shown in UK time. Opening hours can change on bank holidays and during the festive period.

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Price level: £ (inexpensive)

Gem Restaurant Menu

Black OlivesMediterranean Black Olives, oregano, paprika and olive oil. V - Vg - GF£4.45
Nocellara OlivesItalian Green Olives, oregano and olive oil. V - Vg - GF£4.45
HummusHummus served with pitta bread. V - GF£5.95
Minty MintyMint, dill, cucumber and light garlic yoghurt mixers. Served with pitta bread£5.95
Raki CheeseTurkish white Ezine cheese,£5.95
Add Melon or Watermelon for£6.95
AtomicStrained yoghurt, dried cayenne pepper & butter. V - GF£5.95
Carrot TaratoreCarrot, suzme yoghurt, garlic, mayonnaise, garlic and olive oil.£5.95
TabboulehFinely chopped parsley, fresh mint, spring£5.95
Patlican SosluAubergine, potato, pepper, light garlic with tomato sauce. V - Vg - GF£6.95
Pepper BoraniGreen pepper, suzme yoghurt, garlic, oregano and olive oil. V - GF£6.95
Feta Cheese SaladTomato, parsley, cucumber, green pepper and feta cheese. V - GF£6.95

Menu items and prices as published by the restaurant, collected on 16/09/2026. Dishes and prices change; please check with the restaurant when you book.

Location and map

Gem, 265 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 2UQ

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About Gem

Gem is listed on UK Rest as a Middle Eastern restaurant serving customers in Islington in London. The address is 265 Upper Street, N1 2UQ. The venue falls within the Islington local authority area in London. UK Rest lists 181 other restaurants in the N1 postcode district.

As the restaurant puts it: “Experience authentic Mediterranean cuisine at Gem Restaurant in Islington, featuring fresh dishes and popular charcoal-cooked specialties. Join us today!.” The published menu lists 12 dishes across 1 section, with prices from £4.45 to £6.95. Expect a inexpensive meal – £ out of £££. There is no weekly closing day. The latest closing time is 23:30 on Mondays.

Services include table bookings. Published details mention: outdoor seating, vegetarian options and gluten-free options. The Food Standards Agency register shows a hygiene rating of 5 – very good – dated 29/07/2025. You can reach the team on 07342 520033.