Located on Essex Road in Islington, Salut! is a stylish and welcoming venue for festive celebrations, just moments from Canonbury and Dalston Junction. With a focus on modern European cuisine and seasonal British produce, it’s an ideal setting for Christmas party hire - whether you're planning a corporate gathering or a festive get-together with friends. The restaurant’s menus are crafted around seasonal winter ingredients, offering comforting, elegant dishes that reflect the comfort of Christmastime.
The interiors at Salut! are warm and atmospheric, with natural wood furnishings, vintage touches, and an open kitchen that adds a sense of theatre to any event. During the day, large windows bring in soft natural light, while in the evening, copper pendant lighting and candlelit tables create a cosy, festive glow. For standing receptions, the venue can host up to 70 guests, while seated private dining is available for up to 35 guests exclusively, or smaller groups of up to 15 for group dining.
The three-course set menu begins with focaccia and whipped truffle butter for the table, followed by starters such as miso aubergine with cashew ‘cheese’ and pumpkin seeds, or duck liver parfait with cranberry chutney and crispbread, both rich with seasonal flavour.
Main courses include pork belly with hispi cabbage and roasted plum, pan-seared market fish, or a hearty winter squash dish with curried lentils and crispy kale. Desserts embrace festive indulgence with port-poached pear, pistachio baked Alaska, and dark chocolate ganache. For those seeking a more elaborate experience, the five-course menu adds an amuse bouche and a shared cheese board featuring quince jelly and oatcakes.
Salut!’s drinks list includes European wines, aperitifs, and non-alcoholic cocktails, with pairings available to complement the festive menu. Whether you're toasting the season with colleagues or celebrating with friends, Salut! delivers a refined but relaxed backdrop for memorable Christmas parties in Islington.