Tucked away on St Paul’s Road in Islington, Oui Madame is an intimate, evening-only restaurant in Islington, centred around wine, shared plates, and unhurried dining. Oui Madame is particularly well suited to date nights, celebrations, and long evenings spent talking, where the focus stays on the table rather than the clock.
The space is softly lit and relaxed, designed for lingering evenings rather than quick meals. Comforting decor helps the space feel homely, with mismatched cushions, extravagant wicker lampshades, and black and white artworks that fill the walls. It’s exactly what a neighbourhood restaurant should be, inviting diners to sit back and while away a couple of hours with good food and a bottle of wine.
The menu is built for sharing, allowing tables to move at their own pace, while the wine list is carefully curated to feel considered but approachable. Guests are always welcome to ask for guidance or small tastes before choosing. Menus here blend classic technique with bold, seasonal flavours, with a selection of both small and large plates that are perfect for sharing. Dishes are thoughtful and inventive, think red prawn carpaccio with orange-mint dressing, umami mayo and jalapeno, or chicken heart skewers in a gochujang glaze served with a red pepper cheese sauce. Larger plates are equally exciting, offering everything from seafood risotto with prawns, smoked yoghurt and plenty of fresh herbs, to ox cheek served with burnt kale, pomme pure and a meaty jus.
When it comes to desserts, diners can expect indulgent and inventive dishes from chocolate cremeux with a chilli-chocolate tuile and a passion fruit granita, to a compressed peach with shiso syrup, vegan meringue and topped with caramelised coconut flakes.
Wine menus feature a concise but well curated selection of bottles from across the continent. Explore crisp whites, full-bodied reds, and even a few rose and skin-contact varieties for those looking to try something new. Alongside the wine, cocktails focus on the fundamentals of classic bartending - balanced, familiar, and made properly, without unnecessary flourish.