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1. St. JOHN Smithfield

4.8

Exceptional(4075)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 55 times today

Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.

2. The Plimsoll

4.8

Exceptional(66)

Price: Expensive

• Pub • Highbury

Booked 25 times today

A modern pub serving a frequently changing menu, available in our dining room, bar, and outside ledges. It's not fine dining, nor is it trying to be. We cook in a way that we as cooks like to eat, so don’t be afraid to share. If you want to pop in for a burger and a pint, feel free to grab any available space in the bar or outside. We accept bookings for tables of up to six people in the dining room.It can be loud and slightly chaotic; at night it is dark. We turn tables because we need to in order to survive and pay the people that make it work, so please don’t be offended if we ask you to wait a moment for your table. Our dining room has limited space and we don’t offer high chairs, so please let us know in advance if you're bringing a pram or need to adjust your booking size.Here's when we're open, so you can find what you're looking for:Weekdays: Bar 3-11pmKitchen 6-10pmWeekends: Bar 12-11pm (10pm Sunday’s)Kitchen 1-5pmKitchen is closed on Men’s Arsenal home games.

3. Tollington's

4.5

Awesome(42)

Price: Expensive

• Fish • Holloway

Booked 14 times today

Tired of the loosely French inspired humdrum of restaurants popping up across the city of London? Do you like holidays? Do you like cold drinks and warm service? If you've answered yes to one or more of these then perhaps Tollington's can refresh both your pallet and your mind. The idea came from a mirror in an antiques market and a love for a more informal approach to dining, the result is a chippy in North London with old church pews bolted to the walls to be leaned on and eaten from. The focus is on fish but the menu transcends fish, mammals and vegetables, leaving no stone unturned in the never ending quest for flavour. Split between two rooms, the front the engine, the kitchen and bar shared by customers as they perch on bar stools and enjoy dinner and a show. The back, bookable room is lower, lower lighting, lower seating, perhaps a slight calm compared to the front room, here works of art from friends of the restaurant adorn the walls and floors.Book now to reach Nirvana.

4. Westerns Laundry

4.8

Exceptional(1666)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Holloway

Booked 31 times today

Westerns Laundry is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant focusing on seafood & natural wines. The restaurant is located in the Islington/Highbury neighbourhood of North London. It opened in 2018 and is housed in a 1950's industrial building which used to be home to the largest commercial laundry in North London. It now boasts a beautiful 60 cover dining room, which opens onto an open 20 cover cobbled courtyard with olive trees as well as an intimate private dining room. Westerns Laundry has won numerous awards for excellence and originality and is a firm favourite on the London dining scene.

5. Fatt Pundit

4.6

Exceptional(1126)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Soho

Booked 25 times today

Hello from Fatt Pundit, the “Chinese-Indian 'Hakka' restaurant you never knew you needed”. We look forward to welcoming you!!!Please inform the management if you have any food allergies while reserving your table. Please note we won’t be able to serve guests with SEVERE ALLERGIES.

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6. Jolene Newington Green

4.7

Exceptional(1257)

Price: Expensive

• British • Stoke Newington

Booked 43 times today

Situated on Newington Green, Jolene is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant and bakery, with a natural wine cellar. Focussing on flavour, provenance and sustainability, the menu changes weekly. Maximum table booking of 6 pax.

7. Crispin

4.6

Exceptional(380)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Spitalfields

Booked 29 times today

Crispin is an all day restaurant & wine bar in Spitalfields serving seasonal sharing plates, low intervention wines & cocktails.Our chefs are led by the talented Lewis de Haas (ex Petersham Nurseries & The Shed). They deliver a European inspired menu, using locally & sustainably sourced ingredients from independent growers, small-scale farms & producers (think seasonal croquettes, organic British vegetables, sustainable seafood, classic cuts). We also have a natural wine list, bottle shop & wine club curated by our Head of Wine Alexandra Price, where we focus on natural wines using indigenous & rare grape varieties.The glass & zinc pavilion is located on White’s Row, Spitalfields, on the junction with Crispin Street. We have seating for 40 inside in view of our open-kitchen & 20 on our garden terrace.Available for exclusive use (40 seated & 100 standing), part hire, private hire or catering enquire at info@crispinlondon.com.

8. Jolene Hornsey Rd

4.7

Exceptional(613)

Price: Expensive

• British • Hornsey

Booked 17 times today

Bakery, small plates, natural wines, soft serve, good times

9. Bar Crispin

4.3

Awesome(209)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Soho

Booked 18 times today

Bar Crispin is an all-day restaurant & wine bar on Kingly Street, Soho, designed by Jermain Gallagher. Offering low intervention wines & seasonal sharing plates, it is a place for any occasion. Our chefs are lead by Fabien Spagnolo (ex Frenchie, Pollen St Social, The Corner Room & Casa Fofo), with a wealth of experience he respects each ingredient, allowing us to celebrate great local producers & creating memorable experiences. The menu is broadly European inspired, focussing on locally & sustainably sourced ingredients from independent growers, small-scale farms & producers (think crispy polenta, croquettes, organic British vegetables, sustainable seafood, classic cuts). For reservations of 7+ people email bar@crispinlondon.com, we are available for exclusive use or Greenroom part hire. The Greenroom is a private room designed by Jermaine Gallacher with hand-painted lights, emerald green walls reminiscent of old Soho & a beautiful

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10. Heddon Street Kitchen

4.1

Excellent(2976)

Price: Moderate

• European • Piccadilly

Booked 94 times today

Welcome to Heddon Street Kitchen. We can't wait for you to join us in our restaurant, bar and on the terrace in the heart of Piccadilly.

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Orlando / Central Florida East •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Complimentary bread was good. Main dishes were good, not great. Dessert was great.
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St. JOHN SmithfieldPrice: Very Expensive• British• Farringdon
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4.8
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Charlie
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
superb joint - food, design, drinks and atmosphere top notch - Juan and the team have created a wonderful restaurant here and we keep coming back
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Westerns LaundryPrice: Expensive• Modern European• Holloway
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Sherry
London •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing food. Best indo Chinese food I’ve eaten in London yet. Will definitely be back. Great service too.
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Fatt PunditPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Soho
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4.6
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Chloe
London •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
Good food solid drinks might be back again depending if theyre as strict as the table turn timings as told
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Tollington'sPrice: Expensive• Fish• Holloway
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4.5
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Alberto
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Great food, great service. I’ve been in plimsoll before because their burger. I couldn’t come back with some friends to let them try it too. We got 5 burgers but at the end we ordered 3 more with extra cheese and at the end they were even better. My friend was looking for bacon but for me the crunchiness of meat was enough. Very good balance of flavours. I tried many burgers but probably this is the best in London. I was a bit sad realising they removed the green salad with walnuts from the menu cuz it was really good but I understand can be because the seasonal changes etc. Another must to try are the potatoes with aioli. We also got other dishes but I would say these 2 were the best. The pub was full but the service was fast. The kitchen is not big but they are very organised. Same with table service, we had some requests and the blonde girl who served us was really nice and patient haha I forgot to asked her name for the mention Overall a great experience! Thank you guys!
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The PlimsollPrice: Expensive• Pub• Highbury
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1. St. JOHN Smithfield

2. The Plimsoll

3. Tollington's

4. Westerns Laundry

5. Fatt Pundit

6. Jolene Newington Green

7. Crispin

8. Jolene Hornsey Rd

9. Bar Crispin

10. Heddon Street Kitchen

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