St John Bread and Wine

Name: St John Bread and Wine
Address: 94-96 Commercial Street, London, United Kingdom, E1 6LZ
Telephone: 020 7251 0848
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2205 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 39 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

ST. JOHN Bread & Wine reflects the rhythms of its locale whilst observing the same respect for seasonal, indigenous ingredients and "the whole beast" as the bigger sister restaurant. Currently opening for dinner, Tuesday to Saturday, this branch very much beats its own drum with a menu structured towards a slightly less formal manner of dining, with guests actively encouraged to share dishes as they're ready from the kitchen.

As well as selling goods to take home from our bakery, wines by the bottle or the case can be bought from our lists to take home with some delivery available.

Bread & Wine has been voted Best British Restaurant by the Evening Standard and named as best value restaurant by The Observer Food Monthly.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, English
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Supper Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 7251 0848
Website
https://stjohnrestaurant.com/a/restaurants/bread-and-wine
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Farokh Talati
Private party facilities
St. John Bread and Wine is available for private functions including use as venue for corporate breakfast meetings. Menus for larger or private function groups are available on our website. For enquires please email amelie@stjohnrestaurant.com

Location
94-96 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LZ
Neighbourhood
Spitalfields
Cross Street
Brushfield Street
Parking details
Parking available on Pay Meters
Public transit
Liverpool Street
Additional
BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Wine

What 2,205 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

East London
Great for fine wines
East London
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

St John Bread and Wine offers "delicious unfussy food" with a "superb menu" that includes "interesting and exciting food that defies description." The restaurant has "excellent service" and "knowledgeable staff," creating a "great atmosphere." It's a "go-to place" for both "special occasions" and everyday dining, promising "nothing less than perfect."

2,205 Reviews

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Giles
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our son wanted to eat here for his 21st. Smashed our expectations. We will remember this for a long time to come. Thank you.
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Raissa
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I was shocked to note the decline in the quality of both cooking and service yesterday at St John Bread and Wine. For that price tag, you expect better cooking, and a decent service. Both have become mediocre. The waiting staff was moody (whoever is managing this place is doing something wrong), and they were not clearing plates so that the tiny tables would get completely full of empty plates and you couldn't navigate your diner. The food was in much smaller quantity than it used to be and fell flat. The bill felt like a rip off. I have been going to St John's restaurants for almost two decades. The generosity and deliciousness of the cooking and the lovely, informal but attentive service made it one of my London favourites. This is no more.
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Caroline
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, loved the Welsh rarebit and pig cheeks. Great evening
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Sophia
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food was good, the atmosphere felt a little bit clinical with no music, quite harsh lighting which was a little bit disappointing for a valentines date night. We were also sat by the door which had a really bad draft which was not ideal as it was freezing. Having said that the food was lovely and the service was too.
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John
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious unfussy food in a simple uncluttered setting with great staff
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william
VIP
New York City
196 reviews
5.0
196 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fantastic. Interesting and exciting food that defies description. A don’t miss place.
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derek
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Professional, passionate and knowledgeable server, excellent food, great atmosphere
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vijeya
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you Danielle and team for the warmest welcome on the occasion of our 24th anniversary. The food was exceptional today and our lovely dog Gus particularly enjoyed the attention given to him. Bread and Wine is as close to perfect as a restaurant can be, makes special occasions wonderful and provides cheer and comfort on less happy days. Front of house really match up to the excellence of the food. Bravo xx
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Barbara
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved St John’s from the time we stepped through the door. Service was exceptional! Food was incredible!
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Kaikobad
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and always imaginative changes to the menu
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St John Bread and Wine is rated 4.7 stars by 2205 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 39 times today

94-96 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LZ

Additional information

Cross Street
Brushfield Street
Neighbourhood
Spitalfields
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Supper Daily 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, English
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking available on Pay Meters
Public transit
Liverpool Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Farokh Talati
Additional
BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Wine

Website
https://stjohnrestaurant.com/a/restaurants/bread-and-wine
Phone number
020 7251 0848
Private party facilities
St. John Bread and Wine is available for private functions including use as venue for corporate breakfast meetings. Menus for larger or private function groups are available on our website. For enquires please email amelie@stjohnrestaurant.com

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