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St. JOHN Smithfield, London,
Award-winning

St. JOHN Smithfield

4.8
4.8
4179 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 62 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7251 0848
  • Website
    http://www.stjohnrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Steve Darou
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 16 guests (terms and conditions apply). St. JOHN bar and restaurant is available for private hire. Please contact amelie@stjohnrestaurant.com for details.
  • Location
    26 St John Street, London, EC1M 4AY
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Neighbourhood
    Farringdon
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Farringdon Station, Barbican Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 4,179 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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  • City

    Innovative

  • City

    British

  • City

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
St. JOHN Smithfield offers an extraordinary dining experience with "outstanding food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "bone marrow on toast" and the "nose to toes menu," appreciating the restaurant's "unpretentious" atmosphere and "vibrant" vibe. Many highlight the "excellent wine list" and find the dining experience "well worth the money."
4,179 Reviews

  1. Harryt

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As good as always. A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Just really high quality produce cooked very well. Good bottle of St John’s own white too. Five star.

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  2. Susan

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Good food, but pretty expensive - and I resent paying extra for boiled potatoes and a bit of cabbage. Wine as always very expensive. Excellent service, but setting austere. A good place for those who like eating old fashioned meat dishes, like brains, rabbit, liver or pig's trotters.

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    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, great food, amazing ambience, all at a reasonable price. First time here and was surprised at the number of fish and seafood options in addition to the meat dishes the restaurant is renowned for. Gluten Free options for my dining companion were also extensive. I will be back, and soon.

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    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique location. Straightforward but excellent British inspired food and menu. Very English service but good. Wine list lets down the experience.. outrageous markups and the little that we tried not up to the level of the food.

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  5. Christopher Reed

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious. Wonderful all around, only reason for not giving 5stars was a slightly tough pastry on the Eccles cake. Otherwise meal was fantastic.

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  6. Fern

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just incredible! I would go back for the bone marrow, the rarebit, and the mandolines again and again!

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  7. moof VIP

    London20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another consistently great meal at St John’s with attentive service, good value wine with the St John pinot noir going down a treat and ofcourse the regular dishes and specials providing great options aswell as as malted crane brûlée being a treat. Oh yes the madeleines were as nice as ever to finish

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  8. Carol

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Every time we visit London we make sure we eat at St. John! Excellent in every way!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a fantastic experience at St John's in London. From the starters to dessert, every dish was expertly prepared and bursting with flavor. The meat offerings were some of the best I’ve had in London. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive. The atmosphere was relaxed yet refined, making for an unforgettable meal. St John's truly stands out as one of the top meat restaurants in the city. Highly recommend!

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  10. Kristine

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    St. John excels in simplicity, delivering dishes that are both timeless and perfectly balanced. The kohlrabi salad is crisp and refreshing, while the bone marrow with parsley salad remains a classic that never fades. Chicory salad with crispy pork hits all the right notes—freshness, texture, and harmony. And the rhubarb sponge with vanilla custard? Flawless in its simplicity. A masterclass in honest, ingredient-driven cooking.

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St. JOHN Smithfield is rated 4.8 stars by 4179 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for St. JOHN Smithfield

26 St John Street, London, EC1M 4AY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Neighbourhood
    Farringdon
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Farringdon Station, Barbican Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Steve Darou
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.stjohnrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    020 7251 0848
  • Private party facilities
    The Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 16 guests (terms and conditions apply). St. JOHN bar and restaurant is available for private hire. Please contact amelie@stjohnrestaurant.com for details.
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