Clerkenwell, Farringdon and Old Street make an unusually rewarding restaurant circuit. Within a compact walk, a former smokehouse serves modern British classics, Exmouth Market sends smoke from its grills into the street, and Old Street’s grand municipal buildings hide one of London’s most ambitious tasting rooms. The area works equally well for a purposeful lunch, a relaxed plate at the bar or a long dinner that becomes the evening’s main event.
The area is also strikingly varied. There is nose-to-tail cooking at St. John, Levantine food built around flame, contemporary Indian dishes, British produce served in a Victorian institution, polished Italian dining, Japanese katsu and a cafe breakfast with an enormous local following. That breadth matters because the best table depends as much on mood and timing as it does on cuisine: some rooms reward advance planning, while others are ideal for a spontaneous meal.
The restaurants here cover Clerkenwell, Farringdon and the streets around Old Street, with choices ranging from fast lunches to full tasting menus. Menus in this part of London can move with the season, particularly at the tasting-menu and produce-led restaurants, so check the latest dishes and prices before booking.
St. John
St. John is the address for diners who want British cooking expressed with uncommon clarity. The white-walled former smokehouse near Smithfield feels purposeful rather than ceremonial, and the menu changes daily according to what the kitchen can source. Roast bone marrow with parsley salad remains the defining order, but the wider appeal lies in the same direct treatment of fish, game, offal and vegetables. A recent supper menu moved from crispy pig’s skin and mussels with leeks to roast lamb, brill and a deeply savoury meat pie.
The restaurant suits an adventurous group because sharing makes it easier to explore the menu, though cautious diners can still build an excellent meal from fish, vegetable dishes and superb baking. Save room for the Eccles cake with Lancashire cheese or madeleines that arrive warm after a short wait. Lunch feels lively and flexible, while supper makes more sense for a planned occasion; the downstairs bar is useful when the full dining room feels like too much commitment.
Address: 26 St John Street, London EC1M 4AY
St. John Menu
Lunch — Starters
Tuesday 25th August 2026
Olives
Pressed Pig's Ear
Cucumber, Butterhead and Lovage
Whole Crab and Mayonnaise
Chicken Liver Toast
Cold Roast Middle White, Bobby Beans and Roast Shallot
Brown Shrimp and White Cabbage
Roast Bone Marrow and Parsley Salad
Lunch — Mains
Tuesday 25th August 2026
Roast Hogget, Turnips and Anchovy
Plaice, Chips and Tartare Sauce
Braised Fennel, Chickpea and Goat's Curd
Grilled Ox Heart, Courgettes and Horseradish
Devilled Kidneys on Toast
Brill, Tomato, Little Gem and Aioli
Pig's Head, White Beans and Green Sauce
Lunch — Sides
Tuesday 25th August 2026
Jersey Royals
Greens
Welsh Rarebit
Green Salad
Lunch — Desserts
Tuesday 25th August 2026
Eccles Cake and Lancashire Cheese
Bread Pudding and Butterscotch Sauce
Abbey's Chocolate Cake
Plum and Almond Tart
Blackberry Eton Mess
Rice Pudding Slice
Strawberry Ice Cream
Apple Sorbet and Vodka
Cheese
Madeleines Half Dozen
fifteen minutes
Madeleines One Dozen
fifteen minutes
Supper — Starters
Tuesday 25th August 2026
Olives
Fish Soup
Pig Tongue, Bobby Beans and Roast Shallot
Cucumber, Butterhead and Lovage
Brown Crab Meat on Toast
Duck Gizzards, Frisee and Boiled Egg
Lamb Rissole and Ketchup
Brown Shrimp and White Cabbage
Roast Bone Marrow and Parsley Salad
Supper — Mains
Tuesday 25th August 2026
Roast Saddleback, Turnips and Trotter
Black Bream, Runner Beans and Anchovy
Braised Fennel, Chickpea and Goat's Curd
Grilled Ox Tongue, Courgettes and Horseradish
Devilled Kidneys and Mash
Brill, Tomato, Little Gem and Aioli
Braised Hogget, Kohlrabi and Green Sauce
Supper — Sides
Tuesday 25th August 2026
Potatoes
Greens
Welsh Rarebit
Green Salad
Supper — Desserts
Tuesday 25th August 2026
Eccles Cake and Lancashire Cheese
Bread Pudding and Butterscotch Sauce
Abbey's Chocolate Cake
Plum and Almond Tart
Honey and Brandy Parfait
Damson Ice Cream
Apple Sorbet and Vodka
Cheese
Madeleines Half Dozen
fifteen minutes
Madeleines One Dozen
fifteen minutes
Bar Menu
Monday 24th August 2026
Bread & Butter
Olives
Welsh Rarebit
Green Salad
Rissole & Ketchup
Potted Pork
Kipper & Potato
Pressed Pig Ear
Devilled Kidneys on Toast
Mutton Broth
Cauliflower, Leeks & Chickpea
Roast Tomato, Little Gem & Anchovy
Grilled Pollock, Celeriac & Green Sauce
Cold Roast Lamb Liver, Radish & Mustard
Whole Crab & Mayonnaise
Mussels, White Cabbage & Dill
Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad
Cheese
Eccles Cake & Lancashire Cheese
Seed Cake & Madeira
Ginger Loaf & Butterscotch Sauce
Plum Crumble
Damson Jelly & Baked Custard
Lemon Posset
Chocolate Mousse
Bay Leaf Ice Cream
Apple Sorbet & Vodka
Spring Feasting 2026
Smithfield Spring Feasting 2026
per person, all groups of 8+
Spring Feasting — Appetisers
additional
Olives
serves 3-4
Oysters
each
Boiled Egg and Celeriac
serves 3-4
Globe Artichoke Vinaigrette
serves 3-4
Spring Feasting — Starters
choose two, served on large platters to share
Potted Pork
Brawn
Roast Shallot, Goat’s Curd and Mint
Deep Fried Sweetbreads, Chicory and Anchovy
Snails, Celery and Butterhead
Salt Fish, Leeks and Salsify
Pig Tongue, Frisée and Boiled Egg
Pickled Tripe and Radishes
Mussels and Chips
Grilled Quail and Spring Onion
Roast Bone Marrow and Parsley Salad
Spring Feasting — Mains
choose two, served on large platters to share
Roast Lamb, Fennel and Spenwood
Braised Beef, Dumplings and Horseradish
Whole Baked Fish on Green and White Vegetables
Pot Roast Pork Belly, Turnips and Trotter
Lamb’s Offal, Beetroot and Pickled Walnut
Grilled Fish, Violet Artichoke and Chickpea
max. 16 people
Poached Chicken, Spring Vegetables and Green Sauce
Pig’s Head and Potato Pie
requires 2 weeks notice
Spring Feasting — Whole Roast Pig
Starters and desserts are an additional £50 per person
Small Whole Roast Pig
with potatoes and greens; serves up to 16
Large Whole Roast Pig
with potatoes and greens; serves up to 22
Spring Feasting — Sides
additional, serves 3-4
Potatoes
Greens
Green Salad
Beans and Bacon
Purple Sprouting Broccoli Vinaigrette
Spring Feasting — After
additional
Welsh Rarebit
serves 3-4
Cheese and Chutney
serves 2
Devilled Kidneys on Toast
serves 2
Brains on Toast
serves 2
Spring Feasting — Desserts
choose two, served on large platters to share
Eccles Cake and Lancashire Cheese
Date Loaf and Butterscotch Sauce
Chocolate Mousse
Bakewell Tart
Pavlova
Rhubarb Jelly
Eve’s Pudding and Custard
Sorbet
Cheese, Crackers and Raisin Bread
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
St. JOHN CRÉMANT 2024
Antech, Limoux. Bottle 59.00; magnum 118.00
LA DILETTANTE BRUT NV
Catherine & Pierre Breton, Vouvray
CUVÉE EMOTION ROSÉ 2023
Antech, Limoux. Bottle 65.00
St. JOHN BLANC DE BLANCS 1ER CRU NV
Veuve de Medts, Champagne. Bottle 98.00
SPECIAL CUVÉE NV
Bollinger, Champagne. Magnum 260.00
DEUX TERRES BLANC DE BLANC EXTRA BRUT NV
J. Vignier, Champagne
LA GRANDE ANNÉE 2018
Bollinger, Champagne. Bottle 180.00
CUVÉE SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL 2002
Pol Roger, Champagne
White Wine
ST. JOHN BLANC 2025 BIB
Les costieres de Pomerols, Pays D'Oc
St. JOHN BORDEAUX BLANC 2024
Maison Sichel, Bordeaux
ANTECH CHARDONNAY 2024
Antech, Limoux
LE CLOS BLANC 2025
Domaine Boudau, Roussillon
CLOS DE LA FÉVRIE 2023
Haute Févrie, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Loire
SYLVANER 2023
Gérard Metz, Alsace
TOUTES AURES BLANC 2022
Triballe, Languedoc
BANDE DE SAUVAGES BLANC 2024
Colombière, Fronton
PINOT GRIS VEILLES VIGNES 2024
Gérard Metz, Alsace. Bottle 54.00
St. JOHN CÔTES DU RHÔNE BLANC 2024
Jean-Luc Colombo, Rhône
BLANC-SAIN CHARDONNAY 2024
Arnaud Combier, Vin de France
MON P'TIT PITHON BLANC 2023
Pithon, Calce, Roussillon
ADÈLE 2025
Eric Texier, Rhône
SAINT-BRIS SAUVIGNON 2024
Malandes, Saint-Bris, Burgundy. Bottle 56.00
ST. JOHN MÂCON VILLAGES 2024
Mâcon, Burgundy
LES CORNUELLES 2024
Pierre Sourdais, Loire
APREMONT 1248 2025
Château de Mérande, Savoie
EUPHORIE 2022
Domaine Coudoulis, Lirac
LE CHENIN 2025
Catherine & Pierre Breton, Vouvray
PETIT SALÉ 2025
Château de Roquefort, Provence
COUPLE GOALS 2023
Sebastien David, Loire (1 litre bottle). Bottle 60.00
KRITT PINOT BLANC 2023
Gresser, Andlau, Alsace
CUVÉE DE FLORENCE 2024
Le Crêt de Bine, Beaujolais. Bottle 64.00
CHIGNIN-BERGERON 2022
Château de Mérande, Savoie
PUR BLANC 2024
Château Revelette, Provence. Bottle 65.00
WINE NOTE GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2023
Gérard Metz, Alsace
BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY 2023
Domaine Chanson, Burgundy
PETIT TRÉLANS 2024
Alain Chabanon, Montpeyroux, Languedoc
DUTTENBERG RIESLING 2024
Gresser, Andlau, Alsace
FLORALE 2022
Domaine des Ronces, Jura
CHABLIS 2024
Malandes, Chablis
GRENACHE GRIS 2023
Boulevard Napoléon, Minervois. Bottle 75.00
CUVÉE LAÏS 2023
Pithon, Calce, Roussillon. Bottle 77.00
CHALASSE 2023
Domaine des Ronces, Jura
BRÉZÈME ROUSSANNE 2023
Eric Texier, Rhône
LE GRAND BLANC 2021
Revelette, Provence
CUVÉE MARGUERITE BLANC 2023
Matassa, Roussillon
SANCERRE 2024
François Crochet, Sancerre, Loire
TRÉLANS 2022
Alain Chabanon, Montpeyroux, Languedoc
MATASSA RUFO 2024
Matassa, Roussillon
VIRÉ-CLESSÉ 2022
Guillemot-Michel, Mâconnais, Burgundy
VIRÉ-CLESSÉ 2023
Guillemot-Michel, Mâconnais, Burgundy. Magnum
MATASSA BLANC 2023
Matassa, Roussillon
BOURGOGNE ALIGOTÉ 2022
Bruno Colin, Burgundy
MERCUREY BLANC 2023
Domaine Chanson, Burgundy
VAU DE VEY CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2023
Domaines des Malandes, Chablis. Half bottle
EXILS 2023
François Crochet, Sancerre, Loire
LA D18 2018
Pithon, Calce, Roussillon
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE BLANC 2021
Eric Texier, Châteuneuf-du-Pape
BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY 2022
Bruno Colin, Burgundy
RETOUR À LA TERRE 2021
Guillemot-Michel, Mâconnais, Burgundy
VAUDÉSIR CHABLIS GRAND CRU 2022
Domaines des Malandes, Chablis
KASTELBERG GRAND CRU RIESLING 2020
Gresser, Alsace
PESSAC-LÉOGNAN BLANC 2020
Château de Fieuzal, Bordeaux
CHARMES MEURSAULT 1ER CRU 2020
Edouard Delauney, Burgundy
ERMITAGE BLANC DE L'ORÉE 2016
M. Chapoutier, N. Rhône
LA TRUFFIÈRE 1er CRU 2022
Bruno Colin, Puligny-Montrachet
Rosé Wine
ST. JOHN ROSÉ 2025 BIB
Côtes de Thau, Languedoc
St. JOHN BEAUSOLEIL ROSÉ 2025
Côtes de Thau, Languedoc
CORAIL 2025
Château de Roquefort, Provence. Bottle 55.00
BANDOL ROSÉ 2024
La Bastide Blanche, Provence
SANCERRE ROSÉ 2025
François Crochet, Loire
Red Wine
ST. JOHN ROUGE 2024 BIB
Lascaux, Languedoc
ST. JOHN CLARET 2023
Sichel, Bordeaux. Magnum 76.00
LE PETIT COUDOULIS 2023
Coudoulis, Côtes Du Rhône
ST. JOHN ROUGE 2024
Lascaux, Languedoc
St. JOHN PINOT NOIR 2025
Antech, Limoux
LE CLOS ROUGE 2022
Domaine Boudau, Roussillon
LES FRONTONS FLINGUEURS 2024
Colombière, Fronton
St. JOHN BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES 2024
Richard Rottiers, Beajolais
LES GRENADINES 2024 (chilled)
Domain D'Ansignan, Roussillon. Bottle 50.00
TOUTES AURES ROUGE 2021
Triballe, Languedoc
L'HURLUBERLU 2024
Sebastien David, Loire. Magnum 104.00
DEDICACE 2022
Domaine Coudoulis, Lirac
COSTE ROUGE 2022
Colombière, Fronton
St. JOHN CÔTES DU RHÔNE ROUGE 2023
Jean-Luc Colombo, Rhône
MON P'TIT PITHON ROUGE 2024
Pithon, Calce, Roussillon
CHAT FOU 2024
Eric Texier, Rhône
CALCAIRE 2022
Château Croisille, Cahors
CARRA 2023
Lascaux, Pic Saint-Loup
TRINCH! 2025
Catherine & Pierre Breton, Bourgueil. Bottle 57.00
REVELETTE ROUGE 2023
Château Revelette, Provence
CINSAULT 2023
Boulevard Napoléon, La Livinière, Minervois. Bottle 58.00
HENRI BOUDAU 2022
Domaine Boudau, Roussillon. Bottle 59.00
LA BELLE ROMAINE 2024
Château de Mérande, Savoie. Bottle 59.00
VIN D'ALTITUDE DSM 2018
Domain D'Ansignan, Roussillon
BROUILLY 2024
Richard Rottiers, Beaujolais
PUR CARIGNAN 2023
Château Revelette, Provence
CARIGNAN 2019
Boulevard Napoléon, La Livinière, Minervois
GRENACHE NOIR 2023
Boulevard Napoléon, La Livinière, Minervois
LES BEAUX MONTS, CHINON 2025
Catherine & Pierre Breton, Loire
FLEURIE 2023
Arnaud Combier, Beaujolais
BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR 2022
Domaine Chanson, Burgundy
CAMPREDON 2022
Alain Chabanon, Terrases du Larzac, Languedoc
RÉSERVE STANISLAS CHINON 2020
Pierre Sourdais, Loire
ST JULIEN EN ST ALBAN 2022
Eric Texier, Cötes du Rhône. Magnum 138.00
LES NOBLES PIERRES 2020
Lascaux, Pic. St Loup, Languedoc
BRANDHOF PINOT NOIR 2023
Gresser, Andlau, Alsace
LES MÛRES 2021
Roquefort, Provence
CUVÉE LAÏS 2022
Olivier Pithon, Calce, Roussillon. Bottle 80.00
POULSARD 2025 (chilled)
Domaine des Ronces, Jura. Bottle 80.00
BOURGOGNE PASSETOUGRAIN 2023
A&S Sirugue-Noëllat, Burgundy
BANDOL ROUGE 2019
La Bastide Blanche, Provence
HOMMAGE LIRAC 2017
Domaine Coudoulis, Rhône
PLANALS 2023
Matassa, Roussillon
LE GRAND ROUGE 2020
Revelette, Provence
L'ESPRIT DE FONT CAUDE 2020
Alain Chabanon, Montpeyroux, Languedoc
MATASSA ROUGE 2023
Matassa, Roussillon
St. JOHN DÉCLASSIFIÉ PAUILLAC 2019
Pauillac, Bordeaux
MERCUREY ROUGE 2023
Domaine Chanson, Burgundy
LA DAME D'ANGLUDET 2021
Margaux, Bordeaux
St. JOHN BASTION BEAUNE 1ER CRU ROUGE 2018
Domaine Chanson, Burgundy
TERRES BRULÉE CORNAS 2020
Jean-Luc Colombo, N. Rhône
LE PIED DE BAUD 2019
Domaine Santa Duc, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
AUX ALLOTS NUITS-ST-GEORGES 2022
Axelle Machard de Gramont, Burgundy
CHATEAU LANGOA-BARTON 2017
SaintJulien, Bordeaux
CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET ROUGE 2022
Bruno Colin, Burgundy
BARON DE BRANE CANTENAC 2005
Margaux, Bordeaux. Half bottle
LES PETITS MONTS VOSNE-ROMANÉE 1ER CRU2021
Robert Sirugue, Burgundy
CHÂTEAU PALMER 2010
Margaux, Bordeaux
CORNAS C 1999
Marcel Juge, N. Rhône
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 2000
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Shawarma Bar Clerkenwell
Shawarma Bar turns the rotisserie and open fire into the centre of a generous Levantine meal. Its compact Exmouth Market dining room is filled with the aroma of spice and smoke, but the cooking is more considered than a quick takeaway: meats, fish and vegetables are slow-roasted, grilled and matched with bright pickles, herbs and creamy sauces. Start with a spread of mezze, then choose between lamb kofte, baharat-glazed chicken, cod shawarma and cauliflower cooked over the flame.
At lunch, stuffed pitas make this one of the neighbourhood’s strongest fast options without losing the restaurant’s character. Dinner is better approached as a shared sequence of mezze, salads, rotisserie plates and grills, accompanied by cocktails or the low-intervention wine list. The atmosphere is informal and energetic, so it works for friends or a casual date rather than hushed conversation. Reservations exist for some tables, but much of the room remains geared toward walk-ins.
Address: 46 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QE
Shawarma Bar Clerkenwell Menu
Mezze
Grilled broccolini
Herb tahini, miso lemon dressing, toasted sesame
Crudités
Falafel
Tahini, amba, sumac, onions
Courgette tzatziki
Smoked almonds, dill
Mains
Aubergine schnitzel
Watercress & radish salad, labneh
Lamb shawarma
Rose harissa, yoghurt, green chilli, sumac onion, laffa
Appetizers and Sides
HUMMUS & PITA
BABAGHANOUSH & PITA
FALAFEL & TAHINI
BAKLAVA (1pc).
Wraps
With lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, tzatziki & feta
CHICKEN
BRISKET GYRO
roasted lamb
gyro (lamb & beef)
falafel
Shawarma
What we are famous for
CHICKEN
*pickled cucumbers & red cabbage, tomatoes, * *onions, garlic aioli & parsley*
ROASTED LAMB
*pickled cucumbers & red cabbage, tomatoes, onions, garlic aioli & parsley*
BRISKET
*pickled cucumbers & red cabbage, tomatoes, onions, tahini sauce & parsley*
FALAFEL
*hummus, pickled cucumbers & red cabbage, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, tahini & harissa*
Platters
Better with friends
SOUK PLATTER
*tasting platter of hummus, babaghanoush & falafel with loads of pita, harissa labneh, tahini and harissa sauce*
SHAWARMA STACK
*French fry stack with chicken, lamb & beef shawarma, pickles, tomatoes, onions, feta, garlic aioli & harissa labneh*
WRAP PLATTER
*four wraps cut into shareable portions with fries, pickles & harissa labneh*
Build Your Own
Have it your way
Chicken Shawarma
Roasted Lamb
Brisket Shawarma
Falafel
Sides
Prepared Inhouse
FRENCH FRIES
l emon pepper & sumac
LOADED FRIES - Chicken
olives, sumac onions, Mediterranean salad, feta & harissa labneh
LOADED FRIES - Lamb Gyro
LOADED FRIES - Brisket Shawarma
LOADED FRIES - Roasted Lamb
LOADED FRIES - Falafel
Drinks
fountain drink
bottled water
juMEX JUICES
The India – City Road
The India on City Road combines the familiar pleasures of a British Indian restaurant with unusually consistent execution and polished service. Tandoori cooking is a good way into the menu: chicken tikka and lamb chops bring smoky edges before richer curries arrive. The selection is broad enough to move between butter chicken, rogan josh and korma, while biryanis provide a fragrant, self-contained main and freshly baked naan is essential for the sauces.
The room is comfortable and more formal than the address beside Old Street might suggest, making it useful for group dinners, work meals and celebrations. Portions are generous, so a table gets more variety by sharing starters, one grilled dish, curries with distinct heat levels and a vegetable side. Attentive staff complement the food, and the comfortable City Road dining room is well suited to regular group dinners and celebrations.
Address: 20 City Road, London EC1Y 2AJ
The India - City Road Menu
Starters
Garlic King Prawn
Jumbo King Prawns marinated in garlic & herbs, roasted in the tandoori oven.
Aloo Chat Puree
Cooked in Chat Masala (tangy) and wrapped in a puree bread.
Tandoori Chicken
India′s foremost offering to the world cuisine scene needs no introduction.
Salmon Tikka
Prime cubes of salmon matured in a mildly spiced marinade of dill, fennel, ginger, honey and a trace of mustard oil.
Sheek Kebab
Char grilled sheek of minced kebab with a delicate sprinkling of fresh herbs and aromatic spices mix.
Tandoori King Prawn
Jumbo King Prawns marinated in a rich blend of saffron, caraway seeds and yoghurt.
King Prawn Puree
King prawns cooked in a light curry sauce and wrapped in a puree.
King Prawn Butterfly
Breast crumb coated King prawn, dipped in ginger, garlic, lime.
Chicken Tikka
Bite-sized chicken tikka marinated with cream, cheese, royal cumin and cardamom, delicately grilled over charcoal, served with mint yoghurt sauce.
Lamb Tikka
Bite-sized lamb tikka marinated with cream, cheese, royal cumin and cardamom, delicately grilled over charcoal, served with mint yoghurt sauce.
Mogul Lamb Chops
Tandoori grilled Lamb chops with a traditional recipe.
Agni Fire Wings
Chicken wings marinated with spices, grilled in the tandoor then pan pry in hot naga sauce
Haryali Tikka
Chicken fillet marinated overnight with green herbs, spices and yogurt grilled in tandoor.
Chicken 65
Succulent crispy chicken pieces cooked in a spicy sauce with spring onions and red peppers. According to some, this was the 65th menu item in a South Indian army canteen
Paneer Tikka
Chunks of cottage cheese soaked overnight in sweet and sour vinaigrette, then marinated in yoghurt, fenugreek and black onion seeds. Barbecued in the Tandoori.
Samosa
Vegetarian or Meat, Flaky pastry stuffed with mixed vegetable.
Onion Bhajee
World famous snack of crisp onions deep-fried in a coating of gram flour batter.
Tandoori
Tandoori Chicken
(Chicken on the bone) Baby chicken marinated in ginger & garlic paste with chef’s selection of herbs and spices with yoghurt and mustard oil
Chicken Tikka
Tender pieces of chicken marinated in special selection of spices unique to The India. Served with a Indian salsa salad.
Lamb Tikka
Cubed pieces of lamb, marinated in selection of herbs & spices. Served with a salad.
Tandoori King Prawn
Jumbo prawns delicately marinated in mixed herb & spices, with black pepper and dill, served with papaya salsa.
Chicken Shashlik
Breast of chicken marinated in special selection of spices: together with tomatoes, peppers and onion. Served with a Indian salsa salad.
Lamb Shashlik
Tender pieces of lamb, marinated in special selection of spices: together with tomatoes, peppers and onion. Served with a Indian salsa salad.
Tandoori Mixed Grill
The ultimate Tandoori experience, treat yourself to the entire platter of delicious meats. Includes: Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka, Sheek Kebab, Tandoori King Prawn and Tandoori Chicken.
Sizzling Lamb Chops
Tandoori grilled chops in a traditional recipe.
Salmon Tikka
Prime cubes of salmon matured in a mildly spiced marinade of dill, fennel, ginger, honey and a trace of mustard oil.
Duck Shashlik
Breast of duck marinated in mixed herbs and spices with yoghurt and mustard grilled in the tandoori over with peppers onions and tomatoes.
Paneer Tikka / Shashlik
Chunks of cottage cheese soaked overnight in sweet and sour vinaigrette, then marinated in yoghurt, fenugreek and black onion seeds. Barbecued in the Tandoori.
Mixed Shashlik
Tender pieces of chicken and lamb, marinated in special selection of spices: together with tomatoes, peppers and onion. Served with a Indian salsa salad.
Haryali Tikka
This is a dish from greenlands, cooked with saffron, cashew nuts, mint leaves, corriander, spinach in a paste, then touch of full flavour cream, very popular in Panjab... contains nuts and dairy product.
Chef Specials
Nawabi Lamb Shank
(Signature Dish) Slow pot roast lamb shank, spiced and seasoned with an aromatic herbs and spices. A magnificent dish truly fit for Kings.
Shashlik Bhuna
Chicken or Lamb - Tender pieces of marinated chicken or lamb, skewered with pieces of capsicum & onion grilled in the tandoor.
Bombay Blast
Chicken or Lamb - Tender pieces of chicken or lamb cooked with hot naaga chilli in a medium dry sauce.
Chicken Jaipuri
Tender Chicken tikka strips cooked with mushroom & peppers in a fairly hot tamarind sauce.
Bengal Fish Bhuna
A great tilapia river fish from Bangladesh cooked in a very delectable sauce with tomatoes and curry leave.
Xacutie
Chicken or Lamb cooked with aromatic herbs and spices with coconut and red chillies.
King Prawn Badshahbag
Roasted king prawns cooked in a reduced sauce of mustard seeds, fennel, bay-leaf and cinnamon with green peppers and onion.
Dum Gost
(Hot and spicy) lamb of the bone cooked in handi oven over a slow fire with yogurt, sun-dry red chillies rich spices and fresh herbs. A very spicy dish.
South Indian Garlic Chilli Chicken
Barbecued pieces of chicken cooked in a fresh garlic and chilli sauce with coriander and crisp green chilli.
Mixed Grill Mirchi Masala
Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, lamb tikka, and Sheek kebab cooked in a thick masala sauce with red and green chillies.
Duck Towa-ashili
Breast of duck marinated with mixed herbs and spices ; roasted in tandoori oven. Sliced in to thin strips cooked with chef’s own special tamarind masala sauce. Fairly hot!
Goa Garlic Lamb
Lamb cooked with fresh garlic and mint in a spicy thick sauce.
Gosht Kata Massala
Diced deboned meat cooked to golden brown in sliced onions, ginger and garlic in a thick sauce.
Chicken Nawabi
A superb eastern majestic dish of tender pieces of chicken highly flavoured
Achari
Diced pieces of chicken or lamb cooked in a slightly hot and sour pickle sauce
Mango Delight
Duck, chicken or Lamb cooked in a special masala sauce with mango
Oli’s Special Jhingry Sizzler Hut
(Signature Dish) Large king prwan merinated with herbs and spices, then grilled in tandoor for perfection, then cooked in pan, along with bell peppers, green chillies, chunkey onions and chefs olis’s own secret reciepe, served in hot iron skellet, mouth watering dish.
Chana Qabuli
Chicken or Lamb Medium spicy with chef`s own special spice.
Murgh Nawab Khan
This is a Nawab dish from Bengal. Skilfully hand chopped chicken cooked with chicken strips along with onions, tomatoes and chefs own recipe
Jaflong
Chicken or lamb cooked with Bangladeshi wild lemon which was found in small town in Jaflong, cooked in a special thick sauce.
Chicken Mango Delight
Cooked in a special masala sauce with mango
Phalak Hari Chicken
This is a dish from greenlands, cooked with saffron, cashew nuts, mint leaves, corriander, spinach in a paste, then touch of full flavour cream, very popular in Panjab, contains nuts and dairy product
Chetinnad
Chicken or lamb cooked with aromatic herbs and spices with coconut and red chillies, a specialty of Goa.
South Indian Garlic Chilli Chicken
Barbecued pieces of chicken cooked in a fresh garlic and chilli sauce with coriander and crisp green chilli.
Old Favourites
Tikka Masala
Chicken or Lamb We present our exclusive recipe of succulent chicken tikka in a smooth sauce, mild & creamy!
Korma
Chicken or Lamb pieces slow cooked in smooth creamy gravy.
Lamb Pasanda
Sliced Lamb cooked with fresh cream ground cashew nuts and mild spices.
Karahi
Chicken or lamb cooked in a semi-dry sauce with red, green & yellow peppers and shallots.
Rogan Josh
Lamb or Chicken - A very special old mogul recipe, tomato flavoured; sauce rich & spicy.
Bhuna
Chicken or Lamb cooked in a fairly dry medium sauce. Traditional Bengali dish!
Dupiza
Chicken or lamb cooked with onions in a dry medium spicy sauce. Lots of onions!
Sag
Tender pieces of Chicken or lamb cooked with spinach.
Dansak
Chicken or Lamb cooked with lentils, sweet sour and hot.
Madras
Boneless chicken or Lamb cooked in hot curry sauce, fairly hot!
Vindaloo
Chicken or Lamb - Time less classic for those of you who are looking for the hot bite!
Jalfrezy
Strips of chicken, duck or Lamb cooked with a masala of peppers and tomatoes, garnished with fresh green chillies, lime leaf and coriander. (Our own recipe)
Butter Chicken
Tandoori-grilled tikka of chicken simmered in smooth gravy, with honey, cream, powered almond and coconut, mild and creamy.
Garlic Chilli Chicken
Barbecued chicken tikka cooked in fresh green chilli and garlic in a sauce of caramelized onions fairly hot dish!
King Prawn Sag
Jumbo King Prawns cooked with spinach.
King Prawn Pathia
Traditional festive dish of prawns in an unusual blend of chilli and tamarind sauce, India’s answer to sweet and sour.
Balti Tropical
Chicken, lamb and king prawn mixed. We present our very own world famous Balti dish with our chefs own special balti recipe.
Balti
Chicken or Lamb - We present our very own world famous Balti dish with our chefs own special balti recipe.
Vegetarian
Paneer
Sag or Mater Paneer - Indian cheese cooked with spinach or peas.
Aloo
Bombay Aloo or Sag Aloo - A delicacy of cumin tempered potatoes cooked with tomato, onion and a home-made spice mix (or spinach).
Mushroom Bhajee
A semi-dry dish of diced mushroom cooked with mixed spices.
Aloo Gobhi
Florets of cauliflower and potatoes cooked in a tomato and ginger flavoured masala.
Tarka Daal
A Channa and red lentil preparation made into an exotic dish with garlic, cumin seeds and whole red chillies.
Brenjal Bhajee
Aubergines, cooked with tomatoes and onions.
Bhindi Bhajee
Okra laced with a tangy mélange of cumin seeds and lime, cooked with onion and tomato masala.
Sag Bhajee
Spinach, cooked with aromatic spice.
Cauliflower Bhajee
Cauliflower, cooked with aromatic spice
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Mixed vegetables cooked in a traditional curry sauce.
Karahi Paneer
Cubes of Indian cheese cooked with mixed peppers in a light delicate blend of herbs & spices.
Paneer Jalfrezy
Cubes of Indian cheese cooked with mixed peppers & tomatoes, garnished with fresh green chillies, lime leaf and coriander. (our own recipe)
Sag Channa
Spinach with chickpeas
Pholgobi Bhajee
This is very healthy sides or Mains. Broccoli and coliflour, cooked with meduim ground spice, just like a stirfry... its goes with Nan, or Pilau rice.
Biryani
Biryani B
Served with Daal
Rice & Breads
Rice
Nan
Stuff Paratha
Paratha
Tandoori Roti
Chapatti
Side Orders
Poppadom & Chutney
Raitha
Green Salad
The Quality Chop House
The Quality Chop House balances its Victorian history with a kitchen that cooks for the present. The famous narrow, Grade II-listed benches give the room real character, although diners who value generous elbow room should know what to expect. The daily à la carte menu follows the best available British produce rather than a fixed list, with confident meat cookery at its centre. Chicken-liver parfait with truffle and the exceptionally crisp confit potatoes are enduring reference points.
This is a strong choice for a special lunch that still feels grounded, particularly when the weekday set menu is running. Dinner allows more time for the full à la carte experience, while Sunday focuses attention on roasts with all the expected accompaniments. The kitchen’s close relationship with its neighbouring butcher shows in the handling of steaks and larger cuts, but fish and seasonal vegetables receive equal care. Book ahead and mention a celebration when reserving; the team explicitly encourages it.
Address: 88–94 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3EA
The Quality Chop House Menu
Snacks
Sourdough
Jersey butter
Middle White shoulder croquettes
malt vinegar mayonnaise
Smoked cods roe
cured egg yolk, Friggitelli peppers
Cornish tuna otoro
confit, melon
Mangalitza black pudding
burnt apple
Chicken liver and foie gras parfait
black truffle, Parker House roll
Starters
Vesuvio tomatoes
black figs, lemon, shallot
Middle White pork
pistachio and fig terrine, Kernel mustard, cornichons
Devon crab
sweetcorn humita, Scottish girolles
Anjou pigeon
turnip, wild rice, cherries
Mains
Tropea onion tart
Karst, black truffle, fine herbs
Brixham pollock
Norfolk sea vegetables, smoked cockle chowder
Yorkshire grouse
trimmings - Red grouse | Black grouse
Steaks and Chops
Suffolk Barnsley
400g
Middle White loin chop
400g
Hereford sirloin
400g
To Share
Please allow up to 60 minutes
Hereford bone-in sirloin
800g
Aberdeen Angus bone-in ribeye
800g
Sides
Confit potatoes
Kalibos cabbage
honey, mustard, hazelnuts
Oakleaf lettuce
Caesar, sourdough
Sauces
Bearnaise
Peppercorn
Seaweed chimichurri
Desserts
Fig leaf ice cream
poppy seed, port
Vanilla panna cotta
red plum, almond
Pump Street 58% chocolate caramel tart
creme fraiche
Selection of cheeses
cherry plum jam, crackers
Sunday Menu - Snacks
Sourdough
Jersey butter
British Lop shoulder croquettes
malt vinegar mayonnaise
Brixham pollock collar
Szechuan
Sunday Menu - Starters
Middle White rump tonnato
capers, black olive
Red beetroot
ajo blanco, fig, jalapeno
Chicken, pistachio and trompette terrine
watercress
River Teign mussels
sweetcorn chowder, tarragon
Sunday Menu - Roasts
Aberdeen Angus rump and smoked brisket
horseradish cream
Middle White belly
apple sauce
Brixham pollock
smoked beurre blanc, chives
Herb butter roasted celeriac
Sunday Menu - To Share
Suffolk lamb shoulder
mint sauce - for two
Sunday Menu - Sides
All served with: Roast potatoes | Yorkshire pudding | Sweetcorn, marmite butter | Honey roast carrots | Broccoli, green sauce
Confit potatoes
Sunday Menu - Desserts
Chilled raspberry ripple rice pudding
Madagascan vanilla cheesecake
red plum
Chocolate fudge cake
Jersey cream
Ragstone
cherry plum jam, crackers
Weekday Set Lunch
1st - 11th September. £29 per person.
Buffalo mozzarella
fig, basil
Aberdeen Angus steak hache
peppercorn sauce
Bell heather honey tart
creme fraiche
Luca Clerkenwell
Luca presents Italian cooking through the produce of the British Isles, with enough refinement for a major celebration and enough warmth to avoid feeling stiff. Pasta is the heart of the experience: the restaurant has revisited signatures such as taglierini with Cornish lobster, while Parmesan fries remain an irresistible opening order. The à la carte menu gives diners control, and the five-course chef’s menu, chosen daily by the kitchen, offers the most coherent account of its seasonal direction.
The sequence of spaces adds to Luca’s appeal. The bar is suitable for a focused lunch, the main room has a polished evening energy, and the plant-filled terrace is especially attractive in mild weather. Technique is precise, yet dishes tend to keep a clear Italian identity rather than becoming abstract. Choose Luca when the occasion calls for elegant service, excellent pasta and a room that encourages lingering; it is also a practical choice for mixed groups because vegetarian requests are handled with notice.
Address: 88 St John Street, London EC1M 4EH
Luca Clerkenwell Menu
CHEF’S MENU
CHEF’S MENU
A four course menu curated by our chefs —Taken by the table
WINE PAIRING
An italian wine for each course, selected by our sommeliers
ANTIPASTI
Roast orkney scallops with jerusalem artichoke and ‘nduja
Salad of english asparagus, stracciatella, pickled tropea onions and chilli oil
Crudo of cornish sea bream, italian peas, lovage, pink grapefruit and horseradish
Vitello tonnato, pickled cauliflower, st george’s mushrooms and pine nuts
PRIMI
Cappelletti of jersey royals, english asparagus, wild garlic and pecorino
Rigatoni with pork sausage ragu, tomato, anchovy and mint
Tortelloni of italian courgettes, ricotta, datterini tomatoes, basil and hot honey
Taglierini of red mazara prawns, mussels, squid, chilli and garlic
Agnolotti of spiced duck, spiky artichoke, hazelnuts and golden raisins
SECONDI
Wild morel and white asparagus cacio e pepe, hazelnut, wild garlic and potato flatbread
Cornish brill, crab, mousserons, broad beans and lemon verbena
Stillman farm pork loin, italian peas, calabrian spianata, nespole and mustard
Smoked hereford beef fillet with san marzano tomatoes, friggitelli peppers and horseradish
CONTORNI
Salad of italian and british seasonal leaves
Jersey royals, cultured cream and soft herbs
Grilled plattone beans all’arrabbiata and smoked almonds
Salad of italian cucumbers, melon, fennel and elderflower dressing
BAR LUNCH MENU
Parmesan fries
Marinated olives and caperberries
A plate of Italian salumi
Bread and Luca extra virgin organic olive oil
2 COURSES-
3 COURSES-
STARTERS
Chilled cucumber soup, smoked cod’s roe and lovage
Salad of english courgettes, stracciatella, pickled tropea onions and chilli oil
Fried jerusalem artichoke with hen of the woods and roscoff onion
MAINS
Conchiglie with italian yellow pepper, datterini, basil and smoked almond
Cornish john dory, mousserons, broad beans and lemon verbena
Stillman farm roast pork collar, crushed peas, collard greens and nespole
Salad of italian and british seasonal leaves
Grilled piattone beans all’arrabbiata and smoked almonds
DESSERT
Tiramisu
Amedei chocolate tart, salted caramel, hazelnut brittle and milk ice cream
DOLCI
Tiramisù
Marsala Superiore Dolce, Vito Curatolo Arini NV, Sicily
Vanilla and yoghurt panna cotta, nespole, almonds and lemon verbena
Moscato d’asti, Paolo Saracco, 2025, Piedmont
Amedei chocolate tart, salted caramel, hazelnut brittle and milk ice cream
Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito, Antonelli San Marco 2020, Umbria
English strawberry and vanilla custard tart, elderflower and prosecco
Moscato d’asti, Paolo Saracco, 2025, Piedmont
Luca affogato
Brandy Arzente, Jacopo Poli, Veneto
Cuor di fassa, nespole mostarda, candied walnuts and fennel pollen cracker
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico, Isole e Olena, 2011 Tuscany
Luca chocolate truffle (4 per portion)
Grappa Stravecchia Tenuta San Leonardo, Trentino Alto Adige
SPARKLING
La Montina
Franciacorta, NV, brut— Lombardy, Italy
Lamiable
Souffle d’étoiles, grand cru, NV, extra brut, France
Legras & Haas
Intuition, NV, brut rosé— Cote des Blancs, France
Langham
Culver classic cuvée, NV, extra brut— Dorset, England
Legras & Haas
Rosé, NV — Champagne, Côte des Blanc
Françoise Bedel
Entre ciel et terre, 2015— Champagne, France
APERITIVO
Luca Martini 4.5
Renais gin, vault vodka, vergano vermouth, mosaic hops
Peach + Jasmine Negroni
Renais gin, campari, cocchi americano, peach, jasmine
Lemon Verbena Spritz
58&co gin, contrato bianco, lemon verbena, oak moss soda
Vino Fiorito
Tio pepe, orange wine, osmanthus
COCKTAILS
Green Mango Gimlet
El gobernador pisco, cocchi americano, sicilian mango
Cucumber + Rose Paloma
Tapatio blanco, tio pepe, honey, cucumber and rose soda
Pine + Grape Sour
Renais gin, pino nero reduction, italian pine, menthol
Raspberry Leaf Highball
Milroy’s Original, capreolus raspberry, muyu jasmine verte, raspberry leaf
Woodland Old Fashioned
Michter’s rye, pistachio oil, porcini maple, truffle
NO & LOW ALCOHOL
NoGroni
Vault non-alc aperitivo, amarico, orris root, white sandalwood
Camellia
Amarico aperitivo, green tea, lemon, soy
Oak Moss Aperitivo
The pathfinder, amarico aperitivo, verjus, oak moss soda
Peach Soda
0.7% ABV — Peach, amarico, coffee aroma
Odd Bird - Low Intervention. No2 or Blanc de Blanc
0.5% ABV — From pinot blanc & riesling or chardonnay
Wild Idol Rosé
Muller thurgau and merlot
BEER
Braybrooke Helles Lager
4.5% ABV — Leicestershire
Partizan Pale Ale
4.5% ABV — London
Lucky Saint
0.5% ABV — Alcohol free lager from Germany
Lucky Saint Hazy IPA
0.5% ABV — Alcohol free beer from Germany
BRITISH SPIRITS
Capreolus Raspberry Eau de Vie 2022
Capreolus Apricot Eau de Vie 2022
Jura 7yo Master of Malt
Benrinnes 21yo Milroys Bottling
Macallan 18yo Sherry Cask
Glenfarclas 15yo
The Lakes Whiskeymaker’s edition Iris
Bowmore 26yo 1997 Whiskey Blues
A Secret Islay 32yo Master of Malt
VERMOUTH
Lillet Blanc
Punt e Mes
Cocchi Americano
Cocchi Torino
Vault Coastal Dry
Baldoria Bitter
BITTERS
Campari
Aperol
Bellewether
Vault Bitter
Sipello
Vergano Americano
Campari Cask Tales
LIQUEURS
Frangelico
Saliza Ameretto
Sambuca
Strega
AMARI
Fernet Branca
Branca Menta
Cynar
Amaro Del Capo
Montenegro Amaro
Amaro Nonino
VODKA
East London Liquor co.
Black Cow
Vault Vodka
Chopin Potato
Chopin Wheat
Chopin Family Reserve
GIN
East London Liquor co.
Hendrick’s
Beefeater 24
Tanqueray 10
East London Liquor co. Kew Gin
Monkey 47
Marconi 46
TEQUILA / MEZCAL
Tapatio
Mezcal Amores Verde Momento
Tapatio Reposado
The Lost Explorer Tequila
The Lost Explorer Espadin
Fortaleza Blanco
Fortaleza Reposado
RUM
Veritas
Appleton Estate 8yo
Plantation XO
Ron Abuelo Napoleon Cognac Cask 15yo
Ron Abuelo Centuria
SCOTCH
Milroy’s Original Blended
Port Charlotte Heavily Peated 10yo
Glenturret 7yo
East London Liquor Co. London Rye
Deanstown 15yo Marsala Cask
Balvenie 14yo Caribbean Cask
Balvenie 14yo Week of Peat
IRISH WHISKEY
Redbreast 12yo
Yellow Spot 12yo
ENGLISH WHISKY
The Lakes Whiskeysmaker’s Reserve No.7
The Lakes Whiskeymaker’s edition Infinity
AMERICAN WHISKEY
Bulleit
Lot 40 Rye
Michter’s Straight Rye
Michter’s Sour Mash
Eagle Rare 12yo
W L Weller 12yo
COGNAC AND BRANDY
Remy Martin 1738
Seven Tails XO
Maxime Trijol XO
Tesseron Lot53 XO Perfection
The Clove Club
The Clove Club is the destination for a long, highly structured tasting menu. Inside Shoreditch Town Hall, the kitchen uses produce from the British Isles as the foundation for modern dishes shaped by chef Isaac McHale’s travels. A current sample moves through Cornish crab, Scottish lobster, line-caught tuna and red mullet before slow-roast chicken and dry-aged pork, using precise sauces, ferments, spice and acidity to keep the procession vivid.
This is a considerable commitment of time and budget, so it best suits diners who want the meal itself to be the occasion. Lunch includes a shorter three-course route as well as the tasting menu, and the bar and lounge offer a more relaxed menu of changing small plates. Reservations are strongly recommended and the cancellation policy is strict. In return, the service, pacing and technical ambition create an experience that feels distinct from the neighbourhood’s more spontaneous restaurants.
Address: Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, London EC1V 9LT
The Clove Club Menu
Dinner Tasting Menu
£285
Cornish Crab
chilled courgette & basil soup, almond
Scottish Blue Shell Lobster
gooseberry aguachile, summer berries & marigold
Line Caught Tuna
roasted friggitelli peppers & pine nuts
Cornish Red Mullet
sungold tomato & salsa macha
Slow Roast Maison Garat Chicken
Scottish girolles, toasted hay & leek
Dry Aged Middlewhite Pork
trombetta courgette, wet garlic & Indian spices
Grilled Habanero Granita
blackcurrant sorbet & sheep's milk yoghurt mousse
Organic English Strawberries
Antica Formula, rice pudding & sake lees
Short Dinner Tasting Menu
January; MENU - £225; WINE PAIRING - £175
Raw Orkney Scallop
hazelnut, clementine & black truffle
Cornish Red Mullet
rare citrus & rockfish sauce
Wild Yorkshire Wigeon
choucroute & wild mushroom
Chinese Water Deer
MEDLAR & SALSIFY
Burnt Clementine Granita
sheep's milk yoghurt mousse
Warm Potato Mousse
caramel ice cream & black truffle
Lunch 3-Course Menu
December Lunch Menu; Menu £95; Wine Flight £55
Wild Scottish Tuna Loin Tartare
caper leaf & olive oil
Wild Game & Foie Gras Terrine
100 Day Old Lincolnshire Chicken
braised leek & wild trompette
Hazelwood Grilled Cornish Pollock
pumpkin, truffle & ginger
Braeburn Apple Tarte Tatin
crème fraîche
Vegetarian Tasting Menu
August; menu - £255; wine pairing - £175
Smoked Silken Tofu
almond milk & watercress
Gently Cooked Organic Greens
Jersey royal & tonburi
Courgette Flower
ricotta & mint
Organic Aubergine
green tomato & St Nectaire
Stuffed Morels
cherry, liquorice & bay
Crisp Hens Egg
toasted hay, Tokyo turnip & runner beans
Grilled Habanero Granita
sorbet & sheep's milk yoghurt
Apricot Sorbet
kernel mousse, popcorn & amaranth
Dinner Bar Snacks
Sample Bar Menu
Fish Pakora
Coconut Yoghurt & Black Lime
Scottish Taco
Buckwheat Pancake & Crisp Pork Jowl
Parmesan Fries
Burgundy Truffle
Pure Crab Dumplings
Elderflower Hollandaise & Longpepper Oil
Chicken Kebabs
Devilled Spice
Crudites
Tamara, Horseradish & Yoghurt
Chickpea Panisse
Roasted Aubergine Dip
Burnt Clementine Granita
Sheep Yoghurt Mousse
Pairings
WINE PAIRINGS
WINE PAIRING
Our pairing features great wines from around the world, showing both classic & contemporary winemaking styles
TEA PAIRING
Our global selection of ambient & cold infused teas
MIXED PAIRING
The highlights from both of our above pairings
Macellaio RC Exmouth Market
Macellaio RC treats Italian beef with the enthusiasm of both a butcher and a restaurant. The display and open preparation make the larger cuts part of the theatre, and the grill menu ranges from striploin and fillet to a Fiorentina-style T-bone for sharing. Lardo on toast, vitello tonnato and cured meats set a distinctly northern Italian tone before the steaks arrive, while hand-cut chips and roast vegetables keep the meal straightforward.
Diners who do not want a large cut still have good options. Spaghetti with tomato and burrata, maccheroni with slow-cooked beef ragù and gnocchi with pesto give the menu a broader trattoria shape, and tiramisu is the natural finish. The Exmouth Market branch is animated and sociable rather than intimate. It is best for a hungry group that can compare cuts and share several starters, but a plate of pasta and a glass of wine also makes a satisfying shorter visit.
Address: 38–40 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QE
Macellaio RC Exmouth Market Menu
Shares
Lard On Toast
Olives
Starters
Lardo on Toast
Sourdough, Lardo di Colonnata, black pepper, honey, walnuts
Vitello Tonnato
Thinly sliced veal in a rich, creamy tuna and caper sauce
Octopus Bruschetta
With potatoes, cherry tomatoes and olives
Curated for Macellaio
Italian Cured Meat
Crudo ham and Apulian burrata cheese
Crudo e Burrata
Our selection of charcuterie and raw beef, Apulian burrata
Misto Imperiale
Grill
Striploin
250g
Fillet
250g
Fiorentina
T-bone | 700g
Tomahawk
1kg
Mains
Orecchia d’Elefante
Bone in ribeye Milanese, breaded and crisped
Chicken Burger
Chicken Milanese in a bun, lime aioli, chips
Cheese Burger
Dry aged Fassona Beef, cheddar, chips
Striploin Burger
Striploin steak sliced and served in burger bun, chips
Pasta
Spaghetti Tomato and Burrata
Tomato and basil sauce, Burrata
Maccheroni al Ragu'
Slowed cooked beef ragu’
Gnocchi al pesto
Handmade pesto sauce
Raviolo al Tocco
Homemade ravioli, slow cooked Fassona beef sauce
Sides
Hand-cut Chips
Roast Potatoes
Roast Carrots
Truffle Fries
Green Salad
Desserts
Bianco al Basilico
Creamy basil infused dessert topped with crunchy caramel
Apple Tarte and Caramel
Flaky apple tarte with spiced apples, topped with caramel
Tiramisu
Handmade mascarpone and savoiardi, coffee
Chocolate Cake
Flourless home recipe chocolate cake
Fiordilatte Ice cream
House churned Fior di Latte ice cream
Tanakatsu
Tanakatsu specialises in the comforting contrast that makes katsu so effective: crisp panko coating, juicy meat, warm rice and finely shredded cabbage. Chicken and pork katsu sets come with pickles and the restaurant’s house dressing, while curry adds a deeper savoury sauce. Combinations with prawn katsu, pumpkin croquette or salmon teriyaki let diners cover more of the menu without building an oversized order.
The room sits just off St John Street and feels like a neighbourhood restaurant rather than a themed destination. Service is brisk enough for lunch, but the careful frying means the food deserves to be eaten immediately at the table. Katsu don provides a softer, egg-bound alternative to the crisp sets, while teriyaki and sushi broaden the choice for groups. It is particularly dependable when value, speed and generous portions matter more than a lengthy evening.
Address: 10 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7LT
Tanakatsu Menu
Katsu Set
Chicken Katsu Set
Prawn Katsu, Pumpkin Croquette
Pork Katsu Set
Prawn Katsu, Pumpkin Croquette
Katsu Curry
Chicken Katsu Curry
Prawn Katsu Set
*Come with chicken-stock-based curry sauce
Pork Katsu Curry
Pumpkin Croquette Curry
*Salad Dressing contains fish stock
Katsu Don
Chicken Katsu Don
Prawn Katsu Don
Teriyaki
Salmon Teriyaki
Salmon & Chicken Teriyaki
Chicken Teriyaki
Katsu & Teriyaki
Chicken Katsu & Salmon Teriyaki
Pork Katsu & Salmon Teriyaki
Chicken Katsu & Chicken Teriyaki
Pork Katsu & Chicken Teriyaki
Katsu Sandwich & Bento Box
Lunch only options
Bento Box
Chicken Kara-age, Pumpkin Croquette, Seaweed Salad, Sushi of the Day & Miso soup Choice of: Chicken Katsu, Pork Katsu, Chicken Teriyaki, Salmon Teriyaki (Available 12:00 to 15:00)
Katu Sandwich
Leafy Green Salad with Choice of: Chicken or Pork (Available 12:00 to 15:00)
Sushi
*Soy Sauce contains a trace of gluten
Salmon Nigiri
Tuna Nigiri
Yellowtail Nigiri
Veggie Roll
Soya-Braised Tofu Shii-Take Mushroom, Dashi-Egg, Picked Seaweed Cucumber
Prawn Katsu Rainbow Roll
Prawn Katsu, Salmon, Tuna, Yellowtail, Prawn, Avocado, Green Tobiko
Double Salmon Roll
Salmon inside, Salmon outside, Avocado
Soft Shell Crab Roll
Soft Shell Crab katsu, Avocado Tobiko
Spicy Tuna Cucumber Roll
Tuna Tartar, Cucumber, Shichimi Pepper
Grilled Eel Dragon Roll
Eel Kaba-Yaki, Fresh Crab, Yuzu Avocado Tobiko
Sashimi
* Soy Sauce contains a trace of gluten
Salmon
Yellowtail
Tuna
Assorted Sashimi
9 slices
Side
Edamame
Soya beans in shells
Tuna Tataki, Truffle Ponzu
Tuna Carpaccio, Soya-Citrus Dressing, Truffle Oil
Hiya-yakko
Silky Tofu, Bonito Flakes, Ginger, Wasabi
Chicken/Veggie Gyoza(v)
Steamed & Pan-Fried Japanese Dumplings
Chicken Kara-Age
Soya-Marinated and Deep-Fried Chicken Thighs
Prawn Katsu 4 Pieces
Prawn Katsu, Pumpkin Croquette
Grilled Pickled Mooli and Celery
Daikon-Mooli Celery, Bonito Flakes
Steamed Rice
Miso Soup
* MISO conatains a trace of gluten
With Tofu, Seaweed, Spring Onion
With Spicy Beef
With Spicy Salmon
Dessert
Chocolate Mochi
Chocolate Ganache Wrapped in Mochi Sheet
Custard Dora-Yaki
Honey-Patties-Sandwiched Custard Cream
Beer
Asahi
Super dry 5% / 330ml
Kirin
Smooth body and pleasant after-taste, pale lager 4% / 330ml
Coedo Ruri Premium Pilsner 7.5
Golden colour, white bubbles, malty sweetness & hop bitterness, refreshing 5%
Coedo Shiro Hefeweizen
Fruity notes, smooth mouthfeel and refreshing, full-bodied finish, delightful 5.5% 330ml
Sake
Shirakabe-kura, Mio Sparkling Sake, Kyoto
5% / 150ml
Kyoto. Uzu, Barley Liqueur, Kyoto
12% / 125ml
Choya, Plum Wine, Kishu
14.4%/125ml
Hakushika, Chokara, Hyogo
14.5% 220ml
Shou-Chiku-Bai, Taru-Zake, Kyoto
15.5% 220ml
Shou-Chiku-Bai, Taru-Zake, Kyoto
15.5% 720ml
Hakushika, Ginjo Nama, Hyogo
13.5% 300ml
Nanbu-Bijin, Tokubetu Junmai, Iwate
15,50%/300ml
Nanbu-Bijin, Tokubetu Junmai, Iwate
15,50% 720ml
Presecco
Ca’del Console
Extra Dry, Veneto, Italy
White
Pieno Sud Bianco
60% Grecanico 40% Inzolia, Sicilia, Italy
Red
Candidato 3 Barrica,
Tempranillo, Spain
Buitenverwaching
Buiten Blanc, Western Cape,
Nigel Joubert,
Cavernet Sauvignon, South Africa,
La Contessa
Gavi di Gavi, Piedmont, Italy
Soft Drink
Acqua Panna
Still water / 500ml
Sanpellegrino
Sparkling water / 500ml
Apple / Orange Juice
Lemonade
Coke/ Diet Coke
Kona-Cha
– Served Hot, Bottomless –
Fresh Mint Tea
Barbican Cafe
Barbican Cafe specialises in abundant, well-made breakfasts. The menu runs from a traditional full English to eggs Benedict, avocado toast and combinations built around halloumi, turkey bacon or smoked salmon. Sweeter dishes receive just as much attention: pancakes and French toast arrive generously covered with fruit, and the kitchen’s bright presentation distinguishes the cafe from a purely functional fry-up stop.
Barbican Cafe is especially casual and useful. It opens early, portions are substantial and the atmosphere is warm enough for families, solo diners and an unhurried weekend brunch. The long menu can look overwhelming, so decide first whether the mood is classic breakfast, a lighter egg dish or something sweet. Strong current branch feedback repeatedly praises friendly service and value, which explains the loyal following despite its modest setting on Lever Street.
Address: 99–101 Lever Street, London EC1V 3RQ
Barbican Cafe Menu
All Day Breakfast
Simple Breakfast
Egg, bacon, cumberland sausage, hashbrown & beans. Served with 2 toast
Barbican Special
Egg, bacon, cumberland sausage, bubble & beans or tinned tomatoes. Served with 2 toast
Traditional Breakfast
Fried egg, bacon, cumberland sausage, chips & beans. Served with 2 toast
Full English Breakfast
Egg, 2 Bacon, 2 cumberland sausage, mushroom, black pudding, hash brown, beans, tomato & fried slice. Served with 2 toast
Vegan Breakfast
Bubble, spinach, vegan sausage, mushroom, beans, tomato, hummus & hash brown. Served with 2 toast
Smoked Salmon Breakfast
Smoked salmon and 3 scrambled eggs with salad, 2 crusty toast & melon
Healthy Breakfast
Halloumi, avocado, fried tomato, egg, bubble, mushroom & beans. Served with 2 toast
Smashed Avocado Breakfast
Crushed avocado on 2 bloomer toast and 2 pouched eggs on top, salad & melon
Morning Turkey Breakfast
Turkey, bacon, pancake, fried egg, hash brown, halloumi, beans & maple syrup. Served with 2 toast
The Hangover
Burger, bacon, cumberland sausage, egg, chips & beans. Served with 2 toast
Veggie Breakfast
2 eggs, mushrooms, 2 veg sausage, hash brown, beans & fried tomato
Mediterranean Breakfast
Beef sausage, feta cheese, halloumi, hash brown, melon, tomato, cucumber, olives, jam, scrambled eggs & 2 toasted or sliced bread
Cilbir
Garlic Yoghurt with chilli butter sauce on 3 poached eggs and sour dough toast on the side, garlic sauce, topped with halloumi & chickpeas
Butter French Toast
Thick slices of bread soaked in a mixture of beaten eggs with milk & cinnamon toasted in a frying pan served with butter and maple syrup & fruits
Eggs Benedict Avocado
2 Poached eggs, avocado on an English muffin topped with hollandaise sauce. Served with salad & melon
Eggs Royale
2 scrambled eggs, smoked salmon on an English muffin. Served with salad & melon
Pancake Benedict
2 Poached eggs, bacon or ham on pancake topped with hollandaise sauce, salad & melon
Eggs Benedict
2 Poached eggs, ham or bacon on an English muffin topped with hollandaise sauce
Panini / Baguette / Toasties
TUNA MELT
with salad / with chips
SPINACH, TUNA, SUN DRIED TOMATO
with salad / with chips
CHICKEN, AVOCADO, MAYO
with salad / with chips
CRISPY BACON, BOILED EGG MAYO
with salad / with chips
AUBERGINE, SPINACH, PESTO, MOZZARELLA
with salad / with chips
Extras
2 Slices Crusty Bread
2 Toast
Egg
Tomatoes
Beans
2 Cumberland Sausage
Black Pudding
Wraps
Served with chips or salad & garlic dip sauce
VEGAN
Falafel, hummus, cherry tomato, cucumber, mixed green salad with pomegranate sauce
FALAFEL & HALLOUMI
Falafel, halloumi, hummus, cherry tomato, cucumber, onion & mixed green salad
AUBERGINE
Aubergine, hummus, mozzarella, spinach, cherry tomato, mixed lettuce & pesto sauce
GRILLED CRISPY
Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, mozzarella, cherry tomato, cucumber, mixed lettuce, gherkins, jalapeno & garlic sauce
CHICKEN BURRITO
Spicy Mexican chicken, cheese, rice, jalapenos, guacamole, sour cream & chilli sauce wrap in a tortilla bread
THE HEALTHY
Grilled chicken, avocado, fresh tomato, cucumber, mixed lettuce & mayonnaise
THE ESCALOPE
Chicken escalope, mixed lettuce & mayonnaise
Jacket Potato
All our potatoes are baked daily served with salad
PLAIN WITH BUTTER
BEANS
CHEESE & BEANS
CHILLI CON CARNE
CHICKEN CURRY
CHEESE
PRAWN & AVOCADO
SPINACH, TZATZIKI & SUN DRIED TOMATO
CHICKEN, AVOCADO & MAYO
CRISPY BACON, BOILED EGG, MAYO
EXTRA FILLING
Pasta
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
Spaghetti with Bacon, Mushroom & Creamy Cheese Sauce
LASAGNE
CHICKEN PENNE PESTO
Pan Fried Chicken Breast, Mushroom, Garlic with Creamy Pesto Sauce
PENNE ARRABBIATA
Tomato Sauce with Chilli, Olives, Pesto
Hot Beverages
CAPPUCCINO
LATTE
BLACK AMERICANO
WHITE AMERICANO
MACCHIATO
MOCHA
ICE COFFEE
Milkshakes
KIT KAT
BANANA
STRAWBERRY
OREO
KINDER BUENO
SNICKERS
BANANA NUTELLA
Burgers
With chips
HOME MADE BURGER
with cheese, onion, lettuce & tomato
QUARTER POUNDER
with cheese, onion, lettuce & tomato
HALF POUNDER
Kids Meal
Served with can of drink
Meal 1
4 Chicken nuggets, chips and beans
Meal 2
Cheese burger and chips
Meal 3
Scrambled egg, 1 sausage and beans
Meal 5
Cumberland sausage
Club Sandwiches
Club sandwiches consists of 3 layers of toasted bread with lettuce, tomato & mayo served with chips or salad
Plain Chicken Club
The Wilmington
The Wilmington is a handsome nineteenth-century pub that takes its dining room seriously. The menu changes with the season and combines British ingredients with broader influences, so a visit might move from a sharply dressed vegetable starter to fish, steak or a substantial pie. The cooking has more ambition than standard pub fare while remaining recognisable, and the high-ceilinged room is comfortable for a relaxed lunch or a lively dinner with friends.
Sunday is the clearest reason to plan a visit. Roasts come with crisp potatoes, vegetables, gravy and a Yorkshire pudding, with meat and vegetarian choices designed to feel equally complete. Recent feedback is strongest around the roasts and friendly service, though busy periods can slow the kitchen, so allow time rather than treating it as a rushed pre-theatre meal. Opposite Exmouth Market, it is also an easy meeting point for groups with mixed tastes and different budgets.
Address: 69 Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4RL
The Wilmington Menu
Sample A la Carte
Gordal & Kalamata Olives (vg)
Pickled Guindillas
Irish Soda Bread, Fen Farm Bungay Butter (v)
Salt Cod Fritters, Whipped Cod’s Roe
Mushroom Parfait, Pickled Mushrooms, Toast (v)
Seared Wood Pigeon Breast, Remoulade, Pomegranate
Roast Onion, Superstrattica, Crispy Shallot (vg)
Lamb’s Kidney, Anchovy Toast, Madeira
Crab & Guinness Rarebit, Radish, Capers
Roast Delica Pumpkin, Whipped Vegan Feta (vg)
Polenta, Dolcelatte, Caramelised Walnuts (v)
Smoked Mackerel, Horseradish & Avocado Cornet
Miso Aubergine, Umbrian Lentils, Romesco (vg)
Roast Cod Fillet a la Dieppoise, Samphire, Pommes Anna
Pork Cheek & Duck Ragout, Judion Beans
Double Cheeseburger, Burger Sauce, Smoked Bacon, Pickles, Fries
Battered Haddock, Chips, Curry, Tartare, Pickled Egg
Beetroot Curry, Lime Basmati, Flatbread, Tamarind Pickle (vg)
Beef Short Rib, Clapshot, Smoked Oxtail Croquette
Steak Frites, Watercress, Peppercorn (Ask for Todays Choice)
Hand Cut Chips, Bloody Mary Salt (vg)
Steamed Kale, Roast Garlic, Parmesan, Pinenuts (v)
Little Gem, Roast Squash, Radish & Watercress Salad (vg)
Roast Parsnip, Chestnut, Maple & Orange Glaze (vg)
Granny’s Chocolate Pudding, White Chocolate Sauce
Sticky Apricot Pudding, Clotted Cream Ice Cream
Half Dozen Madeleines, Chantilly (Allow 12 Mins)
Ice Cream/Sorbet
Cheese Served Per Piece
With Pear Jelly, Crackers, Grapes Black Bomber/Tunworth/Cashel Blue/Montgomery Cheddar/Baron Bigod/Winslade
Drinks
Hugo Spritz
Negroni
Orange & Ginger Margarita
Small Plates
Chilli & Fennel Gordal Olives
Sourdough, Salted Butter
Vegetarian Haggis Scotch Egg, Whiskey Mustard (v)
Lamb Chop, Chermoula, Judion Beans
Vegan Feta, Broad Beans, Pink Grapefruit & Smoked Almond Salad (vg)
Grilled Asparagus, polenta & baron Bigod (v)
Sunday Roasts
Our roasts are all served with, roast potatoes, maple carrot, wilted greens, onion puree, Yorkshire pudding, gravy.
Chicken Supreme, Bread Sauce
Rump Cap of Beef, Horseradish Cream
Porchetta, Caramelised Apple Sauce
Mushroom, Leek & Barley Wellington
Large Plates
Roast Heritage Carrots, Potato, Coconut & Black Lentil Dahl (vg)
Double Cheeseburger, American cheese, Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Pickle, Fries
Battered Haddock, Chips, Curry Sauce, Tartare Sauce, Pickled Egg
Sides
Roast Potatoes
Cauliflower Cheese
Carrot & Swede Mash, Beurre Noisette
Leaf Salad, Mustard Dressing
Puddings
Vegan Rhubarb Eton Mess (vg)
Granny’s Chocolate Pudding, White Chocolate Sauce
Arctic Roll, Toffee Sauce
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream
3 Chocolate Truffles
British Cheeses, Served With Pear Jelly, Crackers & Grapes
Final Thoughts
Match the restaurant to the shape of the day for the most satisfying experience. St. John, The Quality Chop House and Luca reward diners who want a distinctive London institution; The Clove Club is the full tasting-menu commitment. Shawarma Bar, The India and Macellaio RC work especially well when sharing is part of the pleasure, while Tanakatsu and Barbican Cafe provide more relaxed, dependable meals without losing character.
Advance booking is sensible for the higher-end rooms and for The Wilmington on Sunday, while lunch often creates an easier route into several of these kitchens. Check the live menu panels before travelling, particularly where the menu changes daily or follows seasonal produce. Whichever style fits, Clerkenwell, Farringdon and Old Street offer unusually strong cooking within a short walk, from breakfast through to a late, celebratory dinner.