Little Duck | The Picklery Menu

Little Duck | The Picklery is a small Dalston restaurant, wine bar and fermenting kitchen on Dalston Lane. The open kitchen counter forms the centre of the room, giving guests a close view of the cooking and reinforcing the informal, neighbourhood feel of the space.

Head chef Sara Thomson’s menu takes inspiration from across the Mediterranean and changes with the seasons. Simple cooking lets the produce lead, while the kitchen’s pickles and ferments bring brightness and depth to dishes that are designed to evolve rather than remain fixed throughout the year.

Fermentation is part of the venue’s identity rather than a passing detail. The team prepares seasonal pickles, ferments and drinks in house, and jars from the kitchen are available to buy from the restaurant fridge. Natural and biodynamic wines provide the principal accompaniment, with an extensive, frequently changing selection by the glass and bottle.

Seating includes the kitchen counter, a cosy side bar and window tables, each offering a slightly different view of the compact room. Reservations are available online and walk ins are welcomed, with lunch served from Wednesday to Sunday and dinner offered throughout the week.

Address: 68 Dalston Lane, London E8 3AH, England