Best European in East London

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Fried Eggs with Caramelised Sage

Regarded as their 'most popular breakfast,' these eggs are served on toast with 'lashings of butter' and crispy sage, the scent of which defines the morning air at the cafe.

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Sicilian Red Prawns

A consistent menu highlight often served with a consommé made from the heads; praised for zero-waste preparation and pure flavor.

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Deep-fried Stuffed Olives

Stuffed with Thai-fragranced pork, these 'salty little explosives' were a signature snack that defined the menu across various chef tenures.

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Fresh Pasta

A consistent highlight across residencies, critics praise the 'good firm pasta' found in dishes like 'guinea fowl agnolotti in brodo' and 'mussel, squid and crab tagliolini' with citrus-buttery sauces.

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Parmesan Fritters

Cited as a menu classic; crispy balls of white-hot cheese under a snowfall of parmesan.

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A Plate of Smoked Trout

Hailed as a "world-class dish of smoked magic" by The Guardian, this gorgeously understated plate is served with a simple pickled red onion salad.

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Katsu Sando

Regarded as a future staple that other restaurants will replicate, this signature dish features a panko-crusted pork cutlet and shredded cabbage between slices of soft white bread with a dollop of hot mustard.

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Swiss Chard Barbajuans

These 'deservedly' popular stuffed veggie fritters are a staple snack that reviewers say 'keep us happy while we chat,' even when other aspects of the experience are scrutinized.