Best Restaurants in Clerkenwell

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Salt Cod Churros

Universally praised as an 'earthly meeting of fish and doughnut' that is 'so crisp, so hot, so pungent' and a 'jolting reconstitution of a classic idea.'

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Reuben sub

The star ingredient is the beef pastrami, which features a pleasing amount of amber fat and is served in rolls that are deep-filled and compression-wrapped.

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Pizza slice

Gigantic and inexpensive, a must-order classic to enjoy while taking in the history of London's oldest Italian deli.

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Chicken Escalope Sandwich

The restaurant's showstopper; the chicken is boned, bashed, and breadcrumbed in-house each morning, then served on fresh ciabatta with lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo, and a crucial squeeze of lemon.

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Parmesan Fries

Described as the 'exquisite love child of a churro and a croqueta,' these 'gossamer-light and greaseless fingers of cheese' are a Luca trademark that critics claim they could eat by the 'family bucket.'

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Potato, Smoked Eel and Roe

A signature 'crisp confit potato' bite topped with smoky eel and crème fraîche that reviewers describe as a pillar of the restaurant's 'deceptive simplicity and brilliance.'

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Cod and Chips

Described as the 'best fish and chips in Zone 1 by some distance,' featuring a 'light, delicate batter' and 'superbly moist' fish.

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Steak Sandwich

The 'Bife Ana' marinated rump steak sandwich has been on the menu since day one and is universally cited as the venue's defining dish.

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Wood-Roasted Pork

Described as a dish 'you find yourself pining for later,' it is a masterclass in the wood-fired style, often served with braised peas and jamón.

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Salt Beef on Rye

A 'supreme example' of the deli classic, reviewers describe the hand-carved meat as moist, firm, and perfectly balanced—neither too salty nor too lean—on 'proper fresh rye bread.'

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Matsumae sushi

Mugen's signature dish features rich, fatty Norwegian mackerel cured overnight with vinegar and topped with a layer of transparent konbu seaweed.

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Johnny Schnitzel Special

Dubbed on Instagram as the 'most papped Schnitzel' in the capital, this 'absolute banger' features two succulent slabs of fried chicken and homemade mooli coleslaw on soft herby focaccia.

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Roast Bone Marrow and Parsley Salad

A legendary dish that has been on the menu for 26 years; the deeply fatty marrow is perfectly balanced by the crisp acidity of the parsley, caper, and shallot salad.

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Falafel Wrap

Praised by Eater for its garnish variety and hailed by locals as some of the best Syrian falafel in London.

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Sautéed Beef Pho

Acclaimed for its rich, aromatic broth that is 'packed with flavours' and 'wholesome,' served with tender slices of beef for a wonderfully satisfying meal.