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Top Rated in Clerkenwell

Discover handpicked top rated in Clerkenwell, London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

8 restaurants

1
Morchella

Modern Mediterranean · £££ · Clerkenwell

88Signal

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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.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Gerry's Hot Subs

North American Deli · ££ · Clerkenwell

85Signal

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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.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
L Terroni & Sons

Italian Deli · £ · Clerkenwell

85Signal

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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.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Scotti's Snack Bar

Italian Caff · £ · Clerkenwell

82Signal

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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.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Luca

Italian · ££££ · Clerkenwell

82Signal

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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.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

6
Sessions Arts Club

Modern European · ££££ · Clerkenwell

81Signal

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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.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

7
Fish Central

British Seafood · ££ · Clerkenwell

80Signal

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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.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

8
The Eagle

Gastropub · ££ · Clerkenwell

80Signal
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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.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

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