Central London

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Aged Lamb Skewers

Almost every reviewer recommends ordering immediately upon arrival. Described as 'charred, cumin-dusted' and what the reviewer 'always orders on arrival'.

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Mutton Rolls

Universally praised across all reviews as the perfect crunchy, spicy starter; described as 'a thick but crisp spring roll heavily filled with grown-up spiced sheep'.

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Radish, Celeriac & Pomegranate Salad

A much-imitated Bocca signature that balances truffle dressing with crunch and acidity.

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Goat's curd on toast with confit garlic

Sourdough toast slathered in goat’s curd with a confit bulb of garlic with soft, translucent pearls to tease out with a knife and smear. A recurring dish that reviewers enjoy. The Guardian mentions: 'We shared a piece of sourdough toast slathered in goat’s curd. This arrived with a confit bulb of garlic with soft, translucent pearls to tease out with a knife and smear.'

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Smoked eel sandwich

Universally cited as the restaurant's icon. 'Smoked eel fillet, mustard and horseradish are gently stuffed into sourdough that seems to have been fried in butter making this an absolute must-have'. 'It's a dish that has truly earned the word "iconic"'. Recently made a list of the very best dishes in London.

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Dressed Crab

A consistent staple on the daily menu that perfectly suits the rustic, unfussy culinary style.

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Smoked mackerel with fresh herbs and leaves on a bed of udon with a sensationally good sauce

A cold dish that was 'so vividly flavoured, and yet also so fresh and (thanks to the veg) so sharply green-tasting, that it added up to a perfect winter cheerer-up.' The noodles had 'a mystifying depth of flavour and a perfect texture'.

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Spring vegetable fritters, isot chilli yoghurt & preserved lemon

Fabulous brittle, crunchy batter...strips of preserved lemon provide both tart acidity and salty tanginess and a dollop of yoghurt topped with a dusting of isot chilli provides a lick of smoky spiciness. Reviewer was 'grateful' for the waiter's suggestion.

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Koobideh Kabab

Universally praised; described as a 'must be ordered' dish. Reviewers say it is 'soft and tender' and 'exceptionally juicy and flavorful'.

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Tear-and-Share Garlic Bread

Modeled on Parker House rolls and doused in green-flecked butter.