An airy, stylish former bank turned into a buzzing modern Mediterranean dining room by the team behind Perilla.
Ordering Strategy
Load up on the 'snacks' (specifically the spanakopita and churros) which are canapé-sized but intense, then share one large main like the short-rib or poussin.
What to order
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.'
Short-rib with Mushrooms
Described as 'extraordinary' and something 'dreamed up by JRR Tolkien,' it offers a 'rich mix of vinegary, piquant joy and soft, yielding beef.'
Blood Orange and Black Olive Portokalopita
A 'pudding that will probably make all other puddings in 2024 seem lacklustre,' this is an 'arresting, unusual spin' incorporating black olives into a dense, syrup-soaked filo cake.
Spanakopita
Served as dainty finger-food rather than hefty lumps, critics loved the 'paper-thin pastry' and the 'ephemeral surge of twanging garlic and lactic acidity.'
What to skip
More in Clerkenwell
- Gerry's Hot SubsNorth American Deli · ££85
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- Scotti's Snack BarItalian Caff · £82
Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Grace Dent (90%)
Editorial Weight 59 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 12 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
3 Elite · 2 Editorial · 6 total signals
Public signal
4.6★ (754 reviews)
Good to know
There is a separate wine bar for walk-ins if the main room is booked; note that the stylish counter stools can be uncomfortable for long sittings.
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