A romantic, candlelit converted garage in Canonbury serving daily-changing European small plates on communal tables with a buzzing, neighbourhood atmosphere.
Ordering Strategy
The menu is handwritten on a blackboard and changes daily. Dishes are designed to share; order 3-4 plates per person. Arrive early as popular items often sell out by 8pm.
What to order
Mackerel
Consistently praised for its freshness; critics describe it as 'slender, blade-like fillets' with crisp skin, often paired with seasonal notes like stewed gooseberries or beetroot and hazelnuts.
Rump Steak with Snails
A 'full-throated' and 'butch' dish consisting of smoky meat served with a bright green garlic butter that reviewers describe as 'deeply salty, fatty, [and] wonderful.'
Cuttlefish with Soused Shallot, Lemon and Capers
An 'outstanding, delicate plate' of barely cooked cuttlefish given 'zing and zest' by its dressing.
Raspberry Bakewell Tart
A standout dessert where the fruit is described as bursting like 'little, sweet bombs' from a light custard and friable pastry.
Sweetbreads with Pea Shoots and Ham
Described as 'excellent' and 'very good,' these are sautéed into 'constituent mini-lobes' for a satisfying, textural small plate.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Giles Coren (90%)
Editorial Weight 56 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 9 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
4 Elite · 2 Editorial · 5 total signals
Public signal
4.4★ (652 reviews)
Good to know
Housed in a former garage, the space features communal seating and open doors in summer (breezy) or candlelight in winter (cozy). Focus is on low-intervention wines.
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- ○Not yet visited
- mediumConfidence level
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