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The Best Restaurants In Clerkenwell
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Morchella
Morchella is a chic and airy restaurant and wine bar in Clerkenwell, serving modern Mediterranean food that's perfect for snacking on alongside a glass of cloudy Greek white.
Terroni Of Clerkenwell
Terroni Of Clerkenwell is an old-school Italian deli and cafe in Clerkenwell, that makes us wish we were an 81-year-old drinking coffee, eating arancini, and watching the world go by.
Sessions Arts Club
Glamorous, grandiose, and guaranteed to make you feel special, Sessions Arts Club is a restaurant in Clerkenwell where the feeling takes priority over the modern European food.
Ken's
Ken’s occupies a buzzy centre spot on Exmouth Market—and it’s easy to see why the wine bar and European restaurant is always packed out, even if the food is so-so.
The Holy Tavern
A legendary, sort of historical, old-timey pub, The Holy Tavern is one of the best places to drink in Farringdon and beyond.
St. John
St. John in Clerkenwell is a special place. It’s often referred to as an institution. And having a meal at this British restaurant is one of the best things you can do.
Johnny Schnitzel
If messy, saucy, crispy schnitzel sandwiches are your thing then Johnny Schnitzel, a little deli in Islington, is going to tick all the boxes.
The Best Restaurants In Clerkenwell
Move over Soho, sod off Shoreditch, because Clerkenwell has some of London’s most superb and celebrated restaurants.
Sushi Tetsu
Tetsu is a tiny, intimate sushi counter in Clerkenwell serving some of the best sushi in town. Go for the omakase. It isn’t cheap, but it’s worth it.
Tehran_Berlin
Tehran_Berlin is a French and Persian inspired restaurant in Clerkenwell making both refined and comforting food in an arty and homely room.
Granger & Co.
Granger and Co is a studiously inoffensive all-day Australian-style restaurant serving fresh tasting pizzettas, burgers, and salads.
Trattoria Brutto
Brutto is a superb Florentine-inspired trattoria in Farringdon that you’re going want to come up with excuses to spend your time in.
Quality Chop House
Quality Chop House is an excellent British restaurant in Clerkenwell that’s a natural at filling you up with good food and good wine.
Morito
Morito is an energetic but corridor-like spot on Exmouth Market specialising in north African and Spanish inspired small plates.
The Eagle
The Eagle is a popular Clerkenwell gastropub with a famous steak sandwich, and generally excellent food across the board.
Moro
Moro is a classic and classy restaurant in Exmouth Market, serving seasonal Spanish/Moroccan cuisine.
Fish Central
Fish Central is an old school fish restaurant in Clerkenwell serving an excellent three course set dinner for under £20.
Berber & Q Shawarma Bar
From the folks behind Berber & Q, this casual shawarma spot in Clerkenwell is a laid-back, solid bet for Middle Eastern dishes.
Palatino
Palatino is a slick Italian restaurant in Clerkenwell with good pastas and sharing plates. Make sure you get the fried sage leaves.
Breddos Tacos
Breddos is a Clerkenwell restaurant that makes tacos with creative fillings that aren’t authentic, but are absolutely delicious.
The Coach
The Coach is a beautifully renovated pub near Farringdon. It’s a great place for a drink, but the French bistro food is fairly average.
Lá Kitchen
La Kitchen is a small Vietnamese café in Clerkenwell serving decent and affordable pho and bahn mi.
Luca
Luca is one of those restaurants that just makes you feel good. The Italian food is some of the best in London, and it has a warm, upscale vibe.
La Petite Ferme
La Petite Ferme is a French restaurant in Farringdon that’s both quite kitsch, and very lovely. It’s an excellent place to eat your weight in cheese.
Where To Have An Affordable Sit-Down Lunch In Farringdon
Home to some of the city’s best restaurants, the streets around Farringdon are also home to a clutch of affordable spots for a sit-down lunch.