Brat

"I really struggled to enjoy Brat because it’s so, so cramped and noisy. While I appreciated the food is good value, I was disappointed with the overall experience in relation to expectations that had been set. The staff were clearly knowledgable and enthusiastic, but it was hard to have a conversation with them. I was also probably unlucky in going on a day over the holiday period when there was no fresh fish, which meant the overall range of flavours was quite narrow. My group had three meat main courses that were, to me, very similar. I was particularly hoping for something a bit more interesting in terms of the Basque influence."

"Saw it mentioned in an article on line about London’s ten cheapest michelin starred venues, as that is my aim in life, I had to visit! The menu isn’t extensive but has enough variety to suit most tastes. It’s a tiny door on a small street but opens up into a great venue. I sat near the kitchen which was fascinating. Watching the kitchen staff working was great. Starter was a delicious and quite unusual steak tartare with great flavours and a slightly crunchie added texture Main was my all time favourite food,Wood Pigeon with lovely parfait plus an added dish of roasted vegetables. Dessert was a minor let down as it wasn’t as exciting as the two previous courses basically a rice dish with quince, nice but not sensational. Staff engage really well and are friendly and efficient Great experience, worth the trip in from Essex.....oh yes!"