RestaurantsLondonBelsize ParkNW3

Harden's says

Small Belsize Park newcomer from chef Jake Finn, whose 16 seats inside are matched by a similar number outside. Dishes are cooked on a Josper grill, with influences from lots of sunny countries all over the world (including Peru, Japan, Italy, France and Greece). Options will include seared tuna and sharing dishes for two such as whole sea bream. Finn's CV includes La Petite Maison, Coya and The Ritz.

survey result

Summary

£87
 ££££
3
Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Buzzy” north London flame-grilled specialist with outlets in Belsize Village and St John’s Wood, the brainchild of former LPM and The Ritz chef Jake Finn. “Deservedly very busy”, they’re “both lovely places that are worth a visit”, with “friendly staff” and “delicious food” from a “changing menu” based around a “lovely, small-sharing-plate concept”.

Summary

£68
  £££
2
Average
2
Average
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “tiny” Belsize Park two-year-old from chef Jake Finn (ex-La Petite Maison and The Ritz) is a “buzzy neighbourhood spot”, where most of the food has been ‘kissed by flames’ on the Josper grill. But while it’s undoubtedly a boon “in an area of drought for decent restaurants”, opinions divide on its performance: to fans it provides an “excellently judged, seasonally changing menu”; to sceptics, it’s “somewhat underwhelming and a bit expensive”.

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Restaurant details

Yes
18
No dress code
16

Prices

Tapas / Dim Sum

Main Pudding
£18.00 £7.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £27.00
Filter Coffee £2.50
Extras  
Service 13.50%
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm
Friday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm
Sunday12 pm‑3:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:15 pm

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