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.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“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
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
Prices
| Wine per bottle | £27.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
| Service | 13.50% |
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:45 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:15 pm |
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