Harden's says
After the success of their shipping container pop-up at Pop Brixton, Remi Williams and Aaron Webster have moved on to this Tooting site (formerly an outpost of Dip & Flip). The cuisine will continue to celebrate "the ancient techniques of smoking, curing and preserving, combined with bold, global flavours and modern influences".
Harden's survey result
Summary
“I don’t know why it hasn’t been picked up for a Michelin star”, say fans of Remi Williams & Aaron Webster’s Tooting hotspot, who feel it “should be shouted out more by restaurant guides” (to be fair, the Tyre Men do nowadays list it). Named for its use of smoking and salting, the interesting food is provided as an assortment of menus, with options ranging upwards from the two-course mid-week menu providing two courses for £30 per person up to the ‘Culture’ tasting menu for £70 per person. “For the price point, the quality and service is outstanding. If this place was in Central London, you wouldn’t be able to get a table”.
Summary
“Worth the rattling ride down on the Northern line!”, says a fan from E18 of this neighbourhood spot, “tucked away in the relatively unlikely environs of Tooting”. The “clever food” centres on brined half-chicken portions (with crispy battered cauliflower as the veggie alternative) plus a supporting cast of starters, small plates and puddings – results are “outstanding”.
Summary
Another year of stellar ratings confirms that Remi Williams and Aaron Webster’s former pop-up in Tooting is no flash in the pan, offering “fine food in a bustling, vibrant atmosphere” and “set menus of delicious sharing plates” for which they make clever use of European salting, curing and smoking techniques. They made a name for themselves at Pop Brixton before moving to this permanent site in 2020.
Summary
“Fine food in a casual setting” wins exceptional ratings for this former pop-up that is contributing to Tooting’s rising reputation as a gastronomic destination. Remi Williams and Aaron Webster celebrate the ancient preserving techniques of salting, smoking and curing with “a menu of universally delicious sharing plates”, served in a “bustling, vibrant atmosphere”.
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115 Tooting High St, London, SW17 0SY
Restaurant details
Smoke & Salt Restaurant Diner Reviews
"We had the smaller of the two tasting menus. Each dish was very good. I particularly liked the tempura courgette with the lightest and crispiest batter. One of the owners came out a couple of times to talk about the food and the “house” white (from the Abruzzo) was very good value. Overall a very good experience."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £32.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
115 Tooting High St, London, SW17 0SY
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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