Best Casual Restaurants in New Cross

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1. St. JOHN Smithfield

4.8

Exceptional(4078)

Price: Very Expensive

• British • Farringdon

Booked 40 times today

Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.

2. Hausu

4.8

Exceptional(26)

Price: Expensive

• International • Peckham

Booked 26 times today

Hausu is a restaurant and bar in the heart of Peckham, bringing an appreciation for taste and sound together with the creative spirit of South East London.We serve our own brand of flavours against the backdrop of a vintage hi-fidelity sound system, with the belief that music and food can bring people together.

3. Crispin

4.6

Exceptional(380)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Spitalfields

Booked 21 times today

Crispin is an all day restaurant & wine bar in Spitalfields serving seasonal sharing plates, low intervention wines & cocktails.Our chefs are led by the talented Lewis de Haas (ex Petersham Nurseries & The Shed). They deliver a European inspired menu, using locally & sustainably sourced ingredients from independent growers, small-scale farms & producers (think seasonal croquettes, organic British vegetables, sustainable seafood, classic cuts). We also have a natural wine list, bottle shop & wine club curated by our Head of Wine Alexandra Price, where we focus on natural wines using indigenous & rare grape varieties.The glass & zinc pavilion is located on White’s Row, Spitalfields, on the junction with Crispin Street. We have seating for 40 inside in view of our open-kitchen & 20 on our garden terrace.Available for exclusive use (40 seated & 100 standing), part hire, private hire or catering enquire at info@crispinlondon.com.

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4. Sticks'n'Sushi - Canary Wharf

4.7

Exceptional(163)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Canary Wharf

Booked 72 times today

Canary Wharf, once a bustling harbour and now home to one of our restaurants, blends industrial history with modern elegance. Enjoy our Japanese menu in an artistic setting where exposed pipeworks meet fairytale ships. Perfect for any dining occasion. Expect quality sushi, salads and sticks from the grill. A sushi restaurant - even for those who don't like fish.

5. Jazu Bar London

4.9

Exceptional(6)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Deptford

Booked 7 times today

An intimate and informal space, with a DJ booth and bespoke sound-system, Jazu is a Hi-Fi Cocktail bar that offers serious drinks and a menu of top-quality bar snacks, small plates and larger mains. Ingredient-focused and quality-led, our food menu reflects the same love and care that we put into our cocktails and music offering. Chef Jimmy has 12+ years experience in some of London's most popular restaurants including Elliots in Borough Market, Crispin and Lardo in Hackney; having trained at the Michelin-starred 'Neptune' in Norfolk, he brings the same level of skill and attention to his own menu of refined yet casual plates. Signature dishes include our Fried Cheese croquettes with house lime pickle; Padron Peppers with Seaweed Salt and Tare sauce; Focaccia that is baked on-site daily; and our dry-aged Beef Burger which has quickly become a signature dish and fan favourite. Take a seat at the bar or settle into the dining room, there is also outside seating available.

6. Fish!

4.5

Awesome(3640)

Price: Expensive

• Fish • London Bridge

Booked 39 times today

Established in 1999 and proudly celebrating twenty years in Borough Market this year, fish! was the first restaurant of its kind in London. Our concept is simple – providing our customers with the best quality fish, cooked in front of you, in simple and classic ways. Since 1999 our focus has never changed, quality and responsible sourcing is still our main concern…we just look a bit more fancy now! Our central location in Borough Market means that London’s best produce is right on our doorstep. We are proud to say that we source most of our produce from Borough Market itself, and our fish is delivered daily from our very own fishmonger, Jarvis, which is renowned for its extensive range of the freshest fish and seafood. We're also winners at the National Fish & Chip awards too!

7. Highroad Social

4.4

Awesome(61)

Price: Expensive

• British • Greenwich

Booked 13 times today

High Road Social is a neighbourhood bistro in the heart of Greenwich serving ingredient-led, modern British dishes sourced from the British Isles, offering a simple, delectable menu with a thoughtfully created wine list championing independent wineries both new and old.

8. Upstairs

4.8

Exceptional(400)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Clapham

Booked 12 times today

Almost three years on from its culinary christening, Upstairs has sparked a reputation for casual dining in its finest form. A self-contained dining space, Upstairs offers guests a selection of small plates from our daily-changing menu, all of which are cooked to order from an open island kitchen and designed to share.As well as being available for reservations and exclusive hires, Upstairs proudly plays host to a variety of exciting events and special evenings for our guests to enjoy; from expertly-led wine masterclasses to convivial Sunday lunches.Our aim has always been to offer our guests the opportunity to get closer to the cooking process than ever before, and with the unfaltering passion and dedication of our team, a recently (and very proudly) received Bib Gourmand Award, and the continued support of our wonderful guests, we truly see nowhere to go but up.

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9. Baccalà Seafood & Wine

4.7

Exceptional(186)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bermondsey

Booked 12 times today

Baccalà is an Italian restaurant and bar located on Bermondsey St, London. They serve authentic seafood dishes made with fresh, local produce that changes with the seasons. Stop by for a quick, delicious lunch or take away their spring lunch specials from 12:00 to 17:00. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with an extensive wine selection. For a full Baccalà experience, visit for dinner.

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10. Scarpetta Canary Wharf

3.6

Very Good(23)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Canary Wharf

Booked 12 times today

Authentic Italian with great range of Cocktails and Wine! Great vibe for dates, drinks with friends or any special evening. Our fresh Pasta is handmade by Italians every morning. The word Scarpetta represents a moment of joy – it’s how we Italians define the gesture of taking a piece of bread to mop up the last delicious morsel of sauce on your plate – it signifies how we enjoy every moment in life.We have a great selection of nibbles for a perfect Italian aperitivo, fresh pastas, cicchetti and homemade desserts. Your true Authentic Italian Restaurant experience.

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Renae
London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
My friends and I had a great time. Service was excellent, and food was great as usual. On this occasion we ordered a set menu because we did not want to spend too much time deciding what to have. It was an error on our part as each of us did not like different things on the set. Not the restaurant’s fault but our own. The beef tataki is to die for!! We were sated and had a very enjoyable evening. Thank you! May I put in a request please…..to bring back the liquorice crème brûlée! That was your ultimate dessert.
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Sticks'n'Sushi - Canary WharfPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Canary Wharf
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4.7
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David
St. Louis •112 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Quality is always high, and selections always are interesting. Good value considering the quality of the food. Wine list is reasonably priced. Staff is especially helpful and many are long term. Our favorite in London.
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St. JOHN SmithfieldPrice: Very Expensive• British• Farringdon
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4.8
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Christian
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Amazing lunch at Hausu, couldn’t fault anything to be honest. Beautiful wine selection and menu
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HausuPrice: Expensive• International• Peckham
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4.8
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Evelina
London •1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food was unreal and cocktails were unique. Live DJ was a nice touch as well. Didn’t give 5 stars because the restaurant was overcrowded and staff took a while to notice us. Perhaps it wasn’t table service - but that never was made clear to us, and the bill was brought to the table when we asked for it. The seating layout was awkward too, we were wedged in between two longer tables diagonally.
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Jazu Bar LondonPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Deptford
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4.9
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jovip
London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Nov 2024
Fabulous as always, I am a regular and love this place
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CrispinPrice: Expensive• Modern European• Spitalfields
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4.6

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1. St. JOHN Smithfield

2. Hausu

3. Crispin

4. Sticks'n'Sushi - Canary Wharf

5. Jazu Bar London

6. Fish!

7. Highroad Social

8. Upstairs

9. Baccalà Seafood & Wine

10. Scarpetta Canary Wharf

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