St. JOHN Smithfield

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   Josh

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Right, we have been lucky enough to have eaten some beautiful food over our lives, but honestly, without a doubt, this was the great meal we have had. We were lucky enough to be sat at the table closest to the kitchen, which was a joy to watch as the chefs prepare, clean, cook all with ease. The bone marrow on toast with parsley salad was the single great plate of food we’ve eaten. It was so good we ordered it twice. It really does exceed expectation. We also ordered the beetroot & red cabbage salad with crème fraiche, braised fennel with Goats curd followed by bread & butter pudding. It was outstanding. The service was brilliant with the waitresses and waiters being down to earth, explaining our food and having a laugh (which we don’t usually find in restaurants like this!). The dining room was also just visually beautiful. Highly recommend
   

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   Ben

   VIP

   London

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I’ve been going to St John in Smithfield for about 25 years. It’s still just perfect. The people who work there have a beautiful balance of knowing they are lucky to be part of that legacy but equally that they are what makes it so great. Brilliant staff. Brilliant food. Brilliant wine. I still love it.
   

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   Ginevra

   Caribbean

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An amazing place with incredible food! The staff was extremely kind, friendly, and welcoming. We’ll definitely be returning! The madeleines were absolutely delicious, and we even brought some home with us.
   

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   Marguerite

   VIP

   New York City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Bonkers delicious. Had a black velvet, the escargot salad special, and a glorious poached fish with chips. Glass of white. Chocolate mousse with creme fraiche for dessert. I rolled out of the restaurant!!! Service was fabulous and warm, and the ambience was great. A stellar meal! GO
   

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   Daniel

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best meal I've ever had. Bone marrow salad and pig cheek were particularly noteworthy.
   

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   eve

   London

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 20 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely delightful meal and super friendly staff. Thoroughly recommend
   

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   Siqi

   London

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 18 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The starter dishes are good but the main (liver) dish is very meh, and the service is definitely not reaching Michelin star standard. Overall an OK experience but no motivation for visiting again.
   

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   Tricia

   London

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved everything about it. Can't be improved upon. Fabulous food, great service and the look is perfect
   

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   Michael

   London

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   I only eat meat a few times a year. I have been eating here periodically since it opened and it always a pleasure . This time is no exception perfect for carnivores
   

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    Paula

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    As always - while we don't come often we do book whenever we are in London - the food and ambience was top notch. Love the concept of St John and what they try to do to make their food delicious, original and yet sustainable. Flavours are rich and layered, simple in style but elevated too. The menu has a few items that appear repeatedly but there are also plenty of 'specials' to delight the regular visitor, and they showcase a number of non-typical cuts of meat and fish. There's also a varied wine list and their house wines, which are on the reasonably priced side of London's offerings, never cease to please. This visit's surprise revelation was a Jerusalem artichoke salad; chunks of the artichoke, perfectly cooked, lightened with watercress, flavour added with roasted shallot, olives and a tasty and sunny mustard dressing. Slightly disappointed in our choice of puddings, not to say that they didn't taste really good, though. If you haven't tried St John it is definitely worth a visit or three. (Also make time and space to try the filled doughnuts from one of their bakeries!)
    

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