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
This “superb, cosy local” in Belsize Park now also has an offshoot that’s proving “a great addition to St John’s Wood”. The focus is on “interesting food cooked with fire” from chef-owner Jake Finn (ex-LPM and The Ritz), who takes inspiration from Mediterranean, Peru and Japan: “a sharing concept from a menu that’s not huge but with good variety and lots of veggie options”. Both sites provide “wonderful combinations, simply done”, with meat, fish and veggies that are “both charred and succulent”. “It’s not inexpensive, but great value given the quality of ingredients and cleverness of the cuisine”. Top Menu Tip – “whole sea bream, fennel, radish and fresh herbs is a standout”.
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”.
Summary
“A tiny new kid on the block” – this Belsize Park newcomer from chef Jake Finn has 16 seats inside matched by a similar number outside. “All the food is cooked over wood flames” on a Josper grill, with influences from lots of sunny countries all over the world (including Peru, Japan, Italy, France and Greece). Not all locals are dazzled (“not as hot as reported”), but most say results are “fabulous” – “everything tastes good and shares well, delicious lamb, beef, bream, and lots of delicious veggie plates”.
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Cinder Restaurant Diner Reviews
"First visit as recommended by the Good Food Guide and disappointing. Lunch menu is limited. We had a seabream which was large and juicy and came with a shredded salad. But we also had an "Everything salad" which was identical to the sea-bream base and hence boring. NO word of warning. Desserts not worth the bother so we left and bought an excellent Canoli next door."
"The Everything salad had the same cabbage base as the base of the seabass. Both tasty but made swapping boring. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £27.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
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| 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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