Harden's says
A follow-up to the original Cinder in Belsize Park, celebrating food grilled over flames with inspiration from the cuisines of the Mediterranean, Peru and Japan.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Everything is flame-grilled – including the olives!” at this Belsize Park three-year-old from chef-patron Jake Finn (ex-LPM and The Ritz), whose second branch in St John’s Wood is equally highly rated. They are “buzzy, sometimes noisy” places, “famous locally for their triple cooked potatoes”. Top Menu Tip – “the standout chargrilled leek salad with ricotta and hazelnuts”.
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”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £27.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 13.50% |
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 7:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
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