St Johns is a London treasure located close to the Smithfield meat market of London. The restaurant is a landmark for British food and radiates the not so often heard of British hospitality. Despite its extremely white walls and and sterile interior, it is the food here that will make any visitor feel right at home. The menu hosts a variety of unfamiliar sounding dishes, do not be afraid to ask any of the host to explain or suggest the dishes. I tried both the Braised Veal and The Widgeon and Beetroot. The meat was tender and in the case of the veal, I could actually feel the meat melt in my mouth. The dishes were a perfect balance between filling and the same time, not making me feel heavy or sleepy. This is probably why, St Johns is also a preferred lunch destination for many business executives.
For desert a must have is the Eccles Cake which is a combination of warm puff pastry and rich spices all in a small desert plate. For those who want to experience St Johns but are not in the mood for a sit down meal, the lower level of the restaurant is a bar and bakery.
St Johns is not one of those pretentious restaurants in London, it is well justified as a great place to meet, eat and people watch. So to those young travelers who many at times bypass great food to avoid the claustrophobic environments, St Johns is an answer to all your prayers. It is a blend of great, unique food with a humble and understanding service team.
http://www.stjohnrestaurant.co.uk/
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
i like what you wrote bout. Although I havent been to either of these places, I feel i can almost smell the coffee at Sacred Cafe and tasted teh Eccles Cake at St. John
ReplyDelete