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Cheap Eats in Clerkenwell

Discover handpicked cheap eats in Clerkenwell, London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

5 restaurants

1
L Terroni & Sons

Italian Deli · £ · Clerkenwell

85Signal

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Pizza slice

Gigantic and inexpensive, a must-order classic to enjoy while taking in the history of London's oldest Italian deli.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Scotti's Snack Bar

Italian Caff · £ · Clerkenwell

82Signal

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Chicken Escalope Sandwich

The restaurant's showstopper; the chicken is boned, bashed, and breadcrumbed in-house each morning, then served on fresh ciabatta with lettuce, tomato, mustard, mayo, and a crucial squeeze of lemon.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Tongue & Brisket

Jewish Deli · £ · Clerkenwell

76Signal

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Salt Beef on Rye

A 'supreme example' of the deli classic, reviewers describe the hand-carved meat as moist, firm, and perfectly balanced—neither too salty nor too lean—on 'proper fresh rye bread.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Myddeltons Deli

Sandwiches / Deli · £ · Clerkenwell

70Signal

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Johnny Schnitzel Special

Dubbed on Instagram as the 'most papped Schnitzel' in the capital, this 'absolute banger' features two succulent slabs of fried chicken and homemade mooli coleslaw on soft herby focaccia.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

5
Dukan 41

Syrian · £ · Clerkenwell

60Signal

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Falafel Wrap

Praised by Eater for its garnish variety and hailed by locals as some of the best Syrian falafel in London.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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