Curated Collection

Date Night in Clerkenwell

Discover handpicked date night 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.

8 restaurants

1
Morchella

Modern Mediterranean · £££ · Clerkenwell

88Signal

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Salt Cod Churros

Universally praised as an 'earthly meeting of fish and doughnut' that is 'so crisp, so hot, so pungent' and a 'jolting reconstitution of a classic idea.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Gerry's Hot Subs

North American Deli · ££ · Clerkenwell

85Signal

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Reuben sub

The star ingredient is the beef pastrami, which features a pleasing amount of amber fat and is served in rolls that are deep-filled and compression-wrapped.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Fish Central

British Seafood · ££ · Clerkenwell

80Signal

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Cod and Chips

Described as the 'best fish and chips in Zone 1 by some distance,' featuring a 'light, delicate batter' and 'superbly moist' fish.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
The Eagle

Gastropub · ££ · Clerkenwell

80Signal
✓ Visited

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Steak Sandwich

The 'Bife Ana' marinated rump steak sandwich has been on the menu since day one and is universally cited as the venue's defining dish.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
Moro

Spanish / North African · £££ · Clerkenwell

77Signal

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Wood-Roasted Pork

Described as a dish 'you find yourself pining for later,' it is a masterclass in the wood-fired style, often served with braised peas and jamón.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

6
Mugen

Japanese · ££ · Clerkenwell

76Signal

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Matsumae sushi

Mugen's signature dish features rich, fatty Norwegian mackerel cured overnight with vinegar and topped with a layer of transparent konbu seaweed.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

7
St. John (Smithfield)

Modern British / Nose-to-Tail · £££ · Clerkenwell

70Signal

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Roast Bone Marrow and Parsley Salad

A legendary dish that has been on the menu for 26 years; the deeply fatty marrow is perfectly balanced by the crisp acidity of the parsley, caper, and shallot salad.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

8
Ngon Ngon

Vietnamese · ££ · Clerkenwell

57Signal

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Sautéed Beef Pho

Acclaimed for its rich, aromatic broth that is 'packed with flavours' and 'wholesome,' served with tender slices of beef for a wonderfully satisfying meal.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

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