i was a solo diner on one of my first nights in London. i got the olive oil martini, Maldon oyster with rhubarb, grilled bread with anchovy, John Dory with a glass of Itsas Mendi and finished with the olive oil ice cream. the food was amazing, but i can't say enough good things about my server, Helen, her service was above and beyond. i work in the industry and can be a bit picky, but i was blown away by not only Helen's breadth of knowledge, but her ability to contextualize the food in a very deep way. it elevated the whole experience and is one of my favorite memories from my trip. read more

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I mostly enjoyed the food. Good acidity, maybe a bit too much salt, and good grilling technique. The anchovy on bread was good, wish I had more anchovy. The sardine escabeche was fine, not as much acidity as I thought (not as much as the anchovy). I tried to order a langoustine and it did not come after 30 minutes of me finishing my second dish. Even the first two dishes, came in 15-20 minutes increments. I was no longer hungry and chose to leave. The service is strange. There are a LOT of staff and they will talk to you nicely. But they are pretty hard to flag down, don't really check on you. I could've ordered more food and drinks, but did not since the waiters were pretty much absent the entire time. The wine list is just ok, there are not many standout bottles and the bubbly is lacking. There is an interesting chartreuse collection, including VEP, if you are into those. The kitchen needs to figure out how to get food coming out at a faster pace, until then I will not spend an hour eating 2 small dishes. read more

Came into BRAT Shoreditch for a solo lunch reservation on a Monday at 12:00. When I arrived, I was one of a couple customers total in the establishment. By the time I was done my lunch, the whole place was bustling with people. I had a great view of the open kitchen which was nice. The food was all very savory, flavorful, and delicious. Everything tasted fresh and was creative. Pricing was fair and service was average. Would come here again. read more

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Brat had been highly recommended to me and I've heard a number of top chefs in London had great things to say about this place. I was quite excited to try this place. The venue is a bit on the dark side and the tables are spaced very closely that you can hear the conversations at neighboring tables and vice versa as if we are sitting at one large communal table. The noise level is also quite high. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed by the food. Perhaps it was an off night. The butter and burnt onion butter with the bread had little flavor. It tasted more like ash. A couple of the langoustines had a mushy texture as if they were from frozen. The pigeon was also on the tough and chewy side. I've had lots of pigeons and this was the first time I've had a tough and chewy pigeon. The beef steak was nice and tender and was the best dish of the meal. read more

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BRAT London charges you £180 for turbot that arrives warm and tastes of absolutely nothing. The dry-aged steak? Same crime. They're cooking over FIRE and somehow producing food with zero smoke, zero char, zero soul. The highlight of the meal was grilled vegetables that someone remembered to salt. You're packed in like sardines, ignored by staff, and robbed on the bill. read more

Food here was spectacular! Ordered the bread, scallop, pigeon, oyster, mushrooms, roasted greens and langoustine. The pigeon with the guanciale was the dish of the evening. It was perfectly cooked and flavorful. Ambiance was pub-like casual and somewhat noisy just because of the acoustics. Service was super fast as well. Would definitely recommend. read more

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The kitchen staff are HEROES!!! The place was PACKED, but they were puttin' out the FINEST!!! read more

Brat Tucked away in a former strip club is this cozy, dimly lit restaurant cooking plates inspired by the beautiful Basque Country. Fire is central to everything they do and that's evident from the smell of smoke that penetrates the bar as soon as you walk through the door. Chef Tomos Parry, who made a name for himself at fashionable Kitty Fischer's in Mayfair, focuses on simple dishes executed perfectly. Whole grilled seafood ('brat' is an old English word for turbot) sits alongside their delicious housemade breads topped with olive oil and sardines. The cherry on top of this whole experience was their basque cheesecake with rhubarb. To say we could have eaten three or four slices would be an understatement. read more

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We enjoyed a nice dinner at Brat. I was expecting to be blown away after reading reviews and franky I wasn't ... but I did enjoy it. Service was a bit snotty, our waitress definitely gave off a distasteful "I'm too cool for school" vibe but the food was solid. We will give it another try, perhaps with a different server our experience will be better? read more

The food here was delicious. Almost everything we ordered was extremely tasty, and I thought the food was both well prepared and well plated. I am not super happy. We were seated almost a full hour after our reservation, which meant we ended up, leaving the restaurant over two hours beyond when we were supposed to be seated. With a little one in tow, this meant bedtime was pushed back and he was cranky. The servers also weren't very accessible, and some of them were downright rude. When we asked to order more food, they gave us a condescending "you've had quite enough" vibe. We finished all of our food for the record! I think this would be a great date spot, or place for young couples. Not very family friendly. read more

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The duck rice is OUT OF THIS WORLD good! This was a place recommended to me by a friend and it did not disappoint! Whether you're treating yourself to fine dining like myself or out to a nice dinner with your partner, you will enjoy it. Everything was super delicious and all of the staff were wonderful. The bar seats are always great because you get to see how they make your meals and when they're coming out to your table. read more

brat - Duck Rice (like a duck paella) - British Near Me - London, XGL

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Wow. Such a great meal at brat. Didn't know what to expect, but from start to finish the food was excellent and the attentiveness and service of the staff was the best. Really enjoyed the oyster and chorizo bites. The real standout was the crab soup... warm, seafoody and complex, this was truly a special dish. Sardine bread was also excellent. Even the grilled bread was excellent. Thanks brat for the best meal I had on this trip to London. read more

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Delicious meal and great service in a small lively room with a bar and open kitchen. The bread and charred onion butter is a must. The cockles and oysters were also fantastic. The crispy duck rice was rich and amazing. The turbot, for which they are famous, was very good but perhaps a bit over hyped and over priced. For vegetables the smashed potatoes were salty and buttery and the roasted red peppers were flavorful and sweet with a hint of vinegar. read more

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Food is good, but a bit overhyped IMO. Loved the open kitchen concept, except when someone burned something and half the restaurant smelled like smoke. I'm mainly writing to warn people that the seats are insanely close together. As someone else mentioned it's basically communal style which is just awful for dates. Lower your expectations on the food, bring a big group, and you'll have a good time. read more

In my research on where I was going to go during my trip to London, I stumbled upon Brat. A one Michelin Starred joint that exclusively cooks with fire. No electricity. Just fire. From my table, I could see a massive, wood-burning oven and a giant firepit with grates at three different height levels, presumably for different heat intensities. I've heard of places like this, and I was excited to try one out for myself. We started off with the Grilled Bread (with Girolles & Berkswell). We saw them throw it in the oven, bake right in front of our eyes, and then get adorned with some cheese and the mushrooms. A slight char, flavorful, salty cheese, and the umami from the mushrooms made this a true banger. We ordered a small plate next, the Lamb Chop with Grilled Sweetbreads. The lamb chop had that same, good char. Tender and simply seasoned. Served with a couple of sweetbreads, which, if you've never had, you should. They are officially a new texture for me, a slight creaminess. Very unique. Very delicious. Then we ordered a main, the Lemon Sole. A whole fish, face and all, trapped in a cage and roasted over the fire. Charred, barely seasoned, the meat singing its own praises. There aren't a lot of experiences as visceral as eating a whole fish. Amazing. FYI, though, this fish had both more and smaller pin bones that you average fish, so you're gonna work for your prize. Then we got another main, the Roast Duck Rice. This dish was unbelievable. The rice was cooked in the duck fat, the duck was ultra crispy, and the whole mushrooms and slices of onion just made this campfire-like dish so unctuous. Very heavy, with no relief, in a good way. With all our food, we got a couple of sides, the Smoked Potatoes and the Wood Roasted Greens. Both great. Buttery potatoes served whole, so you get that pop of the skin with every bite. The stuff of dreams. And the green were nice. Not like, mega delicious, but you need that freshness to break up the heaviness of the whole meal. It was covered in that same cheese that was on the bread. A good side. Then it was time for dessert, the Burnt Cheesecake & Nectarine. The cheesecake was pure velvet. Amazing. It was covered with a fine layer of ash on top, which sounds not good, but it was very good. I think the one I had was served with a pear, as opposed to the new menu version, but either way, a slice of fruit complements this well, because the flavor is very neutral. Overall, great. Overall, I loved this place. Everything they served looked so dang rustic, like it was served to me at a campsite, right out of the fire. But at the same time, it was delicate, and worthy of Michelin's attention. I also liked the way they highlighted various ingredients. The same mushrooms and cheeses kept showing up in their different dishes in different ways, and they played a good part. Yes, come here. It's a winner. read more

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Was a bit disappointed by this restaurant given that it had a Michelin star and had been recommended several times to me. The concept is lovely but overall found the food quite salty (particularly the grilled bread with anchovy and bread & burnt onion better). I thought the flavor and texture of the John Dory were just alright. Two dishes - the langoustines and the leeks with fresh cheese - had a good smoky taste. read more

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Michelin-starred and with the top 100 best in the world fame: Brat - restaurant named after the old English colloquialism for the flat fish - turbot. Hence grilled seafood (including whole turbot) is the focus and we see bigger parties sharing the grilled larger format dishes, including lamb from the Wales, beef from the English southwest. We are a party of 2 so we ordered the smaller tapa style dishes. Started off with some local oysters with some seaweed that tasted refreshing - just like the ocean. The velvety crab bisque was a highlight, although the red pepper may have overpowered the fresh crab flavor. For mains, we opt for the Fallow Deer Choo that was sold out for the night. Our second choice was the mallard with pumpkin & radicchio - which turned out to be great for sharing and perfectly cooked to a medium and was super tender. Comparing the 4 London restaurants that made it to the Top 100 best restaurants in the World list, Lyles is absolutely the favorite, followed by Clover Club and then Brat. Would highly recommend to check out Lyles the next time you are in London read more

brat - Velvety Crab Soup was excellent - British Near Me - London, XGL

Brat is a Michelin-starred basque restaurant in Shoreditch. Although space is a bit cramped, the food, wine list and service are great. Order a number of smaller plates to share so you get a full sense of the range of food and tastes of the Basque region. read more

brat - British Near Me - London, XGL

It is a small place up a flight of stairs on the side of another bar/restaurant but was easy to find. We walked up and they took our coat. There is a huge wine selection and the sommelier helped us make a great decision after giving him a few of our preferences. Then came the starters. We had what can only be described as a slab of bread. It was amazingly good with the burnt butter, but was comically large and we only finished about half of the portion. We got the duck and it was one of the best duck dishes, if not the best, that I have ever had. We watched them meticulously prepare it and then let it rest before expertly carving it up and delivering it to our mouthwatering (is that proper usage?) covered table. The staff were all very, very attentive and amazing. They were nice and made sure we had a fantastic meal. We will definitely go back and recommend them to anyone going to London. read more

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A near religious experience. One of my favorite restaurants I've tried in London after being so hyped up by the press. The restaurant itself is an open-kitchen concept with a focus on wood-fired cooking. Each dish was executed with such attention to detail but the basque cheesecake was truly what set the experience apart. And pricing was so fair for what it's worth. read more

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brat has a real WOW factor and is most definitely where you will find the young, hip crowd. It is a place to be seen, and the communal dining environment lends itself to that. Our table for two was a row of 4 or 5 double tables, which is great for eyeing what others have ordered but not so great for quiet conversation. The restaurant itself is located off the beaten path and really beautiful on the inside, in that hip, cool kind of way. Like the wonderful people who grace the UK, service was warm and gracious. The menu is interesting and there really does seem to be something for everyone. We shared - - Grilled bread and anchovy. Comes to the table as a beautiful, bulbous piece of bread that quickly deflates once you cut into it. There were 4 or so strips of anchovies on top, but I really would have loved some in the filling. - Spider Crab and tomato. My niece found this to be one of her favorite dishes at brat. Personally, I found the crab to be quite fishy but admittedly, it is not my favorite crustacean. If you love crab, order it. If not, perhaps a pass. - Fresh chorizo. You look at the photo I posted and you may say, heck, there's a lot of fat in that chorizo. Well, yes. It's fatty, incredibly tasty and wonderfully delicious. We loved it. - Langoustine. While we expected a small portion (it only costs 8 pounds!), there was so little meat it was a very disappointing dish. Particularly because the meat you did get was such a sweet treat. - Menai Oysters with tomato & seaweed. We ordered 4, I ate 1. My niece and I love oysters and I typically devour them. These were not our favorites. With that said, full transparency, I was not a fan of the oysters I ate in the UK. All good in that there were plenty of things I really did enjoy! - Lamb chops. We ordered two and they were absolutely perfectly cooked and delicious. If I were to go back to brat at some point I would likely order 2 of these chops for myself. - John Dory. I've heard of John Dory/St. Peter's fish for years, but never had the opportunity to order it. When I saw it on the menu I knew it was a must-have. Sorry for no photo, but it's not the prettiest fish ;) The fish is served whole and the easiest way to get to the meat is to lift the bone out (I didn't figure that out early enough in the process). The fish itself was utterly delicious and I now know that I love John Dory. With that said, even being a whole fish, just didn't seem like a heck of a lot of meat. I believe over the course of dinner we had a total of 4 glasses of wine. The total cost of our bill (tips are included) was $240.86, which I actually found quite reasonable. brat has oodles of positive reviews, so take mine for what it is worth. The food actually shines in its simplicity which is something I personally love as I'm not a big fan of hiding under too much sauce/gravy. For me, dishes were hit or miss. You may love it as many of its fans do. read more

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A friend and I found this gem while strolling around near our hotel. This was one of the best accidental finds in my life. Every single item ordered from the menu was incredible. The service and staff were friendly, helpful and so generous with their time explaining the dishes. In fact, our server even took the time to explain where our next stop should be after dinner. Gave us directions and who to ask for. The next time I'm in London; I'll make it a point to go back. You will not be disappointed. read more

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The pictures don't do this place justice. The food here is phenomenal and is an exception a culinary journey. This place is deserving of its Michelin star without all the frills and $-tag that generally come with a Michelin star. I hope this place continues operating like the semi-hidden gem it is. One of my favorite dishes here is the velvet crab soup. The crab is already deconstructed when served, making it easy to eat. It's the one item I regretfully didn't get a solid picture of! D: All the dishes were a standout as they are cooked over an open flame. The meats (lamb chop and beef sirloin) were both cooked to a beautiful medium rare, resulting in an amazing texture. The flavors in the dish were deep and balanced well. The place is pretty small, so be sure to have reservations before hopping over! read more

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One of my favorite meals I've ever had in my life. Such a great variety of flavors with super friendly service and in a super cool space. Had their special of the day, the langoustines which were absolutely delightful. Super fresh seafood read more

We especially enjoyed the small plates and wanted to love the turbot, having seen it featured on a television program. The turbot was good, but a tad dry and not as moist and buttery as it looked on television. The stars were the baked breads with anchovies or the chanterelle bread, crab salad toast, red prawns and the pork shoulder. Nice selection of crafted cocktails and ample wine selections rounded out the nice meal. Not to be forgotten was the awesome chocolate cacao sorbet! For dessert we had the tasty burnt cheesecake and chocolate sorbet. We have not stopped raving about the sorbet. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful in navigating the menu. A nice touch was when the host offered to hang our coats upon entry! read more

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They left a happy birthday note on our menus after indicating it on the reservation - so thoughtful! All the food was very fresh and tasty. Amazing vibes also, felt intimate and good for a date night. read more

The service was incredibly slow. No one came to check up on our table for most of the dinner. We did not have one dedicated server and instead had to call to numerous people. Flagging our waiter down in this particular restaurant is especially chaotic given how loud it is and how close you are to other people. The restaurant has a very crowded feel, which would be fine if we felt we were regularly being checked in on. The food was not properly salted at all. The most egregious dish is the duck rice. Most of the rice we received was overcooked and firmly stuck to the pan. The duck and rice tasted bland. read more

A smaller menu offering. The atmosphere was nice, a lofted view of the street, and food was generally good, not great. In the mussels dish (of ~7/8 mussels) there was a mussel that was rotten. For £150 I was hoping the turbot to be spectacular but it really fell short. I love whole fish but this was just an ugly m-fer. read more

brat - British Near Me - London, XGL

RECOMMEND! Brat is a delightful small restaurant with a cozy vibe and delicious food. Service is top shelf -- including the reservation process -- who accommodated a 1 hour push back of our start time because of a long running theater show and traffic. Its dining area and kitchen are one space so many are treated to a view of the wood fired stove and chefs at work. Many interesting menu options from the starters to mains right through to dessert. Enjoy! read more

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The food was almost brilliant but not quite. My fried whole sole was fantastic. MY husband tried the beef rump but it was undercooked. The bread and vegetables were well prepared. Tables are so close you meet your neighbors. We liked ours so it was fine. read more

I visited on my vacation and came after watching a Conde Naste Youtube video. I suppose I expected more since this place has a Michelin star. The restaurant is small but hip and open. The food wasn't anything to write home about. I was only impressed by the crab soup since the seafood flavor was intense. I got the grilled fish and it was okay. I wish there was more texture to it. read more

BRAT, Spoiled Ate 2X at BRAT in 2019. Food very good; service OK. Returned 4 years later and was quite disappointed. Booked for 1 person and when I arrived they tried to put me at an uncomfortable counter seat. Asked for a table and it worked out. Starter of chorizo was tasty. When I ordered a glass of 19gbp wine with my main, the wine list said "coravin" which I assumed was a coravin system. Instead I saw the server pour from an open bottle. When she brought the wine, I asked her about the coravin, but she seemed flustered. Plus the pour was quite meagre; I then asked the sommelier and he said "oh your server made a mistake". I asked about the meagre pour and he said "135 milliliters is what we pour for a glass". OK whatever. My flustered server disappeared and as time stretched on, I wondered where my main of Turbot pil-pil with potatoes was. After 25 minutes, another server dumped the plate on my table, not even saying anything. The food was lukewarm and although tasty, it lacked salt. I ate about half of my main and as it had gotten cold, it became unappetizing. When the server came to take away the plates, she asked how the food was. I said it was tasty, but it was served almost cold. A few minutes later, the manager was looming over me, asking "were there problems with the food ?" I replied yes food was served lukewarm, so it got cold on the plate. He replied "you have been rude to my staff so I am asking you to leave." I replied that I was by no means rude, but I had questions about the coravin and when asked I told a server my food was cold. Moral of the story: BRAT is now a tourist joint where a customer dare not complain. Chef Parry makes nice food, but his staff is entitled, lazy and do not understand the concept of hospitality. I will be pleased to never return to BRAT. read more

So good, loved the ambiance and enjoyed watching their kitchen work. Great staff and great experience.

The food was amazing, the anchovy bread is a must try. Great wine list and friendly team members. read more

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Honestly, would just return for the cheesecake. The grilled bread with green garlic was good but very oily on top. Well baked and tasty, feel like it would be better on the side of something. The lamb was not great. So fatty that it was not appealing, and not much flavor to it. The cheesecake though... maybe the best cheesecake I've ever had. Soft and rich, almost like a custard on the very middle, but fluffy on the outer parts. Truly phenomenal. But I don't get the rhubarb on the side. It adds nothing, and is not particularly flavorful on its own either. read more

I loved the food here. I tried the oyster, anchovy grilled bread, grilled mackerel, and plaice. The oyster was fresh and scrumptious. The bread was a burst of umami flavors. The fish dishes had lovely combinations of textures and the flavors went well with the wines that were recommended to me. The service was friendly and overall I had a great time. read more

Upon walking in our eyes immediately caught the cheesecakes just out of the oven which was a signal this was going to be an amazing meal! We started with the chopped eggs followed by the leeks. Well done Brat when something as simple as leeks is so delightful! The duck was juicy and the richness was complimented with the acidity of the rocket salad. The cheesecake hit the spot and was light rather than dense like a NY cheesecake. Chopped Egg Salad with Bottarga Young Leeks With Fresh Cheese Roast Duck Rocket Salad Burnt Cheesecake with Pears read more

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The people at BRAT are so kind, so friendly, so professional and just a delight to dine there. The food is amazing! The restaurant is small and reservation is a must. We got lost and arrived there an hour early. They were able to accommodate us and allowed us a table right away. I am so thankful for thoughtful restaurants who try to accommodate. Making this an exceptional experience to start. We started with the fresh delicious oysters that have a small slush of lemon and herbs. It was so delicious that we ordered another plate right away. This is a must try and wash it down with a white wine of your choice. The spider crab toast is also a must. The burnt cabbage brings crunchiness and taste to a different level. Brilliant idea and so tasty. The asparagus was slightly blanched and then grilled, dressed with a soft creamy Burrata like cheese with walnuts and dry basil. I absolutely love it. The waiter brought me a pea tendrils drink that I haven't never tasted before. It was lovely, slightly sweet with just a hint of pea. Magical! Although I regret not ordering the Sirloin or the beef rib, I did enjoy the roast duck rice and mutton chops. The cheesecake is very creamy and was baked in a cast iron dish, resting on the counter top as you walk in the restaurant. While in London, this is truly one restaurant that you must not missed. read more

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Wonderful food and service. Whole turbot was outstanding. Only issue was the closest tube station is very far so we had to take a car. read more

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Visited BRAT in London lured by its Michelin Star. Ambiance was nice with an open kitchen and grill. Tables were placed close together but managed to create a cozy and not claustrophobic vibe. Service was very good. The food, unfortunately, was generally disappointing. We ordered the roasted clams, chorizo and puffed bread to start. All were tasty but the portions were very small especially for the price point. For example, the chorizo was effectively 4 small bites. Most disappointing was our main - a whole grilled turbot - the restaurant's signature dish which we ordered for the three of us to share. What was presented to us was a soggy fish swimming in an unpleasant gelatinous liquid with little flavor except for smoke from the fire. It was so completely off putting we barely touched it. We had really looked forward to this meal and left shocked by the experience and confused the restaurant had obtained a Michelin star. read more