70-74 City Rd, London EC1Y 2BJ

"I have walked past this restaurant almost every day as its next to my local tube station, Old Street .As its usually not too packed at lunchtime, I never visited, but last month decided to try it.

I have to report that we had a lovely midweek lunch – great food, good portions, friendly staff. 

For a starter I had the Salt Chilli Fried Chicken and my partner had Mussels in Smoked Butter and Parsley. Both were excellent, together with a portion of  super griddled Ember Bread with Aioli to soak up the juices.We shared a main of Wood Fried Monkfish with Chilli,Almond, Garlic – really enjoyable and very tasty, and, colourfully presented .

By this time we were discussing what we would order on our next visit – a greedy, but, healthy confirmation as to how much we were enjoying the food.The DM wine and cocktail list is concise but fine. Usually we would choose wine but on this occasion, , a couple pints of creamy Guiness were ordered and, went down very well.

At this stage, two greedy people were very satisfied, however, were tempted by a lovely chocolate dessert , served with Guiness ice cream.Overall, everything we ate was excellent-  something which is rare for me to report.

I understand that there is an option of a short lunch menu ; three courses for £30.If the cooking and portions are as good as the food we chose from the A La Carte, this is a great bargain. Totally recommend!"