Olives
£5.00A bowl of fresh marinated olives.
26 St John St, Barbican, London EC1M 4AY, United Kingdom
+44 20 7251 0848
A bowl of fresh marinated olives.
Richly stuffed traditional chicken neck delicacy.
Hearty broth featuring tender lamb and savory laverbread seaweed.
Classic rustic house-made meat terrine.
Crisp and refreshing sliced kohlrabi salad.
Fresh red mullet paired with a vibrant, herbaceous green sauce.
Crispy seasoned beef served with tangy fruit chutney.
Tender cuttlefish tossed with hearty chickpeas and red onion slices.
Fresh mussels cooked with tomatoes and crisp little gem lettuce.
Rich roasted bone marrow served with a refreshing parsley and shallot salad.
Freshly marinated sardines with herbs and oil.
Fresh seasonal heritage tomatoes with olive oil and sea salt.
Crunchy pig's skin paired with crisp bobby beans and sweet roasted shallots.
Steamed mussels in a fragrant broth of leeks and fresh tarragon.
Tender duck gizzards served over crisp red and green oakleaf lettuce.
Tender snails served with crunchy celery and soft butterhead lettuce.
Fresh whole langoustines served with creamy house mayonnaise.
Clear, deeply flavorful and comforting slow-simmered beef broth.
Delicate roast quail served with smooth celeriac puree.
Traditional cured pig's liver served with a soft boiled egg and fresh radish.
Smoky grilled Jerusalem artichokes tossed with red onions and olives.
Rich and savory brown crab meat served on toasted crusty bread.
Tender cold roast lamb served with crunchy puntarelle and anchovy dressing.
Freshly shucked rock oyster served with lemon and mignonette.
Crispy and tender pressed pig's head served with radish and herb sauce.
Whole fresh crab served cracked with house mayonnaise.
Roast partridge served with seasonal accompaniments.
Tender roast pork from the Middle White breed with bitter greens and sharp mustard.
Fresh fillet of gurnard served over creamy borlotti beans with garlic aioli.
Savory celeriac cake paired with tangy pickled walnuts and creamy goat's curd.
Roasted mallard breast served with rich, sweet braised red cabbage.
Rich lamb offal cooked with savory bacon and earthy lentils.
Tender skate wing served simply with fresh runner beans.
Slow-braised tender lamb served with creamy butter beans and fresh mint.
Roasted guinea fowl served with crisp runner beans and rich garlic aioli.
Fresh hake fillet cooked with aromatic fennel and savory laverbread.
Cold slices of roast pork served over savory anchovy-infused toast.
A rich, traditionally made meat pie with warming spices and flaky pastry.
Whole delicate baked slip soles cooked simply in butter.
Tender pig's head meat served with creamy butterbeans and green sauce.
Prime roast Berkshire pork served with sweet carrots and rich trotter sauce.
Fresh brill fillet served with crispy chips and house tartare sauce.
Roasted squash paired with bitter radicchio and creamy goat's curd.
Tender calf's liver served with crispy bacon and earthy beetroot.
Tender lamb's heart served with smooth swede and tangy pickled walnut.
Fresh John Dory fillet in a rich red wine sauce with leeks and aioli.
Traditional Saddleback ham served with tender carrots and parsley sauce.
Fresh mackerel fillet served with crispy chips and tartare sauce.
Earthy lentils tossed with sweet roasted beetroot and creamy goat's curd.
Smoky grilled lamb hearts served with beans and pickled walnuts.
Traditional British pork faggots served with mushy peas and rich gravy.
Delicate lemon sole served with earthy monk's beard and salty capers.
Slow-braised Sussex beef served with runner beans and sharp horseradish.
Simple boiled or roasted seasonal potatoes.
Sautéed seasonal green vegetables.
Crisp mixed green salad with a light house dressing.
Rich, savory melted cheese on toasted bread with mustard and ale.
Fresh Jersey Royal new potatoes buttered and seasoned.
Traditional flaky currant-filled pastry served with sharp Lancashire cheese.
Spiced sticky ginger loaf served with warm, rich butterscotch sauce.
Rich, velvety dark chocolate cream dessert.
Warm spiced pear crumble with a crunchy oat and butter topping.
Light and airy whipped seasonal berry mousse.
Sweet pastry tart filled with fragrant quince and crunchy hazelnuts.
Refreshing house-made ice cream rippled with sharp lemon curd.
Crisp green apple sorbet served with a shot of chilled vodka.
A selection of fine artisan cheeses served with crackers and chutney.
Sweet date loaf cake served with warm butterscotch sauce.
Dense, luxurious dark chocolate terrine slice.
Warm baked peaches topped with sweet, fluffy biscuit cobbler crust.
Baked pastry tart with sweet apricots and frangipane almond filling.
Crisp meringue shell topped with whipped cream and fresh raspberries.
Creamy house-made ice cream flavored with fresh sweet strawberries.
Rich, silky, and airy traditional chocolate mousse.
Rustic free-form pastry tart filled with tart spring rhubarb.
Traditional British sponge pudding soaked in golden syrup.
A refreshing cocktail-inspired sorbet flavored like a classic Negroni.
Traditional rich bread and butter pudding served with butterscotch sauce.
Baked pastry tart with sweet plums and almond frangipane.
Crisp meringue topped with whipped cream and tart fresh blackberries.
Creamy, comforting traditional baked rice pudding.
Unique artisan ice cream infused with aromatic fig leaves.
Fresh apple and floral elderflower dessert paired with a shot of vodka.
Freshly baked, warm sponge madeleines (takes 15 minutes to bake).
A full dozen of freshly baked, warm sponge madeleines (takes 15 minutes to bake).
Situated in the historic heart of London adjacent to the Smithfield meat market, St. John stands as a towering institution of modern British gastronomy. Pioneering the 'nose-to-tail' culinary philosophy under the visionary guidance of Fergus Henderson, this whitewashed former smokehouse has shaped the capital's dining landscape for decades with its unwavering commitment to honest, unpretentious cooking.
The interior echoes the building's industrial heritage, presenting a wonderfully pared-back, minimalist aesthetic. Whitewashed walls, simple wooden tables lined with crisp white paper and linen, and understated service create an atmosphere that feels both professional and deeply welcoming. It is an ideal destination for food nerds, casual lunchers, and dedicated culinary tourists alike.
While fine dining in London can often feel ostentatious, St. John offers exceptional value through generous portions and meticulously sourced ingredients. Starters generally range from £5 to £33, while substantial main courses sit between £24 and £36. Dishes emphasize honest textures and deep, unforced flavours rather than excessive plating.
Reservations for lunch and dinner are strongly recommended due to the restaurant's enduring popularity. While the menu celebrates meat and offal, careful attention is also paid to seasonal vegetables and fresh seafood. Diners should note that certain bakery items, such as the famous madeleines, require a short preparation time.
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St. John is globally renowned for pioneering the 'nose-to-tail' culinary movement, celebrating lesser-known cuts, exceptional offal dishes, and traditional British comfort food.
Standout signature dishes include the iconic Roast Bone Marrow and Parsley Salad, Welsh Rarebit, Spiced Meat Pie, and freshly baked Madeleines.
Starters and small plates range from £5 to £33, while main courses generally cost between £24 and £36, offering generous portions for the quality.
Yes, while the restaurant is famous for meat and offal, the kitchen also offers wonderful seasonal vegetable dishes, fresh fish, and delicate vegetarian options.
Yes, reservations are strongly recommended for both lunch and dinner services to secure a table at this iconic London destination.
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