What's happening in Clerkenwell, London's ultimate foodie neighbourhood?

By CW Contributor on 22/1/2017

Where Londoners go on their downtime, Clerkenwell is earmarked on the London food scene for its innovative plates and neighbourhood feel.
Now there's fresh reasons to visit the capital's favourite neighbourhood restaurant hub
Celebrated chef Stevie Parle has just opened Palatino, his Rome-influenced restaurant, and the Clove Club team have just opened their first Italian restaurant, Luca.
Also soon to open, Exmouth Market Grind will introduce Grind group's modern take on British hospitality but with a fresh spin, now that ex Soho House Group head chef Kyle Boyce is at the helm.

New in town: Luca ★★★★★

New in town

What's the scoop? Iconic British ingredients are served "through an Italian lens" here

Why go? Johnny Smith and the Clove Club team are behind this. That's the 26th best restaurant in the world, and London's highest entry.

WHEN

28 Nov 2016 – 28 Nov 2020, Visit website for opening times and details

WHERE

88 St John Street
EC1M 4EH

Soon to open: Palatino

Launching this winter

What's the scoop? Stevie Parle, hot British chef, is taking a risk with this Rome-influenced restaurant serving old fashion classics like fried sage with apple and honey, and chicken and pistachio meatballs with polenta and squash.

Why go? Parle's behind Rotorino, Bib Gourmand-awarded, and the ever-popular Dock Kitchen.

WHEN

16 Jan 2017 – 16 Jan 2020, For daily opening times please visit the website

WHERE

71 Central Street
EC1V 3AG

Soon to open: Exmouth Market Grind

Launching later this winter

What's the scoop? Exmouth Market Grind is the latest new London restaurant to exhort the casual dining trend.

Why go? Fiercely independent, Grind & Co exhort the Melbourne cafe all-day dining trend in London. And serve best-in-class coffee and coffee cocktails.

WHEN

01 Feb 2017 – 01 Feb 2020, For daily opening times please visit the website

WHERE

8-10 Exmouth Market
EC1R 4QA

New in town: Breddos Taqueria

What's the scoop? At the helm of London trends, Clerkenwell are now the proud owners of this guilty pleasure, good fun taco bar.

Why go? Here's the first permanent opening from Breddos Tacos, the iconic street food truck - and the tacos are made on a mill imported from Mexico, so eating here is basically the same as eating on the street in Wahaca.

WHEN

30 Nov 2016 – 30 Nov 2020, For restaurant opening times please see link below

WHERE

Goswell Road