Former Michelin-starred chef Bjorn van der Horst (ex-Greenhouse and La Noisette) has launched his first solo venture. Located in Farringdon, it is divided into a bistro and fine dining restaurant and features a central open kitchen.
Opened 19 May
Owners Bjorn and Justine van der Horst
Head chef Nicholas Ward
Restaurant director Justine van der Horst
Designer Cobban Design Associates
Capacity Bistro 50; restaurant 34; plus 12 private dining
Menu The bistro offers a classic regional French menu with daily changing specials, while the fine-dining restaurant includes a seven-course tasting menu.
Average spend Bistro £30; restaurant £65
Address 40 St John Street, London EC1M 4AY
Telephone 020 7490 9240 (bistro); 020 7490 9230 (restaurant)
Website www.esilondon.com
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