Finding somewhere to eat in London is easy. But finding somewhere truly exceptional? You kind of have to know your stuff. Especially if you want to avoid the tourist traps. Luckily, the regeneration of King’s Cross over the past 20 years came with tons of new restaurants that don’t disappoint, so you shouldn’t have to look too far to find some top notch grub in the area.
Whether you’re in the market for Sri Lankan street food, great gastro pubs or some of the best pasta in the city, here are 10 restaurants near King’s Cross St Pancras that are sure to hit the spot.
Lina Stores
Opening exactly 75 years since they first opened their Soho deli, the King’s Cross site is the first time Lina Stores have put both restaurant and delicatessen together.
Specialising in beautiful Italian fare, the menu is full of delicious plates including Duck, Porcini & Marsala Ravioli with Chestnuts & Thyme, and Arancini with Gorgonzola & Pear Mostarda, Taleggio & Truffle Parmigiano Reggiano. Finish it all off with Sicilian Cannolo with Candied Orange & Cinnamon and you’re in for one heavenly Italian meal.
WHERE: 20 STABLE ST, LONDON N1C 4DR
WEBSITE: WWW.LINASTORES.CO.UK
Parrillan
From the team behind Barrafina, known for their amplified tapas dishes, Parrillan is an alfresco terrace bar and restaurant in Coal Drops Yard. Sat on the upper level, looking over Regent’s Canal, the atmosphere doesn’t stop with the views because the parilla (grill filled with charcoal) on each table allows guests to have a truly hands-on dining experience.
Choose from dishes like Lamb Pintxo Moruno and Lagarto Iberico with Alioli which your waiter will bring to your table for you to cook to your liking. And when you’re not cooking up a storm, there are some great tapas dishes to tuck into; from crispy ham croquettes to Padrón peppers.
WHERE: COAL DROPS YARD, STABLE ST, LONDON N1C 4AB
WEBSITE: WWW.PARRILLAN.CO.UK
Coal Office
From designer Tom Dixon and famed Israeli restaurateur Assaf Granit, Coal Office is a restaurant like no other. Sitting a stone’s throw from the canal, this is one to head to if you’re after a truly memorable dining experience.
Expect fresh, experimental small plates, big plates and “in-betweens” with inspiration taken from the flavours and spices of the Mediterranean.
This is one to head to if you’re after a truly memorable dining experience.
WHERE: 2 BAGLEY WALK, LONDON N1C 4PQ
WEBSITE: WWW.COALOFFICE.COM
Granger & Co
We eat a lot of brunch here at The Handbook, so it’s safe to say we know our stuff when it comes to finding the best ones, and Granger & Co Kings Cross ticks all the right boxes. From melt-in-the-mouth scrambled eggs, to tangy, freshly squeezed orange juice and perfectly crispy sourdough, you know you’ll be in safe hands when it comes to starting the day right.
WHERE: UNIT 1, THE STANLEY BUILDING, 7 PANCRAS SQ, LONDON N1C 4AG
WEBSITE: WWW.GRANGERANDCO.COM
Hoppers
For the best Sri-Lankan and South Indian-inspired food in the city, it’s got to be Hoppers. The St Pancras Square site offers family-style feasting with bar bites and seafood grills. We can’t get enough of the Jackfruit + Mushroom Kothu Roti, and the BBQ Black Pepper + Curry Leaf Prawns.
WHERE: UNIT 3, 4 PANCRAS SQ, LONDON N1C 4AG
WEBSITE: WWW.HOPPERSLONDON.COM
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