Jamie Oliver's Fifteen (Shoreditch)

• I was under the impression it was almost like a fast food joint the way they wanted to turn their tables over
• The only annoying aspect is its business
• I moved jobs and my new office was next to the Old Street roundabout so it was fate that I had to try it out
• Barley bun and horseradish cream (I didn't taste it but my colleague was raving about it)
• 3) Mains We both had the short rib and mash (this was fantastic)
• 4) Dessert We both had baked chocolate with salted apple caramel (very nice indeed)
• I chose Jersey rock oysters followed by Lamb shoulder as starter and Braised rabbit for main dish ended up with Chocolate texture
• Fifteen is a beautifully designed trattoria so it was casual enough that I could get in without a reservation
• I sat on the main floor between a bar in the back and next to an open kitchen where the apprentices (wearing white hats because there are professional chefs
• They wear black hats) were working hard prepping dishes
• That was tasty and was reasonably priced for central London
• S claim to fame is their &ldquo
• The restaurant has an apprentice programme which provides challenged youth with training and mentorship in the food industry
• Almost dead end street that is very easy to miss
• The main floor has a nice bar and lounge space which was quite busy when we arrived for our reservation
• When mixed with the music and chatter from the bar/lounge area
• The primary downside however was that the ambience that was present upstairs was less so by the kitchen &ndash
• Even the foam on top was sparkling/fizzy
• We were presented with the menu and recommended to try the tasting menu if we wanted to experience the dishes
• The oysters was interesting and looked amazing
• The Clarence court egg was perfectly pouched
• The braised duck leg with jeRusalem artichoke and watercress was my favorite for mains
• The winter leaf salad with house dressing was ordinary
• The crispy potato cake with roasted garlic aioli was very interesting and tasty
• Well presented and my favorite was the blood orange sorbet with mint granite
• The restroom was downstairs and surprisingly
• The starters were smoked mackerel with fennel and pickled rhubarb as well as Cured beef with golden beetroot and horseradish
• Both dishes were tasty and plentiful
• The mains were Roast chicken with crispy potato cakes as well as smoked haddock with kohlrabi
• All the dishes were tasty and plentiful but presentation was simple as it was served in big platters for the table
• The atmosphere was great with wonderful waitrons
• I can see why JO's Fifteen is a classic the basics were done oh so well and little touches elevated it immediately to one of my favourite British restaurants in London
• Our party of 9 was seated right by the gleaming open kitchen
• I started with the crispy pork cheek with Clarence Court egg
• I hope to meet this dish again in my dreams it's one of the best things I've eaten all year
• It was a tough act to follow but the short rib with Chanterelle mushrooms did an admirable job
• It melted in the mouth and the flavours were also right on point
• I don't usually venture to what can be considered as fine dining places but this was a great surprise
• So when I was travelling took this opportunity to dine here and it was the special occasion of my friends bday
• We followed that by the gnocchi which just melted in your mouth and then proceeded to the short rib which was slow cooked and tender
• The portions were small but we were full
• We followed thay up wit dessert and it was very sweet of them to personalise it with a happy bday wish
• I had the crispy duck leg with lentil salad and my boyfriend the short rib pie
• Afterwards we were too full for desert
• Playing around with smokiness and chard flavors
• It may seem that many dishes in the menu are complex and flavorful
• Others like the risotto or the gnochi are too simple and way below the restaurant's standard
• Finally the deserts are by far the best part of the meal
• Service was excellent and staff is super friendly
• Sadly they were out of gnocchi
• All was very good and the prices are super fair
• Here our expectations were higher and more sophisticated
• Was not able to carve his venision with his extremely dull knife &ndash
• Somebody almost putting his butt into your food is very tasteless &ndash
• Because this experience was definitely exceptional
• The food is great to photograph and the space is delightful
• Expectations were high to have lunch at Fifteen's
• It took so long to get to the table that it was already a bit cold
• A visit to Jamie Oliver's Fifteen is an experience in itself
• It also has a list of finely crafted cocktails with unique blends rarely seen elsewhere
• The Dorset crab are recommended among the starters
• The restaurant chain is non profit as all profits go into the Jamie Oliver's Foundation
• The service is attentive and personalised
• A meal at Fifteen is on the prescription

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