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St. John vs Chez Bruce
Both St John Bar & Restaurant Smithfield and Chez Bruce are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, St John Bar & Restaurant Smithfield is preferred by most writers compared to Chez Bruce. St John Bar & Restaurant Smithfield has a TripExpert Score of 91 with recommendations from 15 reviewers like Lonely Planet, The Infatuation and Not For Tourists.
St. John
Concierge
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26 St John Street, London EC1M 4AY
From $41 /night
Concierge
"They call it "Nose-to-Tail Eating," and you'll be amazed at the number of obscure cuts that can crop up between those too extremes and end up on your plate."
Fodor's
"Foodies travel the globe for pioneering chef Fergus Henderson's ultra-British nose-to-tail cooking."
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Frommer's
"The ingredients are the best, the cooking is superb, and the dish is what it says on the menu."
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Insight Guides
"This little restaurant, a stone’s throw from Smithfield’s meat market, is a Clerkenwell favourite. It offers simple but curious dishes such as Middle White belly and dandelion."
BlackBook
"Located in a former smokehouse near Smithfield meat market, St John specialises in what chef Fergus Henderson terms ‘nose-to-tail’ eating – ie, offal."
Chez Bruce
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2 Bellevue Road, London SW17 7EG
From $25 /night
Fodor's
"Deeply flavorsome French and Mediterrean cuisine, faultless service, a winning wine list, and a glossy neighborhood vibe make for one of London's all-time favorite destination restaurants."
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Gayot
16.0
"This restaurant on the edge of Wandsworth Common changes little, but why should it when Chez Bruce enjoys such well deserved success?"
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DK Eyewitness
"The menu is modern British, and after 10 years here, Bruce has got it right. Lots of emphasis on offal, so not a vege- tarian paradise but otherwise a very good restaurant, indeed."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Flavoursome and uncomplicated food, sprightly service, sensible prices and an easy-going atmosphere."
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Independent
"A jewel in the gastronomic wasteland of Wandsworth Common, Chez Bruce has a reputation that no amount of money or marketing skill could fix."
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