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St. John vs The Ivy
Both establishments are endorsed by writers. On balance, St John Bar & Restaurant Smithfield ranks significantly higher than The Ivy. St John Bar & Restaurant Smithfield has a TripExpert Score of 91 with praise from 15 reviews including Insight Guides, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
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."
The Ivy
Fodor's
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Gayot
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1-5 West Street, London WC2H 9NQ
From $48 /night
Fodor's
"Service is flawless, and for low-to-mid wattage West End star-spotting this is a prime spot. Tip:."
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Frommer's
"New restaurants with a more exciting vibe, a more adventurous menu, and chicer decor constantly open, but The Ivy retains its reputation as the favorite haunt for A-list celebrities."
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Lonely Planet
"You’ll have to book one to six months ahead to enjoy the innovative modern British cuisine at this favourite hangout of London celebrities."
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Gayot
14.0
"This is one of the best-run dining rooms in London and the kitchen is more than a match."
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Time Out
"This gorgeous room may not attract as many A-list celebs as it once did, but there was one B-plus (glamorous if faded actress) on a Monday lunchtime."
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