Fine Dining · Est. 2009

Where fire meets saffron.

An intimate, coal-fired kitchen where seasonal terroir is coaxed over open flame and finished with the warmth of saffron. A tasting journey in the heart of the city.

Open tonight 5:00pm – 1:00am · Kitchen till 11:30

4.9 · 1,240 reviews
Coal-fired dry-aged ribeye finished with ember jusToday’s Special
From the coals

Saffron & Smoke Ribeye

£42 / served with ember jus

A 45-day dry-aged ribeye seared over white-oak coals, basted in bone-marrow butter and rested beneath a veil of saffron smoke. Finished tableside with charred shallot and a whisper of sea salt.

Coal-fired 45-day aged Chef’s cut
Reserve to taste
Executive chef Elena Marchetti at the pass
Elena MarchettiExecutive Chef
Meet the chef

Fire is honest. It strips a dish to its truth, and saffron gives it a soul.

Elena Marchetti
Executive Chef & Founder
0+Years at the pass
0Michelin stars
0Seasonal dishes
Reservations

Reserve your table

Our dining room seats forty. We recommend booking a week ahead for weekends. For parties over eight, please call our maître d' directly.

+44 1234 567 890Daily, 10am – 10pm
Dinner serviceTue – Sun from 5:00pm
14 Ember LaneOld Town, London EC1

No deposit required · Free cancellation up to 24h prior

Experiences

Reasons to linger

Chef’s Tasting Menu

Seven courses with optional wine pairing, served Thursday through Saturday evenings.

From £85 per guest

Golden Hour Aperitivo

Two-for-one signature cocktails and a complimentary small plate, 5–7pm weekdays.

Weekdays · 5–7pm

Private Cellar Dining

An intimate room for up to ten guests with a bespoke menu curated by the chef.

By reservation
Guest words

Loved by our guests

Every course felt like a small act of theatre. The ribeye is worth the flight alone.

A
Amara Whitfield
Food & Travel Editor

Dark, intimate, and impeccably paced. The most memorable dinner we have had all year.

J
Julian Vega
Regular guest

The saffron scallops and smoked old fashioned are reason enough to return weekly.

P
Priya Nair
Sommelier
From the pass

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Find us

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Address

14 Ember Lane, Old Town, London EC1 4RS

Reservations

+44 1234 567 890

Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tue – Thu5:00pm – 11:00pm
Fri – Sat5:00pm – 1:00am
Sunday12:00pm – 9:00pm