I wanted this to be really good and it was good, but not great. It was just missing the extra oomph you want from a tasting menu. The tuna carpaccio, octopus and ox cheeks were all very good, but about what you would expect for a tasting menu. They didn't exactly jump out. The creamy polenta and braised cabbage were actually surprising and quite good. The braised cabbage in particular was a surprise. I got a dirty martini with a pepper howling for a dry drink and I wasn't impressed. I probably should have ordered something else, but all the other cocktails sounded sweet. read more

I visited Assaf Granit's Paris restaurant Tekes last year and really liked it, so on a recent trip to London I convinced a group of coworkers to check out Coal Office. I tried: + Basilikum smash cocktail + Espresso martini + Kubalah + Manakish + Lion's gate pretzel + Labneh and tomato + Tahini & schug + Silan & za'atar + Harafim + Tarteri oto + Al hadvash - sea bass carpaccio + Krov cna'ani - braised cabbage + Orez Lavan - risotto with crispy artichoke + Chicken + Shishlik tamnon - Cornish octopus + Nablus gate salad + Bli nimos + bis baklava + Mango and chili sorbet + Sea salt caramel ice cream The highlights were the tahini & schug, orez lavan, octopus and caramel ice cream dessert. They also make a really fantastic espresso martini here. Overall an awesome meal! read more

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Came here for lunch during the week and sat at the bar. Our server Elliot was super knowledgeable and pleasant to interact with. He gave great recommendations and we loved every single thing we ordered. The food here is fresh, interesting, and filling. What a fantastic dining experience--I would definitely come here again. read more

Coal Office - Sunday roast - Middle Eastern Near Me - London, ABE

Amazing experience sitting at the chef's table. Incredibly attentive and kind staff, and the food was delicious. I'll definitely be back during my next trip to London. read more

The food here is amazing! Highly recommend! The restaurant itself is pretty small and cozy, and as a result, can get pretty loud when it gets late. I love the vibe of the restaurant, and you get to watch the kitchen cook when you sit at the bar. Dont be afraid to ask for recommendations from the waiter, although everything we got was delicious so I think the entire menu is a safe bet. Definitely coming back here again. read more

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Went out for a dinner here at the chef's counter, it was incredible experience. Ordered brioche, labneh with tomato, 4 small plates and one large plate for two people. The meal was incredible from start to finish. The flavors were fresh, the concepts creative, and the execution flawless. It was the highlight of our trip and I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun and elevated dining experience! read more

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A great place to entertain and enjoy hearty food. Sitting by the kitchen is interesting as you can see your food being prepared. A popular and busy place. The service team was very friendly. Everyone can appreciate their smiles. A solid wine list. Given the heritage of the chefs, there are good choices from Israel. The dishes are rooted in Mediterranean/ Middle East - flavorful and colorful. The proper dinning area might be quieter but at the kitchen table, it could be loud. read more

Amazing food and service! The flavors, presentations and care put into the food are top notch! Highly recommend this place and definitely going back when I'm back in town! read more

My boyfriend took me here for a special occasion. Lovely restausant with an industrial but warm feel, very close to Kings Cross near the tube. Our waiter was lovely and upbeat, he told us we should order one from the bread section, two warm appetizers, one from the almost mains, and one from the mains. Since we were very hungry (didn't eat all day in expectation of this meal) we ordered one bread, three appetizers, one almost maiN and one main. All were extremely delicious and meant for sharing. To start we got the bread with the labneh, the name escapes me at the moment. It looked like a crown shaped brioche, it was warm, tender and soft. The labneh has a tomato confit and olive oil, fantastic starter. Next we had a yellowtail tartare, aubergines, polenta with truffles and asparagus. My favourite was the yellowtail, it was fresh and light. But all the dishes were splendid. For the next two dishes we got bone marrow shwarma and lamb chops. I love bone marrow so this was a no-brainer, it came with some beef shwarma and onions and little toasts. The lamb chops came with two along with some sauces and a stuffed onion, that reminded me of stuffed grape leaves. For dessert we had the tahini ice cream and the smoked honey ice cream. For the tahini ice cream, the waiter brought a large mortar and pestle and smashed some sesame cookies inside, then he poured the tahini ice cream in and mixed. The ice cream wasn't overly sweet, but did taste like sweet sesame and the crunch of the cookie was brilliant. The smoked honey ice cream was also delicious, it was a tad sweet, but very good. I strongly recommend this place for a special occasion as the bill can add up! read more

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Everything is 10+ stars. Food is solo good and tasty. Amazing atmosphere and top-notch service. I am so glad we were able to visit this restaurant. Huge thank you to everyone who created this restaurant and the chef for the amazing food. read more

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This might be the best restaurant in London, especially if you're in the Kings Cross area. The service is absolutely incredible, the food is some of the most flavorful I've ever tasted. The menu is perfectly crafted with every meal having the perfect texture and flavor combined. Personal favorite is the aubergine appetizer. Every single staff member was extremely kind, friendly, and energized. Special shoutout to head chef Dan for an amazing night sitting at the chefs counter and Nara for our second meal with regular table service. Will definitely be back. read more

Trendy space. Would like to come back and focus much more on the bread options as the bread components in every dish were amazing. Number of solid dishes but some horrific desserts. Machneyuda's Polenta - 4/5. Well cooked and cheesy. Josperized Aubergine - 4/5. Nice crunch from pistachio. Midnight Shawarma - 4/5. Great bone marrow and caramelized onion. Kussa - 3/5. Kubalah - 3/5. Great bread, rest of the flavors didn't work as well. From Russia with Love - 3/5. Refreshing to have a beet dish but nothing special about it. Shikshukit 2.0 - 2/5. Did not like the lamb and beef kabab texture, didn't get much flavor. Jericho's Lamb - 2/5. Lamb was a hard dish to share and flavors didn't pop. Sour Cream ice cream - 2/5. I figured this was a risk but this legit tasted like sour cream, which is not a great flavor on its own. Uri's Mothers Basbossa - 1/5. Tahini ice cream was interesting. The basboossa cake tasted, in all seriousness, like nail polish remover. read more

Came based on Eater's hot new restaurants in London and hell yeah this is a hit! The decor is all Tom Dixon creation: sleek, modern, lively middle eastern music, loved it. Food was amazing. There was not one dish I did not like. The fish tataki with mango was refreshing. The main dish which was a perfectly seated cod with tomato and chick pea was mouth-watering. The lamb Kakab was good as well. Restaurant was full when we were there. Reservation recommended. read more

Only had drinks but place seems v cute. I had flashbang, delicate tasting. Friend had chamomule, fragrant smelling. Both had white wine to finish. Drinks are a little pricy but worth it. read more

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Cute tapas bar near the Coal Yards. The beef cheek was a highlight. Also enjoyed the labs he and Tahini to start. Portions are very small so order a lot! read more

You will not be disappointed by Coal Office. This restaurant is simply amazing. Everything we ordered was incredible. Highly recommend the octopus and the sea bass in particular. read more

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I stumbled upon this place by accident, but it was a great experience! We did not have a reservation so they sat us near the kitchen counter. No big deal, but there were open tables dispersed across the restaurant which was a bit disappointing that sitting by the counter was our only option. The food and service here is amazing. I ordered the shakshuka while my friend ordered the steak and eggs. Both dishes were cooked to perfection -- 10/10 taste and flavor and 10/10 presentation! As I was sitting by the counter, I got to observe how all the dishes were prepared. The kitchen staff truly puts out 100% attention to detail for presentation and food quality. They made every single plate look like a work of art. If they missed even one little drop of sauce that was supposed to be on the plate, they literally wiped the platter and redid it. I truly commend this intricacy! Kitchen staff was super pleasant to be around. They are all talkative, fun and upbeat folk! The happy music they played added on to the high energy environment they had going on. It was a bit expensive for 2 entrees since they were small portions. We didn't order any starters so our 2 dishes did not fill us up much. We paid about 45 pounds for our meal, but ended up eating at Wasabi a couple minutes way to fill us up. read more

The food was great but beyond that the staff and chefs were all incredibly nice and welcoming. They even gave me a few bites to try as I waited for my food. Definitely recommend sitting at the counter. read more

This place was a such a pleasant accident. We were traveling from Scotland to London by train so that we could get a direct flight back to SFO in the morning. We were staying right next to King's Cross Station and just got to wandering around. We walked by the Coal Office and thought it was an interesting name with a good vibe from the sidewalk. We moved on, and kept walking. As the sun started to set, we thought it might be a good idea to find a place to eat. We both thought of "the place with the odd name", and we walked back to it and asked for a table for two. They put us at the kitchen counter, and that's where one, of not the best, culinary experiences we ever had, began. The counter faced the open kitchen. The head Chef is in the center of the counter and the sous chefs line the sides. You get to be a part of the kitchen as the team works together and brings simple delicious dishes to you and the other customers. The music is great, it makes you want to dance. I think we sat down around 8:30pm, and stayed until midnight. We didn't rush. We savored each dish and then ordered another. We savored each drink and ordered another. It was like dining with friends and family. Simple dishes done beautifully with fresh ingredients and attention to detail. I would recommend this to anyone in London, but especially if you're in the King's Cross area. (Btw, the pictures posted by the biz are accurate to how they look when served) read more

The food was good, but their bathroom situation was unacceptable. For some unknown reason, they had two bathrooms full of stalls for men only. They didn't even have urinals in them! The only bathroom available for women was unisex. Why are women disenfranchised in this establishment? I would not have a problem if all bathrooms were unisex, but to discriminate against women is unacceptable. read more

Didn't have any bad dishes. The fennel salad I will be stealing. All well made, it is a solid option that I could go to again but without being a place I have to hurry back to. Good vibe although a little loud read more

Absolutely amazing! They served gluten free bread as an option with the tasting sauce 1st course. The staff were so friendly and the dishes were all so good! read more