My favourite spot in Moro is a stool at the bar, have had diner in the main restaurant many times but I think that eating at the zinc counter is by far the best experience. Go at the end of the luchtime rush and you get all the vibe with none of the chaos. Top tip is that you can extend your menu choice by ordering startes or deserts from the main menu if you ask nicely!! House wine went down very well at £14 and they have a great choice of sherry. Chorizo salad with beans was sublime. Tortilla was firm, moist and full of flavour. Plenty of bread on the bar with good olive oil!! Cheese to finish was a great selection and had been treated well. 9/10 Great food, wine and an excellent place to watch the world go by. read more

My boyfriend and I went to Moro a few months ago. We sat outside and had a glass of wine on the pavement first (even though it was October!) and then had a really delicious meal. The staff were super helpful and it definitely is worth asking their advice. I had THE most amazing starter of tender lamb and yoghurt. The food really is fantastic at Moro - nothing pretentious but everything very well flavoured and authentic. The atmosphere is great too - laid back, almost canteen style. Again, not the formality you might expect with such an award winning restaurant. Moro comes highly recommended - definitely one of the best restaurants in London. read more

Yes the foods good, but who in the real world has £71 for a lunch for 2 and that's including just their cheapest wine. The place is noisy, they should get someone in to break the ceiling up with some kind of baffles. As for the decor it needs ripping out and starting again, the walls are lumpy and badly painted, with the money they are making they should be able to afford to do that. To summarize your spending lots of money in a noisy, trashy looking place, but a lot of people do it, so something must be right. read more

A really great restaurant. Hats off to Sam and Sam. Serious research , great ingredients and fantastic food beautifully executed covering recipes from southern Spain to Syria via North Africa. Moro is an institution. read more

Perfect food, friendly staff and no pretence. Love it! read more

Very nice restaurant and delicious food. I took the lamb meal. Also starter the peppers and babaganoug.

Definitely check this place out. The lamacun (with lamb sweetbreads) and veggie mezze were my favorites. Locals abounded during my visit - servers appeared to know diners. read more

Delicious food and creative menu! I ordered the cod and it was very nice. My coworker ordered the artichoke starter and it was very good. Will be back. read more

I was invited to Moro for a business meal as I'm about to start a new job. This was the choice of my new boss, and what a choice it was! The restaurant is cosy yet fashionable and has a quite rustic feel. The exposed kitchen at the back of the restaurant isn't intrusive and adds to the atmosphere. Our table was situated at the back and tucked around a corner, there was heaps of natural light from the skylight which was unusual in this normally quite dark restaurant. We had some bread and mezze to start. The bread is absolutely amazing all hand made on site and when dipped in fantastic oils and salt and pepper, truly divine. I tried some of the mezze bits and pieces which included a spectacular Spanish omlette type thing. For starter I had broad beans with coriander and cous cous. It was really light and a nice fresh course to start the proper eating with. For main I had the whole Bream. The fish tasted fantastic and, on the whole, every bit of delicious white meat slid off the bones. The beetroot condiment that accompanied it was also really good and the bright green (coriander) sauce was also a big hit. For desert I tried the legendary pistachio and yogurt cake, kind of like a weird cross between a cheesecake and a mushy mess. It did, of course, taste amazing. I also tried some of the Alfonso mango which was unlike any other mango I've ever tasted. Top notch!!! All the wine we had was excellent, it's all Spanish and really tasty. Thank god someone else was picking up the bill - this place isn't cheap, but well worth the money. A fantastic restaurant, unpretentious and committed to serving amazing food. Book early - this place is going to be full - especially as it's just won the Observer Food Awards Restaurant of the Year. And well deserved too. Five stars!!! read more

Aweful place. The food was terrible and service was even worse. Waiter suggested we get the signature dessert and it tasted like crap literally. Then he tricked us into thinking he would gave us something else instead when we voiced our opinion. But he charged us for everything at the end and laughed at us !! How rude. Never again. read more

I had been waiting to try Moro having heard so much about it. We went on a Friday for lunch and it was a rare beautiful sunny day in London. The restaurant was very handsome and I very much appreciated the spare decor by thinking they would instead highlight the food. The ambience and crowd seemed just right and we were primed for a great dining experience. Unfortunately that didn't happen and we left disappointed. For our appetizer we shared the grilled Octopus with chick pea puree - that was outstanding but it was all downhill from there. The Branzino I had was under-seasoned and there was really nothing tasty about it. It was cooked perfectly but peculiarly under-seasoned for a restaurant that specializes in Moorish/Spanish/Turkish food. There was no subtlety to the seasonings - it just wasn't tasty. My friend had the wood roasted chicken which was good but on the dry side. Again, nothing to write home about. The most disappointing by far was the dessert. We got the chocolate ganache cake with yogurt. I thought they meant the cake was made with yogurt which sounded intriguing. But it was a slice of rich chocolate cake with a few spoons of plain yogurt for a sauce next to it. The idea was to mix the plain, slightly sour yogurt with the chocolate cake. We were told the yogurt was house -made but the juxtapositioning of the 2 was completely off. Who thought this would be a good pairing? Overall, nothing to recommend here except the bread they serve initially with some great olive oil and the grilled octopus. Would not return. read more

We love this restaurant and return here every time we visit London. This time we came back three times and ate almost every item on the menu. The best of the best were the fish and vegetable dishes. Specifically, the seared mackerel with rhubarb/tarragon/walnut salad was amazing - even my husband who doesn't like either mackerel or rhubarb, loved this dish. He had the broad bean soup twice. Two other starters not to be missed are the quail and the asparagus/oyster mushroom/jamon. The sea bass main course was our favorite entree mostly because of the braised fennel, baked feta and salad of orange and pea salad that came with it - perfection. The Spanish wines recommended paired with the food were also excellent. Usually we are all about the food and not overly focused on the service but at Moro, the staff was not only good at their jobs but genuinely hospitable, even recognizing us on our second and third visits and welcoming us back. Finally, I can't thank Emma and her kitchen colleagues (including Sam) for taking such good care of us and answering my many questions about the preparation of their dishes. Their generosity enhanced our flavor filled dining experiences even more. Thanks Moro! read more

OK, Five years later I eat in the proper restaurant. The food was delicious! I loved my fish and all of the food we had was great. Service was a bit unfriendly. But loved the atmosphere and the food. (Although our rose was a tad warm as well). read more

Wasn't blown away, especially given the price. Our food was generally good but not outstanding. The bread however was beautiful and definitely worth sampling. Service was extremely friendly and attentive. read more

Amazing food right in Clerkenwell. Easily got a reservation for 7, which they happily adjusted. I think everyone enjoyed their meat and fish dishes more than I did the only vegetarian main on the menu (a sampler plate, the "mixed vegetable mezze" -- try harder, please?), but it was quite good. And dessert was absolutely outstanding: The apricot-chocolate torte was out of control, so much that I had to cover my face so as not to be indecent about my enjoyment of it. And DO NOT MISS the acorn liquer! Outstanding. read more

Wow, truly special food. Here they selected a perfect red wine for me. That may not sound like a feat, but here's the second part, I was eating sea bass. Not at all harsh, it ain't heavy, its just food to perfection that really takes the flavors endemic in southern spain/morocco and translates them to something truly unique. You have to try to believe, really culinary creation in a very cool and lively setting appropriate for all. read more

The highlight of Moro is the innovative cooking. Flavours and ingredients are combined in ways you had not thought of before showing the influence of Spain and North Africa. The tapas are fantastic. My partridge was a bit dry, but this could have been a one off problem. Service is friendly but casual. I would recommend. read more

Good food, good service, expensive.

Absolutely my favourite restaurant in London. They cook lamb like no where else I've ever been (don't bother looking at the menu, just order the lamb) and their chocolate and apricot tart is like heaven on a plate. The atmosphere is fun and lively and the staff are friendly. Yes, it is expensive, but the food is such good quality that I think it's worth. It's my must-eat recommendation for anyone coming to London. read more

I first heard of Moro from their fabulous cookbook that my flatmate has, great recipes in there, love it. I live in Edinburgh and having a weekend in London recently, I took the opportunity to go to Moro (at last!) and was not dissappointed! My boyfriend and I went along and had a fabulous 3 course meal with all the trimmings (great Spanish wine, matched dessert wines, coffee). The highlights for us were, well everything really but if I have to pick a couple of things then the Oak smoked lamb, cooked to perfection and not too smokey mmmmm and the cheeseboard was heaven on a plate. I wanted the meal to last forever and wished I lived in London so I could go more often. Please Moro come to Edinburgh!! read more

Nice atmosphere, very nice location, very good service, quality food, expensive but i suppose you pay for what you get. Portion size not large. read more

I love the food here, and the unpretentious laid back ambience. Service has always been very good. It's one of my favourite places in London to eat out if I want something special. read more

Moro is a Spanish restaurant where Spanish and North African elements merge into a choice of tapas, mezze and an inventive South Mediterranean menu. The passionate team behind the place, combined with the use of a traditional wood roast oven make all the difference in creating a fantastic culinary experience. They can cater for private parties of up to 80 people and provide outside seating on the pavement. For an unusual fusion of contnental food with a Spanish or Middle Eastern influence, give Moro a visit.. read more

I really love Moro and couldn't recommend it more to someone who really enjoys good food. This place is really special and the level of care and detail that goes into the food at Moro is such that only a really mean-spirited person could fail to appreciate it. Their sourdough bread which is baked in their own wood fired oven is the best I've ever had (better than St John's and a world above trendy Poilane) and they even make their own vinegar and yoghurt. The menu is always intriguing and is best described as 'well-executed Iberian and North African peasant food' with only the best ingredients. I have eaten there 4 times and had things ranging from wood-fire grilled mutton chop to grilled quail with freekah (like a kind of green, roasted wheat) and the spicing and flavours are always delicious and mouthwatering. The desserts are equally delicious ranging from a cheese course of small, farmhouse Spanish cheeses to delicate almond cakes with orange blossom and creme fraiche. The only negative thing I can say about Moro is that it is probably a victim of its own success and patronised by a lot of people who probably don't really know (or care) what they are eating which makes for a slightly obnoxious and loud (as someone else commented) ambiance. I suspect that this is why the staff can be a little blunt and curt at times but they certainly aren't incompetent. If like me you don't really go out to be pandered to by restaurant staff and are happy so long as you get the food you ordered within a reasonable amount of time then you really shouldn't have any problems here. Do go - it really is wonderful and delicious! read more

I had an absolutely melt-in-the-mouth tasty dish of pork when I ate here with a friend recently. I had to stop myself from completely ruining my appetite by gorging on that gorgeous bread with oil and balsamic that serves as the pre-dinner appetiser. We had a rather nice and reasonable Sicilian (I think!) red with our dinner but didn't bother with dessert. We'd booked a table for the 7pm sitting and the waiter was really quite pushy about getting us off the table at 9pm (fair enough but he could have been a little more pleasant about it). Still, this was not enough to put me off potentially eating there again. read more

Quite enjoyable overall! A colleague recommended it as I'm staying nearby. The atmosphere is trendy yet comfortable with a moderate noise level. The tapas are good but don't quite reach the level of outstanding. The chocolate-apricot tart though? Divine. The service is excellent - attentive and friendly. All in all a very good call! read more

Excellent food, great ambiance and super friendly staff.

Delicious meal and friendly service. Reasonable wine list. Try the Malaga raisin ice cream.

It's always exciting to have a table in this ever-popular restaurant but this Gibbon was disappointed. They're stingy with the bread and super-stingy with the portions. Two courses barely touch the sides. Although the flavours are excellent, my squid starter was absolutely over-cooked. That's unforgivable when small piece with a bit of rocket salad comes in at £8.50. The main course was tiny. You know when you have to slow down to a virtual stop just so you don't clear your plate in two minutes? That's what you'll need to do here. Service could do with being less snooty, although it was perfectly efficient. Won't be returning as it's quite simply overpriced - the food is good, but they need to be more generous with the portions and accept they aren't quite a fine dining establishment (nor would people want them to be). read more

My favorite go to restaurant whenever I travel to London. I can eat here all the time. It has the balance of everything - cozy, intimate, busy and above all delicious food !! read more

Being a vegetarian in London is easy. No matter where you go, from Michelin-starred restaurant to run-down pub, there are always options for you. So when I sat down and looked at the menu at Moro, my heart sank a little. There was only one veggie option for lunch, and it was a £14.50 mezze plate. Everything else, despite being non-vegetarian, looked good! I was disappointed, but resigned to my fate. The disappointment didn't last long after that huge plate was set before me. On it were two pieces of crispy flatbread and an assortment of some of the best houmous and roasted vegetables I've ever had. It's been a few weeks since I went there, so I can't remember all the details, just that there were about five or six small salads and dips to spread on my bread and they all tasted very good. One side contained some of the most delicate pomegranate seeds I've ever eaten. The only down-side to this restaurant is that it is so loud. Even though my friends and I were seated near the door, it was so loud in there that we couldn't hear each other talking. For that, I dock Moro one star. read more

Entirely average and overpriced food with staff that were abrupt to the verge of rudeness (with one exception). We ended up here after playing table football across the road and I wish we'd employed some other selection scheme than choosing the closest place. Not one I'd return to. read more

I had high hopes of Moro given all the great reviews but sadly it did not live up to any of my hopes. Poor service, terrible table near toilets and overpriced food that did not demonstrate any flair or individuality. My companian was vegitarian and only had the one choice of raw slice veg with houmous etcsorry moro 15.00 for this is taking the mickey. Get your act together or your bubble will burst read more

Moro's had a stall at the Dalston Long Table street market, where I was lucky enough to be introduced to their incredible dishes. I had a rich and flavourful chestnut & chorizo soup as well as some sort of risotto with chorizo and almond aioli. Both to die for, and I've been vowing to go to Moro ever since. Really lovely. read more

We ate here last night for our wedding anniversary after it was recommended by one of our very good friends as probably his favourite restaurant in London right now. As a private member of The Ivy and Soho House to name a few for this to be one of his favourite places to eat meant it had to be good. And boy was it. We made the booking about two weeks ago and was told that the only available time for a sitting would be 6:30-9pm which suited us fine with our working commitments. On arrival we were greeted by some very friendly staff and shown to our table. The instant we sat down and took in the vibe it became apparent how very relaxed and almost bohemian it was. Very Mediterranean indeed. Bread was promptly brought to our table and we kick started the night off with one of their home made lemonades. As its home made you get the choice of fizzy or still, sweet or bitter. We chose fizzy and a bit in the middle for sourness and what we received was heaven in a chalice. I would highly recommend having one. Onto the menu and although I had already perused the menu on their website and sort of made my mind up I was still very open minded. Luckily I was as due to them changing the menu daily there was loads of different items to chose from. For starters my wife went for the pumpkin and labneh fatayer with pine nuts and cinnamon which was a kind of folded bread parcel with mashed pumpkin, pine nuts and cinnamon inside. I only tried a few mouthfuls but the flavours were awesome with the cinnamon dancing around your palette long after you had finished your mouthful. A very well put together dish. I went for the pan fried morcilla, caramelised apple and watercress salad. This was sublime to say the least. The sweetness of the apple combined with the earthiness of the Spanish black pudding left my mouth tingling. Both portion sizes where just right. The wine of choice for our starters was recommended by one of our very knowledgeable waiters. After trying a few we decided to go for the Pittacum which was a very light fresh fruity red which came chilled. As the wine slowly warmed the flavours developed and perhaps even intensified complimenting our starters perfectly. The mains menu proved to be a bit of a challenge for me as out of about eight dishes I wanted to try at least seven of them. Instead I was made to choose one and I wisely chose the wood smoked grouse with panceta migas and caramelised figs. On ordering it I was informed that it was served pink and may contain shot. Well grouse should be served pink and being a wild bird I would question any who had not met its end via a shotgun. Once again the flavours of the ingredients combined perfectly to give this dish je ne sais quoi. With the grouse season being a little slower this year do to a wet spring if its on the menu it should be sampled. This was echoed on many of the other tables and appeared to be a very popular choice last night and rightly so. My wife went for grilled lamb with warm feta and pink fir apple potato salad and tomato, caper and olive salsa. The lamb was served pink and melted in the mouth while the combination of the other flavours was like a firework going off in your mouth. I only had the pleasure of a few mouthfuls as my wife enjoyed it so much I didn't get offered any more than that. The wine we chose for our mains was a Senoiro Amezola, Reserva which was a gorgeous Rioja that once again accompanied our mains perfectly. So perfectly in fact we had two bottles of it. For desert we decided to share ordering rosewater and cardamom ice cream and a yoghurt cake with pistachios and pomegranate. Both of these deserts we're absolutely divine. The flavour of the ice cream was out of this world and the texture of the yoghurt cake just outstanding. At around 8:50pm we were asked if we wouldn't mind moving to the bar area as our table was needed for the next sitting. As we had been talking to the couple sitting at the next to us we asked if there was room for all four of us at the bar. Unfortunately there was not but as cancellation had just come up we were shown to a table of four where we finished the wine over a selection of cheeses and and a freshly made cracker. Every table for both sittings was booked which for a Monday night tells you something. The prices were extremely reasonable we felt for the level of service and the divine food we had the pleasure of eating. I would highly recommend this to anyone able to get a booking? Happy eating London read more

I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday and it was one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. The ambience was great and wasn't too loud even when we ate around seven. Our food was delivered in a timely manner and the water was refilled almost instantly after we ran out. Our waitress, Keren, was the BEST. She was extremely helpful when we asked questions about the menu, very attentive, and sweet. We tipped her generously and joked that we wanted her to be our best friend. Aside from the service, the food was wonderful. Even the sourdough bread that they put on the table was delicious. The vegetable mezze was by far the best vegetarian dish I've had. I highly recommend this restaurant for a treat or special occasion as it is a bit pricey. But it was worth it! read more

i always wanted to come here while living in london but never got a chance, so since i'm visiting, a group of us decided to come here for dinner last night. i love the vibe of this place. we started w/ some tapas and wine and moved onto entrees. i had the tuna, and it was delicious. everything here is delicious, even the bread, olive oil, and salt. hummus was also spectacular. read more

Everytime I have been here the food has been delicious, I love that the menu is printed each day and that there is enough of a selection to have options, but not too many that you have to send the waiter away to have more time to decide. I always manage to try something that I have never had before, last time trying fried chick peas (I would recommend). The service is excellent, the staff all know the menu very well and are happy to chat you through options and recommend if you wish. I also like the relaxed feel that they work hard to maintain, which means that eating here feels luxurious and not rushed. The rosewater and cardamom ice cream is a personal favourite of mine, but it is difficult to recommend meals as they are different each time I go. It is worth booking if in a party or at a busy time, but they are usually really helpful when trying to squeeze people in when you have forgotten to book, or are popping in just in case. read more

Used to be top 3 restaurants in London for me, but sadly on the decline. Still in a great place (obviously), still really like the staff.... but Tapas offering was average fare (tho babaganoush still to die for)....i visited Tierra Brindisa in Soho recently and to be honest, it puts it to shame. Sad to see and hope Moro pulls its socks up......i'll still go back, once more at least! read more

We had an excellent meal this evening; my sea trout was especially delicious. Following by a wonderful chocolate tart with creme fraiche -- couldn't have been better. Although on line they were officially booked, we showed up and were able to give us a table for four right away -- indicative of the pleasant, attentive, and unobtrusive service throughout. A wonderful experience. I hope to return soon! read more