The area has so many amazing places that offer delicious food for cheap. We did the same list for Clapham and our readers really liked it so we are back with another one. Where to eat for under £10 in Farringdon and Clerkenwell?
- St. John – Eccles cake and Lancashire cheese
This restaurant is said to be one of the best ones in the world. They change the menu twice daily. The one thing that sits on the menu no matter what is the stuffed Eccles cakes with Lancashire cheese. It’s £10.50 and it’s made with sourdough and parsley salad.
Address: 26 St John Street, EC1M 4AY
- Daddy Donkey – Carnitas Daddy D burrito
Daddy Donkey offers the best Mexican wraps in the area. Their black bean-filled Daddy D burrito with hand-pulled slow-cooked carnitas in coca-cola and guajillo chili is a must try. It’s only £6.50. You can add guac.
Address: 50b Leather Lane, EC1N 7TP
- Pizza Pilgrims – Margherita
If you normally don’t eat the crust of your pizza you just might start. The edges of the pizzas in Pizza Pilgrims are chewy, slightly salty and yielding. The topping for their Margherita is fior di latte mozzarella and proper chunks of basil – only for £6.85.
Address: 15 Exmouth Market, EC1R 4QD
- Caravan – Jamon and smoked San Simon croquettes
Great coffee, cocktails and amazing snacks – that’s what Caravan can offer its’ clients. Their Spanish-style croquettes, that are filled with smoked San Simon cheese and punchy jamon, are only £6.50. They are served with saffron mayonnaise.
Address: 11-13 Exmouth Market, EC1R 4QD
- The Modern Pantry – Coconut and cassava waffles
The Modern Pantry which is now ten years old offer so many interesting and innovative meals for you to enjoy. Their waffles that are made with coconut and cassava flour are drenched in maple syrup and you can also add bacon. It’s only £9.50. For those of you that will give £10.50 – you can try their signature sugar-cured prawn omelet.
Address: 47-48 St John’s Square, EC1V 4JJ
- Berber & Q Shawarma Bar – Lamb shawarma pita
Berber & Q is Middle Eastern-inspired and they offer amazing kebabs. The lamb version is with harissa and sumac onions – only £9.50. For the vegetarians – they have cauliflower shawarma with tahini and pomegranate seeds.
Address: 46 Exmouth Market, EC1R 4QE
- The Quality Chop House – Confit potatoes
This side dish is slices of potato that are buttery soft on the inside and are with a well-fried coating. They are £5.50.
Address: 88-94 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3EA
- Morito – Chicarrones
Almost every dish in Morito is under £10 and are all packed with aromatic herbs and spices. You need to try the Chicarrones which is a slow roasted pork belly with lemon and cumin and it’s £7.50.
Address: 32 Exmouth Market, EC1R 4QE
- Kin – Pad Thai
Their tofu pad thai is £9 and their prawn or chicken one is £9.50. It’s picante but if you are a lover of spice you need to try their Pad Kee Mao – it’s served with aubergines, mushrooms, and chili.
Address: 88 Leather Lane, EC1N 7TT
- Konditor & Cook – Curly Whirly brownies
The bakery Konditor & Cook offer some of the best brownies in the area – they have varieties like the Curly Whirly which is a cheesecake mixture swirled with rich chocolate cake. You can get one for only £2.75 or grab four for £10.
Address: 46 Grays Inn Road, WC1X 8LR