Crispin

4.4 ( 695 reviews )
Pavilion on The Corner, White's Row, London E1 7NF, United Kingdom
+44 20 8050 0123

Crispin is a hidden gem nestled in Spitalfields, offering a delightful modern European dining experience. Customers rave about the restaurant’s inviting atmosphere and attentive service, with staff like Simone and Elliot enhancing the overall experience. The menu features an enticing array of shareable small plates, perfect for both solo diners and groups looking to indulge in a variety of flavors.

Highlights include the exquisite aubergine hummus, octopus with tomato sauce, and the must-try mussels toast—a beloved dish though some wished it was larger. Diners praise the use of seasonal ingredients, resulting in clear, balanced flavors that resonate beautifully on the palate. Drinks also stand out, particularly the impressive pickled martini and a house white wine that perfectly complements the dishes, making every sip a treat.

Many guests appreciate the chic, classy ambiance and the innovative recipes that have become the hallmark of Crispin. With smaller portion sizes designed for sharing, visitors often leave feeling satisfied yet eager to return. Overall, Crispin delivers a remarkable culinary adventure that should not be missed.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • On-site services
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
  • Highlights
    • Great coffee
    • Great dessert
    • Great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Spirits
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Amenities
    • Bar on site
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Groups
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards

Reviews For Crispin

lindsay conway
Jun 27,2025
We had a wonderful time at Crispin. Our server Simone was so helpful and lovely. The food was perfect and the pickled martini was amazing!
Caleb Alt
Jun 16,2025
Our server Elliot gave us a perfect explanation of the concept of the restaurant, that everything on the menu is designed to be shareable. The food was top notch, especially the drinks. Even though we didn’t expire the menu as I might have wanted to, I Highly recommend as a tourist, such a hidden gem
Isabela Guillen
Jun 14,2025
What a lovely small plates restaurant. A small, yet wide-ranging menu focusing on seasonal foods. Had the aubergine hummus and octopus with tomato sauce. I loved both dishes for their clarity of flavours that blended so beautifully, and felt perfectly balanced. Definitely recommend both these dishes. As a solo diner I really enjoyed my time here as servers were very welcoming and friendly and atmosphere was peaceful; equally this restaurant would be great to enjoy with a group to get to try all the tapas-style dishes. I’ll be back!
Su Shien Ng
May 23,2025
having tried barcrispin and crispin @ studio Voltaire, I knew I had to book the OG and it did not disappoint!!! We ordered the famous mussels toast, the potatos, the pork, the blood orange burrata, brown butter cake, blood orange custard - everything was divine. My only gripe is I thought the mussels toast would be bigger. Otherwise perfect meal :)
Emre Can Ökten
May 16,2025
A chic and classy dinner experience with innovative recipes. Lovely little restaurant tucked away in a quiet corner of Spitalfields. We were lucky enough to nab a 50% off deal as part of a promotional campaign, which gave us the chance to sample a variety of dishes. Although the portions were on the smaller side, we ordered two starters, four hors d'oeuvres, and one main between the two of us, which left us feeling pleasantly satisfied. Our choices included: - Dusty Knuckle bread with brown butter - Pickled winter vegetables - Fried pink firs with confit garlic mayo and seaweed - Grilled calcots with yoghurt, chilli, and za'atar - Carrot hummus with pickled walnut, tardivo, and sage - Wild sea bass crudo with blood orange, chilli, and dill - Cauliflower with roscoff onion puree, fried capers, and parsley Their house white wine was a treat - fruity, sweet, and full of flavour, complementing the menu perfectly. I'd highly recommend the cauliflower main; it was one of the best vegetable dishes I've had out in ages. To round things off, the blood orange panna cotta with shortbread was spot on. All in all, a really lovely experience.
victor osaka
May 12,2025
What a gem of a restaurant in the heart of East London! Reserve well in advance as this is a very small restaurant. You can't miss its distinctive wedge shaped building. The dishes are fantastic, the drinks are superb, and the deserts are super delicious.
Lubo Kern
May 5,2025
All the starters were super tasty, the main courses were also just a bit overcooked pork. The service could be better, there should be blankets on the terraces because the heater is not working, but highly recommend to share all the plates!
Isabella Abraham
Apr 14,2025
Fantastic dinner and great atmosphere. Our waiter Elliot was brilliant and made us feel comfortable and welcome! He had great banter which added to our experience! Would 100% recommend

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