Duchy

The experience at Duchy was lovely. Dined solo at the counter, staff were welcoming and friendly. Really enjoyed watching the chefs, who love their craft. Food was full of unique flavor, and the dishes were works of art. Was on the fence about dessert - chocolate mousse was great, Grand Marnier ice cream on top of it was out of this world. This place is a hidden gem, book a reservation while there is still availability!

We had a great time at Duchy one blustery Thursday evening. Largely due to the buzz - the atmosphere and decor is just sumptuous, and the team are wonderfully welcoming. The food was all great without there being the kind of standout dish that has you talking about the place to anyone who will listen. The beef ragu pappadelle was a great example of the genre. The sausage was extremely flavourful. The potatoes were great, not least because of their liberal drenching in cheese. As we left, we both agreed we'd had a really good meal and would be fortunate to find ourselves here again... even if we might not be telling everyone we know to "run, don't walk".

Oh I so loved my dinner at Duchy. The atmosphere of the restaurant itself is utterly convivial, relaxed but perfectly designed: from the lights to the loo nothing was overdone. The food itself is the most lighthearted mix of French and Italian cuisine (no easy fit). Cannot recommend enough their vitello tonnato, or the mallard. One of the best new places in London.

Duchy is a lot of fun. The menu is eclectic European with plenty of choice across snacks, starters and mains. We shared a lot of dishes between 4 people to get the most variety but you could stick to individual dishes if you’ve still not adjusted to sharing plates culture. Snacks included a fab little taleggio agrodolce crostini (cheese on toast), panisse with salt cod brandade and a plate of saucisson Gamay. The vitello tonnato was a favourite, the contrast in flavours and textures works really well. The pumpkin with mushrooms was deliciously earthy and autumnal, the duck prune sausage was juicy and meaty, the dauphinois with raclette is a punchy little number and the Savoy cabbage, grilled with a mustardy garlic butter, was really delicious (and a welcome change from the ubiquitous Hispi). Afters included a Christmassy Mont Blanc, mille feuille and cheese board. Lots of windows emit a welcoming glow on a rainy Thursday evening, on a side street in Shoreditch that is becoming a food destination in its own right. The interesting triangular space on Phipps Street (where Leroy used to be) allows for a combination of exposed and more discreet tables, although the multiple angled surfaces amplify the sounds of a busy restaurant full of happy people, making it more of a cacophony. We had great service from Alex, Christian and Matt.

Pleasantly surprised by dinner here, had been before for dinner when it was Leroy so wasn't sure what to expect with Duchy. I preferred the food quality/ price/portion of Duchy and the service was very attentive. Spent about £85pp. Would recommend the tonnato veal tartare and the cabbage

Tucked away in the back street of Shoreditch, this is a comfortable room serving small plates. The sauces were stunning and the service was super friendly. If you like your wine, you will be in heaven. Strongly recommend!

It was hard to choose what to go for as we would've had everything on the menu. The liverpate and woodpigeon were absolutely delicious and I would recommend the chocolate mousse with hazelnuts as a decadent finish. The restaurant is gorgeous, I love the open kitchen. It was a pleasant surprise to find they have a sommelier who ensures there are some banging but affordable wines on the menu. (Our red wine was delicious and sub £40!) Our compliments and thanks to chef-owner Simon, well definitely be back.

Food is full of flavour: super creamy custard tart, pumpkin and sage sauce was outstanding. Good service, warm atmosphere inside, very pleasant experience overall for the Piedmont week.