SlowBurn London

Love this place! Completely unique location - inside a boutique denim workshop, you’re sitting amongst the sewing machines. And the food is delicious and the staff are friendly! We went with a group and ordered pretty much everything on the menu to share. There were no duffs. I loved that vegetables are front and centre. My favourite dishes were sweet brown butter leeks and sharp labneh, the curiously airy cheese and celeriac stuffed pasta and the massaman mussels. I could’ve eaten a vat of the smoked garlic butter that came with the sourdough. We fought over the last bit of the dark chocolate tart and raspberry sorbet.

A really quirky venue that is all about vegetarian food - but with great choices for us meat eaters. Seating is shared bench tables for smaller couples and plenty great for groups. The food, service and drinks selection was great! I've been meaning to try this place for a while - glad I did. I will be revisiting again soon!

Glad to finally go to SlowBurn as I had read so many positive reviews. Overall the food was good but not great. Service from the staff was very nice - no complaints there! The cauliflower fritters were the let down of the meal. Lacked seasoning or any discernable flavour. The garlic aoili was okay but necessary as the dish was so bland. I liked the black bean gyoza tacos, there was a depth of flavour lacking elsewhere on the table. The mackerel crudo was refreshing palette cleanser but lacked texture - a crumb may have helped. The Slowburn chicken was moist and carried a nice smoky flavour. It was very tasty - but would have benefitted with a vegetable accompaniment or a twist at £26 for a half...you expect a little more.. Really loved the parsnip, smoked garlic and parmesan agnolotti. Good flavour and delicious, hadnt eaten something like that before - although the parsnip crisp was nowhere to be seen.

We visited this highly rated restaurant last weekend with expectations to try out the vegetarian/vegan dishes on their menu. Loved the black bean tacos and the dish with crispy sweet potatoes and smoked aubergine puree. The one with broccoli was okay, while the pasta felt very bland and a little undercooked to our liking. What was disappointing to note is the quantity which didn't justify the pricing of the dishes in the main course. One can't compare a protein-filled small-plate of non-veg to a plate of vegetarian salad without any protein in it, expecting a customer to pay the same or similar price. The restaurant is located 7-8 mins from the nearby tube station and has a couple of parking spots if not too many. The seating is in a big hall as it was/is a cloth factory of sorts with machines for stitching etc. on display, so a minimalist kind of setting is what the expectation should be. The heating/insulation probably could be improved as well. The staff were very welcoming and went out of their way for us to understand what exactly would go in each of the vegetarian dishes before taking the order. Mainly, if they could focus on improving the quantity of each of the vegetarian dishes, ensure they're served piping hot, that will certainly increase the quality aspect and a number of repeat customers.

Set inside a denim garment-making workshop, the restaurant nestles you next to piles of selvage jeans, sewing tables, washing machines and rolls of denim fabric. Complimenting the environment, the seasonal menu is focused on natural, Earthy ingredients with almost weekly updates that reflect market availability. All plates are designed to be shared which creates great conversation and a convivial environment.

​I visited this highly-rated restaurant, even with a generous 20% discount, expecting a top-tier dining experience, but found the overall offering to be inconsistent, particularly regarding the price point. ​The highest praise must go to the staff, who were exceptional—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly. Their excellent service truly elevates the guest experience. ​However, the ambiance felt underdeveloped. The unique, minimalist setting, featuring seating reminiscent of examination chairs and a complete lack of music, created an unusually quiet atmosphere. This created a slightly nervous tension and didn't align with the expectations set by the menu's premium pricing. ​The food showcased moments of technical competence but often lacked flavor execution. The cauliflower fritters, which came highly recommended, were perfectly textured but surprisingly bland and under-seasoned, relying heavily on the garlic dip to provide essential flavor. The tacos were refreshing, but the standout component was primarily the vibrant coriander sauce, making the dish itself feel less special. ​Similarly, the mackerel and orange dish, while a good palate cleanser, was composed very simply—a few ingredients arranged on a plate. It was a missed opportunity, lacking the textural contrast (perhaps a light crunch or a ceviche preparation) needed to elevate it from pleasant to truly remarkable. ​Among the mains, the parsnip pasta was a genuine success and an indicator of great cooking. However, the half chicken was disappointing given its £26 price tag. While technically moist with good smoky skin, it was one-dimensional, lacking the herbaceous accompaniments or simple balancing sides needed to cut through the richness. It felt more akin to a competently cooked rotisserie chicken than a carefully constructed main course at that price. ​In conclusion, this restaurant offers superb service and a kitchen capable of excellent execution (like the parsnip pasta), but it needs significant refinement in flavor dynamism and atmosphere to justify its standing and prices.

Dinner in a denim factory? This isn’t even a stitch up SlowBurn sits on a stretch of Walthamstow that’s more grit than glamour – opposite a funeral care centre and next to a petrol garage – but that’s kind of the point. This part of E17’s got character, and behind the corrugated steel doors of Blackhorse Lane Ateliers, you’ll find a restaurant that shares space with a working jeans atelier – and yep, you’re quite literally sliding past spools of fabric before you reach your table. But don’t let the machines fool you: by night this place flips into something super cool. The vibe is relaxed, the menu is vegetable-forward (meat plays backup), and everything feels just a little bit unexpected in the best way. In short: if you’re looking for a dinner spot that skips the predictable and delivers flavour with a side of industrial-chic, then this is it… Eat This Start things off with the cauliflower fritters – crisp, perfectly seasoned, and served with a smoked garlic aioli that deserves its own jar. Then there are the black bean gyoza tacos, a SlowBurn classic that nails the balance of crunch, spice, and deep umami flavour. We followed with the ox cheek and tail potato rösti, a slow-cooked dish finished with just the right amount of Parmigiano richness. Vegetables take centre stage throughout. The hispi cabbage, glazed in beer and miso, arrives beautifully charred and nutty, topped with a celeriac and mint dressing. The Violino pumpkin brings smoky, sweet depth with cranberry and ancho chilli – the definition of autumn comfort. For those leaning toward meat, the smoked Fosse Meadows chicken is a standout. For dessert the Cru Virunga 70% dark chocolate and date tart with raspberry sorbet is refined and intense, but it’s the tiramisu that steals the show – classic, creamy, and confident enough to leave tradition untouched. Drink This There’s a sharp, well-chosen drinks list to match the menu’s inventiveness. We went for a cloudy orange wine by the glass, light, textured, a little wild. Local loyalty runs deep here too, with beers from Signature Brew just across the road, and wines from thoughtful suppliers listed proudly on the site. No fluff, no filler and sometimes no filter. Why Go Because there’s nowhere else like it. SlowBurn transforms an industrial factory floor into a restaurant full of warmth, creativity, and intention. It’s refined without being pretentious, inventive without losing touch with simplicity. Chef-owner Chavdar Todorov, who opened the spot in 2020 after starting out with lockdown takeaways, has built one of Walthamstow’s most quietly impressive kitchens. SlowBurn is proof that great things can thrive in unexpected places…

Delicious food in a denim factory, has a cozy feeling despite the industrial interior, staff are amazing and the menu is small but varied, highlights for us from the food were chicken (smoked, tender and juicy), the purple broccoli with peanut butter (absolutely amazing), brussel sprouts and the overall winner was the sweet potato which was to die for. Had a great bulgarian red wine and would love to come back especially if the menu changes for each season 😋

What a fantastic and unusual place! During the week this place is a jeans manufacturer during the week, in the weekend it transforms into a restaurant. You really have to make a reservation, because they book up fast due to the limited amount of time they're open. I had a fantastic time when I ate here and I loved every single dish. We focused mainly on vegetarian dishes and there were plenty to choose from. I am already looking forward to coming back!