Market

I had heard that Market was a top gastropub that served contemporary British quisine. My visit to Market revealed that this was in fact a restaurant, as there was no bar in sight, and that the quisine on offer was neither cutting edge nor overwhelmingly British.

The meals here are unspectacular in both concept and taste, and I have to admit that the dishes I ordered were rather too salty. For those of you like me who enjoy a decent accompaniment of veg to go with your meat I advise you to look elsewhere as the best you'll get here is a bit of wilted spinach or soften leek.

On the plus side our accomdating waitress was absolutely delightful, and the place did have a nice vibe in a trendy-but-down-to-earth sort of way.
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Food 5 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 5
Monday, April 13, 2009

I've been to market 5 times this new year. I think it's great. The menu is always appealing and interesting, although I must admit I've had onglet more than a couple of times! The food is not mind blowing, but absolutely nothing has disappointed me yet. There is a growing number of restaurants in this price range but very few do as good a job as market. It has a nice dining room and friendly waiters, I strongly recommend it.
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J - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, April 07, 2009

This place is great. Simple, well cooked modern British food, excellent ingredients, a reasonably priced wine list, and pleasant service, in cosy relaxed surroundings. Best of all, it is a bargain - £80 for two people for 3 courses and a bottle of wine, including service. Only gripe was that plates weren't hot (and so some of the food not as hot as I would have liked it).
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Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 9
Sunday, February 22, 2009

Second visit - excellent wholesome food, beautifully cooked; service attentive but not obtrusive. Good choice for small groups.
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RH
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Ate here for the first time a few days ago, and absolutlely loved it. Everything clicked - cool decor, pleasant and competent staff, a good buzz without being deafened or crowded, excellent food, reasonably priced and palatable house wine, and eventually a bill that was (a) modest and (b) picked up by our companions. A result all round!
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Nosher - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Sunday, February 01, 2009

I like this place. Simple, "St John" style menu with lots of good offal and meat choices. Great wine list. The place feels very relaxed and the bare brick interior is quite cool.

Nice ice cream. Waitresses are friendly. Will go back. Lovely job.
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Coops
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Sunday, September 28, 2008

I have recently moved to Camden and was very keen to try this place out as I had read some favourable reviews in a few weekend newspaper supplements.

I was not disappointed! For the price the food and wine list is excellent. I had the mutton prosciutto (unusual but delicious) and figs to start, followed by the pork belly and a treacle sponge pudding for dessert. My boyfriend's dishes were also all excellent, in particular the onglet and chips. All were cooked and presented perfectly, and the service was friendly and efficient. The bill came to just under 100 pounds, including 3 courses for 2, wine and service at 12.5%. A bargain!
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victoria - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Thursday, September 04, 2008

I have eaten around ten times in the last four months with more memorable dishes than anyone should wish to eat in a lifetime. OK, I have had the onglet (skirt steak for the uninitiated) more time than is fair --- but hey, at the end of a long working day I deserve it. Salt beef that Mr.Bloom of Whitechapel (alav hashalom) could only dream of , and other multiple variations of unfashionable cuts that would bring a glow to any butcher or carnivore. That said, fish is pretty brill as well --- wondrous hake comes to mind. And puddings, if I ever make it that far............... And before I forget, gazpacho............ devlilled kidkeys...... and raw red mullet that would make a sushi chef ho in for self abuse --- sushi style. I love it.. And the aloof lady???? No one I've ever met!
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Peter Cobrin from Chester
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, July 20, 2008

As the category implies, Modern European with a solid footing in British food. Dishes use classic and apparently good quality ingredients that are well prepared - nothing fancy. Things like pig's cheek, steaks, duck and oysters are matched with seasonal vegetables, mostly with a British focus. Value for money is good. Service was mixed as the wait staff was friendly but the owner/hostess came across slightly aloof if not arrogant - possibly the print media reviews went a little to her head, as they all overshot the mark on this good but basic place.

Would recommend if you are a local but not worth a long trip.
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Peter
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Food 7 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 7
Thursday, May 15, 2008

Just been for a work lunch here for the first time and it was superb. Being a fan of local English style grub this is a first for Camden. Luckily we work 100yards up the road and this will be a favourite.

Food was simple yet fantastic due to the great ingrediants. Wine was cheap and better than average for the price bracket.

I can only say good things. The Blackberry and Apple crumble was served in a School dinners style bowl. It was superb.

A great addition to the London dining scene.
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BS
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Thursday, April 10, 2008