Morito, Exmouth Market
The best eateries in London are always the unassuming little finds tucked away far from the madding crowd that you hope no one else finds out about and when you take your friends there you feel a slight smugness that you have discovered this unpretentious food haven before them.
Like Morito.
Morito, the little sister of Moro, is one of my favourite
restaurants in London. Moro and Morito are based in Exmouth Market, which if
you are ever around the Kings Cross area ( who am I kidding, isn’t every
Londoner around that area at least once a week?) is definitely worth a visit.
The food is a fusion of North African and Spanish, which
makes for a real treat indeed. If you were put on this earth to eat aubergines,
like myself, make sure you try the crispy aubergine, whipped feta &
date molasses (pictured above). The aubergine, cut like thick chips, goes all gooey yet crispy
on the outside and the feta and the salty taste of the feta with the sweet
molasses makes you want to marry the dish and take it home to meet your
parents.
Anyway, it’s a great little restaurant as it’s also pretty
reasonable for London. Each dish is on average around £6 or £7 and you could
probably get away with four dishes between two people as the sizes are quite
generous for tapas. The vegetarian food is just as good as the meaty treats if
not better. The whole place has a relaxed, raw cantina feel and the staff are
great. I especially enjoyed the Spanish style glasses they serve with your wine
that look a little like tumblers and make the delicious Spanish wine go down
all too easily. You can book at lunchtimes but not in the evenings, but if you
do need a table the lovely people of Morito will take your number and
call you once your table is ready (so you can have a swift one in one of the
neighbouring bars or pubs). To book contact info@morito.co.uk.
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