You need to visit this hidden restaurant tucked inside Turnips, London’s finest greengrocer. Tomas Lidakevicius (good luck pronouncing that), serves some of the finest seasonal dishes, made from Turnips very own fruit and veg, paired with the best fish and meat Borough market has to offer. The tasting menu is sublime with beautifully balanced and nuanced dishes. Set under fairy lights, in the outdoors but protected from the elements, it is a beautiful venue both airy in the summer and toasty in the winter.
The pros : original setting, set in a vegetable stall of Borough market, and right below the railway. Onion was the best dish of the set menu.
The cons : the industrial atmosphere can become overbearing after some time (particularly the constant noise of the trains). Prices are on the high side. Wine list wasn’t correct vintage wise, but the staff kindly offered us 2 glasses of wine. Service was a bit slow towards the end.
This place is an absolute hidden gem inside the very busy Borough market. We were a little tired walking around the market and wanted to sit down and have a bite, which is somewhat impossible at the Borough market. So glad we spotted Turnips and they were open. We ordered their two course menu along with some cocktails. The dishes look quite small in size, but they somehow are very filling. The representation was 10/10. Everything tasted so yum and interesting. Staff were super lovely and helpful. The cocktails tasted fresh and different. It was an experience we never expected to have inside the busy crowded market. Highly recommended!
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