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In a Georgian townhouse close to the Opera House in Covent Garden, the third Delamina (after Shoreditch and Marylebone) from Tel Aviv-born artist/chef Limor Chen and her husband Amir. Four elegant modern dining rooms showcase beautifully presented, fresh eastern Mediterranean fare.

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£57
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“The flavours are big, the combinations exciting and the breads fluffy” at these “cheerful and helpful” Eastern-Med cafés, created by (self-taught chef) Limor Chen and husband Amir, which have won a good degree of renown for their “sharing plate concept” of “creative Middle Eastern dishes” with a good level of “balance, imagination and good value”; and “although there are an increasing number of Middle Eastern restaurants in London, these are some of the very best”. Their original in Marylebone and rather "beautiful" new ‘Townhouse’ in Covent Garden are the most popular branches, although the one in Shoreditch is consistently well-rated too.

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£54
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Really enjoyable and imaginative Middle Eastern food” at “reasonable prices” wins very consistent praise for this modern duo in Marylebone and Shoreditch from Tel Aviv-born Limor Chen and her husband Amir. It’s “family- and veggie-friendly” too, with very welcoming service. In late 2024, a new Delamina branch is planned for the periphery of Covent Garden. Top Menu Tips – “Charred Cauliflower; also the moist and tasty date cake”.

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£53
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Consistently very good food” results from the menu of small sharing plates at this modern Levantine duo in Marylebone and Shoreditch, created by Israeli-born cook Limor Chen and her husband Amir. There’s a “buzzy atmosphere without being too noisy” and a playlist that channels the Tel Aviv vibe.

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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Exceptional Middle Eastern food” and “lovely staff” tick all the boxes at this modern duo in Shoreditch and Marylebone, from Tel Aviv-born cook Limor Chen and husband Amir. “It’s hard to find interesting and well-priced venues in Marylebone, but Delamina manages both”. It’s a “small-plates, sharing concept and every dish is delicious”, with a “beautiful combination of flavours” – “great with allergies too”.

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Reviews of Delamina Townhouse Restaurant in WC2E, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Delamina Townhouse restaurant.
Jill N
Relaxed, stylish restaurant. Tables not too...
Reviewed 7 months, 6 days ago

"Relaxed, stylish restaurant. Tables not too close together. Really nice unusual food, well presented, spicy but not too much. Sharing plates for first course, your own for mains. Most were dishes I had not seen before. Will definitely return"

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Hugh N
Nice place but with very mediocre food - no...
Reviewed 10 months,

"Nice place but with very mediocre food - no zing at all to the flavours"

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What the Newspaper Critics are saying

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Giles Coren enjoyed his visit to “the newest and most gorgeous restaurant” from Limor and Amir Chen (who have Delaminas in Marylebone and Shoreditch), this one set in “a lovely old Covent Garden house full of mazy staircases and nooky dining rooms washed through with London winter light. A fresh and friendly place to spend the last Friday of half-term with our children, but no doubt a sexy night-time spot when the sun goes down.”

The menu features eastern Mediterranean/Israeli food of “insane colourfulness”, with contrasting flavours that work beautifully together, although Giles reckoned that dishes including butterflied sea bass with chilli date molasses and grilled chicken with sweet potato “leaned towards the sugary rather than salty end of the spectrum”.

Giles Coren - 2024-11-17

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