25 Catherine Street, London WC2B 5JS
Latest critic review: January 25, 2012
Russell Norman's Jewish deli with cocktails
It's Russell Norman's fifth restaurant in just under two years (following Polpo, Polpetto, Spuntino and da Polpo) and this time he's opened up what he describes as a "Jewish deli with cocktails". It's on the same street as the Opera Tavern and you can expect a focus on gin based cocktails, and some classic Jewish dishes given a contemporary twist.
"They’ve embraced the pleasing, comfort-food elements of Jewish delis and ditched the worthy, parve-y stuff... Me, I’m just glad I don’t have to adhere to the rules: Mishkin’s is all the more delicious for the flouting." READ REVIEW
Jay Rayner Observer
Reviewed on January 15, 2012
"...I love Mishkin's. I love that anyone has bothered. And on a cold winter's day, with the windows steaming up, and the room full of noise and clatter it feels right." READ REVIEW
"I’d like to see more choice of wines -- there’s little here I would opt to drink -- and in the democratic spirit of sharing, I wish the only Champagne weren’t Jacquesson at 60 pounds." READ REVIEW
AA Gill Sunday Times
Reviewed on January 01, 2012
"It starts off not being very good food and then the kitchen adds its own not-very-goodness. The seasoning is all over the place, usually the wrong place, and everything is whispering when it should be yelling." READ REVIEW
Giles Coren Times
Reviewed on December 17, 2011
"This place is a hoot. The portions are huge. The prices are low. Go. Nosh. Enjoy." READ REVIEW
Tracey MacLeod Independent
Reviewed by December 17, 2011
"Turns out that this Jewish deli-meets-rackety bar is just the place London has been crying out for. Who knew?" READ REVIEW
Fay Maschler Evening Standard
Reviewed on December 15, 2011
"All (our) questions doubtless dissolve in the evenings at Mishkin's when the blinds come down, the music swells, the gin fizzes and the notably amiable staff stay amiable." READ REVIEW
Susan Low Time Out
Reviewed on December 09, 2011
"The atmosphere and attitude at Mishkin's left us feeling processed, rather than nourished - as you often do in chain restaurants." READ REVIEW
Laura Moss View London
Reviewed on November 29, 2011
"It’s fun, it’s glam, the food fills both you and a gap in the market, and the prices aren’t exactly extortionate." READ REVIEW
