CERU Farringdon — Restaurant in London

We were served today by Christine who was an absolutely delightful human! We sampled a number of delicious items from the menu including the lamb shoulder, octopus, apple salad, roast potatoes, fritters, baby aubergine and asparagus spears. I had the lemon and ginger mojito and my husband had the orange blossom honey beer. We also had the trio of dips (hummus, red pepper dip and one that was similar to baba ganoush). The food was served really quickly…

I must say the food was bloody delicious! Full of flavour and very filling!! Every bite I took just melted in the mouth. Literally nothing went to waste… the only downside was not having more room in my stomach to sample the deserts!

Would definitely come back again and I highly recommend this place!

UPDATE: had to come back but this time my mum accompanied us! We had another go at the octopus and lamb shoulder (both of which again did not disappoint) but also the sea bream, the watermelon and roasted feta salad and of course the artichoke and pea salad! However; we left space for desert this time so we ordered the Labn cheesecake and the dark chocolate and tahini mousse… CRACKING deserts. If you are contemplating this place for dinner you will not be...

So, picture this: two hungry professionals stroll into Ceru Farringdon, expecting a Mediterranean mezze moment, and oh honey, did the flavours deliver. From the creamy hummus to the juicy lamb and every zesty bite in between – the food was giving holiday on a plate. Truly delicious. But the real star of the show? Kinga – our waitress, our comedian, our culinary spirit guide. Friendly, funny, fabulous. She had us laughing between courses and practically adopting her by dessert. We even mentioned how great her service was, and do you know what she said? “Oh thanks – I just got fired today.” EXCUSE ME? Here we are, getting Michelin-level warmth and hospitality, and the restaurant's giving her the boot?! Iconic service andpersonality, and you’re showing her the door? That’s not just poor HR – that’s a whole personality flaw. So yes, the food? Excellent.
The service? Legendary (thanks entirely to Kinga).
The management decisions? A walking red flag dipped in pomegranate molasses. We tipped well. We left full. But we won’t be back. You don’t fire the queen of the restaurant and expect the kingdom to stay loyal. Bye Ceru – may your hummus never curdle, and your conscience...

MEDITERRANEAN FUSION🍴 📍 Farringdon, London ⭐️ 5/5 💸 ££

🍴 We just discovered @cerulondon’s gorgeous new Farringdon location and wow, what a find. Eastern Mediterranean fusion at its best with vibrant flavours, stunning interiors and incredible service! The staff were genuinely lovely and made the whole experience feel extra special ✨

We kicked things off with their incredible Three in One #dip taster, followed by the #Watermelon & Toasted #Feta Salad 🍉, Sticky Roasted Baby #Aubergines, and the perfectly cooked Braised #Octopus with celeriac purée and citrus harissa glaze 🐙

Their #Lamb Shoulder 🍖 (slow roasted in 12 Shawarma spices) was packed with flavour, and the Shish #Taouk chicken 🍗 was juicy and zesty with a herby yoghurt we’d happily eat by the spoon!

For dessert, the Labneh #Cheesecake with caramelised figs was dreamy, and Jerome’s Bird Nest 🪺 with citrus whipped cream and pistachios was a visual and flavourful surprise 💥

Don’t leave without trying the #Rose Liqueur on the rocks 🌹 Sweet, fragrant and unforgettable. A true Mediterranean gem that nails every detail!

✨ And yes, even the bathrooms are a vibe, total...