Origin City

4.7

7 Reviews

£41 and over

Farm-to-table

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Origin City is a representation of our family’s passions, fused together to bring an authentic pasture to plate, nose to tail dining experience. From the food and drink to the interiors, Origin City combines British fine dining and old family traditions with a touch of Scottish ruggedness and Provençal art de vivre.

Our Executive Chef, Graham Chatham, has over 35 years of fine dining experience and has worked at well-renowned restaurants such as Rules and The Langham. His ethos in the kitchen reflects that of Origin City’s ‘great taste, no waste’, celebrating every part of the animal, with innovative and exciting dishes.

With all our meat butchered in-house, the challenge is not in finding the perfect steak or chop but to provide a nose to tail dining experience, which champions British cuisine. From fine dining to traditional dishes that come with a big hit of nostalgia, Graham has reimagined British classics, with a twist that nods to our family’s roots.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Scottish
Hours of operation
Breakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
020 4568 6240
Website
https://www.origincity.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
12 W Smithfield, London, Greater London EC1A 9JR
Neighborhood
Farringdon
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

7 Reviews

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Karen
VIP
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
An amazing find. Food was fantastic and the only thing that I'd ask for in the service was we weren't told what some of the items were and had to ask as we were leaving. Our server though, was lovely, it was others giving us bits that didn't tell us what it was. I would highly recommend. Oh, the wine by the glass is from their own winery in Provence and it was amazing and a great pair with my lamb. The scallop, halibut, tartare, all of it, just fabulous.
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Andre
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nicely decorated, classy restaurant, tables reasonably spaced, noise was not a problem. The menu is interesting and the food was very very good. We had some starters and then steaks and liver. Excellent really. Wine list was mercifully compact, the wine was excellent, and the prices were pretty decent for London. We are definitely going back.
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James
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent menu and a manageable wine list from partner vineyards. Service was friendly too. Recommmended.
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Oscar
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Organised a birthday celebration for two of us . We communicated with the restaurant beforehand to inform them of some allergies. They were incredibly accommodating. The food , the drinks , the service and atmosphere were second to none. Fantastic evening and a very very very happy birthday girl . Thank you !
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Paula
London
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and wine, a lovely restaurant. Attentive staff and great ambience.
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Robert
County Durham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It is always a pleasure to eat here. The food is incredible, carefully prepared, and clearly made by someone who actually likes eating. The portions are absurdly generous without looking ridiculous. The wine is delicious, and the prices are very reasonable considering the quality of ingredients, preparation, location, etc. Lovely, relaxing ambience, with lots of attention paid to little, easily missed things (no distracting mirrors at head height, gentle, soft, lighting, everything deliberately placed). I will certainly return!
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Anna
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quiet and reserved - perfect for business meetings
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Origin City is rated 4.7 stars by 7 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

12 W Smithfield, London, Greater London EC1A 9JR

Additional information

Neighborhood
Farringdon
Hours of operation
Breakfast Tue–Fri 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:30 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Scottish
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.origincity.co.uk/
Phone number
020 4568 6240

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