Cafe Deco in Camden

A very difficult restaurant to recommend because the variation is too significant between the highs and lows for somewhere at this price level. I have been three times and greatly enjoyed the kidd previously and the game pie most recently. There is often a need to salt the dishes. The desserts are always good. The school food element is appealing to many, but I find a limit to the appeal on dishes with little flavor. Apart from the food, the front room is lovely. There are a few tables in the cramped back of the ground floor which are far less nice. There is also a room in the basement (which I hope is rarely used). The time we most enjoyed was in the main room, but we were sat in the small back room the other two times. The service was competent but reserved. I googled dishes to find out what I was ordering, but there was little invitation to ask questions or real interest in helping diners enjoy their evening.

Absolutely stunning cafe and the food was incredible. A real gem in the heart of London.

My fourth time here, but my favourite of the times. The food was so considered, delicate and yet hearty for the changing season. I love this place

Excellent lunch - nice decor and lovely staff

Can’t praise Cafe Deco highly enough. Fantastic flavours in all the dishes, very friendly and efficient staff plus a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Perfect!

People dressed well, and nice enough. Food is bang average/poor - deserts were great.

at once vegetal and rich, hearty and delicate, cosy and bright; distinctive cooking in a lovely space

This is an amazing gem. A true example of the new London food, very seasonal, with a natural wine bar. They make their own sauces and jams, you can take home. Exactly the type of restaurant I look for when I come to the UK. Top staff, daily changing menu, very well executed, fresh and original. Looking forward to the next time. The street and area is very cute to walk around. Go for lunch or dinner with a small group (2-4) to share things or alone at bar! Reservations suggested for dinner, or an outside table.

A lovely space with lovely energy and lovely food, of course. The wine list… lovely jubbly. Especially the bubbly. 🥂

Oh how it pains me to give this delightful gem off Russell Square less than five stars. I went with a party of five and sat at a back table because we did not have a reservation. The rest of the restaurant looked cozy and convivial with warm lighting. The food was simple but lovingly prepared, bursting with flavor. I thoroughly enjoyed the smoked eel with fresh beets as well as the white bean stew. But the service! What on earth! Our party was met with mixed up orders, poorly timed orders, forgotten orders - all of it. My son’s perfectly cooked lamb arrived a full ten minutes after everyone else’s main courses which greatly affected our overall enjoyment of the experience. Of course we were placated with explanations and apologies but please, do not assess your patrons and think that the table in the back of the restaurant with children is any less deserving of a professional and efficient server than the table without. Put your trainees on the weekday lunch service. We were all disappointed, including the children who are also budding foodies. I hope to experience this wonderful establishment again and hopefully with much more polished service!

Very nice food, slightly pricey for what you get but a lovely vibe

-We went to enjoy good food and interesting natural wines and an informal atmosphere - We got all this and more - it was HOT that evening and we we're able to sit outside - Its a very good "neighbourhood" restaurant and the area is fabulous as its central but slightly off the busy . All the staff were friendly, accommodating and well informed about menu and wine list - its expensive but you get what you pay for - Very good food , interesting natural wine and great service in a lovely place - just what we wantes - Many thanks ! - see you soon

One of London's little secrets, tucked away in Bloomsbury. The place is relaxed and attracts style, style, style, in a homely unpretentious way. Not at all bougie, loud not attention seeking. Its elegant, stylish, and the IN people know where to hang out to feel comfortable with like minded people, with Soul, Music, Poetry... ruig through their vains. xxx

I had to edit my review. I probably went on an off night a few months ago but we decided to give it another go. This time the experience was just perfect. Friendly service, good food and wine, buzzing but warm atmosphere and great desserts. Can’t go wrong. Old review: I really really wanted to love this place. Our experience was odd, off and random. We made a reservation for two a few weeks ago. When we show up up for dinner the place was half empty (or half full). They offered us a table in the basement. The basement: There were a lot of nice tables upstairs, by the bar, outside , etc but they wanted to sit us down there. It was literally empty there, quite hot and it felt strange they wouldn’t offer a better table. I asked for a table upstairs (there were two empty tables on the main ground floor) but in the end we ended up sitting by the bar. At this stage we weren’t as comfortable as it was hard to understand the situation. Deco maybe needs a bit more love.

Decent but uninspiring - edible

The staff is very attentive, kind and polite. The food is somewhat simple but original and very well executed. The menu changes every week so no way to get bored. Friendly atmosphere, nice for a dinner with friends. The place is cosy and has a terrace for sunny days. The wines list is surprising long for such a small place, and there is some good stuff 👍

We love this little place. It’s really intimate and cosy; with space to sit outside in the summer. The bread is HEAVENLY. Food is great. Highly recommend.

I paid a lot of money for raw vegetables. Dish after dish came out with uncooked and unprepared food. I mean that literally. And the vegetables weren’t even cut up, but At least they were washed! Perhaps next time they will expect the customer to harvest their meal ahead of time.

We first sat down (already knowing that this establishment was a family favourite) instantaneously ordered the radishes with notes of umami and oaky afterbirth they were a hit! I rarely venture into the realm of whimsical eateries. However, my experience at Café Deco was, dare I say, enlightening. The ham, expertly cured and smoked to perfection, possessed a robust flavor profile reminiscent of henry the 8th greatest banquets own organic offerings. Its savory richness was complemented by the asparagus, which was not merely a vegetable but a revelation. Crisp yet tender, with a slight char that hinted at a masterful grilling technique. Each bite was a harmonious blend of earthiness and subtle smokiness. While I remain skeptical of most modern dining establishments, Café Deco’s ham and asparagus has earned a grudging respect from this diner. If you seek a meal that combines rustic charm with refined execution, look no further. As I would say, “It’s like a symphony in my mouth.”

Very bad and arrogant service. After waiting for a long time and being treated in a nasty, arrogant way, I decided not to eat here. They had no reason for acting like that. Such a shame.

The staff is so friendly, and the food is absolutely delicious. A must have!!

Just a beautiful little restaurant with a big heart. There's a party atmosphere here - not just an average party, but one where everyone knows their host well and knows they are valued and appreciated. You'll feel very welcomed, the food and wine are delicious and personal and you'll leave feeling better, as though you'd been given a big hug!....We will be back!

Hidden gem, diverse menu changes daily. Everyone there was wonderful and a really great atmosphere. Massive wine selection.

As one reviewer commented, rename this "cafe re-deco"....interior one step above a greasy spoon with a pretentious overpriced very limited selection of dishes. I was dining with a group of five and three of us ordered the garlic chicken fricassee with rice, which we all thought pretty ordinary and certainly not enough as a main and ridiculously overpriced. There is only one beer at £24 a bottle, - they do however serve this in tiny thimbals that look like oversized shot glasses at £5.80 ...just unbelievable!!. On the positive side there is an extensive wine list... Overall this was a dissapointing experience and none of our group would have any desire to return.

I am so delighted to have been here. Found in Michelin at the last moment. Very relaxed environment that felt right for everything from a coffee to a 3 course dinner. Staff were engaged and helpful, wanted you to have a good time. Food was imaginative and modern with a slightly retro feel - proper food no cheats, fads or fake flavours. Would thoroughly recommend but watch what you’re spending

Really wanted to like this restaurant. It is set an a largely residential bubble surrounded by the bustle of Tottenham Court and the British Museum. There are four window seats where there should be three. Can't imagine if all seats were filled being able to eat. Way too tight. Server gave me the wrong menu. Server gave me the wrong bill. Took an extremely long time between the watery soup and the pasta course. The Gnudi was good after a couple of bites, but I don't see how you can eat large balls of ricotta for a main course. But that's not the restaurant's fault. The diner beside me couldn't finish it either. Overall, a disappointment for a solo diner, but people who were in small groups seem to really be having a good time.

Great, homey style cooking. Menu rotates weekly. I've been a few times and I've consistently received sensibly portioned food (generous, not overly so). Delicious, homey style cooking. Lovely wine selection. Lovely ambience: brilliant food in an unpretentious setting. Service was friendly and attentive. Great as a solo diner, date night, with a group of friends or as somewhere to impress visitors only in town briefly. Very well located, despite being on a quiet street away from disruptive noise. I haven't yet eaten on the terrace, but I imagine it would be gorgeous to have dinner on a summer evening.

Fantastic food and service … highlights were the lamb main course and the marmalade ice cream … and even more fantastic to find my daughters’ friends working in the restaurant and kitchen. We loved it having been to the evening show at the British Museum.

If you find yourself in Bloomsbury, I'd suggest dropping by Cafe Deco, especially for their desserts. The ingredients are fresh and genuine. However, be aware that the pricing is on the higher side, with £35 for a beef main course and £14 for a salad dish. While the meals are enjoyable, they don't quite justify their cost in terms of taste. I acknowledge the high rent in this area and appreciate the local community culture, but overall, I believe the food should be more commensurate with its price.

Best food, atmosphere, natural wine selection and the kindest staff. Beautiful energy with high quality food and drinks. One of the best glasses of nature wines I had in a while !

As we were seated downstairs in a cramped basement on rickety wooden tables with no windows I was really hoping for some excellent food … sadly no. The starter was some good cheese roughly cut and piled on a plate. Second course, bland spinach roulades and sauerkraut that looked like it was from a jar and rather grey looking, again just lumped onto a plate. Main course, oh dear .., really expensive beef well cooked but 3 small slices on a plate with 3 small hard dumpling and little taste, no veg option just a side salad and also baked spazzle which was pretty tasteless pasta with cheese and leek. The wine list was very expensive with lots at about £59 mark. Ours was £59 and not worth it. All courses were served on small side plates perhaps in an attempt to hide the meagre portions. We won’t be returning. The only plus was the lovely server.

I really wanted to like it here!! So sold by the pics and reviews I was so keen and booked it for Valentine’s Day. Sadly it didn’t deliver on multiple levels. The day we went they were running a German week. Totally fine but considering we booked relatively in advance and this was out of the realms of their normal fare, it was a bit disappointing to be limited to a menu that was quite different to what I’d been enticed by, especially when then the food itself didn’t really deliver. The staff were lovely but one was covering the entire downstairs of about 10 tables and couldn’t keep up. The couple next to us smashed their glass at one point and no one noticed for 20 mins - even when the girl was picking up shards of glass and putting them on her tea plate. Maybe another day, with more staff, a different menu and a buzzier vibe would be different, but we left feeling we overpaid for a disappointing experience.

The vibe of this coffee place is amazing as well as the staff being very helpful. They do a variety of sauces on place that are delicious. I truly recommend this place for a coffee lover.

One of the most overrated places I have ever been to. Plain flavours absolutely nothing exciting.

I have been coming here over the last year and love it so much. It's very laid back, and the food is simple, homely, and yummy. The veg, fish and most of all DESSERTS are outstanding. The meat dishes I am not as drawn to. God the desserts. I don't know how they do it, but the pastry on the tarts is always spot on. I've also had some of the best salt cod I've ever had here, and I'm from Portugal where the national dish is salt cod! They salted it in house, so it was v soft and flaky. The portions are large. The service is always lovely. And it's great for solo-dining (ask to sit at the window, or bar). Thank you for having me : )

The chicken was overcooked (tough, dry) and the potatoes very bland. Considering the prices they charge for this quality, I don’t recommend it to anyone.

This place does really nice breakfast and probably has the cheapest coffee in London for a £1 which also tastes decent

Really good food from the team also behind Maltby Street, conveniently located for Senate House and the British Museum.

My all time favorite restaurant for the past 5 years ❤️

We had a fantastic date night at Cafe Deco. Our server (young man possibly from Manchester?) was excellent, welcoming and very knowledgeable. The food is delicious, and whilst on the pricier side lives up to expectations. You feel that love has gone into it! Thank you again to the team tonight, we had a great time x

It's solid, it's innovative, it's food that's *fun* to eat. It'll cost you, but you can go to a lot of bland places for the same money - just go here instead. Second experience was a bit more meh, found the portions on the smaller side with a disappointing cheese course but still all tasty and the atmosphere is really good here.

The meat dishes were good but the vegetarian options were very disappointing. When our waiter came to clear our plates he asked how we liked our food - we mentioned that we didn’t love the vegetarian main, and he was quite sassy about it. He said that no one else had complained about the dish and said why did we eat it if we didn’t like it? We weren’t looking for any kind of discount, we were just providing feedback since we’d been asked. Just felt rude and unnecessary. Otherwise the experience was okay - but I didn’t appreciate being spoken to like that.

We have been here a number of times and each time it has been excellent. The food is exceptional. Even the simple egg mayonnaise is elevated through the use of quality ingredients and is a must try. They have a very good wine selection (all natural wines I believe). To top it off the staff are wonderful and very knowledgeable about both the food and the wine.

What a great little restaurant! With a very interesting vibe that makes you think it’s a quite old place, it is actually not!! The produce of every single ingredient is top top top!!! So good, so delicious. I loved the simplicity! A new favourite in London!

Absolutely fantastic spot. Really good lunch option if you have people visiting from out of town.

A bursting little café serving simple, elevated British cuisine to share. The service was exceptional and the food delicious (special mention to the rillettes and cornichon toast: divine but way too small), but the starter plates are pretty small and £140 for two with just 2 glasses of wine puts it on the pricier side…

Very disappointing experience. Incredibly over-priced and underwhelming food. £22 for a bowl of what was essentially bland stew, and a pork chop with mostly fat that hadn’t been properly rendered for £30 odd quid and that’s without any sides. Chocolate roulade tasted okay but again, just felt very cheap. Staff were pleasant enough but not knowledgable enough for that price range. Wine was quite nice but again, £32 odd for a carafe. Won’t be recommending and won’t be going back.

This was a great experience, food was very good and staff were very helpful

Sitting on a quiet street in Bloomsbury, you can easily forget you are minutes away from bustling Tottenham Court Road in central London. I want to say that Café Deco is a 'hidden gem' but based on its popularity, that would be misleading! Booking seemed to be essential. When we arrived there were a couple of empty tables which filled up quickly on a Friday evening. We had prebooked a table for two for a birthday celebration. We were told the menu here changes weekly based on seasonal and available ingredients from sustainable, organic suppliers. We had looked online to see this week's menu in advance. Onto the food, simply superb! There is so much choice yet the front of house staff happily explained each dish and gave honest advice based on our preferences. We had read that the 'egg mayonnaise' was a menu staple so we had to try. Highly recommend! Rich, creamy mayonnaise over a stunningly yellow yolk egg with tangy, soft anchovies on top. I could eat that every day. We ordered two vegetarian main dishes to share as mains which was plenty for two people. The spinach and bread dumplings were full of flavour and light at the same time, they literally melted in the mouth. The brown butter sauce blew our minds! I guess you can choose whether you want to share plates or have your own. We found the portion sizes generous enough to share two mains between us but I know not everyone likes to share. The choice is yours. Since the menu changes weekly, it is hard to give exact recommendations but the hazelnut ice cream was a delightful end to an amazing meal. Front of house staff were extremely helpful advising us which wine to choose from a (very) long and well-curated wine list. There was so much choice, whether you want a more traditional flavour or something more exotic/trendy - cue orange wines and naturally sparkling natural wines! The pink rosé PIAK! from the Loire was absolutely delicious, helping us hold onto the last of summer. I can testify to the benefits of natural vs non-natural wines - less dehydration, easier palatability and more distinct flavours to accompany the food. The restaurant has a relaxed almost casual atmosphere yet with top-tier flavours, quality ingredients in a calming environment. It has a neighbourhood vibe and the friendliness of the staff make you feel like a regular patron. Service was perfectly attentive throughout the meal. The dining room downstairs felt more intimate which would be perfect for a different occasion. It sounds strange but there is something about the whole restaurant which made us both feel very calm after a busy working week. We were compelled to give our praise and thanks to the kitchen team as we left. Thank you again for a wonderful meal. We will both be coming back for more. I am excited to see how the menu changes as London enters its colder, comfort-food months!

Good food, friendly service and a very nice community cafe to stop by

The food was ok but really overpriced. 24 pounds of a very small portion of gnocchi I felt like I could have made at home.

Ένα γοητευτικό εστιατόριο σε μια από τις ωραιότερες γειτονιές του Λονδίνου, εποχιακά πιάτα και υπέροχη λίστα κρασιών

Beautiful seasonal food, fab wine list, friendly and helpful staff. A complete GEM of a lunch spot and I'm sure the atmosphere would be gorgeous in the evening as well. Highly, highly recommend

What a great find! Perfect lite lunch on a sun lit day. Fresh and creative plates.

Wonderful food, cozy atmosphere, and great service.

Service extremely pretentious and snobby, I sat outside for a glass of wine the waiter came and told me you can’t only order a glass of wine you need food with it, then you can’t move your table (literally 30cm to get some sunshine) and you can’t use your laptop (at like 6pm).. literally no thank you..

Sehr nett dort. Sehr freundlich.

Eine tolle Location wenn man wert auf Service und Qualität legt. Und eben auch in einer hübsch Location etwas zu sich nehmen möchte. Alles war gut und nett und sehr sauber. Hier zahlt man gerne etwas mehr für die Qualität. Gerne wieder!

This cafè is very small but cute. For coffee they only serve filter, so luke-warm and not any choice. Experience could’ve been a lot better but the servers were very snooty and super cold. I work in management in hospitality, warm & friendly staff can completely change a place for the better and sadly the attitude of the staff here and the vibe they bring to the place only secured the fact that we won’t return.

Very expensive limited menu. OK food. First course good asparagus and sauce gribiche. Second course was poor very salty dried up/ burnt on top skate. Waiter apologised for how long it took to arrive. Perhaps left on pass? We had 500ml of a cheap ribena tasting wine at £34. Asked to see the bottle so I'd never order it again: Jura. That's it and the bill for two with service was £144+. Pleasant atmosphere.

Great cappuccino, charming decor, and the owners are always up for a good chat, very friendly!

The food was really good, however the service was disappointing as the waiter did not get our order right, and they brought us the wrong starter, had to wait for a long time for the main course.

had a lovely long lunch here. food was delicious and service was attentive and charming. wine list is extensive and interesting. just loses a star because it does seem really really expensive. £21 for a slice of quiche, even if it is the nicest quiche you've ever had, is too much. £34 for a fish stew. it's michelin star fine dining prices for rustic food. i recommend it for a treat or a special occasion lunch. the food really was lovely. it's just the kind of place you'd really rave about if the prices were a bit smaller.

Excellent service and beautiful food focused on fresh, seasonal produce. Interesting, well-balanced flavour combinations and great textures. Modern, relaxed vibe. Can reccomend for a larger dinner party of up to 25 guests - our contacts at Café Deco were very accomodating and we had a wonderful evening.

Good food and excellent friendly service, predominantly vegetarian...... bit pricey for me, (£176 for 4, inc 12.5% added tip), but probably ok for central London given cost of living rises......

Lovely staff, delicious food (seasonal menu) and great offer of wine. Been there twice and will be back for sure.

Great dinner for friend’s birthday. All the dishes were delicious, fresh and cooked well.

Tall waiter with the curly hair pulled back in to a ponytail is incredibly rude. Not the right vibes for a wine bar.

Beautiful food in a calm, chic setting

Amazing new spot. Incredible food, the kind that is thoughtfully made, genuinely served and deliciously devoured. One of my favourite new places to go to when I need to feed my soul.

Really, really exceptional food

Very cute staff, very cool dishes. Lovely vibes

Cute, quaint place on Store Street for a nice lunch. Since it's on a small street, we didn't get much noise from cars. Aside from noise, the restaurant was small and decorated with light colors. Booking is essential! When we came in, it seemed like it was completely empty, but within 30-45 minutes it was completely full.

An charming little neighborhood spot serving elevated yet comforting British food. The restaurant is quite small (so book in advance) but warm and brightly decorated, with a friendly and smiling staff and an ever-changing menu. The food was delicious from start to finish - the artichoke on toast, the salad, the mains were all fresh, seasonal, and expertly prepared with not a pinch of salt missing. The server made sure to bring bread along with every saucy dish for us to mop up all the tasty leftovers. The wine menu is surprisingly eclectic, and we had a gorgeous Spanish white wine that was recommended by the team. Possibly the best part of the meal was dessert - a perfect treacle tart with the surprising but necessary addition of lemon to cut through the sweetness; bit of cream on the side didn’t go amiss either. In short, spent a lovely evening here and am sure to come back and try the food in other seasons as well!

Simply a great place, good wine, lovely atmosphere, delicious food and an even better dessert… places like this really make us love London and food in London! :)

The atmosphere was cosy and warm! Service was excellent! Menu was not varied but I understand that it changes over the week (at least few items). Food portions were small!

pretty disappointing. came here for dinner because of the good reviews. service was unmotivated and not very helpful. among other things, we were told that we should order one of the dishes twice. as a result, we received two plates of artichokes tasting like old frying fat instead of one. had the feeling that it was mainly about turnover. nice interior, but for the quality of the food definitely overpriced. in the price range there are better spots that make more effort and taste better. taste carrier in all dishes fat, both had stomach pain afterwards. no recommendation.

Great service, hearty food, authentic. Really enjoyed my lunch!

Delicious menu made with care, will definitely be back!

Have eaten twice at Cafe Deco and both times had a fantastic meal. The food is delicious. Dishes are unpretentious, with a focus on seasonal ingredients. Everything is well executed and simply presented. The wine list is wide ranging in geography and style, with a lean towards interesting low intervention and natural producers. Staff are very friendly, helpful and accommodating. The space and vibe is calm, unshowy, and not too loud; a very comforting alternative to so many other flashy and hectic restaurants in central London. I’ll be back again.

Smoked salmon and potato rosti, and zurek was delicious for a snack. Cute decor and in a side street away from the busyness of central London. Would come back again to try the other dishes.

It was alright. Didn't live up to the big recommendations and expectations we had heard. Very limited menu but I guess that's the way it is now. Changes every day. Well cooked, as you should expect, but parsimonious with the portions. Wine prices eye-watering but that's the way it is today. Waiter friendly and knowledgeable but a bit forgetful. (Bread to nibble on! One menu between two?) On the night we were there they only had filter coffee! Unforgivable !! Recommend it? Yes.

Great food, service is immaculate. They’re extremely nice. GREAT PRICE!!!

All food are great, including nature flavor and light seasoning and the feeling of interior is peace~

Overpriced. Absent service. Bland and dry apple pie. Beautiful ambience.

Great food and wine list, go there

We had a shared lunch with 3 starters each at £10 with a 125 ml glass wine and a 350 ml tin of low alcohol beer. Food quality was good, especially the aubergine on toast. The meat platter was good quality but a bit limited in variety, the succotash was a bit uninspired as it seemed to be mainly sweetcorn. The bill, with service was about £50. The main courses were about £20+ each.

건강하고 아름다운 보석이라는 말이 딱 맞는 곳, 우리 가족이 단골이 되고 싶습니다. 사랑스럽고 건강한 음식을 제공하며 모든 것이 조화롭고 아름다웠어요 ^^

We sat outside with our dog and had a lovely dinner. Food was great, large selection of wines, roast pork loin main was amazing but fried courgette starter and John Dory main felt overpriced for what we got. Staff was great, very helpful and even provided water for our dog.

Spent two weeks in Europe and ate some fabulous meals. This, by far, was the best. Seriously delicious, creative, fresh…. And the service was terrific. Can’t say enough about how wonderful this little restaurant was/is.

A really beautiful evening! We sat outside and had a lovely dinner full of the kind of food that you could make yourself but it wouldn’t be anywhere near as good if you did. I really recommend the antipasti dish and the aubergine spaghetti. It’s a wonderful feeling to be surprise by how absolutely delicious the first bite is. I look forward to returning.

Just back from a great early supper. Really tasty food, friendly and knowledgeable people. Good value and one to visit.

Small and cosy restaurant with outstanding food. Fish soup with croutons and rouille was fantastic, and so was the hake.

Really lovely restaurant this. Simple, small menu. We ordered one of everything on it and couldn’t have been happier. Really friendly and efficient staff too. Thoroughly enjoyed!

Lovely place, had pickled mackerel On toast and a delicious fish strew aswell. Our waitress was really lovely and friendly too

Very cool vibe! Simple but lovely food. Great wine list. Quite pricy.

Great food, delicious wine and a lovely atmosphere Best devilled egg I've ever had. Charcuterie was incredible too Lovely staff. Highly recommended

Excellent - perfect for the summer - menu changes constantly and is always fresh and inviting

Don’t get the egg Mayo, save yourself lol

Excellent service and value . Will come again