Cérès in Hackney

Like so many we hadn't dined out in a long time and my clever husband suggested to sulky me a mid-week local pick-us-up treat. I can only say wow. We loved Ceres when we last visited in 2019 but the tasting menu tonight with matched wines was out of this world and a steal at the price. Deservedly Michelin-recognised cuisine with such a friendly and professional face (just two young women currently run the whole outfit including single handedly chef-ing and wonderful front of house). Ceres is walking distance for us and we are grateful because it is a destination-grade restaurant. Fine dining for £48pp.

We went to the 3 years anniversary of Ceres, which was supposed to be a 7 wine tasting paired with 7 small dishes. After 1h30 of wait only two were served, and the wine serving was poorly synchronised with the food. No chairs to sit down either, very poor organisation. We asked the waitress if it was possible to get the next dishes earlier as we needed to leave at 10pm and we she said there was actually only 5 dishes instead of the 7 advertised. We honestly felt scammed. She also said we would not be able to take away the dishes that we paid for because the chef was stressed and busy...wow. Maybe think of that before trying to pull out a 40 people event with only one cook. But Don’t worry,"we can serve you the wine and you will be wasted!” said the waitress. An utter joke...we wont come back.

A pretty good autumn tasting menu, with excellent wine pairing. The hake & shrimps dish combined well with pumpkin puree and greens, and was done with a nice light touch. The mushroom and chestnut fagottini was a good autumnal melange, and also well balanced. Good carrot and blackberry jus with the duck dish, but it was all just a bit too sweet. The duck itself was puzzling – served as a bit of a lump and a bit dry. It would have been good to have some carbs on this plate too, especially as bread is not on the menu! Dessert of quince and pistachio croquembouche was lovely, though we were not too convinced by the mead pairing (the other wines were brilliant choices!). The ambience felt very dead when we visited, perhaps because of staffing issues? I know it’s usually quite a lively place.

I love when restaurants get it all right; the atmosphere, nice music, knowledgeable and charismatic staff + delicious food. The tasting menu with wine pairing is just perfect - definitely will become my go to place in the neighbourhood. Very well done Ceres!

Deliciosa comida de temporada. Todos los platos se ejecutaron a la perfección y el servicio hizo que la experiencia fuera muy especial. El Tonka Negroni es también uno de los mejores Negronis que hemos probado. C r s es definitivamente uno de los mejores restaurantes en los que hemos estado en Londres.

We visited Ceres on a sleepy Wednesday evening and were blown away by the food, service, quality, and price. This place is a gem and I would happily recommend this to any lover of fine food and wine. The attention to detail on every dish we had from the early autumn menu was excellent, and frankly for £39, I didn’t expect what we ate to be that delicious. The wines were also excellent, and the fig leaf sour cocktail again delightful. We happily rolled home. I wish there were more independent restaurants that held themselves to such high standards.

We had a lovely time at Ceres. The duck and pear dessert were absolutely superb but there was nothing on the menu that was less than good. Service was very friendly, attentive and the food came out at a steady, good pace. We will definitely be returning in a couple of weeks for the late autumn menu. Great food at a very reasonable price considering everything that went into it.

I had the chance to attend this place with some friends and we had the best time!! The food is particularly spectacular, the service was absolutely perfect, everything was smooth and easy, just a perfect place to have a great time. Definitely going back asap. I highly recommend to not miss this place when you are in London.

Absolutely exquisite. Oysters, duck, samphire tempura, falling-apart cod, home made goats cheese and crepes suzette to die for: This really was the dinner of a lifetime. With beautifully paired wines to every dish on the tasting menu. I’ve tried the oversubscribed Perilla on Newington green - but this is a good deal better, more interesting, more original and more “heartfelt” cuisine. We worried when it was empty but I guarantee this won’t last. Hurry while you can get a reservation at a reasonable hour!

This was a very special evening! We really enjoyed the tasting menu--oysters, lentils and goat's curd, cod, duck, all with beautiful tasting wines. Our waitress was friendly and helpful, we had a nice chat to the Provencal chef as well. This place deserves to be a hit. We had tried to go the more popular Perilla, and were lucky that it was full. Ceres was much quieter and the food was quite exceptional. Go and check it out for yourself!

This is a lovely place with the most distinctive and fine food. We had the magnificent tasting menu to avoid the agony of choice, and what an experience that was. I am certain that å la carte would be equally amazing. We began with Fine de Claire oysters, worthy of their name, with a Falanghina wine. Then green lentils which were on a home made mousse of goats cheese, with golden roasted beetroot shavings on top, and a white Côtes de Ventoux. After that, beautifully cooked cod arrived, falling in flakes on a black garlic sauce, topped with tempura samphire, and lastly, duck as I had never tasted it before, tender, yielding, and with great depth of flavour, alongside further interesting and well structured wines. As I don't drink red wine, the kind, attentive and sympathetic waitress offered a magnificent Gewürztraminer to accompany the duck. The pudding was crêpes suzettes with a blood orange coulis and pine nuts, served with Vin Santo. Go. It was memorable.

The staff were first class. Food was excellent. This was our first visit and we will definitely be back. Not too noisy so you could hear each other speak although decor is a little Spartan. A great addition to this stretch of Green Lanes.

Lovely visit to Ceres. Wonderful food and friendly service. Laid back vibe and simple decor. Will be back soon.

This lovely restaurant has so much charm and provides just the most delicious, innovative and beautiful food. They have things like bone marrow and watermelon cocktails- yes please!! Perfect for a romantic dinner or with friends. Friendly service and just a pleasure, all for great value. 10/10

Finally got around to trying this local-to-me restaurant, and was not disappointed. It's not cheap, but everything is so focussed, unique and utterly delicious that I thought it very good value for money. Standouts for me were the homemade goat's cheese and the hake...samphire tempura also very pretty. Wine list was very reasonable, we had a good rose. I also really liked the plates! Lovely that the chef comes out to meet diners too. I'll be recommending Ceres to friends and neighbours, and will almost certainly visit again - cooking of this standard deserves support :)

I have been at Ceres a few times already, for different occasions, with my husband for a romantic diner or with friends. The food is amazing, with high quality and locally sourced products! If you're looking for special place to eat, I highly recommend this...

We went as a party of four to this owner run restaurant and were really impressed with the quality of food and wine. We ordered almost everything on the menu - standouts being the steak tartare and hake. Loved the samphire tempura.

Had excellent service. The team there would appear to be a single waitress and one chef so amazing work for a 2 girl team! The cauliflower dish was a bit of a miss for me (too sweet for my taste) but several other dishes (pappardelle...

As a local resident,I have long waited for new establishments to open on this dull and tired stretch of road (mediocre and poorly-attended Turkish places by and large). Ceres is a breath of fresh air, and hopefully heralds a transformation of what is on offer...

A great little restaurant, lovely food and decent value - the owner/chef communicates her enthusiasm brilliantly and I would readily recommend it. Because it's so new there were some issues with staffing, but they couldn't have been more apologetic and I'm sure it's just a...

I live in the area and I just discovered this little gem. Warm service and delicious food, the meat standing out particularly with the tartare and lamb shank. The owner/chef came and introduced herself which I thought was a nice touch. We will definitely go...

So disappointing... As a new local restaurant and a menu that sounded delicious, my boyfriend and I really wanted to like this restaurant. However, we went there for dinner last Saturday night and had a terrible dining experience. There were two waitresses working, both of...

We visited for a belated Valentines dinner and were disappointed. The food was lukewarm and underwhelming. After waiting more than 30 minutes for our dessert we decided to leave without having a pudd. We discovered there was only one chef struggling to feed a restaurant...

I've been a couple of times now. Once when it first opened and then in Jan when my best friend and family were visiting from O/S. They loved it and so do I. The food is such a great blend of French, Italian & Mediterranean...

My boyfriend booked this place as a random surprise dinner for me. This unassuming little restaurant serves some of the most delicious food I have had in a while and really interesting flavours. The service was also super warm and friendly, and we got a...

The space looks a bit cafe but my goodness the food and service! Hurry along locals and clever visitors. What a treasure.

This is a real neighbourhood gem. The food is creative and delicious. Four people we shared one of everything so really got to experience the Chefs talent. The wine list was good and service excellent. A must go to 🍷🍷

The other half and I came here for dinner and ended up having THE most FANTASTIC Southern European dishes to date! (French food, inspired by Sicily) They use seasonal British produce and create unique monthly menus ✨ We let our waiter & chef choose our...

I cannot recommend Ceres enough. It's the kind of place where you can't believe that you're not paying more for what you're eating. The food is exquisite and delicious, and there is something for everyone. Service is always friendly, helpful and quick. It's just perfect...

Very friendly service and a good variety of well-prepared modern French Mediterranean dishes. A nice addition to the lower end of Green Lanes that deserves to do very well.

Ceres is a magical little place, tucked away just off Newington Green. It’s a real star in the neighbourhood, which already has some great restaurants. And for us, it’s our favourite. Not just because the food is deeelicious (and the set menu is only £30...

Had a brilliant evening at Ceres with friends. Great menu variety and tasted amazong. I will definitely be back

Very happy to have come across this restaurant on Green Lanes...we had the wild sea bass to start and then the monk fish and risotto for mains. The food was cooked perfectly, the wine was delicious and the service was amazing...highly recommended!!

I had my Birthday dinner here and Camille's cooking is simply phenomenal. Every course was special, from her delicious homemade ravioli to the decadent chocolate and mocha dessert. This is a chef who's going places & we felt incredibly lucky to be there at the...