The Frog in Hackney

The restaurant, located in the Covent Garden area, has a small number of tables as well as a nice bar downstairs. The decor is sparing, but very nicely functional and is perfect for the dining experience. There is only a tasting menu, with some limited options and the approach lends itself to the quality of the meal, which was excellent. The service was friendly and knowledgeable and the timing was excellent. As the menu changes with the seasons it would be delight to return, The tastes in ech dish were vivid and extremely enjoyable. We will return when in London.

We came for our anniversary and were treated like royalty. This is an amazing culinary experience. The food was sublime. The service was fantastic. It was an evening to remember.

¡Nos encantó! ¡Comida increíble! Mejor que muchos otros pubs y restaurantes en Londres (¡incluido The George!)

Comida imaginativa hecha con amor. Teníamos el menú de degustación, y wow, qué gran variedad de sabrosos platos, acompañados de un vuelo de vino cuidadosamente explicado por Tamsin, que fue increíble. Fue genial que el chef viniera a la mesa para presentar la maravillosa comida que habían preparado y fue un placer conocer a Jamie, el chef principal. ¡Siempre pensé que Adam Handling debería haber sido el ganador de la competencia Masterchef! No le doy 5 estrellas, ya que era un poco ruidoso, algunas personas muy gritonas en la mesa adyacente. . . . . .

Increíble experiencia de comida con toda la basura elegante. El personal amable y encantador y los chefs traen su comida a la mesa, lo cual es un buen toque.

Este fue, con mucho, el menú a base de plantas más sabroso, atento y delicioso que he tenido. Lo combinas con un servicio amable y excelente y tienes una combinación perfecta. ¡Tienes que irte y volveré!

The food is amazing. Very good flavours and suited us as we wanted a light dinner. Think it’s the best duck I’ve ever had. And the chicken butter is to die for (which if you eat too much is a probable outcome). It’s all very tiny dishes and the table next to us wolfed each dish down in two bites. The cheese doughnuts were delicious. The staff deserve a mention as they were all lovely. Very welcoming. We were baffled by the decor, which is not something I’d mention in a review if it wasn’t so jarring. First thinking it was ironically mid 90’s style, then realising it was just terrible taste and really clashes with the great food. Union Jack chairs just feel very britpop but not in a good way. I’d advise you to go, open your mouth and close your eyes and enjoy the experience (not advice I would advocate in any other part of Hoxton....)

A celebration dinner with 7 old friends. It was perfect. The food, the service & the Hoxton vibe. We had the tasting menu which was beyond amazing. Casual atmosphere but professional and slick service. Comfy chairs we a great addition. Love this area of London. Thank you for such a great evening The Frog at Hoxton!

We have chosen this restaurant for our anniversary dinner. It was very pleasant experience. The staff were very welcoming and friendly, from the hostess to the chef who served our desert and the general manager who was extremely kind. Everyone was describing the dishes and we ve never had to wait long for dish or refill our drinks. The whole place has specific and dynamic atmosphere-from the interior design and the plates, to the open kitchen and the possibility to watch “the action”. As a chef, I think is great to work in a kitchen like that, where you have a daylight and a pleasant atmosphere around you, possibility to be a part of the guest experience. As starters we had the chicken butter, the cheese donuts, celeriac and the tart. I didn’t like the chicken butter-I didn’t like the bread, I wish it was more crusty and overall “fresher”. I also didn’t like the combination of the butter and the chicken skin(as I remember)-fried chicken skin, which is fatty and butter is just not my combination. The cheese donuts were interesting. I really liked the tart, the shell was perfect, delicate and the filling was good too. The celeriac dish was interesting flavor combination. As mains we had the Cod and the Lamb. And zucchini flower as a side dish. The Cod was overcooked to my and my fiancée taste, the lamb was very good, great texture, flavor of the meat and cooking. I loved the zucchini flowers! Crispy and just AWESOME! One thing about the main dishes that I didn’t like was that they arrived not cold for sure, but not hot, the plate wasn’t hot and the dish itself was just warm. Also, the pesto that they had on the zucchini flowers was the same as the one on the lamb and the zucchini flower was also garnish on the same dish, however was prepared differently. I wish there was no such coverage of the elements. Desserts, we ve tried all. I can’t exactly name them, as the menu which I’m looking online doesn’t seem to be fully updated so I ll just try to describe. The first desert-beautifully made(as all were) , perfect plate with a sphere, that u break with the spoon and is kind of fun, was my least favourite. A bit too acidic for my taste and missing more solid component, like I’m spooning creams and liquids in the end. But my fiancée loved it. The desert with the carrot wasn’t my favorite, but it was interesting. And the chocolate desert with the dry ice was my top, is nothing new or wow but is pleasant the way of serving with dry ice, and I found the combination very satisfying. All the plates were just beautiful. The mains were more simple, but still colorful and plated with detail and skill(pastry!!) Thank you for the nice experience!

We enjoyed our 4 course taster menu, delicious food but with a bottle of wine the bill was £150 which we felt was expensive for what we had. The staff were delightful.

We went for the tasting menu which was about 8 courses for £60 then +£45 for a beer pairing (which we had) or wine pairing. The food was incredible, the servers knew exactly what they were talking about with the beer pairings, explained the food well (some places they dump it down and you don’t know what you’re eating) and they left the menu with us so refer to. We enjoyed some courses more than others, which is bound to happen with that amount of food, but it was all very impressive, well presented and original. The portions weren’t tiny either, which you can sometimes expect from a tasting menu. The atmosphere was great, a busy Saturday night, although there was some background techno music at times which felt a bit out of place?! The staff were lovely, extremely attentive without being on top of us. And they even gave us an extra little birthday dessert at the end. Would recommend for a special occasion!

My wife and I took a break from our kid to enjoy a romantic dinner. We like hoxton square and read a lot of good things about the frog. Well, we were very happy with the food just delicious, the service was nice even if you can tell our waitress was a beginner, but the noise is the only and serious issue with the place. It is very noisy maybe the most noisiest restaurant of the year for us. So please , it would be great if you use the expertise of a professional to make the place just few dB quieter :) then we would be delighted to come back.

We went to the Frog tasting menu during the week. From memory it was £40-45 and you get a huge amount for it - delicious dishes at good quantities. The butter chicken was a particular favourite, although the cheese doughnuts are probably a step too far. Can’t wait to come back!

My wife wanted to try this place as it her birthday. The area we know well and its very 'trendy' with great bars and eatery's within close proximity. The Frog is probably one of the best in the area for relaxed fine dining. The staff were fab, really looking after us, and due to it being a Sunday Bank Holiday it wasn't super busy which meant we had a fair bit of banter with the chefs who operate on full view to its patrons. Very cool! The food is what i would class as 'out there' and slightly unusual, but stunning with a fair bit of theatre involved. The prices too are very very sensible. Our bill came out to 100 quid a head. Including wine cocktails and water. Not bad! A lot of nice touches with this place and you can see why Mr Handling (the Owner) is such a 'hit' on the London restaurant scene. But the guys and girls who look after this venue are also at the top of their game. Definitely would return.

I have to confess to being an Adam Handling follower so my review may be biased!! From the Caxton Grill to the original location in Shoreditch to Covent Garden and now to Hoxton Square and Chelsea in a couple of weeks!! I am amazed to read the bad reviews displayed on the trip advisor screen as I type this because I have always found the food to be innovative, very tasty and served by very friendly staff as well as the Chef who cooked a particularly course. Please go and see for yourself, I believe you will not be disappointed!

Overpriced. Food is pretentious. Suggest dine elsewhere. Too many of these restaurants in Shoreditch.

The only good this on the menu was the side of cauliflower. Out of 4 of us only one main was cooked correctly, two had the pork which was overcooked, I had the lamb that was served cold and raw, sent back and it took...

Amazing tasting menu , great wine list, amazing service . a must go to . chefs explain every dish as it comes out of the kitchen . a foodies treat .

The cheese doughnuts were ok but not particularly tasty. The starter of salmon tart, wasn’t a tart as the centre was liquid. The main of he Mac n cheese was not properly seasoned and the Spanish truffle was tasteless. Overall pretty disappointing. I’m not sure...

I feel like this place is a total missed opportunity. Firstly the decor is tacky. What could have been a really cool East London space had a mix mash of chairs and art that felt like 2003 was calling. It felt like a cold, awkward...

Really loved this establishment. Rare you come across somewhere with amazing food and service without a hint of pretentiousness. George was amazing. Has a real passion for the menu and was brilliant with his recommendations and wine suggestions. Really helped make the evening special for...

Visited Friday 25th Jan for my girlfriend's birthday. We went for the tasting menu with the wine pairing. It's the first time either of us have had a wine pairing and while it does come at a cost I thought it was worth every penny....

We went for a birthday treat on a Friday night. When we arrived at 7 the restaurant was around half full so all tables were nicely spaced out around the venue, around 8:30-9:00 the venue filled up and the noise level increased, but we were...

The food was very good, and the service was impeccable. I would like to say when a meal is referenced as “turkey with all the trimmings” I expect more than under cooked sausages and a table spoon of cranberry sauces. No stuffing, no Yorkshire, no...

Smart, sexy, excellent quality. This place is such an amazing gem. It's a trendy dinner spot that is really casual, but yet has a very high standard of food. I've now done the tasting menu twice and have been blown away each time with the...

This is a fantastic restaurant. Great buzzy atmosphere but not too loud, really helpful and expressive staff ( the sommelier was excellent ) really nice to see the chefs at work from the dining area. We had the taster menu with the wine pairing. A...

This restaurant has it all. It's a trendy place yet traditional at the same time. The tasting menu was so good, well presented, varied and extremely pleasing. No hesitation from me to recommend The Frog very highly, it will go from strength to strength. Service...

As other reviews are generally very positive I am prepared to accept that my meal at The Frog, Hoxton might have been the result of a combination of bad menu choices by me, the kitchen having an off night and a genuine mistake - it...

I got treated to an evening at the Frog for my birthday dinner, and it was by far the best dining experience I have ever had. We were initially sat at our table within the restaurant, and we saw that there was a space up...

Got off to a shaky start when our table wasn't ready. We were asked to wait in the bar or sit at the counter (I don't think that is an acceptable alternative to a table reservation personally). We opted to sit in the bar, but...

We flew to London to visit a Frida Kahlo exhibit from Washington, DC just for the weekend. We choose to go to the Frog at Covent Graden. the experience was amazing as it is a very small restaurant in where the show is the kitchen...

We have now visited each of Adam’s restaurants and have always had amazing food and service. This was our first time at Hoxton and it certainly lived up to our expectations! We always have the taster menu with the paired wines and it really was...

Having the visited the Frog at it's old (temporary) home, I was pleased to have the opportunity to experience it's new permanent location. The restaurant is a really nice environment, with a great buzz, and the entire kitchen on display. Started with cocktails, sad to...

I visited The Frog at their Old Truman Brewery site and the new venture in Hoxton Square is just as good. The menu has changed (and seems to change regularly) and they're happy to adapt it to dietary requirements. The food is so creative and...

Joined some old friends for late lunch here last week. Wasn’t very busy but I bet it is in the evening. The manager was fabulous. Very charismatic and attentive - in fact all the team were great. Had the tasting menu washed down with a...

Food here is well executed and tastes are incredible. Staff here are friendly and attentive. Would recommend going for the tasting menu, we didnt and think that may have been the wrong decision! Docked a star because we were rushed off the table for the...

We had a superb five course meal from the tasting menu. All the dishes were beautifully prepared with wonderful flavours and textures. The accompanying warm bread was served with something called chicken butter which was absolutely delicious. Due to dietary requirements we were offered a...

We travelled down from glasgow for a long weekend and had planned our eating out to be special and different each night. We were not dissapointed by this place the food was amazing, the ambiance great and location easy to find. We opted for the...

There are other restaurants in the Frog group but this one has only been open for about three weeks. We booked the tasting menu through Bookatable which turned out to be extremely good value. The food was interesting and absolutely delicious, an explosion of tastes....