Little Duck The Picklery

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   Laura

   Dublin

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I am so sad I did not take any photos to show everyone I meet in the next weeks what probably was my favorite meal of 2025. The ambiance in this restaurant is outstanding and you can truly feel the attention to detail that goes into every element even beyond the food itself, this also might possibly be the best lit restaurant I have been in a while. Being sat directly in front of the chefs felt like the best seat in the house, there is something incredibly joyous watching the whole process of someone taking so much care to prepare a dish and then seeing it make its way to your table. Service is incredibly welcoming, there are delicious wines by the glass and just one look at the wine list makes you plan your next visit. House non alcoholic drinks are not to be missed as well and their bright acidity pairs well with the food without overpowering it. Perfect sourdough, expertly fermented golden kimchi, what can only be described as an elegant take on cod crudo with an incredibly well balanced amount of aromatics. Every dish works together with the next while no two things seem like they’re from the same universe. Cuttle fish is served warm, hearty, comforting, melt in your mouth chickpeas, sauce that makes you order more bread, fare la scarpetta for every plate at the end, almost an additional course in itself after you finish the main event, how could you not. We only tried one dessert and I will probably never come close to conveying how much it genuinely tasted like sourdough and jam while actually being two scoops of ice cream. Thank you so much for everything, whenever I’m back in London I will definitely plan my schedule around coming here again.
   

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   VioletaH

   London

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   I loved the ambience in the restaurant and the staff were lovely to talk to. However, after about an hour (after ordering food and wine) the staff are very insistent you order more or leave. I've had a similar experience at Ducksoup as well unfortunately, despite it being quite quiet inside the restaurant, I always end up spending no longer than an hour there with the bill and card reader always being brought over promptly and abruptly. It's a shame as I would love to spend longer than an hour each time inside to enjoy the atmosphere.
   

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   Nick

   London

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   To be honest this was a pretty disappointing meal the rump steak was very tough and not great. There was barely any cuttlefish in another one of the dishes. What most struck me was the wine that I bought by the glass I had 3 different ones 2 red and 1 orange and they were all terrible. After spending £190 in total. I would have expected a lot better.
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is a regular place that we visit and it never disappoints! Delicious variety of dishes which continually change the seasons. Probably my favourite place in Dalston. Great service and a variety of live ferments to buy From from the fridge.Super thank you to all!
   

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   Samuel

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Quite possibly one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Paired with amazing wines. Perfect service. 10/10 recommend.
   

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   Tanya

   London

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service and ambience on a Sunday night. Food tasty
   

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   Paul

   London

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely fresh and unusual dishes. Great for sharing. Great staff and atmosphere. Will returns. The sister restaurant Duck Soup in Soho could learn a lot from LDP.
   

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   Zoe

   London

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 13, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food and lovely menu, the staff rushed us a lot and weren’t very attentive which was a shame as the setting was lovely
   

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   Khanh

   Hungary

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We visited the restaurant for my husband's birthday. The staff was nice and the food was nice too with fresh ingredients and unique flavours. The restaurant was cozy.
   

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    Michelle

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5

    The ambience was amazing but the service has been very poor, consistently reminding us the time for when we need to give back the table. Frankly quite disappointing.
    

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