Nest Restaurant Old Street is a captivating European dining establishment nestled in the heart of London. With its sophisticated coastal-themed tasting menus and an open kitchen that invites you into the culinary magic, guests are treated to an exquisite gastronomic adventure. Reviewers rave about the restaurant’s exceptional service, with knowledgeable staff who elevate the dining experience through wine pairings that complement each dish beautifully.
Alex H notes the delightful 'sea and coastline' set menu, showcasing the best of seasonal produce. Meanwhile, Sian Elvin praises the restaurant as the perfect spot to celebrate her engagement, highlighting the unusual wine selections that enhanced their meal. Karen Gill was particularly impressed by the inventive dishes during chicken month, stating it rivaled experiences at high-end Michelin-starred venues.
Stephen Ragell's experience at the kitchen counter added a personal touch, allowing him to interact with the passionate chefs while savoring an eleven-course menu during Beef Season. The attention to detail and flavor combinations, such as the tempura oyster with bone marrow mayonnaise, left a lasting impression. Nest Restaurant Old Street undoubtedly promises a memorable dining experience worth revisiting.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
No wheelchair-accessible car park
Service options
Serves dine-in
No delivery
No takeaway
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Has all you can eat
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves organic dishes
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Cosy
Romantic
Trending
Trendy
Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Reservations required
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Nest Restaurant Old Street
Alex H
Jun 27,2025
My husband and I loved every minute of our dining experience at Nest! The service was fantastic - the team were really friendly and the sommelier told us a lot about the wines in the wine pairing which were all great! The food was delicious, every course from the 'sea and coastline' set menu was full of flavour and made up of high quality seasonal produce. Highly recommend a visit and we will definitely be going again!
Sian Elvin
Jun 21,2025
Just the perfect romantic restaurant to celebrate our engagement! The coastal-themed tasting menu was amazing, paired with some beautiful and unusual wines. Could not recommend more and I'm already excited to return.
Karen Gill
Jun 18,2025
What a wonderful restaurant! We went during the chicken month - this is how a chicken can taste! Paired wines elevated the already gorgeous food. Service is informative and extremely friendly - you can interact as much as you like. Our server was very knowledgeable about the paired wines - and we ended up with a few more wines to try than we'd got on our gift voucher. We will definitely be going back - the food, wine and service is better than some Michelin starred restaurants we have been to recently! Absolutely worth the money.
Amanda Lee
Jun 15,2025
Great for A special night out. Did the short set menu and chose our own wine. There is a strong smoky smell as soon as you walk into the restaurant, the open kitchen is the first thing you see. Service was impeccable, and we appreciated the recommendations.
Stephen Ragell
Jun 5,2025
Was fortunate enough to get a last minute dinner reservation at the counter, which was a great experience! The restaurant is a short walk from Old Street station. Nest offers seasonal menus and my visit was during Beef Season. Unfurling the wax-sealed menu revealed two set menu options, the short menu or longer signature menu, which I went with. A wine pairing is available however I chose my own drinks. Over the next two hours I was treated to eleven courses of incredible cooking. Despite being Beef Season the menu was interspersed with some seafood and vegetable items as well, although they had found creative ways to incorporate beef in many of the courses. I enjoyed all the dishes but some of my favourites were the tempura oyster with bone marrow mayonnaise, the sirloin carpaccio and Highland beef. Sitting at the kitchen counter added to the experience, you could tell the chefs were passionate from the way they worked together and the way they explained each dish and how they had made it. To drink I had a Nest Negroni and a glass of Slovakian red wine, both of which were excellent and served promptly. The drinks list is extensive and will suit most tastes. Nest is in an area with lots of competition and certainly holds its own. It was a great meal and I would love to return to try another season!
Sonia Fletcher
May 12,2025
Had an absolutely gorgeous lunch. The smell as you walk in is smokey and cosy, the decor is a cross between a pub and a hunting lodge, you wouldn't guess where you were, and the staff were absolutely fantastic. Knowledgeable on the excellent, delicious food that we're definitely coming back for, and also the really reasonably priced wine pairing. Loved every minute!!
luislukas
Apr 23,2025
Excellent tasting experience. The food is nicely presented, tastes great and there are no awkward moments between dishes, service is smooth. We've enjoyed this season's seafood journey. Great selection of wines as well as pairing option for the tasting menu. The restaurant is cosy with an old style refined style. Definitely I must if you are a foodie.
Kazu
Apr 16,2025
Great food! Great taste! Great services! Great selection of wines! Pleasantly surprised to find Nest while in London. It certainly lives up to its reputation of freshness and locally sourced menu. Set menu was offered and it didn’t disappoint. The food is fresh and tasty. The wine pairing choices certainly compliment the dishes. Services were friendly and nice. The restaurant design and decor were rustic yet relaxed. 5 . Will visit again.
Reviews For Nest Restaurant Old Street