The sort of invisible hidey-hole you have to be told about, tiny little Ducksoup feels like “your” spot. The metal grille on the windows, world-weary checkerboard flooring, and life-beaten walls make it look like a greasy cafe that would sling a fry-up at you, but instead, there’s a funky wine list and solid, whole-food selections, which change daily, such as grilled artichoke with lemon and capers, ricotta gnudi (cheese dumplings), and chargrilled bream. The owners invite you to browse the collection of vintage vinyl records and put on something you like. Ducksoup serves a version of London that went out with Thatcher, but the cuisine sits solidly within London’s 21st-century gustatory passions.
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Ducksoup
41 Dean St., W1
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Soho
Hours
Mon–Tues 5–10pm; Wed–Sat noon–3pm and 5–10pm; Sun noon–5pm; bar open later
Transportation
Tube: Tottenham Court Road
Phone
020/7287-4599
Prices
Main courses £14–£27
Cuisine Type
International
Web site
Ducksoup
Map
41 Dean St., W1 LondonNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.