Relaxed Michelin Magic
Behind serves a seafood-focused 10-course tasting menu in a buzzing, unpretentious London Fields setting where chefs explain every inventive dish with genuine warmth.
- Fine dining restaurant
- 4.7
- 775 reviews
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Reviews
We visited with family for my graduation , and we were absolutely in heaven with the menu. Each dish offered an incredibly balanced pairing of flavors and textures. Every ingredient had a purpose, the seasonal selection, sourced locally from England, often told a story about traditional, forgotten dishes inspired by international cuisine. The experience included 10 dishes with wine pairing, perfectly dosed, neither too much nor too little, with just enough bites to appreciate every taste. For me, this totally deserves a Michelin star. I would definitely come again and highly recommend it. Chef Andy and his team will go far!
Behind was, without question, the best Michelin one-star restaurant I have ever experienced—easily on par with many two-star restaurants. The 10-course tasting menu was exceptional from start to finish. Every dish was thoughtfully conceived, beautifully executed, and showcased remarkable attention to detail. The wine pairings were equally well considered, complementing each course perfectly and enhancing the overall experience. What truly set Behind apart was the atmosphere. Despite the precision and sophistication of the food, the environment felt relaxed, welcoming, and entirely focused on the guests’ enjoyment.
Super friendly stuff, explaining the food great and engaging in casual conversation. Food was very unique with great presentation and taste, felt cozy even as a solo diner.
Exceptional food, impeccable and personal service with an outstanding and unique atmosphere. Nothing but 5 star as these 3 elements connect each other into one unique immersive night.
A truly outstanding seafood tasting menu in a great setting. Course after course of perfectly curated dishes, bursting with flavour and texture. Stand out dishes featured grey mullet, brill and red shrimp. Also, a great wine pairing, including a memorable glass of Krug.
Behind is the best One Star I’ve been to in London, feels like it’s punching above its weight. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting with amazing hosting by Head Chef Andy and his small team. The open kitchen and chefs table layout make for a great energy. Fish focused tasting menu was superb. Delicious, inventive (but thoughtful, never at the expense taste).
Three visits to Behind, and it keeps getting better. Andy and his team have built something genuinely special in London Fields — an intimate 18-seat horseshoe counter where the chefs cook, plate, and serve every course themselves. The food is impeccable. Seafood-focused, seasonal, endlessly creative — each course surprises you while feeling completely considered. The scallop dish in particular is the kind of thing you think about long after the meal is over. Service is warm, genuine, and completely unpretentious.
Blimey the lunch was good. Amazing value when you think about the effort that goes into crafting all the dishes. Would go back in a heartbeat. Loved the concept. Great that all the staff interact. Thoroughly recommend
Top tier cooking and service. Chefs are passionate about their craft and the innovation is visible in the food. One of the best in London. Highly recommended.
Good to know
- Book the 10-course tasting menu in advance as the entire restaurant is served in sync and seats are limited to 18.
- Ask the chefs questions about the dishes, sourcing and their careers – they love explaining and it adds to the experience.
- Consider the wine pairing for perfectly dosed matches that surprise and complement the seafood-focused courses.
- Check dietary requirements like gluten-free before booking as the team accommodates them elegantly.
- Arrive on time because if you are late the kitchen may have already started and you could miss early courses.
- Go for lunch if you want amazing value for the same creative effort that goes into the dinner tasting menu.
- Embrace the rustic warehouse-style venue and open kitchen counter layout for a more relaxed fine dining night.
- Try the scallop dish and any grey mullet, brill or red shrimp courses as reviewers say they are stand-outs.
Why people choose us
Creative Seafood Menu
Reviewers rave about the 10-course tasting menu that is seafood focused, seasonal and endlessly creative. Stand-out dishes include grey mullet, brill, red shrimp and the unforgettable scallop dish. Every plate is thoughtfully conceived with remarkable attention to detail, bursting with flavour, texture and balance that hits lots of different notes. Customers say it is inventive yet never at the expense of taste, making it one of the best Michelin one-star experiences in London.
Relaxed Atmosphere
Despite the precision of fine dining, the environment feels relaxed, welcoming and focused on guests’ enjoyment. The intimate 18-seat horseshoe counter with open kitchen creates a lively, vibrant vibe where the place buzzes with people. Chefs plate and serve in view, adding great energy without any pretension. Multiple diners call it cozy even when dining solo and far more inviting than typical Michelin spots.
Passionate Chefs
The chefs are really keen to explain the dishes, how they are prepared and where ingredients are sourced. They engage in casual conversation, answer never-ending questions and add a personal touch that makes the meal feel alive. Head Chef Andy and his small team deliver warm, genuine hospitality with real passion for their craft. This creates an immersive night where service and food connect perfectly.
Thoughtful Wine Pairings
The wine pairings are well considered, complementing each course perfectly and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight a memorable glass of Krug and note the wines are excellent, original and full of surprises. The pairing looks remarkably good value and the sommelier team happily shares knowledge. Many say a lot of thought has gone into matching the wines with the dishes.
Attentive Service
Service is impeccable, personal and attentive without being overbearing. Staff are super friendly, professional and tolerant of questions while keeping the pace smooth. The entire team interacts with guests, explaining each course in detail and adding depth without pretension. Diners repeatedly praise the warm hosting that makes the evening feel special and unpretentious.
Behind
Behind Restaurant is a Fine dining restaurant in London. Customers rate it 4.7★ across 775 Google reviews. Regulars describe it as relaxed buzzing counter dining with passionate unpretentious chefs.
Everything on this page — the highlights, the favourites, the answers — comes from what real customers wrote in their Google reviews. Nothing here is invented.
You will find us at 20 Sidworth St, London E8 3SD, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Is Behind good for a special occasion in London?
Behind is repeatedly called one of the best Michelin one-star restaurants in London for special occasions. The relaxed atmosphere, creative seafood tasting menu and warm chef explanations create an unforgettable, immersive night that many say deserves its star and is worth returning to.
What is the tasting menu like at Behind restaurant?
The 10-course seafood-focused tasting menu is inventive, seasonal and full of flavour with thoughtful balance. Stand-out dishes include grey mullet, brill, red shrimp and scallop; each is explained in detail by the chefs who plate everything in the open kitchen.
Does Behind offer wine pairings?
Yes, Behind offers wine pairings that reviewers describe as well considered, perfectly complementing each course. The wines are excellent, original, full of surprises and remarkably good value, with the sommelier team happily sharing knowledge.
Is the atmosphere at Behind formal or relaxed?
Behind has a relaxed, welcoming and lively atmosphere despite being a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant. The buzzing 18-seat counter with open kitchen feels unpretentious, cozy even for solo diners, and focused purely on guest enjoyment.
Do the chefs at Behind explain the dishes?
Yes, the chefs at Behind are passionate about explaining each dish, its preparation, sourcing and the story behind it. They engage in casual conversation, answer questions and make the evening feel personal and alive.
Is Behind suitable for dietary requirements?
Behind accommodates dietary requirements like gluten-free elegantly. Reviewers confirm the team handles them thoughtfully within the seafood tasting menu so everyone can enjoy the creative courses.
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