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  1. Bar Valette

    Spanish-influenced French

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    Fried squid with chorizo sits alongside brill meunière on a menu that wanders happily between Spain and France without much guilt about it. Bar Valette is a bistro-ish spot on Kingsland Road where the room has proper bistro energy and the young team run it with the kind of unhurried calm that's harder to pull off than it looks. Start with the crispy snacks and something from the sherry list before committing to the rest.

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    • Fried squid with chorizo

      “The kitchen’s inspiration here comes largely from Spain and France, so you can expect to find the likes of fried squid with chorizo alongside brill meunière.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Brill meunière

      “The kitchen’s inspiration here comes largely from Spain and France, so you can expect to find the likes of fried squid with chorizo alongside brill meunière.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Barbajuan fritters

      “Do start with some crispy snacks to go with a cocktail or manzanilla sherry, like barbajuan fritters or buttermilk fried chicken in pine”

      Michelin Guide
    • Buttermilk fried chicken in pine

      “Do start with some crispy snacks to go with a cocktail or manzanilla sherry, like barbajuan fritters or buttermilk fried chicken in pine”

      Michelin Guide

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