Behind Restaurant in London

Loved the food and the friendly atmosphere Vegetarian options: Definitely worth while visiting Food : 5/5 |

Fine restraunt

The food was absolutely fantastic, and the staff were amazing, very attentive, and polite . Highly recommend eating here.

Lovely customer service and the food was unreal, would highly recommend.

Grey

Neat and lovely environment plus great hospitality customer friendly

Lovely restaurent and great service

Great all round experience

Great food and service highly recommended all staff lovely too

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian option are given Food

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Perfect place to eat , great menu lovely service

Just got asked to leave a 5 star review in return for 5usdt. Guess I m $5 dollars worse off.

One of the best restaurants I have been, from the food being amazing to the decor and service being stunning. Highly recommend

Have been scammed into leaving a 5 star review..

Love this restaurant, the staff are lovely and the food is so yummy. Definitely will be back.

One of the best fine dining experiences weve had. the atmosphere was a perfect blend of professionalism and friendliness, elegant yet relaxed and welcoming. The chefs and front of house presented the courses, and each course was consistently excellent. A really memorable evening

Very Good food and service

Fantastic meal

Wonderful ambience and food

Doesnt even deserve one star! Half of these reviews are fake an the restaurant owners so not respect any customers that they message online or see face to face its ridiculous their trying to pay people for reviews then not pay them! The reviews are so fake that the restaurant photos are all from Google too! Its the worst Ive ever been too!

Worst food and service I have ever experienced. Food was expensive and bland. Staff was rude.

Very nice

Absolutely exquisite restaurant Behind is fish tasting restaurant the food that is served in the most professional way variety of different dishes sweets drinks etc anyone must go in and give the restaurant a try with the family or a loved one booking is essential Vegetarian options: The staff will help you if your unsure Dietary restrictions: They can tailor to your needs with great advice Kid-friendliness: Yes very kid friendly Wheelchair accessibility: Has all the needs for anyone who is disabled with wheelchair access & toilets

What a place. Unforgettable, and one of my best dining experiences of 2024. The team go above and beyond to deliver world-class food.

Fantastic experience. The food and wine were excellent, the presentation unique, and the staff attentive. Despite being fine dining, the atmosphere is relaxed and cozy.

Had an amazing night at Behind. The whole experience is great, the food is unreal and the wine doesnt stop flowing. 100% worth the hype

10 courses served over 3 hours. Brilliant food and wine pairing as well as amazing service.

My husband and I had the most wonderful night on Friday night. Every dish was delicious and seemed to get tastier and tastier. The wine was delicious and staff incredibly attentive. Huge thanks to Andy, Audry and the entire team. We will be back! An incredible experience was had. Thank you

Amazing food in a great, relaxed atmosphere with exceptional service. Definitely recommend the wine pairing!

I have not ever gave a review for a restaurant before because I just assumed they were doing their job in providing such a good service let alone writing a review straight after I ate because of the experience I got from it. So where do I start, 1. The service, from the head chef called Andy to the sommelier who knew everything there was to know about the wines on the wine flight this evening was immaculate. My father is a huge advocate for Chenin blanc and andy saw that and wanted my father to try this immaculate bottle from South Africa and hoped that my father would love it! (Which he did). 2. Every dish that was brought out to us was explained thoroughly in detail with enthusiasm which you could see the chefs put hours of work into and cared that we enjoyed it and knew every little detail there was to know about the dishes from how they were made to where the produce from. ( along with the wines too). Also with the fact that you got to speak to every chef working on the night and not just one chef who was assigned to your table. 3. Then last but not least. The atmosphere! You hear a 12 seater table and think youre all bunched up together however thats not the case. Each reservation is carefully thought out on where youre sat for the duration of the night with space in between each other so that it feels like youre on your own separate table. It is genuinely the best restaurant Ive ever been too and whether its your birthday, anniversary or payday (which is was for us ) you wont regret it!.

They dont let you cancel your reservation through opentable, they dont list their phone number on their website do they dont let you call, and even though I emailed them and messaged them on the open table platform *before* the 24 hour cancellation they still charged me as a no show. And when i notified them about this they did not respond.

Quite simply: go. (If you like fish).

Thank you to Andy and Juan, we went to Behind for my wifes birthday. an amazing experience with the chefs explaining each dish in detail - we loved every dish and would recommend the wine pairing. we will be back! Food

Got to be my favourite all time restaurant

Went here for my birthday. Very disappointed experience. Music is too loud, food is just ordinary.

One of my best experiences in London fine dining.

Amazing place. One of the best value Michelin starred places that I ve been to. The music and atmosphere is well balanced. Food is delicious. Loved the crab and jalapeño dish. Great place to come for a night out!

Had an excellent 6 course tasting lunch. Food and service was superb.

So delicous

Without a doubt the best dining experience I have ever had. Exceptional Michelin starred food delivered in a totally unpretentious way with hugely knowledgable chefs who make it a wonderfully immersive experience. Thank you to Andy and the team for a truly unforgettable night!

Great laidback atmosphere with fantastic food. Very good prize-value proposition for a tasting menu of such quality in London. Definitely recommend, specially for someone who wants to try their first one-star Michelin Restaurant. Or whoever wants to have good produce with inventive combinations of flavours without paying a fortune. Would advise them to have a landline in case customers need to reach them (which was my case).

Ate here a few months back and had an amazing experience. All of the food was incredible and the service was excellent. Every dish was explained very well and had a lovely bottle of wine from California. Will be coming back.

Juan is amazing!

Our six-course chefs tasting lunch menu at Behind was a special treat. Five chefs and no wait staff. The chefs served and explained the dishes one by one. The visual feast, the intense flavours, the anticipation as we watched them working in the kitchen and plating to perfection it all added up to a supremely special experience. I do wish theyd given us a menu because there was an incredible amount of detail in every dish and I cant remember it all. The photos show all five chefs at work. The first course was the only one that had more than one component four in all. The silky striped sauce was added at the table to great effect. Two or three trout eggs are nestled amongst the edible flowers. The tasty crispy cracker was so thin it melted in your mouth. The next course was half a quail egg filled with teensy little shrimp with tiny black eyes surrounded by delicate ramen and sea ramen. All eaten with a utensil that looked like a small pair of tongs, much easier to wield than chopsticks. On finishing, we were advised to pick up the bowl and slurp down the divine broth. The dessert was some of the best chocolate Ive ever had with another cracker, sweet this time, and a perfect quenelle of ice cream in between. (My daughter told me thats what its called - shes passionate about food and researches where to eat whenever I visit her in London from Canada.) We also really enjoyed the five chefs and their multiple nationalities and accents. A marvellous experience overall.

phenomenal!! andy gets the atmosphere and vibe perfect. great food served by the chefs in a casual laidback style - the team are great. the cooking is balanced and refined - exploring a few different cuisines (the mini-ramen was one of my favourites). and the wine pairing was very well selected and in tune with the foods, I like the use of some smaller producers you might not have tried before. Next time i m in London this will be the first thing i book!

Unique and delicious offerings with style and care. All the courses were researched and harmonious in the blending of the flavors. The ocean flavor was a beautiful reminder in many ways. I would definitely come back!

Really great experience. Like the movie chef but without the killing. The wine pairing was worth the extra.

Just returned from the.most gorgeous lunch experience at Behind. Its the third time we have been over several years and the standard of food is still excellent. Very imaginative. Especially enjoyed the mackerel tartar and the desert was sublime. Great vibe too. Lovely to chat to the chefs. Great feeling of team work. Next time you want a culinary treat, come here.

Lovely seafood restaurant, great service, recommended for a special treat!

My son and I had dinner at Behind on 02/22. Its a festival of flavors, a very refined deluge of dishes served by very friendly staff including the young chef who makes an impression. We had an unforgettable time. Dietary restrictions: We were asked if we had any allergies...

Went here for my birthday and really enjoyed my time there! A seafood inspired restaurant in Hackney would love to revisit but sadly they don t give birthday surprises..

Such a great vibe and food is top notch. Loved the service style, the ambience and the 6 course lunch so much.

Fantastic meal, chef s table style. Surprising and interesting flavors, everything was spot on.

Absolutely amazing. What a great concept, the chefs are the waiters and the (sea)food and wines were excellent. Generous pouring of wine, relaxed and friendly service and great atmosphere.

Lunch on a Friday, wonderful & friendly service. Each dish was excellent, special mention for smoked kipper buerre blanc with trout roe

My favourite London restaurant. The food is just sublime, with amazing pairing. An amazing interior and the staff and chefs are very friendly and attentive. You must eat here!

Went for lunch on 29th December, and the meal was outstanding. The experience was in part a gift for my nephew (12) and he had the most remarkable time. The staff were kind and generous and even took him on a small tour of the kitchen. The tasting menu was fish-based with a real effort on local produce. Each dish was creative designed and delicious, and it certainly ranks among the best meals in London. Solid wine list as well. We will certainly return.

Came here for friend s birthday. Had very high expectations and it was decent. We were still hungry after the tasting lunch menu though

So lucky to be able to finally get a reservation!! Absolutely amazing, I had a wonderful time. All o the dishes were delightful. It was definitely an experience.

This is a great restaurant in every sense. Lovely atmosphere, delicious tasting menu with specially paired good wines. The Chef, Andy is creative, natural, friendly and above all professional. The rest of the staff are pleasant and knowledgeable. It was a memorable experience and I think its Michelin star is well deserved.

We were lucky enough to be invited to Behind by our son and his wife who already knew its delights. From the word go, the impression we received was highly favourable. Everybody was seated by 7pm and the beautifully executed dishes were faultlessly served with a detailed explanation of what each was. It was obvious that everybody knew exactly what he was doing and when to do it.. Chef Andys operation is highly professional, the food exquisite with wines to match, and I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who enjoys fine dining with a seafood focus!

Unbelievably good. We have been here on two occasions, both excellent. Food is exceptional and the team are fantastic. So lovely to be able to interact with the chefs who are clearly passionate and proud of what they do. Andy is a wonderful host.

Warm and welcoming staff. fish cooking at its best.

Very nice experience at Behind Restaurant. From start to finish each dish is a new experience of tastes and flavors. Each cooking is measured to perfection. The dishes are balanced and respect each product. Having less even worked at La Tante Claire with Pierre Kaufmann, at The Terrasse restaurant at the Dorchester, the Waterside Inn, with Michel Roux and also at the Gravetye Manor. I can only congratulate chef Andy Beynon and his entire team for the work accomplished. Continue to work and respect the fresh products you serve us. Once again congratulations for this wonderful moment.

My friends and I spent a lovely evening at Behind after wanting to visit for some time. Unfortunately, over the following days all four of us experienced sickness and feeling quite unwell. As Behind was the only restaurant where all of us ate together, it made sense that the meal we had enjoyed was unfortunately the cause. What followed however was a more painful experience. The restaurant was initially responsive and sympathetic before taking weeks to follow up. Apparently they asked all the other patrons if they were unwell (no idea if that is true) and apparently we were the only ones who were ill. The tone of the messages and interrogation that followed was unpleasant clearly implying we were not being truthful. They repeatedly asked us what compensation we would like before not accepting any responsibility at all. A simple heartfelt apology would have sufficed and we had expected much better levels of service from any restaurant, let alone one with a Michelin star.

Best tasting menu experience I ve had in London, with a very relaxed and personal atmosphere spearheaded by Andy. The menu is a surprise and each course is explained as they come; it was hard to choose a favourite course, everything was delicious. We really enjoyed the interaction with the chefs and it was the complete opposite of the stuffy nature that you get in some Michelin star restaurants. Highly recommend.

Tasting menu was fantastic. Andy and his staff were friendly and chatty. This is a treat of a place tucked away in Hackney. Recommend for sure. Worth the treat.

We had an incredible time at Behind with Andy, Jimmy and the crew. The tasting lunch menu with wine pairing was simply sublime from start to finish - all I can say is just go.

The 3 stars are for vibe, format and food presentation. Everyone in the restaurant starts at the same time with all the courses served at the same time, true fine dining setting. However, the food itself is not overwhelming for someone like me who grew up by the sea eating seafood every day. The cooking did not bring out the best of the ingredients. In their dishes you can no longer see the ingredients. While it s normal for normal fine dining, I think the rule for seafood is different. The cooking focuses too much on cooking, and forgets about the basics of seafood. For fresh seafood, simply boiling or steaming would guarantee fantastic taste and texture. One way I judge a seafood dish is whether I would rather eat the plain boiled version. If all the labour doesn t enhance the taste, what is the point?

Ive been fortunate enough to dine at a lot of really high end restaurants in my life and this was one of the best meals Ive ever had. As one would expect from a Michelin starred restaurant, the quality of the ingredients and the plating was excellent. The wine pairing was very good as well. But lots of places get those things right. The true strength of this restaurant was the sauces. From a basil tarragon foam to a corriander lassi to riesling and mackerel consomme, these were some of the tastiest liquids I have ever experienced.

Easy review. Just go. Magicians.

Absolutely amazing food. Service is top tier. Not the kind of restaurant you expect in east London, but you are lucky to have. As a foodie, I highly recommend.

Excellent high end dining....not cheap but fabulous food ... immaculate presentation. For a really special evening

Amazing food and service. Very unique and intimate experience, with only 12 other diners. Open kitchen concept allows you to admire the craft and art that goes into the food. Glad I got to try this place out and would highly recommend the restaurant to anyone!

Return visit after longer than I would like and truly brilliant yet again. The wine pairing is definitely worth a try. Congratulations - a wonderful lunch experience. Thank you.

We ate at Behind on April 27, and it was fantastic. Watching the guys work and how they explain the dishes to you and serve you the wines makes it a much closer and friendlier experience. We chose the wine pairing and it was a success, we liked it a lot. We told them that we are not English and they tried to explain the dishes to us more slowly so that we could understand everything perfectly, they were very kind. Delicious food, tasty, elegant dishes with quality products. Delicious stingray, and the blue cheese dessert with the apple and rhubarb tartlet. We still dream of the flaky butter and almond roll that accompanied the second pass, I wish we always had one ready for breakfast! Its a shame that the restaurant is a little far from the usual tourist circuit and you have to go there on purpose, but its well worth it. I recommend it to everybody. Many thanks to the whole team!

I really appreciated the concept of not wasting any products. Most of the food that was served was tasty. A couple of standout flavour dishes and a few that were just OK. The first course took a really long time to arrive; we werent really given much of an explanation on how the meal would work. Only having sat down for 20 mins did we get told we wouldnt get a menu and as the dishes came out; it was implied that everyone would be served at the same time. The desserts certainly did leave us ending the meal on a high note but I do have to agree that I wasnt 100% full after a 8 course meal. My friend even joked that we were fed a lot of liquids towards the end to fill us up. I could also see a noticeable inconsistency across the portion sizes between me and my two friends. We joked that I might have said something to always receive the smallest portions. However, what will stop me from coming back is the service. There was one really friendly and cheerful waiter on the day, however overall; my friends and I felt the service was pretentious and unfriendly. Whilst not rude, we didnt feel very welcome at any point and didnt leave us feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Any sort of general chit chat felt forced and ingenuine.

Amazing experience at Behind restaurant - premium quality ingredients treated with respect by chef patron Andy who took us through a journey of a perfectly executed tasting menu. Every single dish was cleverly created with interesting combinations of ingredients. The chef s table creates a very relaxing and not too formal atmosphere, you are basically enjoying the tasting menu made fresh in front of you by the brilliant team at Behind. I would strongly recommend this place for a night out in East London without the fuss of Mayfair restaurants.

Éric is the best ! Great food

Absolutely amazing food. Each dish is unique and some of the best food I ve had in general. Excellent wine recommendations. Even better experience than Bibendum as comparison. Very intimate setting. The staff are lovely as well as the head chef spoke to us throughout. Left feeling very full and sated.

Outstanding dining experience. Loved the thoughts behind the menu and the convivial atmosphere make for an unexpected setting.

Incredible food and fantastic setting. Highly recommend the wine pairing option too.

The food and service were absolutely sublime. The savoury dishes were all perfection, my personal favourite being the chicken and Sea Bream. Magical, only downside is the shared bathroom with the hotel.

Amazing. Nothing more to say.

Outstanding dinner here last night. Every dish was delicious, whole experience of food, wine, service and atmosphere just wonderful. Can t wait to go back.

An absolute must. Dining here is an entire experience. The intimacy of the atmosphere, the Menu itself and the attention to detail. There was one thing on the menu that wasnt to my particular taste but thats just the risk with food that experiments in general, It didnt make its execution any less inventive and interesting. Drinks pairing was great too. Bring your fave foodie here. Go here by yourself, take someone here for a 2/3rd date (Not first) but absolutely go.

Phenomenal, worth the money and definitely deserving of the quickest Michelin star. Wonderfully presented food, I loved the focus on fish. Every course was interesting, surprising, and delicious. I will dream about their brioche buns! My only thought was it would have been nice if they had a larger selection of by the glass wines. But seriously, go here.

Great experience, we went there for my birthday. Amazing food, wonderful atmosphere we are definitely coming again!

Excellent menu, great atmosphere. All cooking is done in front of you so it makes it a little interactive as well. Servings are well spaced out and not too slow as other reviews mention. Plenty of food overall, with some great flavours and textures. The brioche croissant is unbelievable. Would come again.

This was an amazing experience. The service was impeccable, the food meticulously prepared and served.

A beautiful journey, with a touch of East approachability

Warm lighting and hospitality, delicious blends of taste. We indulged in their 6 course lunch tasting menu. Would highly recommend.

Amazing experience! Best food I ve had in a long time. Each dish was sublime - couldn t choose one over another. So impressed from start to finish . Lovely staff and relaxed atmosphere. Perfect birthday meal

Wow - went to restaurant Behind on Friday evening and from entering we knew we were in for a treat. We were welcomed by Andy and seated at the chefs table and had the tasting menu with wine pairings. Each dish was absolutely sublime and Andy and his team explained each course and wine pairings and all were hugely talented and genuinely lovely people. I can totally understand how Andy got his Michelin star after 20 days of opening. Amazing!

Great place, great food. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Definitely try it...

I recently had the opportunity to dine at this chefs table, known for its surprise seafood-focused menu. Heres my take on t to he experience. The service was a bit of a mixed bag. It wasnt unfriendly, but it didnt quite exude the warmth youd hope for in a dining establishment. It seemed as though the staff were efficient but not overly engaging. Now, onto the food. The meal started on a high note with the first few dishes, which were truly enjoyable. However, it was disappointing that the latter dishes were marred by excessive saltiness, which left a less than pleasant aftertaste. It was a sharp contrast to the promising start. Overall, dining here is indeed an experience, but it may not be one that compels me to return. While the surprise menu and the initial courses were memorable, the inconsistency in service and food quality left a lot to be desired. If youre an adventurous diner looking for something different, it might be worth a try, but be prepared for a mixed experience.

Value for money for the quality of food. Definitely worth a visit.

An incredible food journey. Top class service married with truly delicious food. Andys team delivered a cooking masterclass with moments of bliss. Felt well looked after throughout with attentive yet relaxed and informed service from the chefs - who all individually served each course which were paired with some exceptional wines! Brilliant evening - thanks all!

Todays food experience was lunch at @behindrestaurant in London Fields, London. The surprise seafood-focused menu was sensational. From the minute I arrived, there was chatty conversation from the chefs who then cooked and served each of the courses. Such a fun afternoon with a front row seat to some really fabulous food.

A must go if you re a foodie in London restaurant scene. Chefs table style design. Amazing fish menu where you find out whilst you eat and they surprise you with each and one of the dishes. Service is phenomenal, shout out to Nathan and Jonny who made our stay one to remember. Dietary restrictions: They were able to accomodate my dietary restrictions.

Sitting at the chefs table was an amazing experience. Alongside only 8 other guests, we watched the chefs prepare and serve our meals while taking the time to explain them to us. The place felt cozy and stylish and talking to the chefs made it very special. Just for this, they deserve top marks. As for the food, it was mostly fish dishes. The meal started with mackerel and trout, both with surprising flavors that balanced well. Everything was nicely done. The prawn broth and pumpkin crab ravioli were my favorites. The cod cheek looked great but tasted too salty and needed something more, maybe a bit of sourness. But that didn t impact our 5 star experience.

This is the ultimate restaurant for all seafood lovers who want to experience a unique tasting menu using only the best products the UK waters have to offer. My partner and I had a delicious anniversary celebration and we enjoyed every single bite of their seafood tasting menu - thank you team! Food

Wonderful from start to finish - we came to celebrate the end of working in an office in the same building and what a high note to leave on - incredible cooking with delightful wines, service and just generally the whole experience was phenomenal. the consomme, pasta, anchovy bun dishes (theyre a lot more than that description) & desert will live long in the memory.

We have visited to Behind a few times now since it first opened and everytime are reminded what a truly great dining experience should be like. Thank you team

I cant add a second review so have to update the first one (see below). 3 years on Behind continues to excel. I have been in the intervening period but not updated my review as it still stands. Last night however was exceptional! If you havent been yet, you should! Simply amazing. Delicious food with the perfect wine pairing. A fantastic new restaurant to really excite those who love a great dining experience.

A total gem. A truly magnificent meal. Thanks to whole team.

This was by far the most enjoyable dining experience I had in a long time. I loved the open kitchen where you see the chefs preparing the food. The food and the wine pairing were amazing, every dish was well thought through. I loved the fact they didnt waste any of the guineafowl. I cant wait to go there again.

Great restaurant with charming and passionate chef - great intimate experience, lovely fine dishes and superb service - one of the most lovely restaurants of London (and of East London for sure!)

Perfect food, attentive staff and an altogether brilliant experience.

Une explosion de saveurs. The food was astonishing and the staff fantastic. Not only are the food and wine of the highest standards but the chef and staff have created a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This restaurant definitely deserves another Michelin star :)

Amazing Dinner, outstanding service, My out of town guest was very impressed. Every dish on the menu was carefully designed to match the highest standard and exceeded our taste buds expectations.

Pros: The room design is unique and chefs will make you feel like a king with a fairly personalized service; flavours are pretty good; lunch menu is quite affordable too. Having said that, some cons you need to consider: 1) lots of downtime between courses, all guests are served at the same time, you cant leave earlier; 2) some dishes are more academic exercises (e.g., oyster with foamy cucumber) than extraordinary ones; 3) chefs will have to finish off their work during the service, so you wont have much chance to discuss the dishes. Besides they always whisper, in a rather noisy environment its non-sense 4) shared table means you have the opportunity to meet new people but also much less privacy than other starred venues. In conclusion, a fish-based menu seems a challenge to consistently prepare dishes worth the hype. The experience can be rated 4, food and downsides as above push for a 3

Just absurdly good

Delicious, beautifully presented food in an very attractively designed space. The staff were a delight and its difficult to argue with that table. Ill definitely be back.

This is truly a worthwhile great experience. Beautifully prepared food finished and served by the chefs themselves. Relaxed contemporary decor with only 20 covers each evening. Lunch is served on some days. The Michelin starred fish based restaurant is owned by Andy Benyon who spreads any credit given to him to his many sous chefs. A wonderful evening which I shall repeat again very soon. If you appreciate good food GO.

Delightful food and interesting wine pairing!

A remarkable, intimate and truly delicious lunch. I highly recommend it for lunch or dinner. The room is so beautiful and the service was impeccable. Chefs will serve and then discuss the dishes. Don t miss Behind

A truly memorable experience. The food was incredible. Inventive, full of flavour and we really appreciated the explanation from the chefs behind each dish. It is easy to see why this restaurant only took 20 days to obtain a Michelin star!

I visited this place on Wednesday night as a solo diner. Arrived early, had an aperitif whilst watching the Chefs setting up. Truly memorable! Each dish had its own flavours, presented impeccably good ... just wow. All the Chefs come and talk to you while explaining the dishes, cant wait to go back :)

Great setting and good vibe, but the food was a bit dull. The products were high quality, but the outcome of putting them together wasn t exciting. We were a bit disappointed

unbelieveable. Food is spectacular and creative. Service is fantastic. A must visit for anyone. Worth coming to the area especially for dinner here. One of the best places in London, for sure

Big disappointment Portions are tasty but very small and I was still hungry after the 8 courses tasting menu. The chef proposed an extra dessert for customers who were still hungry like me. I thought it was going to be free but was charged extra. The service is good but it was the first time I left a Michelin star restaurant hungry and wanting for more, even after spending 300 pounds for 2 people.

Great overall experience and delicious food. The tasting menu was well crafted and creative, focused mainly on fresh seafood. The layout of the restaurant and the atmosphere was excellent as all the guests sits facing the open kitchen and see the food being prepared. Service was also brilliant as the staff will give you a brief intro of each dish. Highly recommended.

Loved our meal here - each dish was delicious and the whole open plan vibe of the restaurant made it feel really intimate. Not the sort of place I would visit frequently but an ideal place for a treat!

Going to Behind is an experience. We went to a lot of great restaurants already, but this one is special. The chefs are doing The cooking which you can see from your seats and at the same time they are also serving it. The chef Andy Beynon is super friendly and talks with the guests and explains if necessary. It is a super great, casual atmosphere and a different approach to a Michelin Star restaurant. The menu is super nice and it becomes better and better from course to course. The chocolate dessert is the best I ever had! I really cannot understand how you can still be hungry afterwards. It was really a special night.

Perhaps the best tasting menu in London. Amazing seafood menu

Club Gascon has for years been our top rated restaurant in London, but Behind is definitely a new contender. I cant find anything to fault, the lunch was superb, each course shone in its own way and together they formed a harmonious arch from first to last. The service was impeccable. In particular it was warm and friendly and informative without being in any way intrusive. Andy Beynon is a star chef but without pretention, charming and clearly a lovely bloke. Top stuff!

Very intimate atmosphere, you can see how your dishes are prepared, friendly and attentive staff and creative menu! If you are into sea food - this is your place to go :)

This was my birthday treat and absolutely one of the best meals Ive ever eaten. The room is amazing, the cooking is exceptional and the staff wonderful. Impossible to pick a standout course as every dish was fabulous, having everything brought by the chefs was lovely and Andy is an incredibly talented man and a genuinely lovely person.

Vibe is out of this world. Food portions are small. Small enough where my boyfriend and I split a pizza afterwards because we were still hungry. It was a great date night and the food we ate was delicious but would have loved a bit more food!

Its a course only restaurant, but I was looking forward to seeing each dish. The dishes and dishes were unique, and we had a delicious and fun time! Are you inspired by Japanese kaiseki cuisine? It was stylish.

A truly amazing experience - food was unreal, experimental and clever without being pretentious and off putting. Service was immaculate and the team dynamic gave a really nice vibe to the whole place. Will go back again when the menu has changed for winter season

What Andy and the team have done here is truly special. Should be on everyone s London list.

Absolutely superb - well above the minimum for a Michelin star. Courses are beautifully prepared and presented, many coming in two or three parts. The staff are great. Not so expensive considering the quality, probably the best value high-end meal weve had recently.

Brilliant food, lovely atmosphere, really good fun to be all eating at the same table. The team were so generous with their time, love that they cooked it and they serve it, explaining the intricacies of their work too. The oyster with cucumber and horseradish was insanely good, as were the olive tuiles with the dessert. All of it was supreme, thank you!

The Chefs Table at Behind is an absolutely wonderful experience. Andy Beynon and his team are amazing chefs and the entire menu is prepared and presented with incredible technique and flavour combinations. Simply outstanding !

6 stars all round. Inconspicuous setting for such an elaborate and lavish occasion. Sumptuous interior design elements underpinning the attention to detail for the whole operation - from greeting to goodbye. And the food reflects all of the above and so much more. Confident, almost effortless flavour combinations. Vegetarian options: Designed around Pescatarian rather than vegetarian needs.

A very great experience. The well-rehearsed team was able to accompany us attentively throughout the evening and give us details about the preparation. The menu is very flexible and based on currently available foods. BEHIND has managed to make the menu sustainable and varied. The atmosphere is quite casual for this price range and we felt comfortable.

Incredible food, but I booked this place based on the Michelin star and the beautiful setting when a long circular table for all the guests to be seated around. This expectation was shattered when the maitre d joked we didnt have to walk far too get to our table. We were seated away from all the other guests, at a low table on the side. I think the other guests had a far better experience.

Went there for my 40th. Difficult to put in words. Totally blown away. Food was extremely good, the wine pairing was sublime, the chef and his team really looked after us, with the chef walking around pouring wine himself, talking about the wine and produce the whole experience was exceptional. The layout of the seating area is very cool, and to be able to sit literally close to the chef s cooking and plating and watch them in action was amazing. One of the best dining experiences for us, in London and anywhere! I now understand how this place got its first Michelin star within 20 days of opening I thank my wife for finding this absolute gem. Will definitely be returning very soon !!

1 Michelin star spot with a great sweeping wooden table top counter dining that seated 14 around it. Very close to brat at climpsons arch in London fields. Firstly the staff were all fantastic - the chefs served all the dishes and were really approachable and great to chat about the food and menu with. The sommelier was also particularly friendly and knowledgeable and just a lovely person. Really nice to see Andy Beynon himself taking time to chat with all the diners in the restaurant and clearly took pride in his food and the restaurant. In terms of the food itself, it s a surprise seafood focussed tasting menu (you get the menu at the end as a takeaway), with c.14 courses which means each is relatively small and ultimately very fine dining if you know what I mean, but not necessarily in a good way. Whilst everything was cooked well with ok flavours, it s hard to classify many of the dishes as truly standout that you are going to be yearning for over the next few days/weeks/months or raving about to friends and family. It was all technically proficient cooking for sure but would love to see some more innovative ideas on the plate and more knockout flavours. Crab, hake, and guinea fowl dishes were the highlights for us. Total bill c.£208 for two with a couple of drinks each. Overall 13/20

Absolutely delightful. The food was perfect - packed a punch and each dish was well thought out and unique. The environment felt inviting and the people running it really nice. Honestly, I dont know if its the lockdown effect but I wish there were more places like this one and would recommend it to anyone looking for what British cuisine could be. Ive only left a handful of reviews on Google and this restaurant was so incredible that I felt obliged to share the love.

Andy Beynons restaurant is a wonderful space that reflects his passion and drive. There is an 18-cover copper horseshoe counter encircling the kitchen with a couple of rectangular tables almost in the kitchen space itself, all with fantastic views of the meal as it is being prepared. The ceiling is warehouse bare and the music reflects Beynons personal tastes and is balanced to the course being offered. Beynon is an accomplished chef and a charming host. The chef and his brigade are part of the service at Behind, talking to diners about each dish as it is presented to them. I have sampled some of Beynons creations at City and Pollen Street Socials, when he was Jason Athertons development chef, as well as at Hibiscus where he supported Claude Bosi. He has imagination and flair and it is little surprise that he landed a Michelin star within 21 days of opening his own place. We enjoyed the 8 course tasting menu as a surprise (i.e. we did not want to know in advance what we would be eating). The whole room gets the same meal, with slight adaptions for dietary requirements. We also asked for the wine pairing. It is clear from the wine list that Beynon values artisan producers and is ethically inclined - there are many organic options from small vineyards across the globe. The main focus is on seafood, sustainable, best-on-the-day produce that is served with care and a keen attention to detail. The brigade are not trapped at a particular station but move according to their role, as well as coming out of the kitchen to present their creations. On our visit we enjoyed fresh peas, smoked trout and pike garnished with trout roe, served in a paper thin fine pastry shell with pea shoots - a wonderful, textured mouthful; native oyster taco and oyster with cucumber, buttermilk, horseradish and oyster foam; crab pannacotta with white meat and sliced sharp gooseberries from Beynons mothers allotment - a successful combination that has made more people than just his mother smile; another crab dish with ajo blanco and melon and cucumber balls with a warm crab broth and fine sardine toast; scallops with pickled fennel; wonderous hake, roasted, in a sherry sauce, served with fish croquettes coated in crisp scales and a silky, smoky mash scattered with seeds (the wine pairing to this was sublime - a glorious Spanish Red tasting of smoked Ribena); tender 7 day-hung guinea fowl accompanied by a superb South African granache from Wellington; a potion of rhubarb served in a tall glass with a foam to cleanse the palate; a subtle herb sorbet (basil, tarragon and verbena) served with lemon curd custard - quite sublime with a sharp raspberry and calamari sorbet with white strawberries as a refreshing finisher; a white chocolate and cardamom bomb; and a going home gift of freshly baked brioche pastry to go with coffee next day - a delicious reminder of the night before. Beynon is a cool Hackney resident running a very cool Hackney venue. That he finds time to be a loving father and husband on top of steering his culinary dream is amazing. He recruited one of his brigade when the pair of them were taking their kids out for a stroll and recognised each other and got talking. Great to live and work locally at such a fantastic restaurant. Thank you for wonderful evening.

Wonderful dining experience. All the dishes tasted amazing. Love the relaxing atmosphere. They have a small team of chefs and staffs, yet they are all very friendly. Great value for money. Highly recommend this restaurant!

Pretty amazing place, seafood orientated tasting menu with really fresh different flavours favourite was cod with mussel that is super strong, guinea fowl with mash and coated with guinea fowl skin really worth trying !

Amazing food. Great staff and a relaxed atmosphere

Wonderful dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere. All dishes tasted amazing by a friendly team of chefs and staff.

My wife and I did not have the opportunity to actually visit Behind because, on the day of our reservation, my wife had a strong reaction to her second jab and could barely get out of bed. My wife called the restaurant to see if we could postpone our visit by leaving a message. However, a couple of hours later, the owner called to inform us he would not refund or credit the £120 we had put down as a deposit due to their cancellation policy. She was disappointed but understood as it was the same day. When I came home 30 minutes later and she told me this, I suggested we allow our good friends to take our reservation. I immediately called the restaurant but nobody picked up. I called again at 5:30 pm and again at 6 pm when I reached the owner to let him know our friends would be taking our 7:30 pm reservation. His response shocked me - he said he would not allow our friends to take our reservation (he claims now that the voucher is non-tranferable but we could not find that in this policies) because he had already set the table. When I protested that we had already paid most of the bill, he curtly dismissed me by telling me it was too late to make a change. I pointed out that I had been trying for an hour to reach him, and he admitted that he was too busy to answer the phone before 6 pm. I tried to reason with the owner when he became agitated and abruptly told me he would return our money. In the interest of compromise, I offered to take a credit if he preferred to which he shouted FINE! and hung up the phone on me. After I had been treated this way, my wife was not terribly interested in going to Behind, but I wanted to give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt in case the owner was simply having an off night. However, when I emailed Behind about the credit, the owner wrote back denying us a credit or refund due to their policy for cancellations. He completely disregarded his promise to refund or credit our money and did not even apologise for his earlier behaviour. Perhaps this restaurant has good food and maybe you will not be treated as poorly as I was, but do not expect any customer service if you have an issue with the owner of Behind. We have been to many restaurants and this was by far the worst we have ever been treated.

Probably the best eating experience I have had to date. My tongue was spoilt with the different flavours. It was very nice to have the chefs come round and tell you what was in each dish, and being able to taste exactly that was great! Thank you Andy and Co, it was an absolute pleasure!

Quickest Michelin star obviously means the decision was rushed and poorly thought. By far the most overrated and overhyped meal I have had. No charm, zero charisma. On a side note, the chef is doused in cheap perfume, normally such a smell would detract negatively from the meal, however in this case it was a positive.

Food was absolutely incredible and overall a wonderful experience from Andy and his team. Personal and Intimate setting. A hidden gem in East London, everyone must go. A well deserved Michelin star!

Recently added to the Michelin * list, Behind doesn t disappoint. The tasting menu is well balanced, with clever product associations, and the wine pairing perfectly accompanies the cuisine. While the location of the restaurant in itself isn t particularly thrilling (sort of tucked away on the lower ground of a newly built building), the inside space is pleasant and the open kitchen and bar service definitely adds to the experience.

Incredible, amazing service and beautiful food!

Almost reluctant to leave a review as the surprise of finding this secret place is part of the experience! Most amazing food in friendly intimate surroundings, welcoming team of chefs who deliver their expertly prepared dishes and share their knowledge enthusiastically with every course. Superb wine and a really faultless evening ending with the most delicious white chocolate dessert with background music fools gold - every detail was perfect. In response to previous reviews we did have to reduce the size of our party due to some people isolating at home and we called in advance to explain, the situation was handled graciously and caused no problem at all. This is not eating out, this is an evening of delightful new experiences.

Truly outstanding. Course after course all delivered by the chefs themselves (along with an excellent sommelier). Great environment and wonderful food.

Outstanding dinner, with creative (but not overly extravagant) flavours. Starters highlight the freshness of produce, while the mains demonstrate technical expertise with excellent understanding of balance. Also, what an experience with the head chef being the maitred and the sommelier.

Wonderful experience. Seafood focused menu was sublime; service attentive, knowledgeable, friendly and unstuffy. Brilliant soundtrack. Can t wait to go back!

Amazing experience, one of the friendliest welcomes I have had at a restaurant, all the chefs were so friendly and gave amazing descriptions of each dish. Each dish was a delight, familiar flavours with new combinations dancing around the mouth. The applejack foam was insane. The wine selection was top notch and the atmosphere, music and vibe surpassed my expectation. Massively recommend, cannot wait to return.

Fantastic culinary experience, with each course building onto of the previous. Beautiful array of flavors presented in an innovative and almost experimental manner. All complemeted by fantastic hospitality. Cant wait to return for the 8 course dinner tasting menu.

Very creative food

Fabulous dining experience! Love the concept of basically everyone sitting at the chef s table. The interaction with the chefs makes it feel like a supper club. Everyone s super friendly, professional and passionate about the food they re serving. And they should be. The food is excellent!

Absolutely loved this place. Every course was amazing which is rare to hit it all and also very reasonably priced. Very seafood heavy but I love seafood and the mash was just ridiculous! Thank you for the best evening!

Great chef s table experience, delicious food and attentive service.

Wonderful inspired cuisine. A real joy to be looked after so well. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Probably the best value 8 course menu you ll ever eat. Absolutely banging wine pairings and wonderful service. Can t wait to go again!

I cancelled my reservation for Covid related reasons through their booking platform, Seven Rooms. They ended up charging me £120. Horrific customer experience, especially during a time where cancellations are common and I followed the right process with their booking platform.

Incredible! Best Michelin star experience have had in London (and paris !), so original and intimate. The chefs really spend the time to talk to you about all the food and the wine so feel they are invested. Definitely booking again soon!

Beautiful food and experience being served directly by the chefs. The passion and creativity shone through in every aspect of the meal. It feels like an incredible privilege to have this restaurant so local, and so reasonably priced. Thank you

Best dining experience Ive had in London

My overall grade for Behind is: A+ While watching the Michelin stars for Europe being announced, I quickly made reservations at Behind for our upcoming trip to London. So glad we were able to secure a seating. The restaurant seats everyone in a large circular bar type of area. Where everyone can see the chefs do their magic. The offering is a large menu that mostly spans seafood. Each course was absolutely perfect and quite inventive with a very nice variety. There was one meat dish, but for the most part, seafood was in the spotlight. I had the wine parings and the only thing I might consider changing is pouring slightly smaller wine pours and changing them more often as that has been what Ive experienced most with tasting menus. I will come back and update this review from my notes of all the courses, but for now, suffice it to say, that this is a real gem. It is a bit out of the way from Central London, but worth the trip. If you are adventurous and are ok not knowing exactly everything that youre about to be served, you will love Behind.

Awesome experience, great tasting food

Perhaps the best meal I ve ever had. Loved the intimate horseshoe table setting, the interactions with the staff and explanations of each of the dishes and of course the course the mouth-watering, delicious food. If you love seafood, this is like going to heaven.

East London is spoilt for choice with regards to fantastic eateries and Behind is another welcomed addition to the scene. Fantastic seafood focused tasting menu, and their sardine on toast something out of this world. Cannot fault anything.

Superb. beyond/behind superb meal. Wonderful to watch the chefs prepare the food and serve it so deftly and in a chilled way. Fish and seafood for 2021. Book early and enjoy. Fully worth the price (and get the wine pairing).

Everything about Behind was perfect. The intimate horseshoe table setting with full view of the kitchen and prep. The attentive and friendly staff, and most importantly the incredible food! Every course was absolutely delicious - which is unusual, there s normally one I m not so keen on but every of the 10 were delicious! Very seafood focused which is partly why we went (I m pescatarian) and everything is locally sourced which we loved. They only have one seating per evening and so you aren t rushed and it felt like a very relaxed experience. Very reasonably priced as well. Would highly recommend, we will definitely be back!