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Wed Aug 8 2012

One thing’s for sure: you can’t miss Karpo. it’s housed within the Megaro Hotel, opposite King’s Cross station. The Georgian building’s owners daringly paid four street artists to spray-paint the brick façade with an enormous technicolour mural (reputed to be the capital’s largest).

Once inside, though, the design is less assured. The surroundings take their cues from a palette of vastly different styles, from industrial chic to French brasserie. Similarly, the menu veers from the Deep South to smart Italian, but – despite this muddle – execution is very sound.

A Scandinavian snack of smoked eel on dense Finnish bread impressed, as did a starter of tender, fleshy salt duck, served with tiny pickled mirabelles (a type of plum). Grits, a Southern US staple made of boiled cornmeal, came formed into a neat block, then topped with shelled ‘shrimps’ and a buttery mushroom sauce. Another main course, of pink-middled slivers of lamb leg served with a provençal-style green beans and anchovy dressing, was simpler but no less memorable.

Desserts ranged from a decent selection of cheeses, to salted caramel ice-cream or polenta cake, the wine list showcased organic and biodynamic bottles, and service was warm, engaged and accommodating.

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2 courses for 2 people: £25

From a set menu. Or 2 courses for 4 people for £45. Maximum of 4 diners. Includes VAT, excludes service.

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Address:
Karpo 23-27 Euston Road
London
NW1 2SD

Venue phone:
020 7843 2221
Venue website:
www.karpo.co.uk
Opening hours:
Meals served 7am-11pm daily
Transport:
Tube: King's Cross or St Pancras tube/rail
Price:
Main courses £9-£19. Meal for two with drinks and service: around £75
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1. Karpo
  - 23-27 Euston Road
    London
    NW1 2SD
  - 020 7843 2221
  - www.karpo.co.uk
  - 51.529692,-0.123879

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(3 ratings)

My friends and I stumbled upon this place by accident and loved it!! We went to the downstairs cocktail/tapas bar and had some yummy food - try out the cheese, hummus and the ham croquettes - and they made me a alcohol free cocktail which wasn't even on the menu. Would highly recommend this place for some quiet food and drinks before heading out further or just for a sit down with friends. The coffee was great too and that is a rarity in London (coming from someone living in Australia). Verdict: Great chilled out atmosphere downstairs, yummy cocktails and good food

Felice Sun Mar 10
Rated as: 5/5
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My wife, 6 month old and I decided to try out Karpo after reading reviews. The staff were very friendly. They brought a clean baby chair albeit a few raisins. The deco was very nice. The charcuterie plate was good but our mullet and braised rabbit was mediocre. Great eating environment but food ok.

Joshua Chew Sun Sep 9 2012
Rated as: 4/5
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Nice atmosphere and excellent food.

SSC Marketing Thu Mar 29 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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