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  • Cantaloupe

     
  • The granddaddy of London’s cool, New York-style bars (bare brick, battered sofas… it all started here), Cantaloupe is as popular as ever. Therein lies the problem. On a Wednesday night the place was packed to its exposed pipework – and as the eating area is only a step away from the drinking denizens, we were in for a noisy night. That said, the menu is simple and, in the main, well-executed. A starter salad of avocado, papaya, palmitos (palm hearts), grapefruit and toasted cashews had a wonderfully tangy lime and chilli dressing, yet a fish cake tasted odd and unfishy. Tender, juicy Argentinian steak came with good chunky chips. Moqueca (a Brazilian casserole with seafood, tomatoes and cashews) was well-spiced with the right balance of chilli to coconut-milk, but the accompanying moros y cristianos (rice and peas) were dry. The strong Latin wine list contains plenty of low-end bottles, though our waitress served us with a more expensive malbec than we’d chosen, and we were charged for it. Despite this, we reckon Cantaloupe to be a fine destination for stomach-fillers. Check the website for special offers.

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  1. Posted by Joe Lines on 01 Aug 2008 11:59

    went to Cantaloupe with my girl friend had a really lovely time. I had the steak which was mouth watering and she had fish which looked really fresh and appetizing. we finished our night off with one of their fantastic cocktails.
    Will be going back.

  2. Posted by Sarah Hupalo on 23 Jul 2008 11:46

    I went to Cantaloupe and had fantastic food all cooked to perfection. I highly enjoyed the night out and will be going back next week. Love the unpretentious atmosphere and friendly staff

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  • 35-42 Charlotte Road, Shoreditch, EC2A 3PD
  • Area: Shoreditch
  • Tel: 020 7613 4411
  • www.cantaloupe.co.uk
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  • Category: International
  • Travel: Old Street tube/rail/55 bus
  • Times: Brunch served noon-6pm Sun. Lunch served 11am-3pm Thur, Fri. Dinner served 6-11pm Mon-Sat
  • Price: Main courses £9.50-£19.75. Set meal (Mon-Wed; noon-7pm Thur, Fri) £12.50 2 courses
  • Credit cards: MC, V
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