Kricket Shoreditch
Shoreditch, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Kricket Shoreditch is a good London choice when the priority is a lively Shoreditch dinner that can handle a date, birthday, or polished catch-up without feeling formal. Cross-shop Popolo for Italian, Plates London for vegan £££ dining, Rivington Grill for a more classic group meal.
About Kricket Shoreditch
Kricket Shoreditch is a London restaurant to consider when you want a smart-casual meal and the practical details fit your plans. Specific details regarding cuisine, menu format, chef, prices, or awards are not available.
The useful verdict: choose it when the name, London setting, opening hours, smart-casual dress code work for the occasion. It is open Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 10:30 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 10:30 PM, closed on Sunday.
Book it for a smart-casual London meal, not a highly specified format
For a celebration or catch-up, Kricket Shoreditch is easiest to assess on practical terms: it has a smart-casual dress code and opening hours from Monday to Saturday. A tasting menu, a particular service style, a named chef, a price point, or a published award history are not specified.
The decision should be practical: choose it if the timing, dress code, London location fit your plan. If the meal needs to be planned around a specific cuisine, fixed menu, dietary policy, or published accolades, confirm those details directly before booking or choose somewhere with more explicit information.
How to decide against other London options
If you are comparing options, Popolo, Gloria, Plates London are other restaurants to consider. Use them as practical alternatives when availability, location, or the kind of evening you want points you away from Kricket Shoreditch.
Rivington Grill and Saf are also worth keeping in mind as other dining options. Kricket Shoreditch is best justified when its basics, London, smart-casual dress, Monday-to-Saturday opening hours, line up with the plan.
For broader planning, use our full London restaurants guide, plus the London guides for hotels, bars, wineries, experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- 35-42 Charlotte Rd, London EC2A 3PB, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- kricket.co.uk
- Phone
- +442038358805
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kricket Shoreditch settles into a measured, industrial-residential corner of Charlotte Road, extending the brand’s small-plates, natural-wine ethos into a room that feels more spacious and relaxed than the original Soho counter. The writing positions the restaurant as part of a resilient second wave of Indian-influenced London dining—less trend-driven and more focused on consistency—so the mood skews approachable and calm rather than fleetingly fashionable. Expect straightforward, flavour-forward Indian-inflected dishes presented in a setting where the architecture’s industrial notes and a neighbourhood clientele create a steady, lived-in atmosphere.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood spot built for repeat visits and shared plates: groups benefit from the larger Shoreditch room that accommodates a range of party sizes without the compressed counter dynamic of the original location. The kitchen’s small-plates format and natural-wine lean make it well suited to relaxed dinners with friends, casual after-work meals, and weekend brunches that feature signature items such as the Breakfast Thali. The place’s appeal rests on reliable cooking and convivial, informal dining rather than one-off novelty occasions.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the small-plates format: order a selection to share so everyone can sample the house signatures—the Keralan fried chicken and crispy samphire pakoras are highlighted for a reason, and the Breakfast Thali stakes a claim for daytime visits. The writing notes a natural-wine, bar-counter background to the concept, so pairing plates with lighter, offbeat wine choices fits the kitchen’s profile. Because the Shoreditch room is explicitly larger and more relaxed than the Soho counter, plan to share multiple dishes across the table rather than focusing on single entrées.
Venue details
Ambiance
Inviting and lively interiors with Jaipur Pink hues, cosy booths, high tables, and counter seating at the open kitchen, creating a warm, personality-filled atmosphere.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Keralan fried chicken
- crispy samphire pakoras
- Breakfast Thali
Planning details
Location
35-42 Charlotte Rd, London EC2A 3PB, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Try Popolo if the table wants Italian and a clearer £££ dining signal. Pick Plates London if vegan cooking is central to the decision.
For a more classic London group meal, Rivington Grill is the safer alternative.
Restaurant context
How Kricket Shoreditch compares in London
Kricket Shoreditch is the choice when Shoreditch location and an energetic room matter more than a tightly defined formal format. Popolo is clearer for Italian cooking at a £££ level, while Plates London is the stronger pick for vegan dining with a more explicit premium signal.
For groups, Rivington Grill is the safer classic option, especially when the table includes mixed preferences. Gloria is better for a louder, more theatrical night, while Saf makes more sense when the brief is lighter or plant-forward.
On booking difficulty, Kricket Shoreditch is the lower-friction play in this set. Choose it for an easy Shoreditch plan; choose Plates London or Popolo when cuisine definition matters more than convenience.
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Compare Kricket Shoreditch
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kricket Shoreditch | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Gloria | London | ; | ; | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Saf | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Plates London | London | Vegan | £££ | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 Harden's Top 100 UK Restaurants · #212026 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #30Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 OAD Newly Added European Restaurants2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 National Restaurant Awards Top 100 · #64We're Smart World Top 100 2025We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025 |
| Rivington Grill | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Popolo | London | Italian | £££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 Bib GourmandThe Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Kricket Shoreditch in London?
Gloria, Popolo, Saf, Plates London, Rivington Grill are other options to compare with Kricket Shoreditch. Choose between them based on availability, location, the kind of evening you want.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kricket Shoreditch?
Kricket Shoreditch is open from 8 AM to 10:30 PM Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 10:30 PM on Saturday, closed on Sunday. A specific lunch offering is not confirmed, so check directly before planning around lunch.
What should I wear to Kricket Shoreditch?
The dress code is smart casual. Keep the outfit polished but relaxed.
Is Kricket Shoreditch good for a special occasion?
It can be a practical choice for a smart-casual London meal if the hours and setting fit your plans. If your occasion depends on a specific menu, price point, or service format, confirm those details directly before booking.
What should a first-timer know about Kricket Shoreditch?
Know the basics first: Kricket Shoreditch is in London, has a smart-casual dress code, opens from 8 AM Monday to Friday, opens from 9 AM on Saturday, closes at 10:30 PM on those days, is closed on Sunday.
