"The Hoxton Apprentice, on Hoxton Square itself, was pretty quiet the Friday night we went. Odd, considering we proceeded to have a high quality meal at a very reasonable price. Cambodian Crab starter was a bit odd, the melon feeling a little out of place with it. But all other starters and mains were delicious. Recommended, and I hope a few more people start to show up!."

* overall: 7.5
* food: 8
* value: 8
* service: 8
* toilets: 8
* ambience: 6
* recommend: 7

RD - foodie (20th March 2010)

"I went there for Sunday lunch and had the traditional roast which was the nicest I've had in years. The beef was cooked perfectly and had exquisite flavour. The vegetables were incredibly fresh and well-cooked. The Yorkshire was perhaps a little dense. Excellent value for the quality unless you're the kind of person who is fixated on over-sized portions, which this wasn't. The service was pleasant and attentive. And knowing that just being there is a good deed is sweeter than dessert."

* overall: 9.4
* food: 10
* value: 10
* service: 10
* toilets: (na)
* ambience: 7
* recommend: 10

MG - gastronaut (15th March 2010)

"Love The Hoxton Apprentice - hadn't been for a couple of years but it was just as good as I remembered. Five of us went on a girls night out here last Friday. The wine was brilliant, the food delicious (although the thai green curry was MUCH spicier than the waiter made out!) - the service was attentive and friendly. What more could you want! And if you're up for it the great bars of Hoxton Square are on your doorstep for a couple of drinks afterwards!! Definitely in my top 10!!"

EW - foodie (14th March 2010)

"I've booked quite a lot of meals through Toptable but I have to say that the Hoxton Apprentice was one of the very best. The food was simply stunning (particularly with 50% off the price!) and the service wonderfully polite and considerate without ever being intrusive or overbearing. My girlfriend and I just spent the rest of the evening saying "wow, that was fabulous" at sporadic intervals in a manner normally reserved for post-coital bliss. I take back everything I ever said about Hoxton now."

James Skinner – Recent customer

"The Hoxton Apprentice stands out from others for two reasons. Firstly, it was set up by a charity, Training Tor Life, to give opportunities to the unemployed or homeless with all profits going back to the Charity and, it is an accomplished restaurant where pros and apprentices cook interesting, seasonal dishes."

Michelin Guide

"Good works, good value"

Fay Maschler, Evening Standard

"As good as any meal in the best West End restaurants"

David Mellor, Classic FM

"What a great place.  Excellent food and services.  I'd like to come back" 

Cherie Blair

“Simply lovely. I have been to other restaurants in London, which have the 50% off offer and I have received a second rate service. I have been to one restaurant where they tried to force drink down us because the food was half price and the drink wasn’t. The Hoxton Apprentice didn’t make us obliged to buy anything. Our waitress was charming and most importantly the food was superb, better than Jamie Oliver’s 15. We are going to go back very soon.”

Top Table review

“What a wonderful evening!!! Dined there with the family last Saturday, truly superb food, considering the concept. My husband and I have been dining over the years in London preferring the West End dining rooms to any other part of London. But how refreshing to come across such a gem of culinary splendour in the heart of the east end.”

Open Table review

'Hoxton Apprentice combines an eclectic modern menu with a thoroughly professional attitude' 

Charles Campion, Evening Standard 

‘The place looks great – dark, sexy and expensive, with nothing worthy about it’

The Independent