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The finest steak cuts cooked to perfection at Karv - Karv Restaurant, London, Greater London

Karv Restaurant

4.3
4.3
116 Reviews
£25 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
At Karv, we honor the primal connection between fire and food. Our culinary artisans carefully select premium cuts of meat, focusing on quality and marbling to ensure a truly exceptional dining experience. With a deft touch, our skilled grillmasters masterfully tend to the charcoal and wood, harnessing their energy to create a symphony of flavor and tenderness. The gentle crackling of the flames and the intoxicating aroma of smoke create an ambiance that transcends mere dining. The slow, deliberate cooking process over the fire allows the meat to develop a tantalizing char on the outside, while remaining moist and succulent within. The result is a steak that boasts a harmony of textures and a depth of flavors that will leave you craving more. Join us at Karv, where we invite you to experience the symphony of flavors that arises when timeless craftsmanship meets the primal embrace of fire. Indulge in the captivating allure of charcoal and wood-grilled perfection.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Organic, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    07903 434925
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We can host upto 45 people for private events such as Birthdays, anniversaries or corporate events.
  • Area
    Hackney
  • Cross Street
    Stoke Newington High Road
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Rectory Road Overground Station that is a 2 minute walk to the Restuarant.
  • Additional
    Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Delivery, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Karv Restaurant offers "exceptional food" with standout dishes like the "roasted bone marrow" and "rump steak." Guests praise the "amazing value" and "friendly staff." While the venue is compact, reservations ensure a delightful experience. Despite occasional service inconsistencies, many appreciate the "flavorful" meals and "welcoming atmosphere."

116 Reviews
  1. Salma

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great evening at KARV. We booked for my husband's birthday and happy to say it was absolutely worth the hour + drive. A nice intimate restaurant, tables a good distance away. The service from staff was spot on. They were attentive without being over bearing. We ordered both tacos and the marrow and the were delicious. The flavours of the tacos were nice and the slaw and sauces complemented the meats. The marrow was (if I may say) sublime! The combinations of flavours was just an explosion in the mouth and perfect with the toast! We ordered the platter for 4 which was a perfect size. Both steak were perfectly cooked/seasoned, the mash melted in the mouth, chips were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy inside. The chicken wings were nicely spiced with a tangy undertone. The chicken was a nice size and tasted nice and had a lovely charred taste, All in all I would definitely be back and would recommend it.

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  2. Pritika

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing service and amazing food, will definitely go back.

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  3. John

    Essex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a little hidden gem, tucked away in a side street under some flats in Stoke Newington. It’s quite small and you’ll probably need to book. However the food is worth the visit . Wood cooked Bone Narrow, Argentine Ribeye Steak, Cooked to perfection. Limited Menu but what they do, they do really well. Non Alcoholic Mocktails as they don’t have an alcohol license, even they were lovely.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food, I purchased the platter and it was really good value and top quality food

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  5. Muwadat

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a table of 3 and got the platter catered to 4. It was absolutely delicious, I like every single element, everything was well seasoned and tasty! No complaints at all (rare for me to not have any suggestions on improvement) The food was prepared quickly and service was nice and comfortable. There was no loud annoying music, just a nice calm ambience with everyone enjoying themselves and chatting away

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  6. Asif

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The smash burgers were so good, everything else was on point!

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  7. Zeeshan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent. Food was great and cooked well, sides were lovely. I will be recommending to my friends. Staff were fantastic, always smiling and happy to help. Will definitely be going again

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  8. Shapla

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As they were late to give a table although we booked online, the starters were on the house which was really nice of them. Food was great, only downfall the chicken was really hard. We ordered all the starters. And 1 family platter for 6 people.

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  9. S

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I booked a table specifically asking for a "nice table". We were put right near the door on the corner where most traffic happens, so every single time someone walked passed, and a lot of people walked passed, I was in fear they'd knock over our drinks or their clothes would go in our food or they'd nudge us. When we asked to be seated somewhere else, they said those tables were reserved. No body was seated there the whole time we were there. Other people who came the same time we did were seated next to us, then moved to a better table. That was disappointing. The floor was extremely slippery to the point we had to put tissues under our shoes so we don't slip, and that too we had to ask for tissues several times as there were none on the table (which was wet!) and when they did give us tissues, they literally gave us 2! Back to the floor being super slippery, and considering the restaurant is extremely crammed, I could only just about take my coat off, trying not to hit the person on the next table and also fighting to keep my balance. The food was below the standard for Karv. The wings were extremely salty and so were the side fries. The half chicken was burnt black to a crisp and very, very dry! It was the only thing on a giant plate!! The sirloin steak was overcooked and dry. The only good things were the chicken tacos, dynamite prawns, the red cabbage slaw, the blueberry and passionfruit mojitos. Compared to the first time I ate at Karv a few months back (where the food was superb!), this dinner was very below standard and extremely disappointing.

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  10. Nicola

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was absolutely delicious, flavourful , large portions and great value for money. The restaurant isn’t very spacious or intimate in terms of ambiance, however the meal made up for it. We will definitely visit again.

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FAQs

Karv Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 07903 434925.

Karv Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 116 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today

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Google Map for Karv Restaurant

Karv Stakehouse, 52 Evering Road, London, Greater London N16 7SJ

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stoke Newington High Road
  • Area
    Hackney
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Organic, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Rectory Road Overground Station that is a 2 minute walk to the Restuarant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Delivery, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    07903 434925
  • Private party facilities
    We can host upto 45 people for private events such as Birthdays, anniversaries or corporate events.
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