REVIEW: MEATBALLS

LondOntheInside like balls, big juicy balls – of the meat variety of course (get your minds out of the gutter people) which is why we were delighted to hear about Meatballs opening in Farringdon.

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in the Quality Chop House the ‘balls are handmade on the premises from natural fed meats supplied by local butchers, Barratts of Englands Lane. With a selection of different balls on the menu as well as a ‘guest ball’ which changes from week to week you can find something a bit more daring than the usual beef.

We went for what is possibly the trendiest dish in London right now – the selection of three sliders with one beef and ricotta ball, one chicken and chorizo ball and one courgette ball. The balls were juicy and soft, each one served with a different sauce to compliment the meat. We hate to say this but our favourite ball was actually the veggie one, a deep fried ball of soft courgette served with a mild curry sauce.

Another dish of beef and ricotta balls with spaghetti and tomato sauce was a generous portion, and as meatballs and spaghetti goes it was pretty darn good. We finished off with an Eton Mess which was a little too heavy on the cream and a large glass of the house red wine.

The decor doesn’t appear to have changed from its days as the Quality Chop House which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, however a few quirky touches here and there wouldn’t go a miss. Pricewise meatballs are under £4 for three, sliders are less than six quid for three and a spaghetti and meatballs comes in at around £7. Desserts are just as cheap and the cocktails and wines aren’t bad value either.

Yes this little place has balls alright.

Meatballs at The Quality Chop House, 92-94 Farringdon Road, EC1R
www.meatballs.co.uk

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