Cinder

Restaurant · Modern AustralianSt. John's Wood

No dishes marked gluten free7 can be made gluten free on request

35 dishesmenu read 10 Novcinderrestaurant.co.uk

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Lunch menu

Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30, Sun 12:00–15:00
  • Marinated Olives£7

    VeganCan be made free of gluten

  • House Focaccia£6

    Beurre noisette

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spicy Crab Donut£10

    Prawn glaze, kombu crack

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Lamb Meatball Skewer£16

    Gochuketchup, spicy peanut

    Likely nuts

  • Beetroot Ceviche£10

    VeganCan be made free of gluten

  • Charred Carrot£9

    Garlic yoghurt, toasted buckwheat

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Kimchi Salad£9

    Sweet chili, pear

    VeganCan be made free of gluten

  • Burnt Leeks£14

    Pecorino, hazelnuts

    Contains nutsLikely dairy

  • Kentucky Fried Maitake£13

    Aioli, black sesame

    Vegan

  • Stone Bass Crudo£18

    Agua chile, pickled kohlrabi

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • Charred Squid£16

    Café de London butter

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Roasted Squash£18

    Agro dolce, dukkah

    VeganContains nuts

  • Charred Cauliflower£18

    Peaso, hot sauce, parmesan whip

    Likely dairy

  • Monkfish Tail au Poivre
  • Salmon Sashimi£10

    Yuzu, ponzu, sesame

    Likely sesameLikely fish

  • Octopus Salad£16

    Szechuan, escabeche

    Likely shellfish

  • Cinder Burger£16

    Aged beef, cheese, sesame bun, potatoes

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Grilled Chicken Thighs£16

    Hispi cabbage, triple cooked potatoes

  • Cedar Plank Salmon£29

    Pickled cucumber & shallots

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

Desserts

  • Sherbet Lemon Cake£11

    Custard creme fraiche, toasted white chocolate

    Contains nutsLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Giant S'more£12

    Graham cracker cookie, chocolate ice cream, toasted meringue

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • White Chocolate Caramel Mousse£10

    Oreo crumb, strawberry glaze, sea salt

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • 54% Chocolate Ganache£12

    Coffee oil, sea salt

    VeganContains nuts

  • Affogato£8

    Fresh vanilla ice cream, espresso, hazelnuts

    Contains nutsLikely dairy

  • Strawberry Ice Cream Sando£12

    Salted oat cookie

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fresh Churned Ice Cream (Per Scoop)£3

    Madagascan vanilla

    Likely dairy

Sides

  • Triple Cooked Potatoes£7

    Black lime salt

    Vegan

  • Butter Lettuce£8

    House dressing, crispy onion

    Contains nuts

  • House Hot Sauce£4

    Vegan

  • Cucumber Pickles£3

    VeganCan be made free of gluten

  • Chimichurri£4

    VeganCan be made free of gluten

Evening menu

Mon–Sat 17:00–21:45, Sun 17:30–20:30
  • Pici Pasta£16

    Cacio e pepe

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Hispi Cabbage£9

    Chilli, red onion, pine nuts

    VeganContains nuts

  • Grilled Octopus£22

    Escabeche, pil pil emulsion

    Likely shellfish

  • Grilled Chicken Thighs£19

    Chimichurri, lemon

The menu’s own key: V=Vegetarian Ve=Vegan Gf=Gluten free* N=Contains nuts

What the menu saysVenue statement: 'We work in a small kitchen and do our utmost but cannot guarantee the avoidance of cross contamination.' Flour is used excessively when baking bread, so 'we can't guarantee that the dishes not containing gluten are 100% gluten-free.' Gf* items are labelled as printed with this caveat.
  • Venue statement: 'We work in a small kitchen and do our utmost but cannot guarantee the avoidance of cross contamination.' Flour is used excessively when baking bread, so 'we can't guarantee that the dishes not containing gluten are 100% gluten-free.' Gf* items are labelled as printed with this caveat.
  • Please inform a member of the team if you have any allergens; we cannot commit to the total absence of them.

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Tasting menu

Dinner only
  • Tasting Menu£40

    Signature selection of our popular and most unmissable dishes, designed to be shared for groups of two or more; must be an even number of…

Thanksgiving set menu

  • Thanksgiving Set Menu£60

    Cornbread, hot honey butter. Maple popcorn chicken, house pickle. BBQ breast of turkey, bacon stuffing crumble. Served with: tater tot…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

Seasonal menu

A one-off menu for an occasion. It may not be on offer now.

  • Christmas Set Menu£65

    Milk bread, black garlic butter. Maitake mushroom parfait, black truffle. Chicken liver donut, Macvin du jura glaze. Whole monkfish tail…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

Good to know

Restaurant

  • No outdoor seatingOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, wheelchair access, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address5 St John's Wood High Street, St. John's Wood, NW8 7NG
AreaWestminster
KindRestaurant · Modern Australian
Phone+44 20 36678500
Websitecinderrestaurant.co.uk
BookingOnline through OpenTable
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from cinderrestaurant.co.uk
Hours
  • Monday12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–9:45pm
  • Tuesday12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–9:45pm
  • Wednesday12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–9:45pm
  • Thursday12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–9:45pm
  • Friday12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–9:45pm
  • Saturday12pm–9:45pm
  • Sunday12pm–8:30pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Cinder

Does Cinder have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 7 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Cinder coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Venue statement: 'We work in a small kitchen and do our utmost but cannot guarantee the avoidance of cross contamination.' Flour is used…”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Cinder?

Marinated Olives; Beetroot Ceviche; Kimchi Salad; Stone Bass Crudo; Cedar Plank Salmon; Cucumber Pickles.

When is Cinder open?

Monday: 12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–9:45pm. Tuesday: 12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–9:45pm. Wednesday: 12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–9:45pm. Thursday: 12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–9:45pm. Friday: 12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–9:45pm. Saturday: 12pm–9:45pm. Sunday: 12pm–8:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Cinder online?

Yes, through OpenTable: https://www.opentable.co.uk/r/cinder-st-johns-wood-reservations-london-2?restref=294432&lang=en-GB&ot_source=Restaurant%20website&ot_campaign=Online%20Bookings

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