Cafe Deco in Camden

I was very excited to try this restaurant whilst visiting London and made a reservation for a late dinner on a Friday evening a few days before arriving in London. The restaurant comes from the founders of a famous London wine bar/market. I left underwhelmed. The service was aloof and “too cool for school;” the server showed no interest in helping us with menu choices or pairing interesting wines with what we selected. The server also didn’t seem to have much interest in whether we liked the food. I didn’t really like the food. It was not bad, but it was not outstanding or particularly inspirational. Prawns to start were served with an under-seasoned sauce; fish stew was nothing special. The space is okay, but a little spartan. I liked what they were going for but wanted a few cozier touches. Overall, not a place I’d seek to return. Whilst not a horrible meal, it wasn’t a great one, either, and much better experiences can be had for this price point in London.