The Lacy Nook

28/05/2026

When the Balkan heat arrives, the tables fill with meze, dips, fresh bread, grilled vegetables, salty cheese, olives and long lazy conversations. From Turkey to Greece, North Macedonia, Bulgaria and across the whole Balkan coast and countryside — this is how we eat in summer. Light, colourful, made for sharing and made for hot weather.

What else is there to do when the sun is out, other than gather around the table Balkan-style, dipping warm bread into something delicious with a cold drink in hand? Spinach tzatziki/Ajvar/Baba Ganoush

Our meze and dips are available on our Saturday brunch menu — little plates, big flavours, just how the Balkans like it. ☀️🫒🍆

22/05/2026

Filo pastry has a way of making everything feel like home.
Golden, crisp, flaky layers hiding warm, comforting fillings inside. Who could ever say no to filo?

And with this beautiful weather, it feels like the perfect time for a slice of spanakopita — spinach, feta, herbs, wrapped in delicate filo and baked until perfectly crisp. Simple pleasures, Balkan style. ☀️🥬✨ OR Sesame ring fried egg, spiced beans, feta, bacon & herbs. Almost full English but Balkan style.

21/05/2026

Claypot baked feta is BACK FOLKS! We bring it back every summer. You requested, we listened! It never never gets boring. All you need is an ezme bread to dip it in. Filo manti with lamb mince, leek, garlic yoghurt, chilli oil, parsley going strong too 😋😋💪💪

20/05/2026

A Balkan Summer Table ☀️ 4th June from 7.00pm

Finally… The Balkan Kitchen at a Balkan restaurant. It was about time. (IYKNYK)

Join us at The Lacy Nook for a very special one-off evening hosted by our dear friend, award-winning author Irina Janakievska — a celebration of Balkan summer through food, stories, wine, and togetherness.

Expect generous sharing dishes, seasonal flavours, long-table dining, and the kind of warmth only Balkan hospitality can bring. Inspired by kitchens across the Balkans, this will be an intimate evening of culture, conversation, and slow summer joy.

One night only. Come gather around the table with us. 🍷✨ Book via our event page.

15/05/2026

There’s something about beef ćevapi that no fancy food trend could ever replace. Those little grilled sausages arrive hot, smoky, tucked into soft lepinja bread, with onions on the side and kajmak melting into every bite — and suddenly you’re not just eating, you’re remembering. Summer evenings, loud family tables, roadside grills somewhere between North Macedonia and Slovenia, music playing, friends talking over each other, somebody ordering “can we have 10 more.”

It’s the taste of the Balkans. Of Ex-Yugoslavia. Rustic, homely, indulgent, unapologetically delicious.

And when you find real beef ćevapi in London? That first bite hits differently. It brings memories back instantly — the good times, the warmth, the feeling of home far away from home. Everybody says, “Oh, they’re just little sausages.” But people from the Balkans know better. Ćevapi are tradition. Identity. Comfort. A whole culture on a plate.

Once you try proper beef ćevapi, there’s no way back.

Beef ćevapi forever on the menu — dinner, brunch, late nights, always.

Maybe use your hands. That’s how we eat them.

Love

Elena & Jason

14/05/2026

BBQ carrots, crème fraîche, carrot top pesto & balsamic 🥕✨

Bye bye carrots… you’ll be missed from the menu. So simple, so tasty, so colourful.

A new season is just around the corner though, and we’ve got lots of good things coming soon 🌿

Meanwhile, the charred greens are still going strong — and honestly, they might just be our favourite thing on the menu right now. Full of flavour, texture, and all the good stuff. Please do give them a try 💚

10/05/2026

Cevapi, cevapi, cevapi forever! And dip of course!

08/05/2026

We like it like that too! Sunny, warm, outdoors, free, joyful! And good food makes it even more joyful. Brunch is such a personal meal of the day. In combination with all of the above it just gives that day a good early start. Carpe diem peeps.

01/05/2026

Beautiful spring. Spring arrives softly — bringing light, hope, and the gentle awakening of the soul.
A season where dreams bloom and love begins to stir again.

We’ve captured that feeling on our menu — fresh, green, vibrant. A little taste of spring, served on every plate 🌿 Pea-feta fritters, carrots and pesto, monkfish with pea-mint puree, tahini spring greens.

30/04/2026

This is beauty just tastes beautiful. Green beans, charred radicchio, mustard vinaigrette, almond flakes and shaved parmesan.

25/04/2026

23/04/2026

Some of our current dinner menu. We are working on new dishes from next week. Watch this space. We truly love what we do!

18/04/2026

09/04/2026

Last weekend of our beautiful salad. So simple and yet so good. So proud of this version of Greek Salad. Looking forward to summer tomatoes and produce.

08/04/2026

Merguez sausage open sandwich - one of the best sellers! Also available as a side if you really need that full english Balkan style. 🤟🤟🤟

24/03/2026

What a nice surprise. We’ve been nominated for The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026, in partnership with Square.

Now in its 16th year, this campaign celebrates the independent spots that sit at the beating heart of their communities, and we couldn’t be more proud to be in the running.

Being a “local favourite” means the world to us because it comes directly from you. If you’ve enjoyed a meal, a laugh, or a quiet coffee with us, we would be so grateful for your support.

How to vote:

🍴Head to the link in our bio.
🍴Fill the form with our details
🍴Share why you love dining with us!

Thank you for being the best part of our community.

13/03/2026

🔥 We’re hiring a Floor Manager

Our small, independent, family-run restaurant is looking for a hands-on Floor Manager to lead our front-of-house team and help keep the good vibes (and great service) flowing.

🍽️ Balkan / Eastern Mediterranean–inspired food
🔥 Lots of open-fire cooking
❤️ Loved by our locals

The role:
– Running daily front-of-house operations
– Leading, training & supporting the FOH team
– Rotas & inventory
– Working closely with the GM to help grow the business

You’ll need:
✔️ Minimum 3 years experience as a Floor Manager
✔️ Confidence leading a team in a busy restaurant
✔️ Great energy and love for hospitality

💷 £15/hour + service charge
📅 Full time
⏳ 3-month trial with pay review

Sound like your kind of place?
Send us a message or your CV and come join the team 💛

04/02/2026

Tavche gravche — or something close to the Greek Epirus gigantes — is one of those humble Balkan dishes that tastes like home. Slow-baked beans, rich tomato, sweet paprika and herbs, cooked the old way in a clay pot until everything turns soft, smoky and deeply comforting. Rustic, simple, beautiful. A true winter favourite across the Balkans.

At The Lacy Nook, we’ve created our own version, served with hearty Kranjska pork sausage — finally making its way onto the menu.

Available from this Thursday. Come hungry.

31/01/2026

We are back! Thank God January is over! It was good to take a break! Bookings are open. New menu is up. See you all very soon! We are excited! Are you?

22/01/2026

We’re on the lookout for an all-rounder Chef de Partie to join our small but mighty kitchen crew — a close-knit team (mainly fabulous females 💁‍♀️) who love great food, good laughs, and don’t take ourselves too seriously.
We’re a family-run, independent spot, proudly loved by our locals — the kind of place where regulars know your name and the kitchen is full of teamwork, chatter, and the odd sing-along. No corporate nonsense, no egos, no scary hierarchy — just good food, good people, and a shared passion for what we do.
🍽️ The food?
We cook modern and traditional dishes inspired by the Balkan Peninsula / Eastern Mediterranean, with a big focus on open-fire and barbecue cooking — bold flavours, simple techniques, and ingredients treated with respect.
🔥 We’d love someone who’s happy to get stuck into a bit of everything:
– Running (or learning!) the barbecue
– Prep, service & jumping on the pass from time to time
– Getting involved in menu development and creative ideas
This role could be perfect for a younger chef with 3+ years kitchen experience, who’s keen to learn new skills, cook over fire, and understand how a small, independent business really works.
📅 Open Thursday to Sunday (hello, real work-life balance 🙌)
💷 £30k per year + service charge
If you cook with heart, enjoy being part of a supportive, collaborative team, and want to be somewhere you’re genuinely valued — we’d love to hear from you.
Come cook with us 💛

03/12/2025

Only 2 weeks left to enjoy our festive magic! ✨
The Lacy Nook closes 15 Dec – 1 Feb, so book now before you start missing us.
Our Xmas menu is made with love, the fairy lights are glowing, and our new space heater keeps things toasty. ❤️🎅

28/11/2025

Every voucher purchased truly makes a difference. As a local family restaurant, every little helps—and your support keeps our kitchen thriving, our team smiling, and our community strong.

Give the gift of a great meal, a warm welcome, and memories made around the table. Head to our website and get the gift cooking. 🎄🎄🎄

07/11/2025

Our British & Balkan-inspired Christmas Menu is here! 🎅
Join us from 17 Nov – 14 Dec for festive flavours, fairy lights, and cosy vibes — blankets and heaters on full blast! 🔥✨
Don’t miss out — we’ll be closing after 14 Dec for a little rest and repairs. Back 5th Feb 2026

Book soon before we close for January repairs. ❤️

28/10/2025

We are hiring! This is what we do and who we are.

Small (but mighty) kitchen crew 👊
Mostly female team 💁‍♀️
No scary hierarchy 👑🚫
Family-run, loved locally ❤️
Open just Thursday–Sunday (yes, you get actual days off!) 🙌

We’re an independent spot where laughter is just as important as seasoning — and we’re after a local chef who’s all about great food, good vibes, and being part of something special.

If you love cooking with heart, being part of a close-knit team, and want to work somewhere that actually feels human — we’d love to chat.

£16 per hour + service charge.

Slide into our DMs or pop your CV over — and come stir the pot with us 🥘💫

16/07/2025

✨ We did it! ✨ The news is out 🤟

We’re over the moon to share that we’ve been named one of the 100 Best Local Restaurants in the UK by

This means the world to us as a small, family-run business — it’s not just about the food, it’s about the amazing team who pour their hearts into every plate, every smile, every shift.

To our brilliant staff: you make this place what it is — thank you for everything you do.
To our wonderful customers: we wouldn’t be here without your support and love for what we do. Two in Waltham Forest! Double win. Congratulations to our pals at

Here’s to the little independents being seen and celebrated! 🥂❤️