Just on the edge of Farringdon’s foodie (god I hate that word) mecca, Exmouth Market, The Quality Chop House is an exemplarily specimen of Victorian curiosity. The creaky wooden pews are tight, uncomfortable, but so utterly brilliant, the tiles, lighting, wooden panelling… everything is just so right about it, and – by god – the images we received just don’t do this splendidly unique dining room justice. But, you ask, “what of the ‘funky’ new restaurant?”, well – surprisingly – it’s just as good.

For all its nouveau mix-and-match menu and fashionable fusing of international tastes, Meatballs is really just a restaurant that focuses on the simplicity of mastering a single dish – and boy have they mastered the humble meatball. Succulent and meaty without being too heavy, these unctuous little flavour-grenades are made freshly on-site – from beef, lamb, pork, chicken and even courgette – and are available in a portion of 3 for just £3.95. And that is really all you need to know.

Forget the Blueberry Gin & Tonic – a refreshing take on the original G&T – forget the sides, like pearl barley risotto, and forget the desserts – you won’t need any – just grab yourself a beer and a portion of London’s best meatballs, because it’s nice to be reminded that simplicity is key…