Raw minced beef seasoned with spices, capers, onions, egg yolk, served with toasted bread.
Pubs • Beer • British • European
"I was given a voucher for afternoon tea for a special birthday and this is why we went to the Ivy. We were made to feel welcome and ordered two glasses of wine to go with our sandwiches and cakes. We weren’t offered any selection of teas to have which we have had elsewhere only at the end after we had finished eating. This was a bit disappointing. The amount paid for the afternoon tea was very excessive for what we received. We have received better value elsewhere especially with the addition of service charge on the final bill. The setting in the Orangery however was very pleasant."
Beer • Wine • French • Breakfast
"After dining at this restaurant multiple times, I made a reservation for dinner with three friends and was extremely let down by the decline in quality. The cocktails lacked flavor, the wine was tasteless, and all the food was overly salty. The lemon sole was overcooked, the butter sauce tasted burnt instead of nutty. The aubergine main dish was small and lacked flavor, more suitable as a starter. The halloumi main was bland and the sole goujons were lukewarm at best. The dessert, rhubarb frangipane, tasted like a subpar Bakewell tart with minimal rhubarb, and the Balthazar coupe was overly sweet. At a price of £270, this meal was far too expensive for the subpar quality. I am unsure if there has been a change in management at this restaurant, but I was truly disappointed and embarrassed to have recommended it to my friends. I will not be returning or suggesting this restaurant to others in the future."
Fish • Soup • Steak • French
"We visited before going to an early show at Ronnie Scott’s. We chose from the 2 course pre theatre set menu at £20.90. I had the Crispy Camembert for starters, which was lovely. The Beef Bourgogne for mains, which was superb. All of our friends equally enjoyed their choices. We will definitely return."
British • European • Vegetarian • International
"Heaven help you if you want to select two starters from the £19.17 lunch menu and no main course. I was told the Polish owners rules don’t allow it. So much for pleasing your customers. No doubt it’s something to do with the IT system yet another example of technology trimphing over real service (as opposed to the PR version of service). In the end I had to pay for each of the starters and guess what? The total came to just over £19.17. Petty and ungenerous behaviour I call it."
Pubs • Beer • Wine • Casual
"Nice place but we visited on a cold day and and if you weren’t seated directly in front of the open fire it was chilly in the restaurant . Also some of the food needed to be hotter than served. And I totally disagree with the service charge, on our bill it was £30 thank goodness it was discretionary the service certainly didn’t live up to that high charge. That should be removed entirely and left at the customers discretion. Kind of changed the mood of the lunch which was a shame."
Steak • Kebab • French • British
"We went on Mothers day which we know is a particularly time and feel that sitting down and no one coming over for minutes was poor. we went and got a waiter to be asked what we wanted to order when he came over. we had no menus and no drinks. These were ordered and although took a while did not mind. We waited over a hour and a half for our food and then was told that there had been a mix up. we got the meals of which all were warm not hot. We sent back and they took away a steak which never came back The dinners came back as they left just being put in the microwave which then made the beef not edible. We only really had good dinners out the and to be fair we only paid for considering the restaurant was not full up the service was shocking and the quality of the dinners was really poor. Would not recommend at all ?? at the end no one even appologised, poor customer service"
Steak • Italian • American • International
"We booked for a birthday brunch on a Sunday for 6. The place was full and we had to wait 10 mins for the table we had booked at 11. Once seated it was another 15 mins until our order was taken. 15 mins then until our drinks arrived and another 5 until the food showed up. Clearly massively understaffed and delays were not the staff’s fault although when we asked for something some fresh boiling water for the teapot and some more maple syrup we had to remind twice until they arrived. The bill took a full 15 minutes. Why do owners put staff and customers under stress only allow booking where your staff can cope? I was minded to remove the obligatory service charge but did not want to make a scene. As we had booked for brunch, we were expecting the normal things you would find on a brunch menu. There they were on the menu .. so we ordered only to be told: no sausages, no black pudding, no avocado, no French toast and, very strangely, no fried eggs but we could have poached or scrambled eggs! The food was OK except the bacon which was flabby, fatty streaky bacon that was only just cooked and not good quality. Guests at every table had left theirs on the side of the plate. For a restaurant claiming to serve an American style brunch, this was massively underwhelming. In short, we will not return and I strongly recommend that all reading this give this place a miss. There are plenty of much better places in Notting Hill."
Pasta • British • European • Vegetarian
"Food was nice but overpriced for what it was. Not much service. Had to keep getting waiters attention for them to clear plates etc then when I asked to give a tip based on my experience rather than an added overpriced service charge I was told I could only pay the full service charge or nothing. When I said I wouldn’t pay one the manager was quick to come over and say I could pay a tip of my choice."
Fish • Cafés • Coffee • International
"Just next door to the Gielgud Theatre terrific ambience, decor very stylish, like being in a swish club with the central square bar, some banquette seating and good lighting (love the lamps on the bar Food very good, as it was quite late after the theatre I chose a salad with chicken, avocado, crispy panchetta and egg. It was fresh, very tasty and huge ! Sadly could not eat it all there was so much. Husband said his Salad Lyonnaise was delicious. Great value for money. Waitresses excellent. We will return."
Cakes • Salad • French • European
"The best restaurant in and around St. john’s Wood without going into Mayfair. Id say it’s on par with or even better than the Ivy just down the road. Food is always amazing, they are great with kids, waiters exceptionally attentive and will bring you anything extra you need. For a special family meal I came here over the Ivy and everyone had a wonderful time- prices are high but that is expected for a restaurant like this and when you have fantastic food and service you don’t mind paying."
Wine • Grill • French • British
"The Grill offers a luxurious dining experience, blending elegance and top-tier culinary expertise. Situated in a stylish, contemporary setting, the restaurant specialises in classic British cuisine with a modern twist, expertly crafted using the finest seasonal ingredients. Signature dish such as Beef Wellington is cooked to perfection, with a balance of rich flavours and sophisticated presentation. The service is impeccable, with a knowledgeable staff who enhance the overall experience through personalized recommendations and attention to detail. Whether it’s for a celebratory meal or a special occasion, The Grill provides a refined atmosphere that elevates fine dining to an unforgettable level. While the pricing is on the higher end, the quality and experience make it worthwhile. It’s an ideal destination for food connoisseurs seeking a memorable gastronomic journey. Halal meat options are available"
Wine • Full • Grill • French
"we celebrated our sons, so we wanted to impress something. the service was excellent and the ambiente was good. classic eating, nothing to fancy. all our decisions were very good, well prepared and presented. the only one settled down, our soufflé star, it was quite bland and not very hot. other than that would definitely come back for a special occlusion."
Cafés • Delis • Pizza • British
"I go there fairly regularly because I'm lucky enough to live not too far away. It's the best value for money restaurant that I know if you want exceptional service and an exotic, beautiful décor at an affordable price. The summer menu has a strawberry, lavender and elderflower trifle that is just to die for !!! This alone is worth the trip over... A real OMG moment. Congrats to the Chef or whoever thought this up.... Telling everybody about it ;"
Pub • Pubs • Pizza • Seafood
"The place and view were beautiful! The food was not good, unfortunately. An hour later, we received a starter that was uncooked and had raw meat. We sent it back, but the rest of the food came out lukewarm. The chicken wings were undercooked. The main dishes arrived at the same time as the appetizers, and they were not hot either. The portions were not satisfying and lacked flavor. The pizza was cold, and when we complained, the manager offered the meal for free. The service from the waiter and manager was good, but the kitchen staff may need improvement. I would return for drinks, but not for a meal. Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant."
Full • Wine • British • Vegetarian
"I love how accommodating and attentive staff were as it was my graduation meal so they really helped make it an even more memorable and enjoyable experience. We dined using the set menu priced at 37.50 GBP per person which was amazing value for money. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food as it was flavoursome and beautifully presented. I wish I remembered the staff’s name but I got carried away with a few glasses of wine courtesy of the staff who even brought out a surprise desert to celebrate my academic achievement. They even brought out a second for photoshoot purposes!"
Wine • Steak • Kitchen • Burgers
"Haven't been here for a while after a couple of bad experiences (after quite a few good experiences .. was better, service was good except getting the bill paid which took forever for the card machine to arrive.. noticed another table also having to resort to going over to the kiosk. Starters were good.. tartar (although the egg was over cooked and a bit hard.. . Main courses were mostly ok, although I opted for the Tom's Burger which wasn't too impressive. Overall, would come back but still some improvement to be had.."
Bars • Beer • Delis • Steak
"From the point we came in everything was quite chaotic. We were pretty much ignored for a bit, our jackets were not asked to hang in the clothing room while we were standing there. The bottle of wine was not shown as it was poured outside sight. We were put at a nice spot where we were asked multiple times if we were sure about the table, which made us question if we were put in a bad spot. It killed the relaxed vibe. The menu or recommendations for welly wednesday were not explained properly. Beef Wellington was delicious but for a top tier price of 48 pounds we did not expect dry, rock hard potatoes and some garnish veggies or salad at least. Gravy was taken before I finished it. There were so many staff switches that it was unpersonal. For a restaurant with these high prices AND a involuntary 15% tip (which we were definitely not planning to pay for this lacking service) we did not expect the service of a pub. After the check was on the table we got asked by yet anoter waiter if we wanted to order any coffee of dessert. It was very sweet dat we got a complementary dessert for our anniversary. But I have to admit that was the only reason I did not get angry. Very, very disappointed. I felt scammed honestly. Quality comes with a price if the quality is there..."
Wine • Food • Steak • Balkan Style
"When we arrived punctually, we were greeted in a very friendly manner with the words "RESERVATION?" Equipped with the OpenTable reservation confirmation, I made it clear that I have made reservations for people in my name. After a quick glance at her rancid notebook, the waitress wanted to end the conversation with the words "No, sorry." After I again held the confirmation in front of her nose, came another sorry, you could not do anything before she fled to the cane. Then a gentleman accompanied us to the door. On New Year's Eve, finding a restaurant with people in a crowded city was simply impossible, and so, on behalf of people, I would like to thank the Bistro Grad Hometown restaurant for a failed start to the year"
Beer • Steak • Drinks • British
"came here for my sister's 40th birthday parties to taste the intless brunch! beautiful restaurant, loved the hauch that the pianist play as they eat. the set menu was simple, but with some excellent choices. I had to start the smoked laughs and burger for the most general portions for both! the burger was cooked to perfection. the drinks were really groundless! we had a lot of prosecco. I also had a fab **** mary, and the heavenly bells were beautiful. the personal was fantastic! our waiter was attentive and certain that all 13 of us were well looked after. I would highly recommend this restaurant. at £40 a head for fabulous food service, they can't mistake it."
Coffee • Cheese • British • Chicken
"It was a sunny evening, so it was quite busy, especially outside. Yet there was only one member of staff to serve everyone. She was friendly but didn't know what she was doing. We had to wait very long for everything. Food didn't arrive at the same time. When she gave us our menus, she also handed us the set menu lunch menu, I asked if we could still order from that because it was after seven, she said it was all fine so we ordered from the set menu (normally we don't order a starter, but we assumed the portions would be smaller because the price was considerably less than the same dishes on the normal a la carte menu). Even though the main was supposed to come with a side, we forgot to order and we were never told to pick one. Once the food finally arrived (two dishes were exactly the same, but one came about 5-7 min later than the other) we couldn't bother asking for our sides because it would probably take another hour. We also decided not to order coffee or dessert because of the long wait. In the end my mum went inside to pay because no one seemed to be serving us anymore. When she showed me the receipt when we got home I was shocked to see that we were charged full price for every dish and not the set menu prices. We had very small portions and no sides. At this point I couldn't be bothered to go back or contact them about it, also because we felt bad for the waitress who had to everything on her own and was friendly. The location is great, but it's overpriced and bad service. I wouldn't go back unless this changes."