Phone: +442079243360
Address: 43 Lavender Hill, London, United Kingdom
City: London
Menu Dishes: 30
Reviews: 71
Website: http://www.room43.co.uk/
"We came to Room43 after reading lots of positive reviews, and found the food descriptions particularly appealing. Our first impression was positive, as it felt quite cosy inside, and one particular waiter was very energetic. This waiter made us some cocktails which were delicious. That said, things went downhill from there. It took quite a while before the other waiter decided to take our food order. We ordered eight dishes between the two of us, as these are small plates. Eight was slightly too many I'd suggest 3 dishes per person should be enough. Our main issue was the flavours of the dishes, which were severely lacking. The salmon and the chicken had seemingly no herbs or spices on them as they tasted like plain baked salmon and chicken. The okra and lamb stews, and the smoked aubergine starter all tasted like tinned tomatoes and nothing else. The calamari was decently crispy but, again, lacked flavour and the pieces of actual seafood were quite small in comparison to the amount of batter. The lentil and mango salad had too many lentils and too little else once the mango was gone, we were eating plain lentils with no dressing or flavour. Finally, we are pretty sure the vine leaves are in fact the Asda vine leaves, which taste fine, but the mark up was quite substantial. Overall, we were expecting a flavour explosion based on the menu descriptions, but we in fact just had a disappointingly bland meal. My boyfriend also thought the music was a touch too loud for a dinnertime slot maybe a post dinner performance, from say 9pm, would be more appropriate, or a pre dinner cocktail performance from 5 7pm. In any case, don't have loud music on when people are trying to converse over dinner. We also found it a little odd to have a jazz band there as the ambiance and decor in the restaurant do not feel suited to a jazz band it's not a very opulent venue."
Full menu - 30 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Beers And Cider
Signatures
Dessert
Cheese Cake
Indulgent, creamy cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with rich, velvety cheese filling.
Chocolate Fondant
A rich, gooey chocolate cake with a molten center, served warm, perfect for chocolate lovers.
White Meat
Frozen
Bellini
A refreshing cocktail with prosecco and peach purée, perfect for a light, fruity drink.
Beef Entrees
Seafood
Calamari
Tender calamari rings lightly breaded and fried to golden perfection, served with tangy marinara sauce for a delightful appetizer.
Mezze – Starters
Tabouleh
A refreshing salad with parsley, mint, tomatoes, lemon juice, and bulgur.
Chef's Special Menu
Eggs + More
Chick Kitchen For The Little Ones
Mini Burger
A small, juicy beef patty on a soft bun, topped with lettuce, cheese, and a dollop of special sauce.
Grilled
Stews & Rice
Small Plates
Stews And Rices
Classics
Starters
Vegetarian
User
The waiter was so lovely and truly looked after us! Will definitely go again!
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User
We had such an amazing time here! The food was delicious and the service was outstanding.
User
Lovely place and staff. So nice to listen to live jazz and enjoy our food, makes this place stand out from others
User
great drinks. but was not overly impressed by the food. in any case will go back and maybe try something else on the menu. fantastic service ambience View menu
User
Low-key, high quality. delicious food too very cheap trips and fantastic cocktails. ale on hahn and good wine. attentive service, live jazz, comedy nights, outside seats with heating. later service at the weekend. what is not to like?
User
Great venue, nice ambience and really friendly service. The cocktails were amazing, however sadly the food was a let down. Didn't really have much flavour and the meat quality was poor. We won't be back for the food, but would go for some drinks again. The live music was nice and also at a good volume level.
User
The calamari was great, but the rest of the food was bland and very underwhelming. The saffron chicken tasted nothing of saffron, the breadboard had stale end pieces of break which had been refreshed in the oven so were rock hard. We were the first table to arrive on a Monday night (it wasn 't busy), but despite that, the food took over 45 minutes to arrive. View menu
User
all amazing. Relaxed/untempered vibe with humble mediterranean cooking and sultry jazz (fri-sun ; this place is perfect for anyone, especially if they are looking for a great date night. Eat: fresh, super tasty, great selection and worth. cocktails: comparable to any great london bar (whiskey sour and espresso martinis are perfect! . jazz at the woken makes them feel that they get much more than what they have paid. all musicians are incredibly talented. the personal is friendly and attentive. that can't blame!
User
had a very nice meal here. cocktails and music were great. eating was nice between two we ordered an salat, three dishes, a dip and French french french french. that was the perfect amount of food. the mango and lens salad was probably our favorite and I would recommend it. the moussaka was not the traditional layered Greek style moussaka we expected, but more a one-pot of kicherbsen, paprika and auberginen. I suppose that was a regional variation of him and it was still delicious! there were around £80 for the five dishes, two drinks, a bottle of wine and coffee. a few very easy disadvantages: the man next to us would not stop with his cutlery that was incredibly annoying to drum on the tab...
User
We came to Room43 after reading lots of positive reviews, and found the food descriptions particularly appealing. Our first impression was positive, as it felt quite cosy inside, and one particular waiter was very energetic. This waiter made us some cocktails which were delicious. That said, things went downhill from there. It took quite a while before the other waiter decided to take our food order. We ordered eight dishes between the two of us, as these are small plates. Eight was slightly too many I'd suggest 3 dishes per person should be enough. Our main issue was the flavours of the dishes, which were severely lacking. The salmon and the chicken had seemingly no herbs or spices on them... View menu
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Meat Explore our mouth-watering meat selection, featuring expertly grilled steaks, tender chicken, and flavorful lamb dishes, each seasoned to perfection for an unforgettable dining experience.
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Seafood Dive into the freshest catches of the sea with our seafood selection, featuring exquisite dishes prepared with high-quality fish and shellfish. Savor the flavors of the ocean in every bite! View menu
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Chicken Succulent and savory, our chicken dishes are crafted with tender meat, flavorful seasonings, and diverse culinary inspirations. Enjoy a delectable variety that's sure to satisfy every palate.
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Cocktail Delight in our curated selection of cocktails, each crafted to perfection. From timeless classics to innovative new creations, enjoy a symphony of flavors in every sip.
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