Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in West End London

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Restaurant 1890 by Gordon Ramsay

4.8

4.8 (154)

£25 and under

Unspecified

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Restaurant 1890 by Gordon Ramsay has created a blend between unparalleled service, culinary creativity, and exquisite wines. Overlooking the famous Savoy Hotel entrance, Restaurant 1890 provides the perfect ambience and an unforgettable dining experience.

Top review

Steven

Dined 6 days ago

I was quite apprehensive at dining alone at such a prestigious high end establishment, but i was happily surprised as soon as i walked in. The staff were incredibly professional and attentive, but also so helpful and friendly. I didn't feel alone at all. Always a smile and a listening ear to hear how wonderful the food and drink were. The food was incredible. With little upfront knowledge of what the menu would contain, i was relieved it was full of dishes i would have ordered myself, with seasonal ingredients presented and cooked in excitingly new way - for me anyway. It was all so well presented and described. Thank you all for making me feel so comfortable, welcome and incredibly fed!

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Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner

Experience

Savoy Grill experience at Restaurant 1890

Ormer Mayfair

4.9

4.9 (1159)

£41 and over

British

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Our One-Michelin-starred restaurant Ormer Mayfair is under the direction of Executive Chef Sofian Msetfi. Sofian brings a wealth of experience, having worked at some of the most respected restaurants in the UK and Ireland. Diners will enjoy an exhilarating set tasting menu including a pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan tasting menu (48 hrs notice for vegans).
Sofian's impeccably creative and original dishes boast the best sourced and seasonal produce. All served in the inimitable style that has helped Ormer Mayfair garner many accolades since opening.
Ormer has been awarded its first Michelin star in 2024, four AA Rosettes, voted one of the top five restaurants in London by the Hardens Restaurant Guide and is consistently rated as one of the top ten restaurants in London for Fine Dining on TripAdvisor.

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PattyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Extraordinary meal & service from beginning to end.

kikuchi

4.9

4.9 (233)

£41 and over

Sushi

Fitzrovia

About the restaurant

Welcome to Kikuchi Japanese Restaurant.

We are offering a menu which you can access through (https://www.kikuchisushi.com/eat ).

As we have a limited availability at the sushi counter, we will be taking bookings for omakase tasting menu only.

We have a minimum order £50 per person for a la carte menu.

We look forward to welcoming you back.

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Elad

Dined 7 days ago

Perfect. It was amazing. The staff were incredible and we couldn’t have more fun.

Side Hustle at The NoMad

4.8

4.8 (384)

£26 to £40

Mexican

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Join us in Side Hustle and enjoy a menu that is complemented by a beverage programme from the award-winning NoMad Bar team, showcasing the flavors and traditions of Mexico and a large selection of agave-based spirits, along with classic and contemporary drinks. Please note tables are reserved for dining guests only.

Side Hustle is set in the former Bow Street Police Station, a casual but sophisticated bar serving a menu inspired by Southern California and its deep Mexican roots.

Please note that Side Hustle is a cashless bar.

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CatrinaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Once again a lovely evening at Side Hustle. Cocktails superb! Staff very professional and extremely welcoming.

Roketsu

4.7

4.7 (48)

£41 and over

Japanese

Marble Arch

About the restaurant

The cuisine served at the restaurant is traditional "kaiseki" cuisine prepared by chef Daisuke Hayashi. He has been trained at "Kikunoi" and his proven cooking techniques have been appreciated by many customers. His cuisine is based on dashi and the flavors of the seasonal ingredients themselves.

The interior had been made in Kyoto and shipped to London to be assembled by the craftsmen from Nakamura Sotoji Komuten, one of the world's leading experts in the Sukiya style.

This project started with a desire to follow in the footsteps of our predecessors and to spread the still developing category of Japanese food culture, kaiseki, to the world.

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YURI

Dined 5 days ago

The food here is magnificent! I'm Japanese and it is outstanding way of showing our food!

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Experience

Lunch Gozen, Chef's Table

Experience

Lunch Gozen, Private Room

Experience

Lunch A la Carte, Chef's Table

Portland Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2211)

£41 and over

British

Marylebone

About the restaurant

Portland opened in 2015 and received a Michelin star the same year - which we have retained to this day. We try to offer the best contemporary example of fine dining in London – the finest produce we can find cooked with precision and a high level of technique led by our executive chef Stuart Andrew and head chef Chris Bassett and his team.

We offer a la carte and also a Tasting Menu at lunch and dinner.

Wine is as important as food and service at Portland. Our main wine list aims to offer brilliant value on interesting, different wines which we hope you seldom see on restaurant wine lists. Our Single Bottle List contains bins of some of the world’s finest wines and also more accessible offerings from our favourite producers.

Apart from the main restaurant, we hope that our private room and its offer of secluded and separate dining is just the thing for special family events or business meetings.

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Paolo

Dined on 17 Dec 2024

Enjoyed the food and the wine. Expected a cozier and quieter place, maybe expected too much from the star

BEAST

4.7

4.7 (489)

£41 and over

Steak

Oxford Circus

About the restaurant

Untamed Gastronomic Experience Featuring Norwegian King Crab & Nebraskan Angus Beef.
The candle lit atmosphere and grandest vibe remains but we have encased it all in a modern, elegant and rustic setting, where everyone is welcomed to enjoy the feast.
Guests are welcomed to indulge in pre-dinner drinks in our full service bar, a flamboyant cocktail or a chilled glass of champagne, the choice is yours.
As the elevator doors open, you come face to face with your dinner.
Looking at our in-house drying Nebraskan Steaks and peering at the Norwegian King Crabs through our floor to ceiling tanks, having the opportunity to hold the Beast that is the King Crab will signal the start of your Beast Experience.

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TimeaVIP

Dined on 9 Dec 2024

Had great feedback from my professionals - they were impressed with the food and the service.

Afternoon Tea at Corinthia London

4.8

4.8 (1219)

£41 and over

Afternoon Tea

Charing Cross

About the restaurant

Afternoon Tea at Corinthia London offers one of life’s great luxuries. Illuminated by a spectacular Baccarat Chandelier and accompanied by uplifting melodies from a Steinway Piano, The Crystal Moon Lounge provides an idyllic atmosphere for a sumptuous afternoon treat.

Designed to showcase individual elements of a tea ceremony and with every aspect of a guest's experience considered, our expert Tea Master weighs and infuses bespoke tea blends for the perfect cup of tea. Delight in this wonderful interactive experience, with cakes and indulgent patisseries served from our heritage trolley on a bespoke line of Richard Brendon bone china. For a touch of elegance, enjoy a glass of Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne in Baccarat Mille Nuits champagne flutes with a nod to the breath-taking Baccarat crystal chandelier overhead.

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Michelle

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Lovely setting for a delicious afternoon tea food was great

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Experience

Dazzling delights: festive afternoon tea

Café Deco

4.9

4.9 (37)

£41 and over

European

Fitzrovia

About the restaurant

Café Deco is a restaurant & wine bar in Bloomsbury. We serve classic, broadly European food, with a focus on the best possible ingredients. To keep in step with the seasons - and to keep life interesting - we change our menu every week. And we do the same with our wines too - sourcing the most delicious bottles we can find from small producers who work with minimal intervention, sustainably and with respect for the land and the vine. Our list is always changing and we love nothing more than to help you pick the perfect thing to drink.

Nestled in our little corner of central London, our terrace buzzes on warm sunny days into the evening and inside hums to the sound of conversation all year. We want you to feel welcome, looked after and at home.

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Jerry

Dined 7 days ago

Really lovely place and great food and people! Would deffo go again.

Hélène Darroze at The Connaught

4.7

4.7 (804)

£41 and over

French

Mayfair

About the restaurant

Hélène Darroze at The Connaught is an elegant expression of craft. Warm and intimate yet bold and modern, every element is bespoke – from the Pierre Yovanovitch interiors to Hélène’s personally tailored menus, grounded in seasonal British produce, infused with French flair and shaped around you.

Our Chef’s Table puts you metres from the inventiveness and precision of the Hélène Darroze kitchen. Talk to the chefs at the pass, enjoy one-of-a-kind service and witness culinary creativity first-hand.

And for a more personalised dining experience with a difference, embark on a journey into the ultimate exploration of The Connaught wines at The Sommelier’s Table. Led by your private sommelier and accompanied by perfectly matched, Michelin-starred dishes, this is a truly bespoke dining experience.

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CathyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Fabulous experience overall, with a great veggie menu. I would just note that I don’t always want a full tasting menu, even the shorter 5 courses is a LOT of food! And the price point puts it firmly in the ‘occasional treat’ bracket.

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