Patron Restaurant - Kentish Town

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   Pablo

   London

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The decor and vibe are really good, thought the place is very noisy and the music is very loud. The service was excellent in the beginning, but then we lost our server and it took an hour for us to get our main course. The other servers who filled in were a bit stresses and frazzled and kind of forgot about us. The manager was a bit offputting. The set menu was a bit hit or miss, the escargot were very rubbery and the sea bass was a bit bland. The duck confit and the salmon appetiser were quite nice, but such tiny portions. The menu was indubitably overpriced for the amount and quality of food we got.
   

   Patron Restaurant - Kentish TownResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Pablo. I'm really sorry to hear this. With Valentine's Day, we were having an extremely busy night and sincerely apologise that your service was less than perfect. We're also sorry if the music was too loud, however I understand you were offered a table in our quieter lounge during our Friday night Patron Lates, when the bistro can get pretty buzzy. In regards to the menu, I am really sorry that our Valentine's set menu was not up to your expectations, and I can assure you that this has been relayed and be taken into future consideration.
   

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   Gina

   Tasmania

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 27 January 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Very limited menu, with items unavailable. Boring plates of peppers, dry duck, baked Camembert with nothing accompaniment as a main was hard to eat so requested bread. Hero was a side dish of peas and leeks. Won’t be going back.
   

   Patron Restaurant - Kentish TownResponded on 1 February 2025

   Hi Gina. With produce delivered fresh daily, our menu is short and seasonal. I am surprised by your feedback, as your friend described our signature duck confit as divine. Our baked camembert, stuffed with dauphinoise potatoes and drizzled with truffle honey, should be served with bread which we forgot to bring you, so thank you for asking for it. We're sorry to hear you didn't have a good experience here at Patron and sincerely hope we can make it up to you, if you did decide to come back.
   

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   Alan

   VIP

   London

   143 reviews

   4.0

   143 reviews

   Dined on 18 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Superb experience last night. We were 7 and had cocktails wine and 3 courses. The chicken livers were delicious, steak tartar could have been more seasoned. Duck confit fabulous and the peas & leeks were divine. Excellent dauphinois though not huge portions. Overall fabulous and lovely service. Heartily recommended
   

   Patron Restaurant - Kentish TownResponded on 22 January 2025

   Hi Alan - it was an absolute pleasure to host you and your friends. We're looking forward to next time! A la prochaine!
   

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   Natasha

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 13 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My favourite place in Kentish Town. Fantastic food, service and atmosphere!
   

   Patron Restaurant - Kentish TownResponded on 22 January 2025

   Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, as an independent, family-run business, it really means a lot!
   

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   Jane

   London

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 11 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Although the menu is quite limited and doesn't change much Patron has been a firm favourite of ours for a number of years. The extension has helped give the place extra charm. Service was excellent as was the food.
   

   Patron Restaurant - Kentish TownResponded on 22 January 2025

   Hi Jane, thank you so much for your feedback. It's true that we keep our menu short in order to cook with only the freshest produce. We make subtle adjustments to the list ca twice a week in rotation with the seasons, but definitely we have a strong set of seasonal signatures. Thank you for being such a loyal guest! Hopefully we'll see you again soon!
   

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   Ellen

   VIP

   Indiana

   87 reviews

   5.0

   87 reviews

   Dined on 11 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful French onion soup followed by a monkfish main dish with crusty bread to enjoy the sauce. Had a glass of red wine at happy hour price before 6 that was good. A neighborhood gem with great food. The food was nicely cooked with flair, and good value, worth traveling to Kentish Town for a nice bistro/ intimate restaurant meal.
   

   Patron Restaurant - Kentish TownResponded on 22 January 2025

   Hi Ellen. Thank you so much for your kind words. You were a joy to look after, and I love that you came back again shortly after to show your husband. Me and the entire team are looking forward to welcoming you back to Patron again soon. All the best
   

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   Daniel

   VIP

   London

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on 10 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Second time we’ve been. It’s great in every way. Will be back!
   

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   Savvas

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the wonderfully winter-lit frontage, to the beautifully curated interior, in its very tastefully varied forms, you ask, can the food and service possibly hope to match this? Well, it most certainly does. Please don’t make the rash mistake I did, and worry the menu isn’t extensive enough. Also do not leave without at least looking at the huge bowl of chocolate mouse, and try to resist it when you do. Oh, and the duck and the onion soup, are off the clock. As are the dauphinois (starter AND side).
   

   Patron Restaurant - Kentish TownResponded on 11 January 2025

   Hi Savvas. It was an absolute joy to look after you and your wife on your very special evening. Thank you for making our work so easy - and thanks a million for your kind and poetic review. A la prochaine!
   

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   Jane

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 9 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Love Patron, the food is always amazing and the ambience too. It is definitely worth the drive or train trip up there.
   

   Patron Restaurant - Kentish TownResponded on 10 January 2025

   Hi Jane. Thank you so much for your lovely review, it means a lot! Looking forward to next time!
   

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    Maria

    Buckinghamshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Lovely experience, delicious food and unique atmosphere.
    

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