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The Don, London, Greater London

The Don

4.6
4.6
58 Reviews
£41 and over
Modern European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Established as one of the top restaurants in the square mile, this City Institution has been refurbished and modernised and will once again offer modern European cuisine with seasonal changing menu’s relying on the finest locally sourced produce. Once again the Don will have large, diverse wine list with the City largest selection of Ports and fine wines.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00–14:30 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    020 7621 1148 x44
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Toby Lever
  • Area
    Bank
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    2 minutes from Cannon Street Station or 2 minutes from Bank Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Champagne & Oysters

    £20.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Champagne & Oysters at The Don – the perfect pairing. Enjoy a glass of Charles Heidsieck Champagne and four oysters for just £20, available Monday to Friday, for both lunch and dinner. Reserve your table now and elevate your dining experience.
    Champagne  &  Oysters photo

What 58 people are saying

The Don reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • City of London

    Best Service

  • City of London

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Don offers a stylish and relaxing environment, perfect for special occasions or business lunches. Guests rave about the "superb food and wine," "excellent service," and "knowledgeable staff." The recently refurbished space exudes elegance, making it a "fabulous" choice for dining. A must-visit for its exceptional culinary experience and warm ambience.

58 Reviews
  1. OCFoodSnob VIP

    Los Angeles40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were visiting London and wanted to splurge on one dinner. This was a very nice choice. We ordered the duck and the John Dory w shrimp. Both meals were delicious. The wines they recommended were excellent. It was a quiet evening in the restaurant and the service was great.

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  2. Monsour

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff are very welcoming and accommodating. Food is topnotch and price is reasonable.

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  3. Matthew

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thursday lunchtime and the Don was busy and fun. Staff attentive and helpful. Definitely going back (again)…

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  4. Matt

    London323 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great lunch at the Don today Great food and service and a beautiful and interesting historic building

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  5. Michael

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and very impressed that they managed to fit his end during a very busy week in the city

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  6. John

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a very quiet night in the restaurant but the ambiance was still warm and welcoming. Exemplary service and lovely food. We had a great family get together and wholeheartedly recommend the restaurant for a special night out.

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  7. Lisa VIP

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely lunch with my Father although a bit quiet but the City is very different these days. The turbot was amazing! The cheese I thought could have been a bit more international and the restaurant had run out of armagnav but they offered.an alternative and didn't charge for it. None of the above would stop me going again. The Don is a City institution and the food and service is always impeccable.

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  8. Stuart

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another first class meal at The Don. It was nicely full for a Tuesday night and the menu was such that we could have chosen anything. What we did eat was all absolutely delicious. I had the crab followed by the red mullet. 10/10. The service was excellent as well. Just watch the step :) Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  9. Nick

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food but the room was a bit on the cold side.

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  10. Peter VIP

    London14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quiet, but it was a Monday. Very good service and excellent food
    The DonResponded on 12 November 2024
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed your experience with us. See you soon!

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FAQs

The Don is rated 4.6 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Don

21St Swithin's Ln, London, Greater London EC4N 8AD

Additional information

  • Area
    Bank
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00–14:30 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:30–21:00
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    2 minutes from Cannon Street Station or 2 minutes from Bank Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Toby Lever
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
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