The food was very good. Definitely on the expensive scale, but the scenery of the restaurant makes up for it. The service was also top notch. It is perfect for groups or family gatherings as the ambiance is more on the elegant laid-back side of things. read more

Beautiful restaurant, romantically nestled in Holland Park. Perfect for a pre-or post-opera meal if you are attending a performance at Opera Holland Park, as it is virtually adjacent. Bookings can be made online, but as we were booking a pre opera seating at 5.30 pm, before the restaurant officially opens, we seemed to be unable to use this service, and made our reservation by phone instead. As previous reviewers have mentioned, it is not that easy to find, and could do with better sign posting. Nonetheless once found, it is certainly worth it. The restaurant is elegant, so feel free to dress up, although it is not essential. Service was discrete, with typical French flourishes, and the food was modern British. The pre opera seating restricts you to a set menu of 2 courses for £25, or 3 for £29. However it was great value, with good fish, meat and vegetarian options, and the quality was excellent. The sea bream was perfectly cooked, and the lamb was reported to be very good, if a little fatty. Desserts looked good too. read more

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I really wanted to dine at The Belvedere, after a friend took their parents here for Sunday lunch and thoroughly recommended it. I finally had the pleasure of having supper here last week. The location is lovely in the middle of Holland Park, just off Abbotsbury Road with lots of expensive houses along the way. I liked that there was a small parking area near the restaurant (unusual in Central London). The building itself dates back to the 17th Century, as you walk into the restaurant, you feel relaxed (I didn't find it overly pretentious like Zuma). The decor was neutral, high ceilings and elegant. I didn't feel under-dressed, I wore my high-waisted Maria J Brand jeans, Sydney Knits bow French Connection jumper, and Bertie Brogue Boots - other diners were similarly dressed smart/casual but it was a Wednesday night. As for the dining experience; I started off with a Very Berry Cocktail - as I'm a non-alcoholic drinker, this cocktail was the best I've ever had. I skipped starters and just went straight into the mains, I chose Braised Lamb Shank, Minted Pea Puree, Root Vegetables, Rosemary Jus (£18.95), plus a side of mashed potatoes - yummy :-) The lamb was cooked beautifully. I finished with Chocolate Brownie and Pistachio ice-cream for dessert, this would have been perfect if the brownie was warm rather than cold. My new favourite restaurant. I'd definitely come back here again, next time for their Sunday lunch. This would be a really special date venue, or a place to treat the parents. read more

Belvedere - The Belvedere Restaurant, Holland Park W8 - British Near Me - London, XGL

We went to the Belvedere on our anniversary last year and were very happy with the experience. The setting in Holland Park is quite lovely. Though if you are not familiar with the area it can be bit difficult to locate the restaurant and the park can be filled with a few sketchy individuals at night. Have them call a cab when leaving. The ambiance is quite nice and the staff pleasant and helpful. Knowing it was our anniversary, they gave us a quite table off to the side and back in the lower dining area. Or it was because we are from the US and they didn't want us to be seen. No matter. The spot was perfect. We ordered the pheasant and the lamb. I often find pheasant to be a tad gamey, but not here. Excellent preparation. It was a bit pricey, but with the drop in the exchange rate it is a bargain for those visiting. One of my faves in London. read more

Very decent service, classy setup, and the quality of food and wine is brilliant. I gave Belvedere 3 pound signs, but I consider this to be inexpensive for a proper dining experience. Do ask for directions when you make a reservation, I live less than 15 minutes walk away from Belvedere and it took me almost an hour to get there because some parts of Holland Park is closed at night. Fine dining food and service, the price and the dress code of any normal restaurants - what more can you ask for? Try it, unless you much prefer eating foam and pretense. read more

A fantastic meal in fantastic surroundings - the Belvedere has a 1920's elegance to it, it's classy but not at all stuffy with just the right balance of background buzz. The food was perfect - I had mackerel pate to start then the Steak with grilled Veg as a main - not the most adventurous choice but sometimes nothing less than a steak will do! Everything was prepared and presented with perfect poise - all the "p"s! This place is excellent value with 2 courses for £20 during the week at lunch - considering the quality and the surroundings (and it's in London!) that's superb. read more

The setting of this restaurant is beautiful. Right in the center of holland park and on a lovely summer night makes a perfect stroll in the restaurant with high expectation. Decor is also fitting with the mood if a little dated at times you just keep waiting for groom to make speech as its like a small wedding hall. Here is where my stars come off. Food is at best bland and predictable. This is a place that has room for some dishes specially the main courses to have some modern touches or at the very least be interesting. It's none of those. The dishes are similar to a 3 star hotel restaurant. Service is excellent but you would expect that for how this place markets itself. read more

We went to the Belvedere for dinner with a group of seven people. The restaurant is situated in Holland Park and the setting is beautiful. We were seated upstairs at a nice table with views of the outdoors. The food was average. It's not bad, but it's also not good. I categorized it like catering food as if you were at a wedding. The service was good and attentive. Overall, the Belvedere feels like it's stuck in the 80s with the menu, ambiance and feel. Would I go back? Probably not for dinner...maybe for a lunch. read more

In looking for a place favoring modern European cuisine that was close to Olympia without going too far out of the way, I found my way upon Belvedere. Situated within Holland Park, I can imagine that it's a great spot in the summer time, but in winter - when it's dark by 4 PM and the rest of the park is deserted - it does have a somewhat abandoned feel to it, save for the few cars in the parking lot. That said, once you are inside, it has a very grand - if slightly dated - feel to it, and with someone playing the piano nearly continuously throughout the meal, it has a bit more of a casual atmosphere, even though most folks were dressed up a little (in jeans and a windbreaker, I was definitely a bit underdressed). The service was pretty solid overall, with drinks being served quickly and food coming out in good time. The drink list is solid, and the bottle of Veuve Clicquot was serviceable, but there was not anything too memorable about the menu, and my glass of white (I forget what kind) was a bit flat in taste. As for the food - simply put, it's rather average and will fill you up, and you aren't overpaying - so you're getting filled up in a spot that has nice ambiance. The prosciutto with truffle oil and rocket was alright, even though I really didn't pick up on any of the truffle oil, and there was way too much arugula on the plate. For my main, I ended up going with the pork belly and ragout of pork and lentils; while the crispy texture on the outside of the belly was interesting, the cut of meat itself was drier than it should have been, and the succulent juiciness that one would expect this cut of pork was absent. I will say that I did enjoy the lentils, though, as that provided a bit of contrast in flavor to the pork. The mashed potatoes were just okay - not enough salt (and probably butter) and presented in a very generic fashion - it looked like a giant dollop was thrown onto a small plate and brought out. I think there are probably better options than what I ate, and as mentioned before - the prices are pretty reasonable (particularly from an American perspective given the exchange rate these days). That said, I would likely recommend going when it is light out so one can enjoy the park around the restaurant as well. And I do think that, given its old-time charm and relatively small dining area, it works well for small groups. read more

The Belvedere is a beautiful restaurant in a gorgeous setting. A perfect place to go for a romantic meal, dinner with your parents, or to rent in its entirety for a party! read more

Beautiful interior, surrounded by Holland park, and awesome beef wellington. Also their raspberry chocolate cake is just too good to pass up. read more

Great food, good service and the location is beautiful as well, it used to be the summer house of Lord Holland and Damien Hirst paintings on the walls. read more

We have eaten at the Belvedere on several trips and like it a lot. It is an elegant restaurant with attentive service. The menu is a slightly limited but with savory choices. I would consider it a bit pricy. read more