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    Bibendum

    3.9 (67 reviews)
    PriceyBars, French, British
    Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Classy
    Quiet
    Dressy
    Good for groups

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    Apple, chestnut, celeriac
    Adrienne Z.

    Holy wow. I was on the fence about the set tasting menu compared to surprise as I don't love all the ingredients - but thank goodness we did it anyway! Everything was absolutely delicious, even the things I thought I wouldn't like. Unfortunately I forgot to take a photo of the John Dory, which was my favorite. Finding the place was a little weird - it seems like the primary entrance you're supposed to use isn't well marked, so we went in through the restaurant downstairs and were guided to an elevator. Once we made it in though, worth it.

    Rachel D.

    I love to have breakfast or lunch here, when I come to London.. Seafood excellent, I mad about oysters so it's for sure my place... Not cheap, nice service and it's included to the bill...

    Lobster spaghetti
    Mandy Y.

    We ordered a dressed crab, some prawn and lobster spaghetti. Firstly, the prawns. You can't expect anything special from the steamed prawns. But they are definitely not the freshest we ever had in London. The crab, they are cold, and mixed with some I-don't-know-what-it-is herb. Flavourless, I would say, and it does not have that amazing flavour you would get from crabs. Lastly, the lobster spaghetti. I really love lobster, and I've tried quite a few of lobster spaghetti. Not only it is the worst, but its taste makes me feel sick, both the spaghetti and the lobster. Overall, the food doesn't taste good at all, and the price is quite high, and definitely not with the price.

    Muji L.

    This is possibly the worst restaurant I have been to this year. It does not deserve its Michelin title at all. Service was horrible. We got sat down at our table for 20 minutes and no body has paid any attention to us, until I gave one of the managers a look. When I asked him to recommend wine, he just said OK and walked off, did not explain the wine list to me. The place was no where near hygenic either. My napkin had a massive stain on it. The toilets floors are wet and the cubicles dirty. Food is absolutely ridiculous. The presentation is ugly and not appetizing. The food was very average that you can from most restaurants. THE qualoty of the food simply did not match with its price tag. We ordered a "bibendum classic" which was the lobster tart. It came with a bunch of dry greens and a deep fried lobster claw... We also ordered escargot and it was hands down the worst I've had. The dish was so bland that it brought out the slimy taste of the snails......awful. I don't understand why my experience there was so bad as I have seen many good reviews on this place. I am guessing the best bit of this place is the oyster bar downstairs? I felt so ripped off and I am never returning here again.

    Ready to rock
    T E.

    No bookings needed to sit and drink wine and down oysters in this ornate former car repair garage from the beginning of last century. They're also one of the only places in London to do a seafood platter to share. Combine the platter and the lack of booking with a sunny day on the patio and Chelsea-types galore and this is a recipe for success for those who want a relaxing afternoon of Sloane-life. Sadly on our visit the sunny day was not in attendance, so rain forced us indoors into the spot where the King's car used to get repaired. Despite being an ex-garage this is now a beautiful and historic spot to sit and chew through crabs, winkles and lobster. It is a bit echoey though, and when the Chelsea types in red trousers start Rah-Rah-ing a little too loud it can be a bit much. We shared a carafe of white with the seafood platter with added lobster. Adding in a liver pate starter took our bill for two just into three figures total. Not seaside-cheap sadly, but This Is London (TIL). The platter is impressive looking, perched on a pedestal on a mountain of ice. Every morsel is freshwater-fresh indicating care and quality; the prawns in particular were a notch above any I've ever tasted, and the crab was its usually awesome self (I love crab). However, the half lobster was disappointingly small, and the langoustines a bit too chewy. Beyond that we also got loads of time-consuming winkles and rubbery potted-shrimp. Whelks were not available that day ( ;__; ) and other favourites of cockles, muscles and razor clams were nowhere to be seen. Compared to seafood platters in Essex, Kent, Devon and Hampshire - this is the polished, pure, posh and pricey version. Good for an impressive date, but you can do better elsewhere.

    Cynthia M.

    Yum! Love this place for lunch. The food is excellent and presentation beautiful. If you are new to this place be sure you go to the host stand, it's confusing because this place has 4 different areas to eat. You want to go upstairs to the MIchelin House. It use to be a garage this is why the MIchelin is seen in this restaurant's decor. If you are in a rush for lunch you may want the dine elsewhere, this is an experience and worth the wait. I had the Turbo and my partner had the beef. Everything we put in our mouth was an delicious!

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    Fantastic, very fresh food but the service can be attentive to the point of being intrusive.

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    We adore this place. Food, service, atmosphere, location, menu choices - everything you could wish for.

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    11 years ago

    Excellent food. The must try are the Oysters. The service was brilliant and we were lucky to see Michael Caine on a neighbouring table.

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    Quite simply the best place to have lunch in west London if not the whole of London. Great menu, great value, great service

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    Enjoyed the food, service the staff. You should go

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    Admiral Codrington - Meat pie with mash on my plate and the hubby had fish and chips with smashed minted peas.

    Admiral Codrington

    3.9(69 reviews)
    0.1 mi•Chelsea
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    it was past 1400 on a lovely Saturday and a place , even at that time to stop and eat or or near…read morethe Sloane square (or likely anywhere) on King's road was impossible to find. We stumbled upon 'The Cod' and had a delightful mid afternoon snack. I have some mackerel pate with a half a dozen oysters washed down with a couple of London Prides. There was space on the outdoor terrace which was shaded so as not to have to endure the 'scorching' late sept London sun. Quiet, pleasant and an attentive and friendly wait staff and seemly very local cliental . I will need to remember this for next time. I would say as good or better than anything like in it that area of Chelsea and defiantly worth getting away from the Kings Road crowd.

    Stopped in for dinner with friends while visiting London. Staff members were super friendly and…read moreaccommodating for our group of 10. We ordered fish and chips and a cheeseburger (sans bun for gluten free) and the kids had chicken tenders and a cheeseburger. The fish and chips were great, with crispy battering the fish flaky and delicious. My wife's burger she said was very good, flavorful and juicy. Everything we ordered was really good and, of course, we enjoyed a pint of proper English lager. The staff members were very nice and helpful and the pub atmosphere was great, even with families (obviously we weren't in the bar area). Overall it was a great top off to our day of sight seeing and we look forward to returning.

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    Also, the toilet made me laugh so I had to share.

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    Cambridge Street - French toast was cook perfect!!

    Cambridge Street

    4.4(56 reviews)
    1.0 mi•Pimlico
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    Most memorable dinner we have experienced in a year or more. …read more Beautiful trout with spring vegetables in a subtle glaze and chicken schnitzel with an aioli type sauce. Even the asparagus deserved its own review. Staff knew how to make the evening a hit including a very rare thing: a well mixed martini. Our meal was topped off with a perfect British sponge cake snuggled down in warm toffee and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The environment of casual benches and chairs with homemade cushions surprisingly served to make the relaxed ambiance the perfect background for the fine dining. The chef and staff share their process in an open kitchen which allows the diner to appreciate the whole experience. No one hurried us. Everyone was professional and lively. An evening we will not forget.,

    Came for the full English breakfast based on others' reviews. Full English breakfast was on my…read morehusband's list of 'must do's' while in Britain. It did not disappoint. Everything on the plate was FANTASTIC. I especially want to note the bacon- I'm somewhat of a bacon snob and theirs was perfectly done. Thick and cooked enough to be sturdy but not overcooked and too crispy. My first time trying black pudding and I was a little hesitant, but it was also delicious. Highly recommend this place. I wish we were staying longer in London, we'd probably come back every morning!

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    Cambridge Street - Loved the decor

    Loved the decor

    Cambridge Street - Great Royal Benedict and French toast !!! So good !!!

    Great Royal Benedict and French toast !!! So good !!!

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    Hawksmoor Knightsbridge - Sharing steaks

    Hawksmoor Knightsbridge

    4.4(112 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Chelsea
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    Fantastic experience!…read more I made a reservation for dinner after seeing The Hunger Games and am so glad that I did. The restaurant is nearly next door to the theater, so a plus for a great meal within a short distance. When I arrived my table wasn't ready, so I was escorted to the bar for a cocktail. I wasn't overly early so didn't expect to wait long but after a longer than expected wait decided to order at the bar. I'm a big people watcher, so the bar isn't ideal as your back faces all of the action. They have an extensive cocktail menu and because I couldn't decide i opted for my good old faithful martini. Typically there's a Sunday meal offering but they were out so I went with the scallops, the longhorn steak and Mac and cheese. The scallops were fantastic but the star of the show was the steak, I'm a medium rare plus girl but the bartender told me that because of the way the steak is aged there wouldn't be blood on the plate and that was the honest truth. The steak was perfectly prepared and I was sad that I couldn't get through half of it. The mac and cheese is extremely creamy and well prepared as well. Typically I'd take a star away since they forgot about my table. But once they remembered they came over and apologized. It wasn't expected but they decided to comp my cocktail, which was a great surprise. If you're in the wharf area I'd absolutely give the restaurant a go. There are other locations in London so know that you have options

    Absolutely delicious and delightful. The space is cozy and classy and redolent of Art Deco. Staff…read moreare wonderful - friendly, attentive (but not too attentive) and consumately professional. We went for lunch to celebrate my husband's recent milestone birthday and were bowled over. The oysters were bracingly fresh. His steak was perfect. For him, the highlight was the chips cooked in beef dripping: OMG over the top amazing! I had a Wellington with mushrooms and cheese (delectable) and a gorgeous Caesar salad. The sticky toffee pudding (my very first ever) was sooooo orgasmic! Husband had a strawberry tart that was fresh and creamy and served with a quenelle of mouth watering strawberry gelato. I was able to arrange a welcome drink for my husband on the OpenTable app. It came on a dinner plate with a happy birthday message inscribed in chocolate, and a single discrete candle. I cannot speak highly enough of the experience. We will be back.

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