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Ducksoup

3.5 (46 reviews)
ModerateModern European
Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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Fabulous food and wonderful service, excellent wines.
Brandy L.

Fabulous food and excellent wines. A wonderful place for a date night or casual sitting at the bar is always a good idea !!

Ahyeon K.

Ambiance is amazing. Restaurant is located in the heart of soho, though when you enter you can escape from the city noises and feel cosy and intimate. Food was delicious, they are seasonal as well. Lovely wine!

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Olivia F.

The customer is always right, that is unless you're eating at Ducksoup. The evening started out swell. The ambience gives off quaint neighborhoods vibes and the food is a Mediterranean fusion feel. It's clean, simple, and delicious. What Ducksoup fails at is the people, their wait staff are offensive. We ordered three starters, three mains, and a side. We were informed that the plates were all to share (we had planned not to), but no issues there. The problems arose when ~20 min after our second entree arrived that nothing else came .... We called over a waitress to enquire about the third entree and side. After some back and forth they apologized and said we could still have the third entree and that it would be comped if we still wanted it (we had already been there for 1.5 hours). Simultaneously the waitress began to stack our plates, knives and forks in front of us, which always completely disgusts me - the point is to remove the used dishes efficiently, not make us stare into the remnants of our dinner. Also, how were we to eat our remaining dishes with no utensils? We debated whether it would be worthwhile to have our missing courses, but decided against it as we were already so off put by the waitress. When the bill came everything was still included, nothing comped, and the waitress seemed completely undeterred by the fact that we were leaving so abruptly. Would not recommend for the simple fact that the wait staff ruined our night.

The quail and the chanterelle-risotto dish.
Louisa K.

Ducksoup (which serves anything but ducksoup) has only four little tables and a bar, so you have to be lucky to arrive when there's a free seat. It's one of those places that has a changing menu every week and looks out for quality and original dishes. Exactly what I love! Although the restaurant/bar seems a bit exclusive, the staff is friendly and welcoming. My escort had the quail (it's supposed to be pink inside, don't worry) on a bed of lentils and spinach; I ordered a chanterelle mushroom barley-risotto which was very oily but exciting and yummy. There's a sophisticated wine list and even the ginger beer was distinguished. I'm defenitely recommending this small eatery to my gourmet friends.

Menu changes daily
Olivia L.

Pluses: The ambiance is really nice, the staff are sweet (the one hot waiter who looks like he could be full of himself -- was surprisingly efficient and not full of himself). Some of the food is inspired. This is a good place for a date. Cons: The portions are tiiiny. The wine list is outrageously priced, even by SoHo standards. Some of the food is terrible. I think the problems with the food stem from the fact that the extensive menu is handwritten. While I'm all for seasonal food, I do think that practice makes perfect, so if the whole menu is changing nightly, this could be a serious problem for quality. Also, there's a ton of stuff on the menu -- most seasonal places focus on a few dishes so they can get them right. We had the white peach, pecorino and basalmic starter which was an interesting (in a good way) combination. The portion size was decent. The leg of lamb entree was the tiniest portion I'd ever seen in my life. It was much smaller than the starter! It was more than £1 per tiny bite, I'm not kidding. But, it was also delicious and tender and juicy and truly inspired. The fritto misto was terrible. Underseasoned and fried uncrispy. The best thing on the plate was an orange slice that had been (possibly accidentally?) fried. I thought about getting dessert, but decided that I was too hungry and so went to Pret for a sandwich on the way home. No sense in throwing good money after bad.

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Went to Duck Soup a few weeks ago in fact my profile pic is taken there. I liked the fact you could all sit and eat the bar but we opted for a small table for two which on reflection was a good idea as it rapidly became very busy and there was not much arm room at the bar (though this did mean you had to get to know your fellow diners which is always fun) The food was superb. We both had the same seafood dish and some delicious cocktails. Even though it was busy and the staff was being run ragged they were on top of it all at all times and still kept smiling and paying attention to everyone's needs. It was a hot night when we went so the large window was completely open making for great people watching. Prices were fair and would definitely recommend friends in fact I have done- several times

Andrea Y.

Found this place when I went to Violet Bakery, they had their cookbook, guess they're friends. Since I knew the baker knew good food, I told myself I would eat at Duck Soup if I could get in tonight. We rode our great London city bikes to soho and got a table at 6:30. It was one of the best meals we had in London, though Bao, and Dishoom were a treat of their own, I felt home and comfort eating here. I'll post some photos to support my review, but everything we ordered was really good.

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ROVI - Jerusalem mixed grill

ROVI

4.2(57 reviews)
0.4 mi•Fitzrovia

Items ordered:…read more Crispy aubergine tops, amba Burrata, Grezzina courgettes, preserved lemon oil, basil Wildfarmed flour pita, tahini Grilled cucumber, black sesame sauce, Aleppo peanuts Grilled onions, Westcombe ricotta, vadouvan cashew oil Wolves Lane tomatoes, peach, basil, lime Celeriac shawarma, bkeila, fermented tomato Lamb and pistachio kofta, harissa, yoghurt, rhubarb salad My wife and I had a few days to ourselves without the kids, and we wanted to try something a little more adventurous and unknown. We had seen Rovi highlighted on the TV show Somebody Feed Phil, and we were excited by how vegetable-forward the place looked to be. This is a place for adult tastes. I think we would've really struggled to find dishes that our daughters would enjoy eating here. Rovi comes from chef Yotam Ottolenghi, an Israeli-British chef who primarily cooks modern middle eastern cuisine. The thesis of this place is to "celebrate vegetables from root to tip", and they really do that. There are meat items available, but vegetables are definitely the star throughout the menu. First of all, I'll say that this is probably the best restaurant we've eaten at all year. Every dish had a specific flavor profile, and usually multiple distinct flavors could be felt in each dish. It's even hard to pick out a favorite or even a least favorite, because everything was so good and so unique. The first dish we were served were the aubergine tops. They were perfectly crispy and not too oily. I could taste the natural aubergine flavor, and there were plenty of other spices to complement it. The burrata came next. It was complemented by generous portions of fresh mint and olives. The burrata itself was extremely fresh and light. Like all the other dishes, there was plenty of acid that went well with the core flavors. A cucumber salad was next, which was really highlighted by this amazing black sesame sauce with peanuts. Those little hits of black sesame made the entire dish. The grilled onions were recommended by the server, and they featured on the Phil show. I can see why. I have never liked the natural flavor of onions, especially green onions. But this dish had grilled the onions to a level of caramelization that made it really easy to enjoy the onion without its sharp natural taste. There was also an incredibly fresh ricotta below it that ate almost like a tofu. Either this or the Aubergine tops were our favorites for the night. The tomato salad were a seasonal item, and the tomatoes came directly from the restaurant's own garden. This dish was good, but relative to the other dishes, this one was the most conventional in terms of flavoring. The celeriac shawarma was also recommended by the server. It's kind of bold to put just celeriac as the main texture filling inside a pita and call it a shawarma. But the celeriac itself was very meaty and satisfying, and I didn't miss the meat at all. The pita itself was also very fresh. I should note, we had also ordered a separate order of pita, and the tahini sauce that came with it was also a highlight. The final dish was the lamb and pistachio kofta, and this was the one really traditional meaty dish we got. Even in this dish, there were all sorts of additional vegetable elements, with a rhubarb salad and a really nice yogurt. The meatballs were done extremely well, and tasted like the best possible combination of lamb meatballs and falafel. This was a real highlight of our whole UK trip, and I would gladly go back if the chance were to arise.

I was a bit skeptical based on how heavily promoted add-ons and merchandise were pushed during the…read morereservation process but the food lived up to the hype. The restaurant is gorgeous as well but what really makes the entire experience is the staff. From the host to the waitstaff, everyone was beyond lovely and kind. Special shout outs to Jacob from NY and Bella from Vancouver BC that were just the best. We started with the artichokes and radishes, both of which were lovely. We did the mushroom entree and the homemade tahini and pitas were to die for. Last but not least the sticky toffee soft serve was delish - I ate every single bite. Great dinner spot for my first proper visit to London!

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Wild Honey - Brioche Sandwich of the brown (Dorset crab)

Wild Honey

4.1(95 reviews)
0.4 mi•St James's
•£££

While in London in April, I had one of the best dinners here. It's always interesting to see what…read moretype of service you will receive as a solo diner, and Wild Honey did not disappoint. Every staff member from the hostess to the servers made me feel very welcome and were so enthusiastic about the menu. I chose courses -- a duck, pork and guinea fowl terrine as a starter, cumbrian lamb as my main, and wild honey ice cream for dessert. To drink I believe I had an English sparkling wine to start and then a Malbec for the lamb. It was all so delicious, I didn't want it to end. And for dessert the server brought out an actual honeycomb to the table and served freshly cut (?) the honey into the ice cream. The ice cream also came with freshly baked madelines. There was also a recommendation to pair the dessert with a whiskey (the name of which I can't remember--ha!ha!) I accepted the recommendation, and though it was a simple dessert, it was one of the best things I have eaten. The whiskey made a wonderful pairing. Highly recommend this establishment!

This was hands down one of the best meals of my entire life. The interior of the restaurant is…read moreabsolutely stunning and the service is elite. We arrived early and sat in the bar/lounge area to sip cocktails while we waited. I ordered the Velvet Eclipse, essentially an espresso martini. It was rich, not too sweet, and not too bitter. It was perfect. They also brought out green olives and savory seasoned crackers for us to snack on. They kept them refilled as well, which was nice. The service was fantastic and we never wanted for anything. We did their three course menu with the wine pairing. The Sommelier was brilliant and I loved everything he selected. To start, they brought out a bread basket and amuse bouche which consisted of a savory cream puff filled with a liver mousse and a little tartlet. Both were excellent bites. For my first course, I had the risotto primavera. It was cooked to perfection and the saltiness of the Parmesan with the sweetness of peas was incredible. Next, I had their steak, which was absolutely perfect. It came with a mushroom ketchup that really elevated the meat's natural flavors. For dessert, I had the Congolese chocolate torte, which was incredibly rich while having such a light texture. Each course was excellent and imaginative. Be sure to do the wine pairing, it's well worth it! This was truly a Michelin star experience!

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Andrew Edmunds - Smoked Ox Tongue

Andrew Edmunds

4.3(81 reviews)
0.2 mi•Soho
•£££

I don't say this lightly: this was the best meal I've ever had in London. After countless trips to…read morethis city searching for a truly incredible meal, Andrew Edmunds finally delivered- and then some. We started with the Smoked Ox Tongue, which was outright delicious -- somehow better than bacon, if that's even possible. For mains, I went with the whole baked Dover sole and my colleague ordered the pork neck steak. Both were incredible. The sole was cooked to absolute perfection with the bones pulling away effortlessly, and every single bite was mouthwatering. I stole a bite of my colleague's pork neck too, and it was just as good. It's rare to find a restaurant that genuinely restores your faith in a city's food scene, but this place did exactly that. Andrew Edmunds is proof that incredible food does exist in London apparently you just have to know where to look. 11 out of 10. Cannot recommend enough. Bravo Andrew Edmunds.

My husband and I chose Andrew Edmunds for our last dinner in London when were visiting the city…read moreearlier this month. They're open for Sunday dinner (a rarity in London), and I was thrilled to try to after learning more about it. Considered one of the most romantic restaurants in London, Andrew Edmunds is located in an 18th century Georgian townhome and has been open since 1986. They serve Modern European food in a beautiful, intimate, and romantic yet comfortable space. Their menu is handwritten and changes daily. We shared some Scottish scallops, a Caesar salad with duck confit, a skate wing, a bowl of pasta, a panna cotta, and a bottle of Grüner Veltliner. Other than the pasta (the ricotta in place of a sauce didn't work for me - too grainy), everything was great. We'd never had duck confit on a Caesar before, and now I'm afraid I'll hear "I wish this Caesar had some duck confit on it" from my husband every time we order one. The Scottish scallops were beautifully cooked. The skate wing was delicious and also perfectly cooked. The panna cotta was textbook, delicious, and a great way to end the meal. Their wine offerings are great, and the Grüner was perfect. I'm glad the last dinner of our London trip was at Andrew Edmunds. It was delicious, romantic, and memorable. A great option for dinner in Soho.

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Andrew Edmunds - Duck confit Caesar salad and Scottish scallops

Duck confit Caesar salad and Scottish scallops

Andrew Edmunds - Buttermilk panna cotta with blueberries and biscotti

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Buttermilk panna cotta with blueberries and biscotti

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