Advertised as having a riverside view and being a fine dining establishment, Northbank actually falls short of this impression. The view of the river is obscured as in reality the restaurant front is far from the river edge and the restaurant is not elevated so you only see the side of the pedestrian path. The seating arrangement seems tightly packed as if in an effort to fit more guests in despite the restaurant being half empty during my weekday dinner visit. The staff are also dressed neatly and are cordial but actually seem to lack answers to questions without seeking a second opinion and our table was so long that plates need to be passed on to the end of the table for retrieval. Therefore in terms of the premises itself the setting seems a bit pretentious as it claims more than its worth and could do with some improvement. The hot teas were read out upon asking when a menu should have been presented. Then the strainer for the tea leaves did not fit the cup and the tea I had was probably the most bitter I've ever tasted.  Not a good start, however, now on to the food, which thankfully was significantly better than everything supplementary to it. The bread rolls were suitably warm, crusty and nicely uniform in shape, the spinach infused soup-like amuse bouche was delicately tasty, the crab linguini whilst lacking in actual pieces of crab was well doused in crab flavour, and the duck was tender and pleasant to taste. However, I would not recommend the baked mead and vanilla custard with honey and ginger syrup dessert as some bites of this were so sharp it was hard to swallow, which I suppose is the influence of the ginger. In conclusion, Northbank seems to offer some highs and some lows, with almost little in-between; hence it was quite an odd combination, less than I was expecting but not entirely miserable. read more

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Really cool location on the river next to the Millennium Bridge. Service was great. It was someone in our party's birthday and they offered complimentary prosecco on the house! They also greeted her with a Happy Birthday when we were seated. We tried a few dishes and everything was good but nothing amazing. What was amazing though was the views of St. Paul's cathedral at night after dinner! Seafood PieSteamed MusselsMaize fed chicken and thyme casserole with buttered spring vegetablesPan fried black bream with braised white cabbage and crisp potato rostiBroccoli and Cauliflower Cheese read more

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Took a little bit of working out on my part as to how to get here. One arrived, was immediately greeted. Coat taken and polite conversation with lovely Portuguese waiter. Met my friend at the bar for a table booking I was now half hour late for. Allowed me to take my time to relax over my drink. Did not rush us in any way. Once ready, was shown to our table which as a lovely little booth where we were able to easily have a relaxed private catch up. Waiters were polite and gave a great service even making my meal special by adding personalised dessert for me . The sea bass was well done and tasty. Portion sizes just right enabling you to eat 3 courses without being stuffed. Good dessert. I had sticky toffee pudding and a chocolate brownie!!! Both yummy and well made. Good pusds We were one of the last to leave. Waiting staff happily started arranging the restaurant for the next day around us and again didn't rush us to leave or move us on to the bar which was still serving. All in all, a lovely evening out. Oh and Thursdays are ladies night with champagne offerings. read more

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Despite a somewhat office-like exterior, this is a wonderful riverside gem that deserves to be better known both for its location and its food. Enter the bar and you sense the relaxed and friendly professionalism of the staff, complemented by the owner's bulldog, Veronica, snoozing on a leather banquette in the sun. The food is simple and beautifully prepared. I had the best tomato and lentil soup I have even eaten, followed by a superb asparagus risotto, and we shared an absolutely delicious fig tatin. I didn't see the bill, but the expression on my host's face remained genial. The towpath on this side of the river is far less crowded with tourists than the south bank and in summer, Northbank's unbrella-shaded terrace will be a prime and peaceful spot. A short walk along the towpath brings you to the Millennium Bridge and an easy stroll to the Tate Modern or St Paul's. I think I'm going to need to catch up on culture far more regularly with Northbank as my base. read more

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It's a pretty decent place. Menu is not nearly as large as all the posts. Menu is seasonal with about 10 items to select from. Service is very poor though. If you are not a native of London expect crap service. Typically you will wait extra long for service or you will get hurried to leave the place. We waited nearly 25 min to order desert... Overall it's ok, but for a high end restaurant the value isn't there especially when you get poor service. Probably avoid the place read more

This is a fantastic place. Loved my experience there, my wallet did not however. Started having drinks on the outdoor terrace which is the best terrace I have enjoyed in London. It is also nestled in a very quiet area of the walkway along the river so it's not busy and loud out there. Mostly financial types were there after work when we stopped by before dinner but the nice weather combined with delicious cocktails made us quite a few friends. And VERONICA! The owner has a lovely (and sassy) bulldog named Veronica. She has free reign of the place, even hopped upon the bench and took a nap in the corner next to a lady. She sauntered over when we had chips looking for a snack so we gave her some love. We then moved to dinner inside, which had just as lovely views. The service was never bad. The waitress never got anything wrong, it was just very slow, so we ordered with that in mind. Not a big deal, we were in no hurry. The appetizers were delicious, as were the mains, but the waiter warned us about something quite odd. The main dishes came with no garnish, nothing in addition to anything. We would have to order sides. I ordered a ribeye and while sparse, it was the best ribeye I have had in the UK yet. The only negatives are the slow service, the weird single item mains and the price. But overall I loved it there. But for Veronica and the terrace, I would definitely go back again. read more

If you are anything like me, (a slightly scruffy denizen of SE London) you may well be intimidated by the starched tablecloths, the smart waiters and subdued tables of business folk. Fortunately, the courteous staff overlooked my trainers and cycling gear, and were attentive and friendly throughout our meal. As someone else has mentioned, the atmosphere was a little quiet and lacking in liveliness. The food, however, was delicious if a little stingy on the carbs. We all opted for the trout with crab gnocci. This comprised a big portion of meltingly tender fish with a crispy skin sat on watercress. I could count the number of tiny gnocci on one hand, which is a shame because they were lovely. Anyone with even a slither of an appetite should probably order a side of chips or potatoes. Or you could order the cheese board for dessert, as I did. Top marks for the four varied cheeses, mini toast, chutney, biscuits and crackers, apple slices and grapes. The prices are high, and as I used a taste card it worked out at excellent value. If you don't mind the poshness, I'd thoroughly recommend this place. And I imagine it's even better sitting outside on a sunny day by the Thames. read more

Great location on - unsurprisingly by name ! - the North Bank of the River Thames near St Paul's Cathedral, and adjacent to Millennium (aka "Wobbly") Bridge. Replacing the former "Just The Bridge", which started off well but declined with time, both food and service are now back to par, and the prices are reasonable given its location. read more

Located in a great location on the river front, just by Millennium Bridge, Northbank Restaurant is a very classy and excellent decor interior, with very polite and friendly staff. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very relaxed, helped by the clean layout and nice modern feel. The food however, wasn't anything particularly special. We felt the portions were small for what was a premium price, and wasn't quite as flavoursome as we would have liked. I had the lamb dish, and was very disappointed that it came out overcooked! All in all, a lovely restaurant in a great location, but shame the food wasn't up to scratch! read more

Excellent restaurant recommended to us by a British local, right on the riverside next to St Paul's Cathedral. It's usually quiet and not too loud, the service is excellent. We ordered the large seafood platter (fruit de mar?), which turned out to be a great choice since the lobster, crab and fish were all so fresh. Our server warned us the dish was extra large, it turned out to be decent sized but not extra large using my fat ass American standards. read more

This restaurant only opened recently which may explain why my partner and I had the whole place to ourselves on a lovely Monday evening. However I reckon it'll definitely take off as the staff were very friendly and the service was great, the food was delicious and the prices not too astronomical. For two courses each plus wine and water (no tap water offered) it came to £90 inc service. There were about 8 options per course (plus yummy looking desserts which sadly we didn't try) with meat sourced mainly from the South West of England. There are some creative dishes including oxtail ravioli and clams with pork and it all tasted pretty good. The window tables have a fab view of the Thames - it's just a shame the room was so empty as it began to feel cold and unwelcoming when in fact it wasn't at all. As you're tucked under the Milennium Bridge, it's an ideal way to work off your meal with a stroll across the river. read more

Northbank - The riverside tables - British Near Me - London, XGL

Excellent all round. Great location under the Wobbly Bridge and in the shadow of St Paul's this restaurant is literally next to the river and has great views. The terrace has even better ones. Brilliant food, drinks, service and location. Suitable for everyone including romantic twosomes. Fresh, quality produce makes all the difference. I wholeheartedly recommend this place. read more

I love this restaurant! My boyfriend took me here for our last date during his visit to London and Northbank has definitely become one of my favorite London restaurants. Everything in the restaurant is excellent and refined, from the décor to the service and of course the food. We were greeted promptly and had probably the best service I have had during my 3 months here in London. Having been a server, I was extremely impressed and the food was delicious. We got the mussels to start with and I really enjoyed the beer sauce it was in and it had bacon in it too, such a great combination. For entrées I would suggest the pumpkin risotto-perfect for a bitter cold evening. I would love to go back the Northbank before I leave. It is just yummy! Make sure and check out their wine list too, it's pretty extensive and has something for all price ranges. read more

Came here last night. The other reviewers, whom we read prior to booking, talk about the fantastic views from this restaurant over the river and of the cathedral. That is true. The staff are very friendly and helpful too. Things go downhill from there.The place lacked atmosphere and was quite empty on a busy Thursday night. The food was nothing special; the starter of mackerel pate was the best bit about the meal. I had the six hour lamb shank which was bland. The ribeye steak was overdone. The cauliflower and broccoli cheese was tasteless, but the twice cooked chips were good. We had the pear crumble, which was similarly unexciting. The wine list is fairly priced and we were pleasantly surprised at the size of the bill. read more

Horrible lunch!! 1/2 Lobster Thermidor was cold, no flavor just horrible @ 27 pounds! Service was a joke! It took 1/2 hour for two small pathetic rolls. read more

Service was good. Ordered a main risotto- so much salt I only managed half of it. Limited vegetarian menu unless you love fish. Desert was a very very small brandy snap basket with hard chewy slice of pineapple and a tablespoon of coconut sorbet which had melted before it reached the table - I found the pineapple inedible - I didn't complain as it was a 50th Birthday meal for a relative and I didn't want to make a fuss. I will definitely be staying on the south bank side in future and would never recommend this over priced restaurant- sorry read more

Most disappointing dining experience during my visit in London - service is terrible, the food took 50 min to arrive and the waitress didn't feel sorry at all...food was terrible and pricy read more

What a pleasant surprise this was! Great food and first class service. Lovely little terrace with a great view, perfect for a romantic liaison or lunching with friends. Worth a visit! read more

This place was terrible. Even the bread was bad! Five of us went and only one person was relatively satisfied with their meal... And they ordered the steak. The rest of us hardly had two mouthfuls of our entree! Just the presentation of the food alone was enough to turn you off, let alone the quality of the cooking. Suggest you steer clear I'm afraid! read more

Restaurant was pretty empty for a Thursday evening and the service was attentive. Food was excellent, although not cheap even with the Taste card discount. Emphasis seems to be on proper British staples with a modern twist. Decent selection of wines at reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend for a quiet meal. Only misses out on 5 stars as the toilets were a little unkempt and the prices were a little high. read more

It was OK. I'd feel a bit better about it if the dessert (which cost 8 pounds) was not so tiny. It was the kind of ending to a meal that wiped away any pleasant thoughts of what came before. The dessert was good -- should have been four times the size at least. OK food, nice view, but very poor value because of the dessert. read more

Northbank was the venue for our work Christmas lunch and indeed appeared to be full of other people having work Christmas lunches. Looking beyond the long tables of rowdy City types wearing party hats and waving Christmas crackers for emphasis, the restaurant was rather stylish. Smart wallpaper and long windows with a view out onto the Thames and across to the Globe. Northbank's thing is apparently modern British food with a Cornish influence. Couldn't spot the latter in the Christmas menu, but the food was excellent nonetheless. Ham hock and game terrine worked very well with the homemade cranberry sauce flaky ham contrasted nicely with chunks of meaty pheasant or similar. I had salmon in a cream, onion and pea sauce for main and this was equally well executed with the fish's skin properly crispy. Dessert was an apple strudel with custard more posh phyllo apple-pie and custard than a typical central European strudel, but tasty (if not particularly memorable). Overall, it's a restaurant I'd revisit, if only to try the normal menu in an atmosphere of fewer suits getting festive. This being said, it was also an excellent venue for a work Christmas lunch and the staff were attentive but not overpowering. If the a la Carte lives up to their Christmas special, this is a good bet for lunch if you're in the area. read more

I recently had lunch at this gem of a restaurant. It's not often that you find restaurants of this quality that you haven't heard about already so this was a real treat. The rather office-like exterior hid a stylish interior. Beautiful lamb, perfectly cooked and good quality meat followed by a delicious crumble. Very well thought out food with top notch ingredients. It's proximity to the river is ideal for a summers day - there's an outside area and I believe they hold bbq's in the Summer. read more

I've been to this restaurant twice and really like it. The atmosphere, food and service are great. With 50% off with a "taste" card its a good deal for great food. The wine menu is extensive. I first took my mum and aunt here during the day and it was good but maybe a little corporate. I then went with my fiance and his mum last night and the atmosphere was really different and chilled. The bar area was inviting with cool lighting but we were whisked into the dining area and couldn't here any noise. The views of the Millennium Bridge, the Tate Modern and the Globe were awesome! read more