For their breath-of-fresh-air interior decoration and daily changing, seasonal menu alone, I would say Spring is worth a visit. The standout of the evening was their thoughtful and deliciously-executed Scratch Menu, which turns 'waste' produce into dishes like a chilled corn soup or a decadent chocolate cake with berry sorbet. The Scratch Menu is a high-value choice; the main menu leans overpriced. Dined: August 27, 2021 read more

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Our family has the pleasure of dining at Spring for dinner. What a lovely restaurant it is. The decor is beautiful, the service is great and the food was exceptional. We began with the Prawn dish and the Pea Tortellini. Both dishes were delicious. We each ordered the Sea bass Entree which was enjoyed by us all. For dessert we had the Almond Cake served with strawberry sorbet, the Lemon Tart and the Peach Leaf Icecream. The lemon tart was the best tart of the trip. Thank you Spring for providing a well rounded dining experience. read more

What a lovely restaurant inside of the Somerset House. I went for the Scratch menu which was well executed, delicious, and filling. Normally the main courses here can cost £25-30+, so to get three courses for only £30 was a bargain. The menu changes daily and what I can tell on the website, there are rarely any true repeats. Service was attentive but not over the top. They have a very nice wine-the-glass list with a good amount of variety. Definitely worth a visit. You can get the scratch menu between 5:30-6:30 Tuesday-Saturday. However, I wouldn't recommend it if you have any true dietary restrictions. They don't do substitutions. read more

Food was great, waiter was a douche. Dismissed our table on multiple occasions while visiting others, and asked in a mocking manner if we were from the US, which we were. Consider hiring more respectful staff, disappointing. read more

My pregnant wife and I traveled from California to London anticipating what we hoped would be a tremendous dining experience at Spring. It was not. We were actually warned by friends to book dinner reservations somewhere else, as they had a very bad experience at Spring themselves. We should have taken that advice. The most inexcusable part of our evening was how we were treated by one of the male servers for our table. He was incredibly disrespectful and dismissive. He must really despise pregnant women. He treated us like dirt. He treated us like we weren't worth his time or that we didn't deserve to be there. He talked back to us and gave us attitude the entire evening. We spent nearly 500 pounds on dinner and you would think you'd be treated not only fairly but with exceptional service. Neither happened. The place itself is beautiful but the second most disappointing part of our evening was the food. It was so incredibly unexceptional. SO disappointing. The salad was so bland and flavorless. The pasta was good but also so boring and forgettable and so poorly presented. Every server was so rushed and the food came out almost falling off the plate/bowl. The steak was the most disappointing. So poorly cooked. It was the equivalent of a good meal on an airplane. Please do not make the mistakes we made by spending SO much money for an evening of disrespect, horrible superior and arrogant attitudes and unexceptional food. We were so disappointed and let down. read more

Spring - This price was for the set menu and a glass of wine. My pregnant wife wasn't drinking. - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

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This absolutely beautiful restaurant is located inside the new wing of the Somerset House. The service was fantastic. For starters we got the Stracciatella with fennel, pink grapefruit, artichokes and dill which was so tasty, fresh and delicious. It was extremely well balanced. For dinner we got the wild halibut with roasted endive and blood orange butter and the braised Viola artichokes with winter tomatoes and chickpea pancake. These dishes were both absolutely outstanding. I couldn't recommended this place enough and will absolutely return. read more

Spring - Stracciatella with fennel, pink grapefruit, artichokes and dill - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

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We came for the pre-theatre scratch menu, a great concept of creating one pre-fixed menu using some of the leftover ingredients and other odds and ends left from making other dishes (carrot tops, stale bread, etc). Only available from 5:30-6:30pm and 3 courses is £20. Surprisingly the tastiest thing we had on the menu was the cold cucumber soup starter. The main course was a relatively average shredded pork on pita and topped with a kind of tzatziki. The dessert was a lovely slice of coffee ice cream and pavlova topping. The restaurant is quite ritzy, so be sure to dress smart! read more

I am very shocked that this restaurant only has six reviews. In that case, it is one of the best kept culinary secrets. This restaurant is located inside the Somerset House. When you walk in there is a beautiful indoor garden area with available seating. Since we were here for dinner there was no one sitting here but have heard that this area is quite popular for brunch. This garden gives the entire restaurant a very tranquil feeling, which is always nice before a great meal. We sat at the intimate bar and had a cocktail before we were seated. Classy cocktails done right. Also, I have to mention the bathrooms, yes the bathrooms, just gorgeous. There were fresh peonies everywhere, white candles, and beautiful art deco chevron tiles. Swoon... We were seated at a great table with a large window with a wonderful view. All of the dishes were absolutely perfect, a favorite was the homemade pasta and dessert, which was a lemon pie with tomatillo sauce. Everyone we interacted with, from the hostess when we first walked in, to the bartender and our waiter, was a pleasure. This was our first stop while in London and it set the right mood for the rest of our trip. Bravo chef Gyngell. read more

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This was a beautiful restaurant with fantastic decor, high ceilings, and was a fancy, nice place that you'd go on a date, or celebrate a special occasion. The food was good, but didn't really blow me out of the water, especially not for the price tag that went along with it. I went with 4 people total, and the bill came out to ~$85 per person, which didn't really include more than 2 alcoholic drinks for the entire table (not per person). Quite pricey in my opinion, given other alternatives for fine-dining in London. I liked the bread & butter a lot, with 2 different kinds to choose from and enough for 2 pieces per person at the table. We ordered a few appetizers to share for our party of 4, each got an entree, and couldn't agree on a dessert, so ordered all 4 options from the menu. The main dish was better than the appetizers, and I didn't really care for the desserts. I'd skip the dessert here and go somewhere else to get ice cream. Appetizers: - Crab cobb (£16) - This was prettier than it tasted - the plating had a lot of colors, leaves, and shredded pieces of crab. I don't think this was super memorable, there was only enough for a spoonful or 2 spoonfuls per person. I'd pass on this too. - Burrata with San Daniele, cime di rapa and chilli oil (£16) - The burrata was fine, but nothing to really write home about. Not super memorable in my book. - Tagliolini with creme fraiche & sage (£16) - For the price, this was a small amount of pasta. It almost tasted like mac & cheese - it was creamy and cheesy, and good, but I thought there might be something else than just thin noodles and cheese. It was fine, but I don't think I would get this again if I came back. Main: - Wild seabass (£32) - This was my favorite dish of the meal, but it came with a really steep price point, for a fillet of fish on top of some vegetables. It was also swimming in butter, and everything in butter is always good, but this was almost a little too much. Desserts: - Bitter chocolate tart with muscat sabayon (£9) - This was my favorite of the desserts but I love anything that has chocolate in it. I'd probably get this again, but didn't find it to be so unique - I've definitely had similar desserts like this before. If you like chocolate that is dark, not super sweet, and more of a ganache, this will be right up your alley. - Summer pudding with creme fraiche (£9) - I had no idea what a summer pudding is, but apparently it's a cake soaked in berry juice with berries. I found this to be quite tart and sour, and didn't really care for it at all. - Buttermilk panna cotta with ice cream (£9) - I didn't think I was going to like this at all, but it was pretty good. I wouldn't say it was my favorite of the bunch, but some others in my group said it was their favorite of all the desserts. Overall, I'd give this place 3.5 stars. Not bad food, but not great for the price that you will end up paying. I think there are other higher end restaurants in London, or even not-as-fancy ones with better food. Nice decor and ambiance, but I don't think I'd make a special trip to come here again. read more

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This is simply a lovely spot for a meal in London. Somerset House is magnificent, particularly in the evening. It is enchanting! Spring has a wine list which is carefully selected and full of surprising choices. This is also true of their bar service which is equally good. The food is some of the finest I have had in London. This is a British restaurant with continental influences. The lamb I had was delicious and my salad was flawlessly prepared with a light dressing and a fresh mixed green medley. The sea bass was perfection! The desserts were less impressive but quite good. The emphasis here is on British farm sourced foods and produce. Spring succeeds quite nicely with this goal! Service is equally refined. Lovely decor rounds out a beautiful but unstuffy dining experience. If you wish to impress (and can afford their prices) Spring should not be missed when traveling to London. read more

Spring - In Somerset House - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

Overall pretty expensive for what it was. The decor was cool and the cocktails were tasty, but the food was just alright. It was also kind of hard to find the restaurant in the building it's in. Definitely more of a special occasion place if you're looking to spend some money. read more

Lovely ambiance, passable service, but this is for deep pocket foodies. 21 quid for five tiny, but good tasting, scallops set the tone. Another esoteric menu place for the expense account crowd. Do check the menu and consider your guest's prefs. This will impress some, no doubt...but a basic soup or salad starter is nowhere to be found. read more

Spring - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

If Spring is not at the top of your London restaurant list, it very well should be. It is well known by my Australian friends because the head chef Skye Gyngell hails from Sydney, who then made her name at Petersham Nurseries Café before leaving and opening Spring, but seems to have avoided the mainstream crowd (perhaps intentionally given Skye's background). The restaurant is located in the New Wing of Somerset House, which I didn't even know existed and was home to a HMRC office until 2013. I booked it for my friend's birthday, and a friend that had just dined there the week before recommended that I request to be seated in one of the booths in the window, which is a bit more romantic and intimate. That was such a great tip! The booth could have seated at least 3 people comfortably, but probably not more. For starters, we had the carne salata with buffalo ricotta and agresto, and the tagliolini with white truffle butter. The carne salata was exactly my type of salad; it had a beef carpaccio on the bottom, a large, beautiful ball of ricotta, and this lovely agresto sauce. The tagliolini was great but not very well presented; it was basically pasta with a truffle alfredo sauce, served in a few clumps, but definitely could have been arranged better in balls with a garnish or something. I think if I were to choose again I would recommend the carne salata. Strangely enough, none of the other starters called to me... there was an eel salad, a turnip soup, or raw Brussel sprouts... I am a bit curious about the latter, but not curious enough to try it at that price point. For the mains, we ordered the fillet of beef with Jerusalem artichokes and the grilled lamb with farro and cavolo nero. Both were served medium rare and wonderfully tender; the beef had a lovely crust on top and the lamb came sliced. I spent the longest time trying to figure out the root vegetable served with my dish because they looked like potatoes but did not taste starchy, and I had to ask the server and she reminded me that they were Jerusalem artichokes. The farro and cavolo nero were so interesting as well; I haven't had much experience with farro and was wary of a barley like thing served with meat, but it was more of a base for the green sauce served with the dish. If I had to associate a cuisine with Skye's cooking, I'd say it is Italian inspired, though honestly it is hard to tell. Because it was a birthday, the staff brought out a cute cup of ginger and milk sorbet with a candle on top. It was such a nice touch. The service was stellar throughout the whole evening and we had a long conversation with our friendly sommelier, who told us a lot about the Ribera del Duero we enjoyed and happily answered all our questions. He decanted the wine, which hasn't happened to me in so long in a restaurant, but then also brought out the bottle, which had a beautiful label. The interiors of the restaurant are wonderfully decorated in a pastel palette and I can imagine that during the day, the sunlight streaming through the windows must be stunning. I think this is as good of a fine dining restaurant that you will find anywhere in London. But it is definitely under the radar and there seemed to be empty tables that evening; come soon before the secret gets out! read more

Doesn't get much better than this in London imho. Fine dining but not snooty. Modern ingredients, classic flavours combined innovatively from the freshest sources. Yes it is pricey, £30+ for a main, £15-20 for a starter, however the set lunch menu at £30 for 2 courses is great value and the choice of dishes wasn't too restrictive. The veal chop was something special, I've never seen anything like that before. The pasta was simple but very very tasty. The fish superbly cooked and the onglet steak pretty much perfect, as much so that you could've been eating a more expensive cut. The service is excellent, polite, friendly and upbeat. They were more than accommodating to my 2 year old niece, bringing her colouring books and even taking her into the kitchen to meet the chef! There were also no frowns from fellow diners which can often become more than obvious in high end London restaurants. The setting is beautiful, one for the girls, very aussie but most relaxing. Will need to bring the wife back just the two of us. Get there! read more

Fabulous in every respect. Welcoming and beautiful decor, friendly, courteous service and delightful innovative food. I come for dinner each time I am in London! read more

A beautiful restaurant, that's slightly more upscale than many venues nowadays. Serving up refreshing cocktails and light dishes, this places feels very romantic and intimate. The food itself was great but I felt there could've been a bit more explanation behind the main I ordered. I went for a lamb dish and it arrived semi warm. Only after it arrived and asking the staff they said it's served more like a salad than a main. If I had known I may have ordered something different. Quite expensive and service was slow in parts (drinks). Otherwise a great place to come on a special occasion. (Visit - 03/08/2015 Dinner) read more

Spring - Lamb with heirloom carrots, beetroots, broad beans and summer savory - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

Given I work a hop skip and jump away from Oxford Street - fighting my way through crowds during most of the week, there are very few things that compel me to leave my Shoreditch stomping ground for central London on the weekend. Annually, my girlfriends (the noodle girlfriends, if you feel compelled to read other posts) find a special place to have our Secret Santa brunch. Years past have included Paradise by way of Kensal Rise (can't quite remember how that ended) and Smokehouse (delicious) in Islington. This year, my friend was raving about chef Skye Gyngell (formerly of Petersham Nurseries) who just opened up Spring at Somerset House. Interior: Great atmosphere. I would suggest asking to be placed in the smaller bright open sunroom right next to reception. The high, completely glass ceiling made it feel like it was still summer in London (though if you visit in the winter months, you may want to book around 1PM to enjoy some sun before a 3PM sunset). Food: The menu changes frequently so I can't give an absolute review on it - but I can say that if the papperdelle happens to be a starter that day - you should have it! For a main, the pigeon was suggested and I normally LOVE LOVE pigeon. I have to admit I wasn't a huge fan. It comes out beautifully presented but was a complete pain to cut up and the waiter looked at my like I was absurd when asking if it as possible to get it cut up. Instead he brought me a little bowl of water to wash my fingers after breaking it apart (note: I come from upstate NY - which means Buffalo wings - I know how to ravage poultry and this was not easy). My girlfriends, conversely had the veal and lamb and were literally wiping their plates clean. Choose wisely. For dessert, I usually go a bit more savoury so had the Pouligny Saint Pierre cheese with Martin Sec pears. It was the perfect way to end the meal - esp as cheese desserts can often be hit or miss. Price: Not inexpensive - Starters average between about 8-14 quid with main dishes between 24-34. Final thoughts: My list of restaurants to try in London is long and ever growing - though this wouldn't be on my top 10, if you are in the area or planning be and want something a bit higher-end, keep Spring as an option. The food was presented beautifully and for the most part really well done. I would suggest going here with a larger group as the ambiance was't totally romantic and the day we went there seemed to be a number of families, but would be a great option for a business dinner or a higher-end pre-theatre option. read more

The atmosphere is clean and luxurious but light and almost feminine. It is a beautiful room with a bright and open feeling in a convenient location. I don't quite understand the outfits the waiters wear (cabin boys?) but they were cute and, more importantly, the waiters were hospitable and competent and professional. But I came here for the food and it was tasty and obviously prepared with fresh ingredients just bursting with flavor. I found the food to be of quality and liked that the menu seemed to be planned around what's available seasonally, simple but elegant. read more

Had a fabulous meal and the wine pairings were amazing. 6 people at dinner and everybody was sharing taste's because their meal was the best. Coming from the U.S. made this the most expensive meal of my life but cannot complain for a second. read more

Of all the wonderful restaurants we enjoyed in London, including the River Cafe, this was by far our favorite. The room is glorious, the food sublime, and our waitress, Grace, knowledgeable and professional. A friend who is a top chef told us that this is the favorite place for chefs to eat in Londoners and I understand why. It has only been open a few months so get reservations while you still can, read more