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    The Ritz Restaurant

    4.0 (45 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndBritish
    Open 8:00 am - 10:30 AM, 12:30 pm - 2:00 PM, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Crepes suzette
    Simon W.

    It would be disappointing were a review of the Ritz_not_five star. It's about to undergo a refurb, so this was a last gasp of the "old" dining room. It's not the trendiest restaurant in London, nor is it the most expensive. Service is immaculate, and the food classical. You'll also be guaranteed the spectacle of interlopers without bookings being politely turned away.

    he was amazing!

    One or two times per year, we treat ourselves to some fine dining at a restaurant with a Michelin star. And it's particularly exciting when the restaurant has more than one star. So we were very excited for our dinner at the Ritz Restaurant. First, the good: the atmosphere is spectacular. The wine was amazing. Our waiter, Eduardo, was great. And our sommelier, Italo (sp?), was the best. The food was pretty good (not great--there were some swings and misses). And a nice surprise: the piano player was perfect! We really enjoyed him. Unfortunately, the service (which was great for the first 90 minutes) just kind of disappeared on us. When it was time for dessert, no one came over to us for about 40 minutes. Then, when we finally got their attention to order some of the cheese, they weren't able to get to us. It seemed like one person was in charge of dessert for the entire room. It was quite odd. It seemed like the waiter who came over in the beginning to ask about food allergies was more of the organizer of things, and he was the one who was a bit cold throughout the night. I totally understand that he must have a crazy job, but it was disappointing that we were the table that fell through the cracks. Another challenge: the noise level was pretty high. We struggled to hear most of what the waiters were saying when they were introducing the dishes. For me, that's one of the most exciting parts. Perhaps the combination of talking and their accents made it tough? I'm not sure. But maybe it's just a room where the acoustics make it hard to hear. I'm not usually one to be bothered by noise, either. We still had a great time. But for a restaurant with two stars, we were a little disappointed with the way our table was forgotten. I don't think I'd go there again.

    Ambiance
    Stephen J.

    A must , a must , a must. This is the only high tea/afternoon tea experience in the United Kingdom with a tea master who is educated to be able to pair tea with a meal and goes through the process of sourcing the tea. I'm a tea connoisseur and was beyond thrilled to take part in the experience but also was impressed with the tea tasting notes and fragrance. The ambiance was breathtaking, service was presidential, and the food was delicious. There is a dress code and reservations are required. Treat yourself to this unlimited tea and food experience!

    Pastries
    Diana G.

    We went for afternoon tea. I made reservations a month ahead of the date. They get booked fast, so don't wait. We arrived and were greeted at the door by the doorman. We walked in to a beautiful hotel. The tea room is also very beautiful. We left our coats at the coat room and were seated immediately for our 5:30 tea time. We ended up getting the champagne tea. So, you start with a glass of champagne prior to your tea. Everything is done quickly. Before you know it, you have your sandwiches and tea at your table. The presentation was beautiful. Sandwiches: my favorite was the egg sandwich, but all of them were good. Everything, except the champagne, is all you can eat or drink, but we couldn't even finish what they served us the first round. All the sandwiches come on different breads. All good on their own way. My second and third favorites were the salmon and cheese and chutney. They also bring out a cucumber sandwich, ham and chicken sandwich. Pastries: they were all delicious, but my favorite was the passion fruit one. There was one lemon meringue one and a type of stuffed banana bread one. If you're from the US, the scones are not what you expect. They are biscuits. They have a good flavor. A little dense. Tea: you have to finish your pot before ordering a new one. Since there were three of us in our party, we were able to taste several ones. We all agreed that the earl grey was the best from the four we got. We also tried the Moroccan mint, Rose congou, Passion fruit and orange My birthday was the week of my visit and they surprised me with a birthday dessert. That was super nice of them. The staff was great. Very proper. The only hiccup we encountered was when we were leaving. We were taking a selfie and the door man told a driver standing next to him that Americans thought everything was special. He was pretty loud about it and since we were the only ones around, we thought he directed it to us. We decided to brush it off and continue our london adventures.

    High tea
    Julia F.

    This was the most glamorous, beautiful restaurant I've ever been to and it made for a very memorable 30th birthday for my sister. The food at the high tea was exquisite! The pastries were each handmade and must've taken hours to make. The little sandwiches were simple but delicious. The band played Christmas music and played happy birthday for my sister which was a ton of fun. The service was wonderful and the room was the prettiest room imaginable!

    Our scones to go
    KL H.

    We went for tea. COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY DISAPPOINTING. FOOD WAS DISGUSTING! I could not believe it. Bread was old - I actually think the Lynch meat chicken was rancid. We tried one bite of each sandwich and left it all there. Yuck. The desserts were not good either. I think Max ate one- I wouldn't ruin my taste buds. The scones were decent- nothing to write home about but we did eat those. I gave two stars ( would recommend this just stop serving food) for the serive! We loved our waiter- only bright spot of the tea. He gave us scones to take home too and some tea. I am still shocked at the quality of food. Unbelievable. Also, no signage AND OR CHECK IN- ITS ROTARY SEATING- nothing specual for the $100pp price- and the maitre d table is in the back? Manager a bit snotty- kinda reverse slobbery really. Telling us how things went like we should know. I would never go back and will certainly tell my friends to skip this GOT TO THE DORCHESTER! VERY GOOD TEA!!! what you would expect.

    Went for high tea Decor was very nice, food was disappointing, worst finger sandwiches Ive ever had. Had better high tea at other places, I would not recommend high tea at the ritz. Its definitely not the best high tea in London, not sure why it has that reputation and is booked up months in advance. Service was just OK, I will not be returning.

    Decor
    Janine R.

    The Ritz Restaurant is a beautiful dining experience. The clientele both times we went were older. It's a nice, romantic spot. Great for celebrating special occasions. The langoustine appetizer was so wonderful. The sauces at The Ritz are fabulous. The Cornish Seabass was also divine. The turbo cannot be surpassed. The chocolate soufflé was nice, but the crepe Suzette is the star of show as it is prepared table side. Men must wear a tie, but don't fret if you did not pack one. The cloak room at The Ritz has a selection of ties to loan for dinner. The only real downside of the meal is sometimes the live singer is so loud that one cannot hear anyone else at the table. The piano player was flawless both nights we were there and quite beautiful.

    Tony C.

    Even though this only has 1 Michelin star, it exemplifies qualities of the 3 Michelin star restaurants I've been to in NYC (Per Se, Eleven Madison, Le Bernardin). Let's start with service and ambiance. From the second you walk into the Ritz Hotel, you'll be completely in awe of the stunning elegance and class. It continues into the restaurant which has tables widely placed apart from each other so I can't hear other people's conversations (big plus!). There is a pianist and a singer performing live which totally adds another level of "wow this is so friggin awesome!". The wait staff greets guests by their last names and they all wear long coattails. They place down plates synchronously for everyone at the table. And they lift the food covers up at same time too. That's not something you see often. They are so attentive throughout the entire 3-hour dinner (got the 7-course) without making you feel uncomfortable. They watch you from afar and refill your glasses or bring plates away with the perfect timing. The food is impeccable!! Everything is so exquisite and makes me wonder how is this only 1 Michelin star?! Everything was cooked to perfection. I didn't like the pheasant since I personally find it a gamey type of poultry. Although I only ate 1 of the 2 pieces of pheasant, watching 3 staff preparing the pheasant and the sauce was very exciting. There was a huge flame as they made the sauce on a skillet, they also used a French press as part of the preparation. It was almost like a mini cooking show lol. The cod and lobster were delectable. Raspberry sorbet was so refreshing for cleansing the palette. The highlight for me was definitely the hazelnut dessert which was like nothing I've ever had before. It was loaded with hazelnut flavor yet it was still well balanced without being overly sweet. I usually don't like a lot of the European restaurants' desserts because they're usually too sweet for me. But this one is to die for, yum!!

    My mom loved it here. We were told that this room is not usually where they have afternoon tea, it was a temporary move.

    The Ritz London afternoon tea has a strong reputation for a reason. They were seamless in their service and they treated my mother like a Queen which is a huge mark in their favor. Everyone there was so friendly and quick with a little joke, not at all like the stuffy pomp and circumstance I had expected. The staff was warm and extremely attentive. We had the normal afternoon tea service and we each ordered a different tea. The staff knew exactly which tea we ordered and when it came time for a refill they didn't need to ask us. It was impressive to say the least. The sandwiches were delicious and the bread they use is soft and they choose different types to compliment the filling. My favorites were the chicken curry and the egg salad. The desserts were the perfect size and so tasty! My favorite was the mango mousse. We forgot to take a picture of the scones with clotted cream and preserves but they were delicious and fluffy inside. Perfect texture for spreading the clotted cream, which tasted so fresh and light. I suggest you come hungry because the staff will keep refilling your plates until you say stop! The Pianist is incredible! Ian Gomes is a legend that used to accompany the likes of Frank Sinatra! He kept whispering to us asking for requests and he was so sweet. He took a break and came down and greeted us. His fingers really make magic on that instrument and it really makes the whole experience that much more special. High marks to the staff! I appreciated how kind, attentive and warm they were to my family. People save their hard earned money to have special experiences like this and this staff really made it memorable. Thank you so much! We will definitely be coming back.

    A S.

    If you're looking for a bit of quality for a night out, The Ritz restaurant is a tough place to beat. As soon as you walk up to the doorman at the entrance the whole place oozes class and style. Yes it's very expensive but it's certainly worth it. Unfortunately on this occasion, one star off as the restaurant forgot to bring our sides with the main course which was a real shame. I'm pretty sure this doesn't happen often but it did take the shine off our experience. I would go back again for a special occasion.

    Traditional Afternoon Tea (4/4)
    Miko B.

    Start rocking that suit and tie since they won't let you enter otherwise. Similar to Claridge's, my afternoon tea experience at The Ritz was not worth the price. Although the blackcurrant macaron and chocolate rooibos were bomb, the £54 price point is hard to justify. You also can't really take your time, since they'll ask you to leave when the next round of customers arrives. If you're anything like me, you too will try chugging as many pots of tea as possible. It's the only way to get your money's worth given the time limit. // Traditional Afternoon Tea (£54)

    Entrance
    Jared M.

    Evening meal: I was on the fence between a 3 and a 4 for many reasons but decided for the quality of food and atmosphere to remain at a 4. We had a later reservation and had full intentions on doing the full tasting menu but was all but forced out of it by the waiter due to the fact that it would take so long to go through...and I mean I get it, you want to not be there forever just for one or two tables that got there late for 6 courses. That being said, we went al a Carte and they lost out on hundreds of pounds. The pre meal treats, salad and beef Wellington were good, with all the final prep table side. We got a nice little anniversary cake after that to take home, definitely wasn't going to push sticking around late to eat it. The moral of the story: had we got to get what we set out for I would have no doubts the 5 was in reach. Talk me out of a 5 to have a 4 (or 3) experience and...well that's what we end up with here. Btw don't forget your jacket & tie gents. Music was awesome too. Afternoon High tea: Mostly enjoyed this too. Again, don't forget the tie. Paid 20 pounds deposit for a loaner. After feeling the stares of shame in the cloakroom putting it on I now realize I should have just went upstairs and got mine. Tea came out with sandwiches, scones, desserts and all the fancy things. Loved all of that and had a wide selection of flavors. Was so charged up on tea I was ready to run a mile or two! Nice atmosphere and beautiful room there. Pianist they have for that does awesome as well. Definitely do high tea at least once!

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    The Ritz Restaurant Reviews in Other Languages

    The Mayfair Chippy - My to go order was so tasty. Fries could have been crisper but the fish was on point!

    The Mayfair Chippy

    4.5(697 reviews)
    0.7 miMayfair
    ££

    Mayfair Chippy absolutely lived up to the hype. The fish was fresh, flaky, and wrapped in a…read moreperfectly crisp batter that stayed light instead of greasy. The chips were thick-cut, properly salted, and tasted like real chip shop fries instead of frozen fast food fries. The place was completely packed, so I ended up eating on the stairs about a block away, honestly felt like part of the experience. One of those spots that doesn't try to reinvent fish and chips. it just does the classic version better than most places. Would easily go back next time I am in London.

    When you've just arrived in London and need gluten free fish and chips, look no further than…read moreMayfair chippy! Food/drinks: Maybe the best fish and chips I've ever had! (I heard the non GF version was also excellent.) Platter came with flavorful mushy peas, tartar sauce, and a spicy mayo (or currry for the non GF platter). Chips were large and delicious. Portion was huge, and easily shareable. Delicious!! Service: It was ok. We waited in line for a really long time (more than an hour) but we were checked on from time to time. Once we were seated and ordered, no one really checked in, but we asked if we needed something. Ambiance: Cute outdoor seating. In door seating was okay. Reservations get to go into a back room which seemed nicer. Lovely side street in a crazy busy popular area. It's a solid 4.5 stars for what it is because the food was so good. I'd return. Tip: Make a reservation a couple of weeks in advance, or be prepared to wait...a long time...Or, skip the line to order takeaway and go enjoy your food!

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    The Mayfair Chippy - Mayfair classic - fried cod + tarter was so good!

    Mayfair classic - fried cod + tarter was so good!

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    The Ivy - Squid

    The Ivy

    4.3(72 reviews)
    0.7 miWestminster
    ££

    We had a set menu for breakfast and eggs royale. My eggs…read morewere over cooked, and it took forever to get fresh ones. It's a shame bc my delicious hash browns and bacon got pretty cold. The Eggs Royale were perfect! Every bite was gone in under 5 minutes.YUM! Because my eggs were remade, our awesome server, Oliver, took great care of us. Ask for Oliver for a perfectly British experience. I would go back... the little hash browns were toooo easy to eat. I could have eaten a dozen more. Lastly, the ladies room is SENSATIONAL!

    The most expensive dinner we had this week with the weakest hospitality and worst timing. SUPER…read moredisappointing. It took 25 mins to place our drink order- then about 30 more mins to get our food, after placing that order. Then we had to wait to place a dessert order. Then we had to wait for the check. One word for this comes to mind...'waiting'. We found ourselves waiting every step of the way for our waiter to acknowledge us. Honestly I can forgive A LOT if people are nice but that wasn't the case with our server. Low energy, not very warm and welcoming and slow. Actually to be fair, I got a smile from the busboy when I was on my way to the restroom- perhaps the 2 should switch roles if the restaurant is looking for repeat visits or nice reviews. Btw- the manager...not exactly sure what he was doing. One last thing, I've had sea bass in many restaurants and never had anyone leave the skin on-Just not what I expected. This restaurant gets 2 thumbs down for me. Go to Bills right around the corner - save some money - and get a smile from the staff and a nice greeting.

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    Upstairs bar

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    Blacklock

    Blacklock

    4.6(195 reviews)
    0.4 miSoho
    £££

    We were hanging out in Soho and the online reservations showed no openings. We decided to try and…read morewalk in anyway and are glad we did. They had room for party of 4 and it was Monday night, so "butcher" pricing, which means you pay what they pay by the weight for your meat. There was a chalk board that listed all the cuts by weight and as they sold, they crossed them off. There were still plenty available in a variety of cuts when we arrived around 8pm. I love that the entire restaurant is underground. We ended up getting an 800kg ribeye and it was the perfect amount of meat for us. We did supplement with lots of sides including the bone marrow, mushrooms on toast, beef dripping chips, and sweet potato. My favorite was the sweet potato, which was ash roasted for 10 hours and you could taste it. They all went will with the steak that came out in about 20 minutes, pre-sliced with a nice presentation. We also got a few of the cheese and pickle, which was a hit with my wife. Our server was great and we enjoyed our time and meal very much!

    Wow, what can be said about this little gem of a restaurant. This was our first meal in London and…read moreit don't disappoint. Service was exceptional, and the food was just as good. Had the ribeye, kale salad and chips followed up by the bread pudding. All wonderful, and the Aperol spritz was just as tasty. Highly recommend!

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    Blacklock - Ribeye Steak with Green Sauce and 10-Hour Ash Roasted Sweet Potato

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