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    Whyte & Brown

    3.7 (47 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Sabah A.

    This restaurant is located in the Kingly Court in Carnaby Street. The atmosphere is amazing and the service is quick though I did feel rushed with the staff in a hurry to clear the plates. Food was good - I tried the buttermilk chicken option which was delish though lacking mayo (very stingy with their mayo). Also the burgers don't come with fries - you have to order these separately. So, overall good food but not impressed with the service. Don't think I will go back

    The Full English
    Chris I.

    Stumbled across here whilst looking for somewhere for brunch on a bank holiday Monday. Went for the full English and was pretty impressed. My expectations weren't high, however it was really good. Great tasty bacon and yummy sausages. Service was good. Reasonably priced for the west end. Lovely little venue.

    Chicken- Leek burger. Yum!
    Simone M.

    I've only actually eaten here once, but as far as that trip was concerned I'd go again. I ordered the chicken-leek burger and it was really good (just a bit messy to eat - but that's fine!), so I'd recommend that. The coffee was good too! The only thing that was a bit weird was that we got there at 11.50 so my friend ordered from the brunch menu (after a bit of negotiating that she could still order as brunch was till midday), then I was going to order off the main menu, but was then told that it wasn't midday yet (when the man menu starts apparently) so I had to wait till the clock past 12pm so I could order. Weirdness aside, the burger and sweet potato fries (which come with feta and chorizo) were really yum so I'd definitely go back, albeit not so close to the midday mark as it seemed to throw them off.

    Rustic contemporary wooden interior
    Wendy L.

    Low key, restful lighting, rustic DIY style contemporary wooden decor all widely spread out in a clean spacious setting. It is indeed a very beautiful restaurant. Sadly food was not as impressive and did not make much of an impact compared to the decor. During the tube strike Whyte and Brown was offering a very good 50% off food deal for those who came in with the secret code "Keep calm". Somehow we also offered a free drink so it was a very good value evening for us. The moment we stepped in we knew it was the place to be the during the chaotic tube strike out there. It was a good few hours of calmness with excellent service from the staff who were very accommodating and patience with us and we slowly went through the menu. I do like the wacky concept of specialising in chicken or egg, each dish made with egg or chicken or both. The menu became very global with dishes from Vietnamese like the Hanoi Chicken Noodle Soup and Mediterranean dishes like the Two Way Chicken Souvlaki. However I always find with such a wide variety of dishes on a menu and all so different, quality and flavours drops a little as there isn't a focus. And that was the problem with Whyte and Brown. Most of the dishes but the basic of flavours but lacked the depth. We started with the Marinated Olives and Caperberries. Personally I found the green olives a bit too salty whilst the black were fine but too soft and squidgy for my liking. The caperberries were a nice unusual addition to the dish and they tasted fine in the garlicky marinade they came in. We also ordered the 'Croquettes balls with smoky tomato sauce'. Although it said smoky the tomato sauce was not smoky at all instead we preferred the lightness and rawness of it as it came thick and chunky with bits. Sadly the croquettes tasted slightly over cooked, either that or it was re-fried and ended up too dry on the outside as crispy as they were. The filling was fine, a nice thick creamy inside of shredded chicken and pancetta but once again it lacked that oomph. Luckily the sauce filled some of that dryness and gave it some of that flavour it needed. The Parmigiana was more successfully, beautifully baked aubergine with a good layer of stringy mozzarella cheese. The tomato sauce it was cooked in was seasoned well, light to allow the aubergine and mozzarella to shine. The richness of the cheese was nicely contrasted by the sliced egg in between especially the egg whites and also added a different layer of texture. i wished the dish was ruined by the overly salted side salad of rocket and lettuce leaves though which didn't do the dish any favour. Eating this made my mouthful bitter and drowned in olive oil. In the end I ended up scraping the plate clean without the salad. The chicken was a bit of a mix, some more succulent than others, breast a bit dry but saved by the nicely homemade gravy. However the dish somewhat became forgettable. It tasted like a good chicken but sadly that is all I can say. Better though was the awesome mash we ordered as a side. I'm guessing the secret ingredient was mayonnaise as it was that extra creamy smooth texture that got me scooping up for more after each bite of chicken. It also helped the dryness of the chicken and provided the dish a nice coating. It's a shame these weren't included in the main but I think it's hoping to be viewed up a upmarket dining located in Carnaby Street, the West End area. My boyfriend ordered the pulled chicken bap which I wasn't keen on the moment I saw 'bap' and not 'brioche bun' like the burger selection they had, But he was intrigued what pulled chicken taste like compared to the usual pulled pork. I only took a bite out of this and glad it was just a bite as i already felt the failure of the bun being too doughy and dense for the heavier filling of pulled chicken The pulled chicken lost all its flavour to the overwhelmingly sweet BBQ sauce that tasted too synthetic and strong for my liking. Our opposite table ordered their actual burger and I must say, it looked more appetising and interesting that my boyfriend's bap. So I think we've established that the food wasn't all fantastic but everything else was. Its another place with potential and as it is relatively new I believe with a bit more experimenting with each dish I'm sure it can get better. With so much competition in the area like Polpo it definitely needs to step a mark if they want to stay in the game.

    Langoustine and chicken pie
    Tim L.

    The newest restaurant to the Soho / Carnaby Street food fest is an independent outfit who's tagline is all about the Free Range Egg and Chicken. They state that they don't care which came first because it doesn't matter. Located in the already crowded quadrangle of Kingly Court, the restaurant boasts outdoor/indoor seating with a Scandinavian furniture meets New York industrial loft chic (except for our little kids table apparently that had metal surfaces and antique school chairs). There's plenty of room for everyone, and the staff are über friendly and attentive. My swimming / noodle evening friend and I have graduated from noodle nights to a little more upmarket food - granted it was my birthday yesterday and we were celebrating. Anyway, food - since it's what Yelp's about right? We started off with a Bangkok Scotch Egg, made with free range chicken, lemongrass and coriander. I'd have to say that the presentation of food in this place is absolutely stunning and spot on for a top notch establishment. The egg was done perfectly, with the yolk just a little runny and the crust of the meat crispy and delightful. Where it did let down a little was in the flavoring of the meat. The Bangkok aspect was very subtle, so subtle that the vinegar from the pickled cucumber salad that the scotch egg rested on overpowered the genteel flavors of the egg. Also, the two slices of chili added nothing but a dash of color (not flavor which I was expecting) to the egg. Good, but not an amazing start. We then received our mains - which were the Light Chicken and Langoustine pie, and the Brick Chicken. The chicken and langoustine pie came with the langoustine poking it's cute (or ugly - depending on what your views are on the aesthetics of a crustacean) head through the puff pastry of the pie. The pie itself was lovely, and again very subtle in flavoring and delicate on the tastebuds. The puff pastry was dense and well done, but could have been a little more flaky (or French) which IMHO how I like puff pastry. I guess to each their own. The Brick Chicken is a dish of a half chicken done three ways, grilled, confit and roasted. The roasted and confit were absolutely delightful, though the plate was a bit wet from the jus of the chicken, thus requiring some work to ensure the grilled and roasted chicken didn't mix too much with the confit juice. It does get served with a lemon and gravy as well. Seems a bit too much liquid along side and the rookie eater might just over-dowse the chicken. They were all very flavorful, and the roast did well with thyme. A side of double cooked chips (or french fries) accompanied the meal. All in all, it was a very good experience, with prices a little higher than the scene in the area. Value for money isn't really there at the restaurant, since the half chicken and the pie each come in at about £12 - £13 without any sides included. Be ready, with drinks to be forking out about £25 per head at least. What most certainly redeem this place (since they opened only 3 weeks ago) is their willingness to listen to the customer, with comment cards. I filled mine in and got a personal visit from the manager about my suggestions with the scotch egg. She seemed to take the suggestions well and upon our departure was seen having a chat with the kitchen staff to perhaps discuss and try out adding more spice and flavor to the meat of the scotch egg. So kudos to the staff there and I certainly hope to be hearing about (or trying) the new recipe of the scotch egg if my suggestions were taken to heart. All in all, 4*s, It's a great place, and a novel concept, with decor and food quality to match, but it's higher than average price and overly subtle food do let it down just a little. I would likely come back, but it might be a while. UPDATE: I still haven't heard back from them regarding the Scotch Egg, it seems like they haven't taken my suggestion into account. Considering the manager was so intent on making sure her guests make suggestions, guess they're not willing to implement them. Knocking them down to 3*s considering.

    Juria Y.

    Managed to get a table for three with no booking on a Thursday evening. Cute little joint, lovely decor inside and there's also outdoor seating in the courtyard at Kingly Court. Service was friendly and efficient. Food was good aside from my friend chipping a tooth on a random stone found in the quinoa lentil salad.... That was unpleasant so dropping a star. Still, would come back.

    Yotsuba C.

    Excellent shakshuka for breakfast. You got a huge dish of eggs but only 2 halves of toasts. The environment and the view are perfect. Would love to comeback another time

    Great whiskey cider!
    Meni M.

    Had the chicken cesar salad...had wayyyy too much dressing. The fiancé's chicken souvlaki though was very good.

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    Cool place! Great Cocktails and the chicken entrees are awesome. The service was also spot on! I'd recommend this place to everyone.

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    Great sophisticated food that takes chicken to the next level. Really nice service and cool interiors. Highly recommend this place.

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    this place is a hiden gem. The food is absolutely delicious and it's really not expensive for what you get. total 5 star

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    Quiet place out of the way in slower times. The court can get busy though. The food was fine, atmosphere nice.

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    Rude manager would not let my daughter eat her take away despite the rest of the table ordering and empty restaurant.

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    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(696 reviews)
    0.6 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

    4.3(72 reviews)
    1.0 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

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    4.6(195 reviews)
    0.2 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

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

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