It was an unforgettable Christmas dinner at Wild Honey. The evening opened with an amuse-bouche of assorted bites--playful, refined, and a perfect invitation into what was to come. My starter, a classic duck terrine, kept the bar high: rich, expertly balanced, and beautifully presented. Then the meal truly took flight. The first main, the scallops, delivered a masterclass in flavor layering. Perfectly fresh and tender, they shimmered in a buttery sauce lifted by XO--comforting yet sophisticated, familiar yet inventive. A clear sign that Wild Honey takes its seafood seriously. But the dish that justified every whisper of Michelin-level praise was the venison. The cut itself was exceptional, but the execution was transcendent. Succulent texture, bold flavor, and a wild, almost ethereal depth--the contrast felt magical. Each bite was delicate yet powerful, like walking through an entire landscape of woodland aromas and game-forward richness in a single mouthful. Truly breathtaking. The signature custard sealed the evening with quiet elegance--silky, balanced, and deeply satisfying. A perfect finale to a Christmas night dinner we won't soon forget. Wild Honey delivered not just a meal, but a memory. Five stars, without hesitation. read more

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They no longer have the tasting menu as during my last visit but the three-course prefixe off the a la carte menu is very good. My favorite was the scallop appetizer. It was perfectly cooked and came with a small cauliflower steak and frisée salad. There was nothing wrong with the sirloin steak, but as a British server in another restaurant once told me: an American should not order steak in a British restaurant. The cheese selection was excellent. Service was mostly fantastic but a letdown at the end. A server asked me I wanted port with the cheese. I said "yes." He put down a class, returned, and poured a glass of Taylor's 10. I remember thinking, this is okay but the 20 would have been nicer. When the bill arrived, I was charged for Taylor 20 instead of 10. It's only a few quid difference but the charge should be correct. I pointed this out to the server. He said he would check with the sommelier. When he returned he said I was served the Taylor 20. I had seen the bottle of 10-year with my own eyes but it seemed needless to argue. It was a disappointment after an otherwise excellent meal. Even if they thought I was wrong, they should have refunded the four or five pound difference off a check that was nearly 300 quid. read more

This was hands down one of the best meals of my entire life. The interior of the restaurant is absolutely 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! read more

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A delightful meal in a sea of fried fish and crispy chips. We ordered from the pre-theater menu. Perfect amount of food for an early dinner and if you're not too hungry! The menu changes every season, so glad to have caught the last day of the spring menu. :) Service was excellent. Also recommend the seasonal Bicyclette drink if you can, gin-based (you're in London, after all) and strong with notes of honey. read more

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Came prior to my show and thoroughly enjoyed the three course pre-show dinner offer that they had (45 pounds). I had the option that came with a glass of champagne, coffee, and a canelle (59 pounds). From the winter prefix (January), I chose the mussel dish, purple dish, and apple crumble tart. Prior to the meal, I enjoyed the complimentary amuse-bouche and sourdough bread. Enjoyed the meal and I would come again if I had the opportunity. read more

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This was my first Michelin-star experience, and it was incredible. The modern, sleek interior felt upscale and cozy. Service was attentive and genuine. We started off with some delicious sourdough bread, a pea tart, and puff pastry filled with chicken pate. I have never had pate, and wow was it good. Salty and tasty - both my wife and I made audible "yums" as we ate. My next course was agnolotti with ricotta. It was divine. Truly one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. The pasta was homemade and the perfect al dente. There were so many textures in the dish. I cleared my place. My wife had the crisp Sutton hoo chicken, and she raved about it. My entree was the Cornish monkfish. Another first for me, and the seasoning was perfect. There were so many layers of flavor, and the fish had a meaty texture, making it equally satiating as delicious. For dessert, the Madeleines were an experience. Warm, freshly baked, incredible texture, and accompanied by vanilla ice cream with the titular wild honey! Just pure yum! This was a delectable dining experience!! read more

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Their pre theatre dining is a fantastic deal. I was a little nervous that for 40 pounds I'd leave hungry, but I left full and satisfied. We started with an a la carte snack of whipped cod's roe, fig oil, nasturtium. I'm glad they bring bread, because it went really well it with. Their bread is actually a huge highlight of the meal, it is delicious. I started with a kind of chicken pate looking thing that was absolutely delicious. For the main I got cornish cod, which was also very well done, it could be cut with a fork. The only thing I was meh on was the dessert, the rice pudding. I found it just ok, but I wish they had a cheese plate option for the desert, I'm not really into sweets. On their sample menu there is a cheese option so it may be worth asking. There isn't a bathroom close by, you have to walk through the hotel, which I find a little odd. Otherwise the ambiance is beautiful and the staff was very attentive. I would be happy to come back here and would recommend it if you are looking for a pre theatre place to eat. read more

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Food was excellent, as was the service. Had the crab salad appetizer, which came with a warm chawamushi, rabbit entree, which came with a rice side that was the star of the show, and the custard pie dessert. Tea comes with more pastries, including the best canele I've ever had. Would definitely come back. read more

One of the most wonderful experience we've had! We came to London for our anniversary trip and I wanted to dine at a Michelin establishment. From the service to the food, everything was perfect and amazing. The staff was so welcoming and the presentation of dishes were magnificent. read more

The ambience was lovely. Michelin restaurant so the portion was small but excellent. The sauce was to die for. Our server Vicky was great, very attentive. We were celebrating our anniversary so they surprised us with dessert. Definitely would go back. read more

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Not impressed at all. Wild Honey was one of the restaurants with a Michelin star that we chose to eat at on our vacation. We specifically chose it due to its proximity to the West End, and the fact that they had a pre-show dinner menu. That didn't work. - It was freezing outside. London was experiencing a very cold December. When we arrived and told the individual at the desk that we had a reservation, she sat us at a table quite near the door. I'd like to point out that the restaurant kind of has two layers to it. An area near the door, and an "upper" area that seemed much more cozy and away from the door. We were literally the only people sitting in this area near the door letting in the freezing cold air, right next to the welcome desk. - Despite being right next to the front door and the hostess, we were effectively forgotten. It took them ages to take our order, and it took them ages to bring out each course. Eventually a man walked by and saw us sitting at our table with no drinks and no food and said, "I'm sorry. Have you all been helped? And are you in a hurry?" We said we were very much in a hurry and we were this-close to bailing on our dinner. He was pretty horrified and got us our food as soon as. I am thankful for this man. The hostess came and offered a weird, patronizing apology, like she was speaking to a child in kindergarten. - Even with all that? The food wasn't good. I am amazed they have a Michelin star. My experience with Michelin star restaurants is that if you have a pretty dining room, charge a lot of money, and present your food well - you'll receive a Michelin star. Wild Honey's food just wasn't very good. I had a stew which tasted like something I could easily make. I also had a pate dish that was inundated with anise. After all this, Wild Honey had the audacity to charge us for our experience. I paid the bill and got the hell out of there. We had to anyway because we were running late for our show. Caveat emptor. read more

Came here for a work dinner and they had great ambiance. We ordered a couple of snacks to share - cheese croquette and a couple of salami. I honestly loved all of them! The eel starter was not my favorite, but the veal main was amazing. Tender, perfectly cooked, and paired well with the jus and sides. Oh, and dont skip on the dessert! The wild honey ice cream served with fresh honeycomb is Definitely a solid choice for dinner. I saw they had a pre theater menu as well which looked really good! read more

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I was so excited to make their early/pre-theater dinner part of our West End day. But I shouldn't have been. I didn't find the food to be particularly outstanding. It was fine, but nothing I would write home about. I'm only writing about it here because, well, that's what Yelp is for. The plating was so odd- my fish was served lukewarm on a hot, hot plate and in a way that made it impossible to put all components into the same bite. My partner's pork belly came in the saute pan with a plate on the side. I don't even really remember dessert unfortunately. My biggest comment is on the service. We arrived before 5:30, and barely made our 7:30 show. We waited nearly 45 minutes between the first 2 courses which is rather absurd. The only reason we were able to be on time was because someone noticed us checking our watches and getting anxious. He was the 1 person on the wait staff who was friendly; the rest were just downright rude. I'm sorry I did not get his name but he saved our night. We admittedly chased Michelin stars when making our dining plan, and the experience at Wild Honey showed us the error in doing so. read more

Wild Honey - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

We had a great dinner here back in November. The service was excellent, the drinks (negroni and salvia) tasty and the food outstanding. I wish I could remember the dishes we had specifically but we will definitely come back! read more

Amazing food, amazing service and a great ambiance. Will be coming back next time I am in London. read more

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Service was great! The food was great as well, the chicken was ok, the pasta was superb. And the dessert- wow! The honey ice cream was such a unique flavor and the madeleines were so warm n fresh with a lemon filling inside read more

Wild Honey - Chicken with cacio e Pepe - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

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We came here for lunch after visiting Buckingham Palace. I saw a ton of great reviews, so I expected a great experience. We ordered sangria and a honey based drink-- both drinks were ok, but not great. Our waitress was really bad though, she messed up our drinks and our orders. The food was just ok, nothing great. We had the quail -- which they gave us a butter knife to cut up--- not ideal. The plates were stoneware pottery so the too dull butter knives screeched every time you tried to use them and the whole restaurant turned to look. LOL it was a disaster. I would not go back there again. read more

Eating here was one of the highlights of our short London visit. The service, food, and ambiance did not disappoint. We had our one year old in tow, and our server doted on him as a nice bonus. 100% recommend read more

Its taken me a while to get to Wild Honey, which has been on my to-eat list in London! Entering, the decor is simply stunning - high ceilings, comfy sofas all the way around, sleek wooden tables, jaw dropping lighting. Definitely a place to bring someone to impress - whether a date or for a business meal. Service was good - but a little hit and miss. We had to refill water cups a few times. Food service was disappointing. When the entrees came, all but one arrived, which came a few minutes later. Definitely not a polished service process. We had the pre-theatre menu. One expects a quick service, because by the name, one has an appointment to make. However, our 3 course meal easily took 2 hours, as there was such a long wait between entrees and mains. Food was also hit and miss, but generally of a high standard. Rabbit ragu and rigatoni was a little too salty. The slow cooked lamb main was good and a generous size. Their famous wild honey ice cream was novel and interesting - I won't give it away - but worth ordering, albeit the a la carte price at £11 is a little steep! Choux bun was perfectly made too. Dessert was definitely the best course out of the three. This is a place you can spend the whole night - there's a really sexy, low-light cocktail bar at the back, and the dining room is perfect for long and private conversations. I will be back - but probably only for the pre-theatre menu again, as mains between £25 and £35 are a tad on the high side given the quality of the food and the hit-and-miss service. read more

Absolutely a five star experience. We celebrated our 20 year anniversary here yesterday. Reserved a table at 5:30 ahead of a show. The staff was amazing and very friendly. The barman makes a superb old fashioned. The three course a la cart dinner menu was excellent. 10/10 would definitely go here again. read more

A bit disappointed unfortunately - on a Saturday night, the restaurant was half empty so the vibe was a bit off. Service was OK, they were attentive but slow and we didn't get to have our dessert before having to leave for the next scheduled event of the night (which we had told them that we had to go and asked if they could bring the dessert out but there must have been a miscommunication because they ended up just taking it off our bill). Food was good but not inspired, probably wouldn't go back. read more

I stumbled upon this restaurant on Yelp, not reading any of its history. I made a reservation for one, since I was traveling solo and needed motivation to leave my hotel :) This is French-European style cooking, so there's lots of butter. I sat down and was served green olives, my absolute favorite food. I knew I wanted a wine, and I couldn't decide. The bartender was more than happy to help with my decision, and in fact helped me to pick one of the best wines I've ever had. Then the bread and butter came - of course this did not disappoint. For my main course, I ordered the Turbot. It had a pureed broccoli spread on the side that was so innovated and tasty. The portion was just enough for me, but if you have a bigger appetite, you may want a starter or a heartier entree. I always have room for dessert, so I ordered the raspberry souffle with lemon gelato. It was so light and fluffy, with just the right hint of flavor and sweetness. I had to beg the waitress to take it away so I wouldn't finish it. I would come back here over and over again. The fact that it had a Michelin star previously made me wonder why they still don't! Service, Food, Decor, Drinks, and overall Experience were all impeccable. read more

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I disagree with all negative reviews about food been served cold. The place is sick. Before coming to the restaurant I spent a week around the area and almost thought British food is only about fish and chips - wrong. This place offers impeccable sophisticated food. We ordered salmon as an appetizer. It was melting in my mouth. I only wish the portion would be endless. As main entrees we ordered roast saddle and braised shoulder of rabbit, white beans, aubergine and Bouillabaisse 'traditional Marseille style. The rabbit was so juicy and so tasteful. It came with French style baked potatoes and that one was probably the best in my life. Bouillabaisse 'traditional Marseille style had really fresh fish and the portion was generous. What was special about this entree is that they bring you fish and vegetables on one plate and souses and soup separately and you can make it how you prefer. Not to mention that the selection of wine they offer is tremendous. You can get a bottle of nice French/Spanish wine starting at $30 or about 18 pounds. The also have a great selection of cheese. We finished our night with their out of control honey ice cream and raspberry warm cake with ice cream. I was in heaven after trying both. I recommend going for their special, which is £22.50 and you get one appetizer, entree and dessert. That deal is great and I only wish I would see it before we ordered food:) The only reason why the place is getting 4 stars is the service. Our waiter was not warm at all and would never follow up with us on our orders. However, there was another nice waiter who was so kind to offer free cheese and crackers to our daughter. If you want to go for some good food in London this place is definitely one of them. read more

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I came here for my good friends birthday, so it was a celebratory affair. She had been to its sister restaurant, Arbitus in Soho, and this is the Mayfair version. I'm used to my restaurants being a bit more scruffy, and I am a bit of a scruff-bag anyway so when I walked into this grownup, sophisticated room I felt a bit out of place for a second, but the staff were all very welcoming and friendly. Our table wasn't ready so we sat at the bar, ordered champagne and people watched. I took a look around and decided that this was a very elegant place. The walls are all dark oak panelled, and modern art is dotted around. There are a few dark comfy booths, which due to the size of our party, we were able to take. The food was modern British eclectic, definitely haute cuisine. Because I am a penniless little scruff-bag, I was relieved to see that there is a 3 course set menu for 16.95. I had a carrot veloute for a starter which came with toasted hazelnuts and olives, and a smoked eel risotto for a main. The portions certainly aren't large, but I made up for that by diving for the bread basket a couple of times. Dessert was cheese from the large cheeseboard which makes up the centre of the room. I thought my meal was delicious, but I wish the menu was slightly more affordable so that I could check out the other dishes. Or I wish I was richer, one or the other would be good. read more

Wild Honey - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

We were a party of four and had a wonderful meal all around. Service is friendly and attentive. Cacio e Pepe is great, as is lamb. Fish and soup also. I wish Wild Honey could attain the five star reputation they deserve. read more

Having lunched at Arbutus, we were keen to try Wild Honey for dinner. We walked in without reservations and were seated at the bar, which was fine because all the other twentysomethings were at the bar. As a reknown fine dining establishment, Wild Honey certainly looks the part with dark brown walls, but a few paintings add youthful vigor to the scene. The service was attentive and it was nice to see the manager working the room and making sure everyone was happy. I for one was happy to find wild honey ice cream on honey crumble on the dessert menu after a delicious meal of game. I was also pleasantly surprised to find Molton Brown products and Dyson air blades in the loo. Wild Honey, you certainly pull out all the stops. I'm a big fan. read more

I was looking for a non-typical pre-theater dinner & stumbled upon Wild Honey via map & reviews. The setting is elegant & relaxing, with teal velvet banquettes & tall windows that caught the setting sun. The menu is French-European & very interesting. I started with a cognac-based cocktail garnished with fresh honeycomb that was a lovely balance of smokey sweet. The rough bread seemed to have a touch of honey as well. Before my entree arrived, I was served a complimentary starter of a soup rather like a minestrone with fresh al dente vegetables & white beans atop chunks of the same bread & garnished with parmesan. It could have been a meal unto itself, & a perfect one for an autumn evening. I ordered the rabbit entree, which was prepared two ways, as a roulade and as a cottage pie. Absolutely divine, not gamey in a bad way, but rich & flavorful. Had a light touch of a wine sauce that mostly went with the vegetables as the meat itself didn't 'need' sauce. Paired well with a glass of sangiovese. The wait staff was as excellent as the food. Everyone was attentive & unobtrusive. Water glass filled, plates & drinks brought in a timely fashion. As I had theater plans, I couldn't linger for dessert, but the staff sent me off with a complimentary packet of a pastry that I later discovered was a scrumptious chocolate tart. Highly recommended, & I'll be back! read more

This is my first time for visiting London and I decided to try some good restaurants in the big city. I reserved a table before I went. The food is OK --not outstanding and not even at the quality of one star Michelin. The service was Terrible!! Terrible!!The waitress even did not know how to introduce the menu and even not stop by asking if I need water or not. Just let me wait for there 10 minutes. In the end, I told the waitress that I finished and ready to pay bills. Another 15 minutes to wait!! It's not a busy time!! 2:00 pm ish. How come this can be one star Micheline restaurant!!???@@ after this experience, I did not fully trust evaluations from Micheline. There are a bunch of good restaurants around London. Do not recommend my friends to go to this one. read more

This restaurant came highly recommended by the manager of our hotel. It did not disappoint. You can tell that they take great care and attention to detail in every facet of the business. The staff couldn't have done a better job. I highly recommend the beef tenderloin or the slow cooked Denbighshire lamb. Both were absolutely magical dishes. read more

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The very best type of restaurant: cozy, but elegant. Great food and even better service. Selective drinks menu / wine list. My companion and I did the tasting menu and everything was delicious. Will come back on every trip to London! read more

I like this place. This place is not too pretentious yet quite elegant. It can also be quite sh eek depending on what you wanna get out of it. Anyway I loved the staff. They were friendly nice and very kewl. Being in London, they delivered very good customer service which I though was a fantastic achievement in itself. I got the eel as the appetizer. The eel in it self was quite tasty. I thought the sauces could have been a bit more flavourful. There were some fried bits to this appetizer which I did not care for too much. I got the Cod as an on tray. It reminded me a lot about home cooked Catalan food. This dish was all about the flavour of the fish with minimal spice to it. The problem was, the fish did not seem fresh ( today's catch ) so you do get the fishy taste to it. I think this dish had a good approach but the flavours needed to be balanced a bit. I got the chocolate soup. This dessert was awesome !!! I loved it. Plus the lovely staff who served us, made this dinner very enjoyable. read more

The honey comb ice cream was very delicious Food was nice but had the scallops for starter and it was really dry and overcooked. Overall a bit overppriced as I have had better read more

My mother and I came straight from a weekend in Paris to lunch at Wild Honey, toting luggage and in casual travel clothes. Two concerns should be immediately apparent. First, would we be judged for looking a proper mess? Second, would the food be palatable after all the divine eats Paris had to offer? Thankfully, the answers were no, and yes, in that order. The ambience, at least for lunch, was relaxed, and the service was helpful and courteous throughout. The food managed to please our spoiled taste buds as well. The space is charming, very classic and dark-wood, but with whimsical artwork lightening up the walls and atmosphere. I was afraid I would feel unrelaxed based on reviews, but it felt casual and leisurely enough. I can see how the personality of the place might change with sundown, though, so maybe hold the denim shorts for dinner. Wild Honey offers a prix fixe 3-course lunch for £18.95 with two options for each course. My mother and I went with prix fixe and a la carte and shared, as I was set on trying a specific dessert. We ordered the gazpacho appetizer, the risotto of smoked eel, and the classic custard tart from the prix fixe menu, and the organic salmon and wild honey ice cream a la carte. The gazpacho was a zesty refreshing bowl of orange-red interspersed with green peas and alfalfa sprouts. The soup itself was a balanced blend of red pepper and tomato with a nice dice of onion, very flavorful and very good. The "Loch Duart" salmon with Jersey Royal potatoes and young market vegetables (peas, fava beans, carrots, beets, leeks, purslane) was simply cooked and gently sauced with pleasant results. The bright green risotto of smoked eel with sorrel and sour cream, on the other hand, was not good. The menu as written suffered from something of a lack of detail, and it failed to mention that the entire dish was drowned in pork fat. My mother doesn't eat pork and said she wanted to spit out the first bite. I love pork in all its forms, though, and even I found the stench overwhelming. The eel didn't help much, as it was oversmoked to the point of acridity, somehow emphasizing the general aura of bacon in the dish. If this sounds good to you, trust me, I heart bacon. This was too much. Dessert was another story and deserves its own paragraph. The classic custard tart that sounded so boring on the prix fixe menu was absolutely fantastic. The first thing we noticed was its seductive wiggle as our server put it down on the table. It came on a thin crust served with plump juicy soaked raisins. The taste impressed with flavors of gingerbread mixed with the light cold creaminess of the custard, enhanced all the more by the raisins. The wild honey ice cream with crushed honeycomb lit up every tasting nerve in my head. Three shapely quenelles on a small bed of crunchy honeycomb - simple, elegant, phenomenal. This was one of the best desserts of our London trip, and one of the best I've ever had. The fact that my mother actually preferred the custard tart should indicate its high caliber as well. Do not skip dessert at this restaurant. I left Wild Honey happy with the sweet bold taste of honey playing on my tongue. Even with the misstep of the fat-drenched risotto, the meal was great. For a Michelin-starred restaurant, prices were also reasonable, especially the prix fixe. I would highly recommend this place to anyone living nearby, and might even consider going back for that ice cream on a future trip. read more

My first yelp review since moving from San Francisco (the land of yelp!) to London! Wild Honey was wonderful. While I haven't gotten used to British pacing (sooooo slow compared to anywhere in the US...I've realized this is just how things are here though, not particular to this establishment), food-wise everything was top-notch. The standout starter was the salad of Autumn squash with goat curd and muscat grapes-- simple and delicious. I had a line caught plaice with swiss chard and I devoured it. My dad had veal with caramelized onions and spelt, and he also really loved his entree. My last note is that the Wild Honey Ice Cream with crushed honeycomb is divine. So far, this has been the best meal I've had in London. read more

What a delightful little restaurant. Anthony Demetre's cosy venture, tucked away at the east-end of Mayfair is a refreshing change to the often pretentious chique of French establishments in this part of London. Instead of pompous, stiff waiters who you normally pay to look down on you throughout the meal, the front of house at Wild Honey are friendly, relaxed yet sufficiently attentive. Wild Honey feels very British from the moment you enter the dark Oak-panelled dining room. It looks like the club house of a gentlemen's shooting club. Come to think of it, hanging carcasses wouldn't look out of place here (and would be a welcome replacement to the questionable modern-art on the walls). We opted for the set menu, which at £18 for three courses is surely one of the best-value Michelin lunches in the capital. The a la carte is also reasonably priced but all set-menu dishes appealed on this visit. A starter of sliced pork and apple puree with capers was light and refreshing and a main of roast chicken with gnocchi and chanterelles was packed with flavour and accompanied by a deliciously rich sauce. To finish, a classic Pain Perdu was cooked perfectly with tasty, light bread and the right balance of sweetness in the sauce. Coffee here was excellent but does not come with petit fours. In fact no freebies were offered throughout the meal which was slightly disappointing but not surprising given the price. The wine selection is relatively small but well-priced with mark-ups around 100%. Chakana Torrontes from Argentina for example was £19.50 instead of £8-£9 in most shops. Overall, this was a very enjoyable meal and I shall be back soon to try the famous Bouillabaisse. read more

We stumbled on Wild Honey while I was teaching in London for a week. The meal was excellent, we shared the beef for two and a particularly nice bottle of wine. Ice cream was the dessert of choice, as other reviews mention. The honeycombs do have a unique flavor that may not appeal to everyone. In sum, this was a quality experience from start to finish. With the exchange rate our meal was pricey but that was largely due to the wine selection. read more

Wild Honey was the first place I went upon arriving in London. After seeing that it had received a Michelin star in the past, and it's sinfully yummy-looking menu, I was sold. Between the not-so-friendly hostess and completely unorganized/inexperienced servers behind the bar, I would say that they could probably stand to improve a bit in the service realm. But the food was delicious, and very flavorful across the board. I did the prix fixe with a glass of red recommended by the staff. Though I couldn't tell you what the wine was, I do know he chose well for my food selections. To start, I had the eel and chicken terrine with a fruit relish to balance the saltiness -- it was absolutely delicious. So tasty, and definitely my favorite part of the meal. I was curious to try the ox tongue with polenta, and upon first bite was pleasantly surprised. As I continued eating though, I realized after the first few bites that the greens were terribly over-salted, and the creaminess of the ox and polenta left my tongue screaming for something to cut the richness a bit. Very tasty, but just too much, and my main reason for not giving a full 5 stars. And to finish, the meringue with custard could only be facetiously described by an American as a marshmallow flavored soup. Good, but not my usual cup of tea for dessert. As far as ambiance, I did enjoy the establishment itself, though the bar is situated along the main, narrow walkway into the back dining room, which is bothersome. I was also noticeably in the minority, as the only female patron I saw for a good while. Interesting, though not unsettling. Clearly a great place for business lunches. I wouldn't make it a priority to return, personally. read more

I heard about Wild Honey because it was awarded a Michelin star in 2008. I made reservations for my girlfriend and I on a trip to London earlier this summer and we had a great time. I'm not sure where all the negative reviews are coming from, but I found them to be very courteous and expedient. The pork belly appetizer and the lamb entree were amazing, but the honeycomb ice cream stole the show. Best of all, the prices were extremely reasonable! I would recommend this place to all of my friends. read more

Totally terrible experience. Not sure why this place has a Michelin star the food was cold (3 courses, the pork belly starter, the plaice and the cod) and undercooked (artichoke). The main redeeming feature was the service, the host was very apologetic and took money off the bill. Whilst she was very keen to try and persuade us to come back the clincher was when she finished by saying come back when 2 specific chefs were working as that is when we would have a better food experience. Sorry but if you are a Michelin starred restaurant shouldn't all your chefs be able to cook? read more

Let me start by saying I plan to go back to Wild Honey as I feel I might have just hit it on a bad day. My expectations were very very high when I walked in for lunch and was greeted by the friendly hostess. I am a HUGE fan of Arbutus, its Boho chic sister restaurant in Soho. Wild Honey feels like the successful older brother with the office job. The Mayfair space is more on the traditional side, yet not stuffy, perhaps a sort of more youthful take on classic. I loved the brasserie style bar you pass as you walk in on your way to the tables in the back. The tables were very close together, and I think here is where I started to feel a bit put off. Once you squeeze in (nearly knocking the drink of person at the table next to you), you realize you are practically sitting with the people next to you. You can hear their entire conversation, try as you might to block out the fact that they can't decide whether to go on holiday in Australia or go skiing in Switzerland and whether or not the children's nanny should come along too and if so is it OK for her to fly economy while the family is in Club class. Oh dear. If that wasn't enough they had to have a lengthy discuss between themselves whether or not it would be ok to have a glass of wine with lunch or if that might upset the pre holiday diet. I found the menu a similar continental flair, yet a bit more fussy, to the one at Arbutus. I ordered a starter that was unremarkable, and then a fish dish which was quite good, yet somehow lacking. I might have ordered wrong in the sense that I was probably more in the mood for meat since when I saw the plate of the person across from me it looked incredibly tantalizing. On that note I will say, go check it out as I plan to go again. Watch this space for an update... read more