Reviews - The Restaurant at St Martins Lane
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Jason R. • 1 review
13 March 2025
7/10The restaurant was quite dead and the music was unbearable but on the upside they had a prix fixe theater menu. Our server was attentive but intense. The food was excellent.
Paul H. • 1 review
10 March 2025
8/10Pricey
Irina B. • 1 review
4 March 2025
10/10Very delicious food, nice atmosphere, friendly staff, we enjoyed. Thanks
Eva J. • 1 review
22 February 2025
9/10Great stuffs
Naz M. • 1 review
21 February 2025
6/10Style over substance. The food unfortunately wasn’t great. The service was very good, the staff were lovely but the food let the whole experience down
MIHAIL Y. • 1 review
13 February 2025
10/10
The atmosphere, the service, the food - all of these were just brilliant!
Michael H. • 1 review
12 February 2025
9.5/10Scallop starter to die for. Excellent service from Manuel, attentive and knowledgeable
Shouyin Z. • 2 reviews
24 December 2024
7/101
Nikki L. • 2 reviews
6 February 2025
8.5/10Lovely servers, good food, fat service. However last that sat us down adding id what water we’d like before we took our coats off, say down or looked at a menu felt badly timed and unnecessary.
John F. • 6 reviews
6 February 2025
10/10We were very impressed. In the heart of this busy area is a quiet restaurant with excellent service and good food, all at a very reasonable price (for both food and wine). I wish we’d found it years ago and we will most definitely be back, probably on a regular basis.
Pavel K. • 1 review
2 February 2025
10/10All good
CIARAN C. • 2 reviews
25 January 2025
5/10Slow service. Forgot drinks order. Food tasteless and tepid. Overpriced.
Melanie G. • 1 review
16 January 2025
10/10
Excellent attentive service. Imaginative and delicious food
JO H. • 1 review
13 January 2025
9.5/10The service was really good and the food was excellent for a pre theatre menu.
Elke S. • 1 review
10 January 2025
6/10food is good
Lesley B. • 1 review
9 January 2025
10/10
Amazing food, lovely ambiance & excellent service
jean t. • 1 review
27 December 2024
2/10Service terrible-courses arrived at different times, thumbs over the rim of dishes served, non alcoholic beer served rather than what was ordered…….
Terence S. • 2 reviews
21 December 2024
10/10Excellent food, service and ambience - just right as a dining experience prior to an evening performance of English National Ballet at the Coliseum just a few steps away.
Linda M. • 10 reviews
6 December 2024
8/10Very pleasant pre-theatre dinner with two friends. Prices were reasonable and the service was efficient and unhurried.
Susan S. • 1 review
30 November 2024
9/10The food itself was delicious. The service was mostly excellent. My main gripe was with the booking system - the table was booked via the Fork app, and then I received messages from the Open Table app asking for a credit card details to secure the booking (which I thought were phishing) and when we arrived there was no record of my reservation. It was all very frustrating! Luckily there was a table available, otherwise we would have had to scrabble around to find a pre-theatre dinner. Please rectify!
Trent E. • 1 review
23 November 2024
5/10Extremely tiny portions for the £30+ grilled chicken dish - really disappointing to see
Amanda C. • 1 review
11 November 2024
7/10Wonderful venue in the heart of theatre land . Very good service. Food over priced and small portions cheese soufflé was cold
Trudy B. • 1 review
18 October 2024
10/10Delicious food really well presented made the evening very enjoyable. We were eating before the theatre and the food arrived promptly. The service was excellent.
The Restaurant at St Martins Lane • Owner
Dear Trudy, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, wine, and excellent service. Our team takes pride in creating a professional yet friendly atmosphere, so it’s great to know you had a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for more great moments! Warm regards, The Restaurant team
Francois P. • 5 reviews
12 October 2024
10/10Great food, great wine, excellent service, pro and friendly. A great moment. Thank you!
The Restaurant at St Martins Lane • Owner
Dear Francois, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, wine, and excellent service. Our team takes pride in creating a professional yet friendly atmosphere, so it’s great to know you had a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for more great moments! Warm regards, The Restaurant team
Sally K. • 1 review
27 September 2024
6.5/10A rather odd experience with curiously inattentive staff and food that somehow missed the mark. Like it was trying too hard.
The Restaurant at St Martins Lane • Owner
Dear Sally, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re sorry to hear that your experience fell short of expectations. Providing attentive service and exceptional food is always our priority, so it’s disappointing to know we didn’t meet those standards during your visit. Your comments about the food and service are important, and we’ll review them carefully to improve in these areas. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back and provide the experience we strive for every guest to enjoy. Thank you again for your input, and we hope to see you in the future. Warm regards, The Restaurant team
Ken L. • 76 reviews
7 September 2024
10/10Delighted we made 25th anniversary celebrations greeted at the door with a glass of bubbles. Monika kept our free flowing drinks topped up. Food superb and free cake 🎂 at the end. 10/10 to the chef v pleased excellent venue.
The Restaurant at St Martins Lane • Owner
Dear Ken, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic 25th anniversary celebration with us. It’s great to know that Monika took such good care of you and that you enjoyed the food and cake. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to the chef and the team. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again for another special occasion. Cheers to many more anniversaries! Best Regards, The Restaurant Team!
Maria F. • 1 review
3 August 2024
3.5/10Waitress forgot part of the order. It came so late we had to leave before eating it. Could not contact the manager re pre-warned allergy because she wasn’t there. Eventually sorted that out, but there is a general air of poor attention to service.
The Restaurant at St Martins Lane • Owner
Dear Maria, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your visit. It’s disappointing to hear that part of your order was delayed and that we fell short in addressing your pre-warned allergy promptly. Ensuring our guests’ needs are met, especially when it comes to allergies, is a top priority, and I’m sorry that we let you down. We’re also concerned to hear about the overall lack of attention to service that you mentioned. This is not reflective of the standards we strive to uphold, and I want to assure you that we will be addressing these issues with our team immediately. Your feedback is valuable in helping us improve, and I hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with the excellent service you deserve. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. Best regards, The Restaurant team!
Sylv P. • 1 review
2 August 2024
4/10The food was a poor standard for the price. One Waitress was very good but the waiter who brought the food to the table was rude and impatient. Disappointed given the price and location.
The Restaurant at St Martins Lane • Owner
Dear Sylv, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I’m sorry to hear that your dining experience did not meet your expectations, especially in terms of the food quality and service. We strive to offer great value and a pleasant experience for all our guests, and I apologize that we fell short on this occasion. I’m pleased to hear that one of our waitresses provided good service, but it’s concerning to learn about the rudeness and impatience you encountered from another member of our team. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and I will be addressing this with our staff to ensure it does not happen again. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will use it to make improvements. I hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to provide you with a better experience in the future. Thank you again for your honest review. Best regards, The Restaurant Team,
Julia L. • 1 review
27 July 2024
9.5/10Food is delicious, very good wine list. Awesome desserts. Big tables, not like other places in London.
The Restaurant at St Martins Lane • Owner
Dear Julia, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our delicious food, well-curated wine list, and awesome desserts. It’s also great to know that you appreciated the spacious tables—creating a comfortable dining experience is important to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delightful meal! Best regards, The Restaurant Team!
Sabine B. • 3 reviews
27 June 2024
8.5/10though it was rather quiet the staff felt a bit disinterested though they very very kid and polite, but just not engaging a lot. The lamb was amazing but the large amount of goats cheese and no other side dish was not very interesting and the goats cheese was a bit overbearing.
The Restaurant at St Martins Lane • Owner
Dear Sabine, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the lamb—it's great to know that it stood out for you. However, I'm sorry that the balance of the dish with the goat cheese wasn't quite to your liking. Your comments are valuable, and we'll certainly take them into consideration as we refine our menu. I also appreciate your feedback regarding the service. While I'm pleased that you found our staff to be kind and polite, I apologize that they didn't engage with you as much as they should have. We'll work on ensuring that our team is more attentive and engaging, even during quieter times. Thank you again for your insights, and I hope we'll have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more enjoyable experience. Best regards, The Restaurant Team!
Thomas H. • 1 review
29 May 2024
7/10The restaurant was fine, but just a bit uninspiring. The appetiser was a bit dry and felt like it came straight from the fridge. The mains, was a bit bland and again not that inspiring. Finally, the desert was a bit odd with various hard to chew chocolates and something that was supposed to look like a mushroom. So nothing really wrong, just not that tasty. I would not go again.
The Restaurant at St Martins Lane • Owner
Dear Thomas, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I’m sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We aim to provide dishes that are both delicious and inspiring, and I regret that we fell short in delivering that for you. Your comments about the appetizer being dry, the mains lacking flavour, and the dessert being unappealing are concerning. I assure you that we take such feedback seriously, and I will be sharing your insights with our kitchen team to address these issues and improve our offerings. I understand your disappointment, and I’m sorry we didn’t provide the experience you were hoping for. Thank you again for your feedback—it’s crucial for helping us make necessary improvements. Best regards, The Restaurant Team!
Anthony D. • 2 reviews
6 May 2024
8.5/10The background music was awful and too loud - otherwise a lovely meal!
The Restaurant at St Martins Lane • Owner
Dear Anthony, hank you for your feedback! I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found it to be lovely. I’m sorry to learn that the background music was too loud and not to your liking. We aim to create a pleasant atmosphere for all our guests, and I will be sure to discuss your comments with our team to find a better balance. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another enjoyable dining experience. Kind Regards,] The Restaurant Team!
T J E. • 3 reviews
9 May 2024
6.5/10We made a reservation for the restaurant. arrived and there was no staff about. as we walked towards the back of the area. still not sure what was going on, someone called out to us and informed us that this empty place was indeed the restaurant. they suggested that we sit outside. my wife and I agreed to that. And then I received a notice that our reservation was canceled. on top of that, they switched servers in the middle of our meal. so, it's not a great experience
The Restaurant at St Martins Lane • Owner
Dear T J Elliot, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I’m truly sorry to hear about the series of issues you encountered during your visit. It’s clear that we did not provide the level of service we strive for, and I apologize for the inconvenience you faced. I regret that you arrived to find no staff available and that you were not informed promptly about the restaurant's location. It’s also concerning to hear that your reservation was cancelled without your knowledge and that you experienced a switch in servers during your meal. These are not the standards we aim to uphold, and I understand how frustrating this must have been. Please be assured that I will be discussing these issues with our team to ensure that similar situations do not occur in the future. Thank you again for bringing these matters to our attention. I hope we have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future. Best regards, The Restaurant Team!
Carol M. • 1 review
12 April 2024
7.5/10Monkfish was awkward. Big bone in middle and served on caponata with olives which we hate but we’re never told was included. Bass was ok and sweet potato fries excellent.
The Restaurant at St Martins Lane • Owner
Dear Carol, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. I’m sorry to hear that the monkfish did not meet your expectations and that the inclusion of caponata with olives, which you dislike, was not communicated clearly. We strive to ensure that all our dishes are both delicious and well-described, so I apologize for any inconvenience this caused. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the bass and found the sweet potato fries to be excellent. Your feedback is valuable, and we will use it to improve our menu descriptions and ensure that all aspects of our dishes are clearly communicated to our guests. Thank you again for your comments. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Warm Regards, The Restaurant Team!
Brita v. • 1 review
5 April 2024
8.5/10So convenient for pre theatre and speedy pre theatre menu provided. Great service from Manuel our waiter
The Restaurant at St Martins Lane • Owner
Dear Brita, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our speedy pre-theatre menu and that Manuel provided you with great service. Providing efficient and attentive service is something we take pride in, and we're delighted that Manuel made your dining experience memorable. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we hope to welcome you back for another delightful meal before your next theatre outing. Best regards, The Restaurant Team
Kim A. • 2 reviews
3 April 2024
8/10The food is good but unremarkable. The service is very good.
The Restaurant at St Martins Lane • Owner
Dear Kim, We're delighted to hear that you found our service to be very good. Providing excellent service is a top priority for us, and it's great to know that we hit the mark with you. Regarding your feedback about the food being good but unremarkable, we appreciate your honesty. We're always looking for ways to elevate our culinary offerings and provide memorable dining experiences. Your feedback helps us understand where we can improve, and we'll certainly take it into consideration as we continue to refine our menu and cooking techniques. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, and we hope to have the opportunity to impress you with an even more remarkable dining experience in the future. Best wishes, The Restaurant Team
Phil M. • 1 review
23 March 2024
8.5/10Great restaurant in the hotel. Interesting decor. Food was good and service excellent. My only niggle is it was over-priced.
The Restaurant at St Martins Lane • Owner
Dear Phil, We appreciate your feedback regarding the pricing and décor. We understand that everyone has different budget considerations, and we strive to offer fair pricing for the quality of our offerings. However, we're delighted that you found our décor interesting! Creating a unique atmosphere is something we take pride in, and we're glad it added to your experience. We'll take your pricing concerns into account and see if there are any adjustments we can make while still maintaining the quality of our offerings. Thank you for your review, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Best Wishes, The Restaurant Team
Jane J. • 1 review
23 March 2024
4.5/10The food was nicely presented but was quite mediocre. I had a rubbery unidentifiable vegetable slice and thin chicken wrapped around chicken mousse , which was virtually tasteless.
The Restaurant at St Martins Lane • Owner
Dear Jane, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We genuinely appreciate all comments, whether positive or critical, as they help us in our ongoing efforts to improve our offerings and enhance our guests' experiences. We're truly sorry to hear that your dining experience fell short of expectations and that you found our food to be mediocre. Delivering delicious and satisfying meals to our patrons is always our top priority, and it's disheartening to learn that we missed the mark during your visit. We apologize for any disappointment you may have experienced, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you back for a more enjoyable dining experience in the future. Best regards, The Restaurant Team
Victor V. • 11 reviews
22 March 2024
5.5/10Food served cold. Waitress was lovely though.
The Restaurant at St Martins Lane • Owner
Dear Victor, I'm sorry to hear that your food wasn't served at the right temperature, but I'm glad to hear that you found the staff friendly. We always strive to provide excellent service and ensure that our customers have a great dining experience. We'll address the issue with the temperature of the food with our kitchen team to ensure it doesn't happen again. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Sincerely, the Restaurant Team
Sharon P. • 1 review
14 March 2024
10/10We go into London quite a bit and are always looking for somewhere new to eat. The Restaurant at St Martins Lablbe was an excellent find. The service was incredible and I can only describe the chef as a Willy Wonka of food. Yes, it was a bit pricey but, oh my, it's so worth it. Highly recommended and we will return.
The Restaurant at St Martins Lane • Owner
Dear Sharon, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a satisfying experience with us. Your kind words truly mean the world to us and serve as a motivation to continue delivering exceptional service. We're delighted that we were able to meet and exceed your expectations. Providing top-notch service and ensuring our customers' satisfaction are our top priorities, and it's fantastic to hear that we hit the mark with you. Once again, thank you for choosing us and for sharing your positive experience. We can't wait to welcome you back in the future! Warm regards, The Restaurant team
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