Noble Rot Soho Reviews Summary

Reservation and Seating Experience

Pros:

• "Came from France on a Saturday night without any booking and was pleasantly surprised to get a table with just a 30-minute wait."
• "We made reservations but the rest of the group didn’t arrive till 45 minutes after due to traffic, and they didn’t rush us."
• "Despite arriving as a solo diner, I was made to feel very welcome."
• "The staff was very accommodating, allowing us to stay from 12:30 pm past 4 pm on a Saturday."

Cons:

• "The restaurant is always fully booked, leading to slow service and mains arriving late."
• "We were asked to give the table back after 2 hours, which felt a bit rushed."
• "The service was rushed and impersonal, with a lack of ambiance upstairs and no music."

Food Quality and Variety

Pros:

• "The food was super from start to finish, with simple recipes that were perfectly prepared and well seasoned."
• "Their lunch set is very well priced, and the liver parfait in choux pastry is a must-try!"
• "The roast chicken is a real treat, juicy, succulent, and impossible to beat."
• "The food at Noble Rot is amazing, from the savory choux to the sublime salmon on toasts."

Cons:

• "While all the dishes tasted good, they weren't amazing and didn't have the wow factor we expected for the price."
• "The food was not to their usual standards when I visited in June."
• "The main courses, particularly the monkfish and pork loin, were slightly disappointing in flavor and size."
• "Dishes like the choux buns were overly sweet, and the clams had very bitter herbs."

Wine Selection and Recommendations

Pros:

• "A great selection of wine by the glass and the waiter provided excellent recommendations."
• "Their wine selection is the highlight, with many options by the glass and an extensive list on an iPad."
• "Stunning wine list, mostly classic dishes with a lot of French influence, well executed."
• "Great recommendations from staff for wine pairings, with a variety of options for ordering wine."

Cons:

• "The white wine was not served chilled, which was a disappointment."
• "Felt the wine list, while extensive, was a bit overpriced per 125ml serving."
• "The service was quite slow, which included delays in wine service."
• "The restaurant appeared understaffed, affecting the overall wine service experience."

Service and Staff Attitude

Pros:

• "Guy, my waiter, was an absolute gentleman, along with the lovely lady taking care of the bookings."
• "Service is on point, polite, and engaging, especially when discussing wine."
• "Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable on the wines and service was overall attentive."
• "Service was excellent, other restaurants should come here to see how it's done."

Cons:

• "The waiter was inattentive and rude, making us feel like an inconvenience for being there."
• "We were let down by our waiter, who was unattentive and made us clear our own plates."
• "Service ended badly with the manager refusing our dessert order claiming she needed the table back."
• "The waiter made a mistake with our order and was rather rude about providing a receipt."