Lupins Reviews Summary

Food Variety and Quality

Pros:

• "Good variety of food. Good portion size for sharing."
• "Generous portions (usually I leave hungry at “small plates for sharing” places)."
• "Each dish is light and has a contrast of textures."
• "Absolutely phenomenal meal tonight in Lupins. Superb menu."
• "The menu is designed for sharing so it's best to get a few dishes."
• "The food was splendid, the crostini in particular."
• "i enjoyed the food, probably 4/5 (a bit too greasy for my taste, but still nice combinations of flavours)."
• "This place is absolutely mega. You leave the meal invigorated with energy rather than food coma-ed but still very satisfied."

Cons:

• "The menu itself didn’t feel balanced, with a lot of heavy, meaty, strong flavoured, dishes."
• "The £18 slice of porchetta came with a sharp knife but we could barely cut it. It was tough and flavourless."
• "The beetroot dish had lovely flavour but the giant lumps of beetroot all needed to be cut."
• "The dishes were brought out in a poorly thought out order."
• "Food, ambiance and service were all top notch during a recent visit for Sunday brunch."
• "The clams had not been cleaned properly, resulting in mouthfuls of sand."
• "Their menu was quite different and food was really delicious."
• "This inconspicuous restaurant was truly such a wonderful find! Had such delicious food here."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "Service was super friendly and attentive."
• "We visited this great little restaurant with delicious food and good service."
• "Attentive friendly service, good value and nice food!"
• "Absolutely phenomenal meal tonight in Lupins. Excellent service (particularly from Andrew)."
• "The atmosphere was so warm & welcoming, I can't wait to come back for more!"
• "Service was average upstairs, but very good downstairs go figure out."
• "Ogo the chef was absolutely amazing and Sally was a delight."
• "The person cleaning and putting away plates was the only thing I could hear in this restaurant. Terrible atmosphere."

Cons:

• "unfortunately I felt extremely uncomfortable for most of the meal. tables are way too packed."
• "When staff and our neighboring tables started a conversation about the menu, it was like we were all sitting together."
• "I was very disappointed with the wine, it was crystalized so not the standard I would expect for the price paid."
• "Looked like such a nice restaurant with welcoming decor and sophisticated menu, was disappointed the moment I walked in."
• "They want reservations but still accommodate for walk in's at the bar."
• "Do not recommend if you are hungry or in hurry. They cook every dish very slow."
• "Food, ambiance and service were all top notch during a recent visit for Sunday brunch."
• "We waited almost an hour to be seated despite we have a reservation. Unfortunately the food wasn’t worth it."

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

• "The atmosphere was really nice too."
• "We ate at Lupins last week; the vibe, setting, wine and service was all divine."
• "Dining area (next to the bar and entrance) was a bit small but it makes place that more cozy and lovely."
• "Lovely atmosphere and food."
• "Lupins at London Bridge is a must-try! Their modern British dishes are like flavor explosions, and the cozy vibe adds to the fun."
• "It is very gluten-free friendly, with almost everything that is not fried either being naturally gluten-free or available with a gluten free option."
• "The atmosphere was lively but also not too loud, making it perfect for dates or catching up with friends."
• "Sat at chef's bar and enjoyed watching skilled professionals work their magic with seemingly simple fare."

Cons:

• "The food lacked the finesse that the restaurant had everywhere else."
• "Many of the portions were not presented in a way that facilitated easy sharing."
• "The skin was chewy rather than crunchy, and inedible."
• "Beware of bringing cooking starve on your cloth back home, if you are sitting at the bar. I did not see ventilation in the kitchen."
• "Food, ambiance and service were all top notch during a recent visit for Sunday brunch."
• "The place was small and packed. It's Friday night. It's noisy but we had a good time."
• "A delightful selection of seasonal dishes which would suit all types of customer who wish to enjoy a light, refreshing and extremely tasty selection of small plates and dishes."
• "Come again? Yes! I would. Wine ✅ The food was unpretentious and very delicious."