Tinseltown Reviews Summary

Category: American restaurant London

Address: 44-46 St John St, London, EC1M 4DF, United Kingdom

Phone: +442076892424

Rating: 3.8
based on 277 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food was fab, although the service wasn't the best."
  • "I always loved the buffalo wings here and I'm glad there's still a branch to eat at and it is still as amazing as I remembered it."
  • "The food was very good."
  • "Food was really good - American diner themed so burgers and hotdogs, but the burgers lived up to the hype so that's fine."
  • "Every food item was amazing. Everyone was happy."
  • "The food was so nice. The portions are a good size and leave you full."
  • "Food was really good, ordered truffle burger, garlic burger and cheese and gherkin burger and all were really good."

Cons:

  • "The food is definitely overpriced for what it is."
  • "Than food was absolute horrible, I am suffering from tummy ache ever since."
  • "The burger was soo dry and falling apart, my chips were hard."
  • "The food itself is a hit or a miss - I personally prefer the golders green tinsel town which is much more consistent with its quality of food."
  • "The food was ridiculously priced, I’ve been here before in the past and every aspect has seriously gone downhill."
  • "Piri piri shouldn’t be very sour ketchup mix with chilli sauce."
  • "The food is not all that in my opinion."

Service

Pros:

  • "The prices are reasonable and the service is good."
  • "Even though it was really late in the evening, staff were extremely friendly and prompt."
  • "The service and the staff were so friendly and welcoming."
  • "The staff are very friendly too."
  • "Service and staff were friendly and good and we were served quick."
  • "The service INSIDE the restaurant is generally okay..if you're sitting in at least."
  • "Service was friendly and speedy."

Cons:

  • "The worst customer service I have ever experienced in London."
  • "Service is slow, even when not busy."
  • "Service is terrible. I couldn't justify going here for anything more than the milkshakes!"
  • "Wasn't exactly service with a smile either."
  • "Shocking how slow the service was considering they only had a couple of tables on a thursday afternoon."
  • "The place was empty but service took long!"
  • "They were rude & completely disregarded us whilst we stood there."

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

  • "Tinseltown is central and open really late, which are its main attractive features."
  • "Very nice atmosphere."
  • "It effortlessly combines the classic diner aesthetic with a touch of modern flair, creating a welcoming and nostalgic atmosphere."
  • "Great Food, Amazing Customer Service and very good atmosphere."
  • "One of my favorite burger restaurants in London, very delicious burgers."
  • "The retro decor, complete with vibrant neon signs and comfortable booth seating, transports diners to a bygone era of American dining."
  • "Clean and comfortable."

Cons:

  • "But very rundown, and depressing, toilets were very dirty."
  • "The Decor and toilet facilities feel outdated, especially the toilet facilities which are very poor."
  • "The deco is outdated and the seat I sat on was ripped."
  • "The atmosphere feels very 2002."
  • "Nothing remotely 'American Diner' about this place except some tatty padded seating."
  • "The diner is underground for some bizarre reason, a bit shabby and hugely tacky."
  • "However, the restaurant looks like it's stuck in the wrong era, it's in a basement and has an almost 90s nightclub feel to it as you walk into it."

Milkshakes

Pros:

  • "Milkshakes are more like ice cream. Need a spoon not a straw."
  • "My favourite place for milk shakes and absolute favourite is the banana and peanut butter milk shake."
  • "The milkshake was really nice but honestly the decor need to not look like 2002 !"
  • "But the milkshakes are the BEST...the strawberry milk shake I LOVE and drive from SE London to get it."
  • "Their milkshakes are out of this world. Just go and try them."
  • "The milkshakes are amazing!"
  • "You can’t go wrong with the Oreo milkshake either."

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