Lantana Shoreditch Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The halloumi fries absolutely heavenly though - would highly recommend."
• "Nice big chunky bits of avocado."
• "Ingredients are fresh and food well put together but nothing really jelled."
• "Food was tasty and only reason worth going."
• "Pulled Pork Bánh: Best dish so far! I looooove it!"
• "The food was delicious and the portions are a really good size."
• "Food was delicious."

Cons:

• "The bread was cold and hard, avocado's temperature was a bit too low and bacon was lukewarm."
• "The food that comes out is plated by a staff member without wearing gloves."
• "Everything is a couple of pounds more expensive than it should be."
• "Food was good although the corn fritters were a little stodgy."
• "Coffee is supposed to he good but actually it over-roasted and burnt."
• "The food wasn't overly impressive either."
• "The chicken and cauliflower both were quite oily being deep fried."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff also asked me to clarify whether I was intolerant or coeliac - which gave me some confidence at the beginning of the meal before ordering."
• "The staff are very polite and happy."
• "The staff are lovely and even when it's busy they're always really nice."
• "The service was friendly."
• "Service is very friendly and attentive, just what you need when missing the morning caffeine fix!"
• "Super friendly service as well!"
• "Great efficient service from Ashley - our table had quite a few different needs from allergies to specific orders and she accommodated us throughout."

Cons:

• "The service is a bit hit and miss."
• "Service was relatively unresponsive."
• "Over-priced, slow service, small portions, limited choice for vegetarians."
• "The staff are very rude and don't seem to understand the concept of good customer service."
• "The service was inattentive."
• "Service was super prompt, so it's a good option if you want a sit-down lunch spot - but are pressed for time."
• "The service here is shocking!"

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The vibe of this place is so relaxed and the food is great."
• "Ambience is very relaxed and modern."
• "Great coffee and weekend brunch spot with friendly relaxed atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere is buzzing, friendly and the staff are well organised."
• "It has a great atmosphere."
• "A fun, trendy cafe in a cool part of London."
• "The interior was relaxed and informal with a nice atmosphere."

Cons:

• "Pleasant service but the vibe was a bit quiet; I guess because it’s not usually a dinner spot."
• "Weekends menu is pretty poor and staff starting cleaning procedures 1hour before closing ( with your table included! )."
• "It's busy so maybe we hit an off day."
• "The seats weren't very comfortable but I think they were going for a certain decor."
• "Misses the extra star because the seats are hard and uncomfortable."
• "Looks like a converted hairdressers or generic retail/office and so the quirky menu and the unique, authentic 'feel' of the fitzrovia branch is just not replicated."
• "The whole restaurant is so noisy, which was quite stressful."

Value

Pros:

• "Total price came up to around £25 per person. Worth a visit."
• "The prices are so reasonable, thus I rated it 5 stars!"
• "Good portions and very tasty."
• "Prices were reasonable."
• "Adequate portions, faultless presentation; all at a realistic price."
• "The price was normal for a brunch place in central London."
• "Prices were actually OK considering the area."

Cons:

• "Dinner time prices though."
• "However the prices were a bit extortionate...nearly £4 for a side portion of avocado and the same for an orange juice."
• "You might find the food is tad bland or feel hungry even after a meal."
• "The food was ok but expensive for what it was."
• "I think it's quite outrageous that to do bottomless, the whole group has to be involved, and the non-alcoholic version is only £5 cheaper."
• "An average plate now costs between £13-15 which is way too much for what you get."
• "It’s a little on the expensive side."