OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was great, and the flavours were fresh and prominent."
• "Kids menu was outstanding - interesting options as well as things for more picky eaters."
• "Food was incredible and great value for money, alongside the champagne which was really lovely!"
• "The dishes served up were good."
• "The food was cleverly put together and I enjoyed getting transported from Seaside to Lands in times."
• "The meat was delicious, all the food was great and the price was worth it."
• "Food was amazing, everything was extra delicious and dishes were well presented."

Cons:

• "Very poor selection of vegan options (only one starter & only one main on the menu), seriously overpriced."
• "Mediocre food and definitely not worth the money."
• "The food was definitely the let down. It was nice but not great."
• "The dishes were under seasoned and served on cold plates."
• "The food looked amazing for Instagram and was well presented but all of it lacked complexity in flavors."
• "The stuffed aubergine main, with falafel, was unimaginative and extremely bland."
• "Mediocre food and definitely not worth the money. Veal was terribly overcooked."

Service

Pros:

• "Service was very good, attentive and friendly waiters."
• "Service was great. I am pregnant so I do appreciate when people are very thoughtful."
• "The staff are consistently tremendous – friendly, attentive, and professional, making every visit a pleasure."
• "Staff very attentive, polite and professional."
• "The service was excellent and so friendly, and the food and drink was delicious."
• "Staff were laid back but very attentive and friendly."
• "Service was polite and friendly."

Cons:

• "The piano bar music was way too loud and made conversation difficult."
• "Our waiter was always polite, but never really friendly or accommodating."
• "Service was a little slow but we had plenty of time."
• "Service was terrible. Waiters grouped in two’s or three’s standing chatting and intentionally not looking at the restaurant floor."
• "The only downside to the venue would be the lifts are slow and it can take you while to go up to the restaurant or down to the ground floor."
• "Service was very rushed for a 3 course meal (with a closing time which was unreasonable) for a last sitting."
• "Difficult to get staff attention when needing to order or in need of wine topping up."

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

• "The decor of this restaurant is beautiful (if a little austere) and the view is spectacular."
• "The ambiance was perfect, the food was high quality, and displayed beautifully."
• "Offering an aerial view of all of north London and the river Thames, OXO Tower restaurant is a lovely place to visit for a special occasion."
• "The setting is stylish, and the scenery from this location is simply breathtaking."
• "The atmosphere is delightful."
• "Great views of London from the terrace, good atmosphere in the brasserie."
• "With great views over River Thames, friendly and attentive staff, this place offers very good food and a vary selection of wines and cocktails."

Cons:

• "However there were many wasps up there. So there must be a nest nearby somewhere."
• "The place looks like it hasn't been updated since the 90s."
• "The lights are as bright as dining in a bingo hall."
• "The decor was a bit tired and bathrooms not very clean."
• "The vibe is cozy and nice. With astonishing view."
• "Imagine an expensive posh old people's home with some of the best views of London and you won't be disappointed."
• "The view is great, but the place itself is very average. I felt I was sitting in a canteen rather than the brasserie."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Price is very reasonable considering the location and quality of food."
• "The prices are acceptable in fact of center of great city of London."
• "Their £40 3 course set menu with a cocktail included exceeded our expectations."
• "Set lunch was excellent and seemed great value given location etc."
• "An excellent value evening set menu that has some delightful dishes and a drink included (with a non-alcoholic choice)."
• "Visited recently & ordered from the Summertime set price menu... The £40 set price has a good selection of dishes & is good value for money."
• "Delicious food and good value at £35 for three course."

Cons:

• "It's not cheap, our bill was £450 including drinks and based on the shortened 'set' menu."
• "For the money spent, we didn't feel the value for money was there."
• "It's rather overpriced. You are paying for the name, and the view."
• "Wine is expensive."
• "Be prepared for highly priced extras (eg. £7 for chips) & a service charge."
• "However, it is pricey."
• "Prices are high and you'd expect the food to be excellent however it isn't."