Address: 16 Endell St, London, WC2H 9BB, United Kingdom
Phone: +442078366801
Rating: 4.6
based on 169 reviews.
Atmosphere
Pros:
"Relaxed ambience and charming service."
"The atmosphere was stunning and the customer service outstanding."
"The candlelit atmosphere was also lovely."
"This place has a cosy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for a romantic night out or a catch up with friends."
"The ambiance strikes the perfect balance between relaxed and sophisticated, creating a truly inviting atmosphere."
"It was a really lovely spot, just around the corner from the busier part of Covent Garden."
"This intimate bistro and wine bar, tucked away in the heart of Covent Garden, exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere that instantly charms."
Cons:
"Since the restaurant is so small, it is very very noisy and a bit tricky to keep a conversation."
"Very noisy for a wine bar."
"It’s a very tiny space so it gets very noisy and crowded."
"Could do with the bathroom being somehow a little more separated from this dining room, as it's not pleasant to keep seeing people coming and going out of the loo as you're enjoying your night."
Service
Pros:
"The staff were SO friendly and accommodating and endlessly knowledgable about the wine on offer."
"Service was efficient and friendly."
"Fantastic selection of wines, knowledgeable and friendly servers."
"The servers were very friendly and helpful and gave us recommendations which were spot on every time."
"Service was very friendly and attentive, helping us navigate the ever-changing wine list with great care."
"The staff here are attentive and knowledgeable, adding significantly to the overall wonderful experience."
"The staff incredibly friendly and knowledgeable."
Cons:
"But the very wrong service ruins it all."
"Very bad service. You are not allowed to try wine before ordering a glass, got 'what do you want me to say?' as an answer to 'which food would you recommend?'. Staff kept ignoring us the whole evening."
"We were ignored by staff. Had to ask for the bill 3 times, at which point the waitress snatched the money from my hand."
"We went to the bar next door last night and were presented with two very rude and pretentious waiters who seemingly had an attitude with us the whole night."
"Bad customer service... I won't go back."
"The sommelier on duty (not the usual one, Alex) was pretty sloppy."
Food & Wine
Pros:
"Great wine and close-to-retail prices."
"Food is delicious and really a treat for those who like seafood, with appetizers well served at fair prices considering location."
"The selection of wines is noteworthy, offering a diverse range that caters to every palate."
"Delicious food, beautiful wines and excellent service."
"The main course was delicious, steak fries with the best frites ever."
"Absolutely delicious dishes, some very traditional, some with a well-judged twist."
"The food is great (the squid is divine) and the wine list is exceptional and really well priced, making it a regular haunt for wine lovers."
Cons:
"For £130 inc it wasn’t value for money."
"I had the cod at £26, which was a seared fillet on a small bed of vegetables. No carbs, and felt like more of a small plate than a main."
"The snail felt like it lacked flavour. Expected more."
"The food was good but the venison was underwhelming."
"Wine was expensive and overpriced for what it was."
"Anchovies (4!!) and toast were majorly over priced."
"The rack of lamb £42 test rubbery and very fatty."
Value
Pros:
"In terms of value for money- for us folks coming from Dubai- 4 glasses of wine, fries and some bread and butter for AED 164- is like a dream."
"Price was good especially because they don’t surcharge for the wine glass or wine carafe."
"One of my favourite little bistros in London. Amazing food and (amazingly well priced) wine."
"It was also very reasonably priced at £50pp for three courses."
"Nice selection of wines at fair prices."
Cons:
"At £30 for a small portion of middling fish (after service charge), do you really think you're up there with world-class London restaurants like Perilla? If not, lower those prices..."
"Even the house wines which are basically an unnamed red, white or rosé were quite steep."
"Ordered a GB Burlotto Barolo “Coravin” by the glass, it tasted like it has been opened for a few days, no palate, most of the alcohol has evaporated."