St. JOHN Restaurant Reviews Summary

Ambiance & Decor

Pros:

• "The place has this kind of old school sophisticated minimalism that’s missing from modern London spots."
• "Very cool space."
• "The vibe is electric and the service is incredibly slick."
• "White walls and white tablecloths with coat hooks covering the walls gives a relaxed atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere was calming yet rich, like dining with a room of old friends."
• "Love the industrial styling of the dining room and the general appearance of the place."
• "The atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable."

Cons:

• "The service was nothing special and at times a little cold."
• "Seating was in the basement, next to the store room, which was inauspicious start."
• "The venue itself was rather stifling, lacking proper ventilation."
• "The dining room is a fairly stark, no fuss, whitewashed decor. The tables and chairs non-descript."
• "The ambience was a bit stale (quiet no music)."
• "it was too noisy for a start. I think the industrial-looking ceiling makes it hard to soften the noise..?"
• "Tables are at a strange height. Not friendly for wheelchair users."

Service

Pros:

• "Thank you to my incredible server for great suggestions and to the team for their delicious preparation of my meal!!"
• "The servers really know food and make excellent recommendations."
• "The service was faultless too."
• "Great job to the staff that were so friendly and saw to our needs."
• "The service is really well thought out, with control and pace that is much appreciated."
• "Service, decent, on high level and very attentive."
• "The service was perfect for the restaurant, informal but informed."

Cons:

• "She was very snooty and although she offered to clear our plates after each course, she asked in a way that almost made us feel guilty about it."
• "The main reason for my one star review is the fact that the waiter made a comment on our discretionary tip and did not allow us to operate the machine."
• "The service was nothing special and at times a little cold."
• "Service was also mediocre with the waitress failing to introduce dishes and not asking how the food was."
• "No check backs to table service very poor no water top up."
• "The service quality was not up to par."
• "Just visited (at 4.20pm 11/10) to grab a quick bite and a glass in the bakery section... However, the guy serving behind the bar was dripping with attitude and had little to no time for us."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The rabbit with carrots and aioli was some delicious umami heaven."
• "The lamb liver was impressive as it was well cooked with hints of sweetness."
• "The Ox heart... blew me away."
• "Most delicious flavours. Honest hearty food."
• "The bone marrow is definitely something to order."
• "The appetizers, salad, main courses and deserts exceeded expectations for taste and presentation."
• "The food was sensational, wine expertly selected and service pitch perfect."

Cons:

• "The rarebit was a little heavy with the rest of the meal."
• "Limited options for the pescatarian's amongst us."
• "However, the food is adequate but not special. It is not remarkable enough to be Michelin."
• "The high price at this restaurant felt unjustified and short of expectation given the poor quality of food."
• "Sauces for salad are repeat in different dishes."
• "Crab on toast little to no flavour other than crab."
• "The artichoke was okay — not good, not bad, but surely with too much sauce on it."

Accessibility & Convenience

Pros:

• "So easy to get to Farringdon now the Elizabeth Line is open."
• "It was easy to make a reservation and just a short walk from St. Paul’s Cathedral."
• "The staff are attentive without being obsequious."

Cons:

• "It is not wheelchair accessible restaurant!"
• "Tables are at a strange height. Not friendly for wheelchair users."
• "The venue itself was rather stifling, lacking proper ventilation."