Lurra Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Ambience

Pros:

• "Great atmosphere and skilled staff."
• "Restaurant atmosphere was very lively but they also offered us a table in the quiet area of the restaurant."
• "Love the vibe, cozy and not too loud."
• "cosy romantic atmosphere."
• "The back garden has heaters and is decorated with beautiful olive trees, would recommend booking there."
• "Always an outstanding experience. Highest quality produce presented with pride and without unnecessary fuss."
• "Good atmosphere."

Cons:

• "it's quite cramped at the back of the restraunt and quickly became quite noisy"
• "Unbearably raucous TGIF vibe inside."
• "Super loud as well."
• "The restaurant lacks atmosphere, most likely due to the clientele and management."
• "The atmosphere felt pretentious."
• "Tables were very close together and restaurant was incredibly noisy"
• "The noise level was too high."

Service

Pros:

• "Service was immaculate and everything from scallops, mussels to the ribs and lamb were just right!"
• "The staff were excellent, (keeping our table's water topped up all evening) and so incredibly friendly."
• "The service was quick and attentive."
• "Service was impeccable and the waiter was lovely."
• "Service pretty fast."
• "Staff were super attentive and professional."
• "The staff was very knowledgeable and accommodating."

Cons:

• "Service wasn’t attentive or memorable."
• "Very rude, everything seemed to be an issue for the manager."
• "This reception guy Alex, has THE WORST attitude I’ve encountered in London."
• "The service was poor actually none existent."
• "Staff is pretty arrogant."
• "The only slight letdown was the service - aloof and lacking warmth."
• "Service was below average."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Every dish we had was phenomenal."
• "The Octopus was just beyond imagination. The Rubia beef is something really special."
• "Highlights were the Stuffed Squid, Octopus, Beef Rib, and Turbot."
• "Absolutely top notch steak (one of the best I’ve had in London and that’s saying a lot), and the cheesecake was incredible."
• "Best chuleta I have had outside of Basque Country."
• "The food here is absolutely gorgeous."
• "The food was unusual, interesting and very good; the 'aged' cow and octopus were both excellent."

Cons:

• "The bone marrow tasted just plain oil, no other tastes."
• "The food was so salty with half cooked chewy, fat ridden meat (and not in a good way)."
• "The octopus for the main dish tasted wrong. It tasted like it was not fresh."
• "baked peppers (bland) and baked lamb (also bland)"
• "This so called “ribeye” steak was the toughest steak I’ve ever eaten in my life."
• "Every dish was salty."
• "grilled octopus (bland tasting)"

Price & Value

Pros:

• "Price is about £50 per person if you don't order wine."
• "Quite pricey but worth it."
• "Fantastic service and space for what turned it to be a great modern twist to tapas without being over fancy."
• "We spent £56 each and we were all with full belly."
• "음식, 와인 다 맛있었고 친절했습니다." (The food and wine were delicious and the service was kind.)
• "Delicious food with a classy trendy vibe."
• "Great considerate service and excellent food."

Cons:

• "Menu prices have since gone up significantly which makes it less attractive."
• "the quality of the experience did not reflect the prices that are being charged"
• "It’s like they’re charging Michelin prices without the quality, service or the rating."
• "Big price tag for what it was."
• "It's very expensive so it needs to be a lot better."
• "Sorry but the food is way way overpriced."
• "Very overpriced. Better places in London."