Caractère

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1. Maddy Pugh ★★★★☆

   Absolutely super staff, friendly greeting and attentive. We had a three course meal, canapés to start and homemade bread. Wine flight went well with the accompanying food, the sommelier was informative. Presentation of the food was good and simple. Main course was over salted for my taste, vegetables were delicious. Will definitely visit again and recommend.

   almost 2 months ago
2. Pascal A. Schillings ★★★★★

   I had one of those meals that stays with you. The starters were clever without trying too hard, and the fish dish (mullet) ended up being the best fish I’ve eaten in a long time — smoky, delicate, just perfect. The lamb and the chicken meat course were spot on too: tender, cooked exactly right, beautifully presented. Service was genuinely lovely. The team knew when to appear and when to give space, and the sommelier deserves a special shout-out. He wasn’t pushing anything, just choosing wines that lifted each dish. You could easily skip the pairing, but honestly it turned a great dinner into something memorable. It is on the pricier side, and if there’s one thing I’d tweak, it’s the lighting — a touch more warmth would make the room feel as cozy as the food tastes. But I’ll be back. It was a great experience.

   almost 2 months ago
3. Lynn Hesketh ★★★★★

   Enjoyed Lunch with a girlfriend in September, we had the set lunch menu with accompanying wines. A very enjoyable afternoon with exquisite food

   almost 3 months ago

1. Anastasia Blackman ★★★★★

   Magnificent experience, incredible food and so much inspiration! Every dish was a piece of art! Looking forward to be back for the tasting menu with the wine pairing!

   almost 6 months ago
2. Carlos B ★★★★★

   A truly special place. The food was phenomenal and consistent with every course impressing us with both flavour and presentation. The setting and ambience is pitched just right without being stuffy. The service was a cut above, with everyone being friendly and super attentive. We went for the tasting menu at dinner time and would recommend a thousand times over for a special occasion.

   almost 8 months ago
3. Marisa Dervish ★★★★★

   We came for our anniversary and were not disappointed. Brilliant price for the lunchtime tasting menu and wine pairing, and the food was beautiful. Staff were lovely and informative too. We came way back in September 2021 and I am STILL going on about the risotto.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Ilias Blanis ★★☆☆☆

   I have been there for dinner this week. I was very impressed from what I have seen on Internet and I dicided to go and try. I was prefering michelin star restaurants most of the times but I was very interested and I was believing that something good is happening there. Upon my arrival I seen a nice looking restaurant, nice table and comfortable chair. I did decide to go for tasting menu with a quite good selection of wine, thanks to sommelier. Long story short, the food wasn't good although it was looking stunning. Everything was very beautiful plated and nice selection of plates. The plates that save a bit the day was the starters, crab and veal sweetbreads. Very tasty and well presented, especially the crab. Also the pre dessert was one of the best I did try last year. Very simple but very balanced and tasty. Blood orange sorbet, orange and pistachio . Worth mentioning was the bread . Other than that very bad experience. The temperature of the food was coming on the table was bearly hot. The cod with scallop mousse probably the worst plate I ever had. Fish almost cold and the combination of sauce, fish and garnish didn't work. The other fish course that my girlfriend has and I did try a small piece was not bad. And now we coming on main course. I have had venison and my girlfriend lamb. I did like the sides . Was very interested to get the lamb belly and the venison rib in the bbq but they came cold and hard . The lamb had a very heavy and strong taste of lamb, not very delicate. Although nice try with the spinach and duck liver. I have had venison as a main. I got the last part of the loin , the end(tail) Which is not the best piece to get. On top of that I get a piece almost raw. I do like medium rare cooking and I have not problem at all eating it but the piece I get was about to talk to me. I called the waiter and he did change the plate for me. The second I did get inhad two small pieces which was better than the first with better caramelisation outside. Apparently the restaurant didn't show to me that they are sorry for that and they didn't take the plate out of the bill or give as glass of champagne or coffee later on from the house. I am not a person who ask for that and I am not looking to pay less so I didn't really care but I said that to show the way of the treating. The service wasn't good at all. Apart of a very kind nice waitress, Angela. Thanks once again for the nice service. The rest of the team have had a weird attitude and the was looking all time on our table , not in a good way, like they are have to say something funny between them about us. In conclusion, I left very disappointed about my experience from service and food and on my way out no-one came to say goodbye or thank you, especially after this issue on the main course, and I had to look for the waitress to get my jacket. Nice looking food, taste needs a lot of work and service needs to change attitude ASAP.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Jamie Miller ★★★★★

   When you arrive at the extremely aptly named restaurant ‘CARACTÈRE’, the sense of the character of this place begins before you even walk through the door. Closed shut and almost a little unwelcoming looking - this creates an element of mystery. After you walk through the door you are greeted by the extremely attentive and friendly staff who will show you to the table and walk you through the very creative menu. We opted for the 3 course A La Carte which is reasonably priced at £78, especially given the location and quality. The waiters asked if we wanted an apéritif and swiftly delivered it with ‘pleasure’. Before ensuring we enjoyed a very hospitable evening with high quality and delicious dishes all round. I throughly enjoyed the experience and would just like to say two words to the owner if they are reading this. Thank you.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Joan V ★★★★★

   Very good quality/price relation. Menu 45£, Michelin level. Delicious food, fusion italo-french. Very well presented and good service. For London srandard, amazing.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Matt Leventhall ★★★★☆

   Loved being able to enjoy a tasting menu with an option for each course. Service was a little frantic for this caliber of dining and can afford to slow a little and reflect the rhythm of the guests. Some superlative cooking, but dish design and imagination wasn't quite there for this place to earn its first star. Greater depth of flavour in the sauces could help! Wine pairings and selection was exceptional. You could visit just for the wine. Altogether a first rate experience, with tiny things to improve.

   almost 4 years ago

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