The Lanesborough Grill Restaurant in London

Reviews

1. Danielle ★★☆☆☆

   I really wish I could say we had an amazing meal here, but unfortunately, we did not. I am a cook and I was really looking forward to this meal as this place has great reviews. I booked this for my birthday. The venue is absolutely stunning. The atmosphere and jazz band were amazing. Their wine list is extensive and expensive. We ordered a bottle of Morgon beaujolais, which is one of my favourite wines. However, the food was a massive letdown. I had the scallop to start. Absolutely tasteless! Hubby had the tuna, which was nice but nothing special. We ordered a side of tomato salad, which was nice, but there was absolutely no seasoning on it. This is sacrilege. Tomatoes must have salt! We shared the beef wellington. I prefer my own, I have to say. Not much beef inside, way more mushroom to beef ratio. The sides were cold on the plate, and the truffle mash was ice cold. The red wine jus had split. When the waiter poured the sauce all over the plate, he really should have noticed that the sauce had split, but he was oblivious. When I mentioned the ice cold mash potato and veg, a manager came over and made a huge deal of bringing us more mash potatoes. I am attaching photos. If you zoom into the beef wellington, you will see the split red wine sauce all over my plate. This put me off ordering desert as I couldn't take any more disappointment. Our bill was £300 including a £31 service charge. Don't get me wrong, we enjoyed the environment, the music, the service, the wine. But the thing I was looking forward to most was the food, and I was so underwhelmed.

   almost 7 months ago
2. Arthur ★★★★★

   Had the pleasure of eating with a friend at The Lanesborough Grilll. We choosed the Festive Menu and were very happy with it, all the flavours were balanced and some surprising (definitely suggest to take the Hazelnut Brioche with the Chicken Terrine.) We also took the Tomato Salad and Hash brown from the à la carte Menu which were both delicious. The Service was attentive yet not too much and the live music definitely added some extra to the ambiance. Will come back!

   almost 8 months ago
3. Hikaru Hatanaka ★★★★★

   Every dish was made with great care and creativity — beautifully presented and full of flavor. The service was excellent and friendly, and the restaurant itself was stunning, with elegant lights and a warm, comfortable atmosphere. It was a dining experience I’ll always remember.

   almost 9 months ago

1. Arie ★★★★★

   5 star service. A lovely dinner experience in a warm, relaxing down to earth atmosphere. Impressive blue/white Wedgwood decorations in the restaurant. Formally known as Celeste. Now English cuisine instead of French Cuisine. Very good quality. We love to come back for a fifth time experience.

   almost 11 months ago
2. Chonny Pan ★★★★★

   I celebrated my birthday at The Lanesborough Grill and had a truly wonderful experience. The food was exceptional – every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. The restaurant’s decor is elegant and luxurious, making it a perfect place for a special occasion. The service was outstanding from start to finish. All the staff were professional, attentive, and warm. I’d like to especially thank Mike, who stood out with his friendliness and genuine service mind – he made our evening even more memorable. We will definitely be coming back again. Highly recommended!

   1 year ago
3. James Springett ★★★★★

   You'd expect posh from somewhere like this, but this was better. They were friendly, welcoming made us feel really special. I'm not used to first class, so this might be what you should expect. But this was a treat for my mum's birthday and it was a delight. They even brought out a little extra treat with a candle for her.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Dennis Cavanagh ★★★☆☆

   A little disappointing to be honest, food was amazing but took over an hour to arrive. We'd been there for 90 minutes before eating anything. When it did arrive it was exquisite, exactly what you'd expect from somewhere of this calibre. All of our drinks were removed from the bill due to the delay. The atmosphere was excellent as there was a female singer and pianist who was brilliant. Amazing experience despite the delay.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Rachel S ★★★★★

   Had our first afternoon tea experience here. What an amazing setting. Staff were really friendly and attentive. Food was lovely and the cocktail option was very nice. Word of advice, wear something with an expandable waistline, you'll need it! It was rounded off and made even more special by an unexpected lovely anniversary surprise. Couldn't fault anybody or anything. It was wonderful. Would highly recommend.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Matthew Fung ★★★★★

   I have always felt the space at the Lanesborough is unique, as I cannot recall visiting a restaurant offering such excellent food and service while also offering a restaurant with such a beautiful, spacious, and luxurious space to dine. In particular, the vaulted glass atrium gives a huge sense of space, while tables are spaced well apart, and the dining tables are furnished with comfy sofas, plenty of pillows, and most even have large side tables - the exact opposite of many restaurants which crowd tables together. It somehow feels grand and impressive and yet cozy and inviting at the same time. The Lanesborough Grill is a worthy successor to Celeste, which I have visited a number of times over the years. The food is at an extremely high standard and the restaurant remains as beautiful as ever. The staff could not have been more accommodative and made me feel they were truly wishing for us to have an excellent meal. When we accidentally ordered an item that was not suitable for my wife's dietary restrictions, they were both graceful and gracious about it, and organized a substitute on the fly that was as delicious and beautifully presented the main menu items. I was truly impressed. The wine menu also continues Celeste's tradition of having a very good selection of options by the glass. I will look forward to another visit.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Jade Cooper ★★★★★

   WOW! One of the best meals we've had in London so far! The change from Celeste is outstanding. Everything was faultless from the food, the service and the setting. We absolutely loved the beef wellington, a MUST order! The service was so attentive and just the right amount of friendly mixed with professional. An absolute top meal, 10/10 recommend!

   almost 4 years ago

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