Harden's survey result
Summary
“Went for their bargain 10th birthday menu in Jan 2025, and the food was exceptional!” – Will Lander and Daniel Morgenthau’s “very classy” Fitzrovian continues to thrive on its extremely consistent and un-forced formula and attracts barely a word of criticism amongst the many reports it inspires. Service is notably “charming and graceful”, delivering thoughtful cuisine that’s “really impressive” without attempting pyrotechnics; and matched with a “terrific” wine list that’s “full of interest, full of content”. “Yes, people moan that the room is a little pedestrian, but if you’re having dinner spending most of your time looking at the decor maybe you should change your dining companion”. Top Tip – “lunch is the value play” and popular with local expense-accounters.
Summary
The “outstanding quality and consistency” of Will Lander and Daniel Morgenthau’s Fitzrovia fixture, has helped it celebrate its 10th anniversary this year and for such a central venue, it’s unusual in feeling “genuinely local in its approach and feel”. The sophisticated cuisine is “expertly prepared and carefully judged” and manages to be “complex without being overthought”. “Friendly, knowledgeable and professional service” is a key strength and “helps to jolly a slightly dull space”.
Summary
Will Lander and Daniel Morgenthau have created an understated classic at this Fitzrovia fixture, with open kitchen on view. No-one minds that the “informal atmosphere is nothing particularly special” or that “tables are too close together” – they value the positive vibes generated by “low-key, friendly and unobtrusive staff who are helpful without hovering or being overly servile”. Most importantly, “if the decor is slightly bland, the food is anything but”: it can be “outstanding”; comes at “a very reasonable price given the location and quality”; and is backed up by “unusual and excellent wines”.
Summary
“Incredible cooking at very fair prices” matched with excellent wines has built a major following for Will Lander and Daniel Morgenthau’s “homely and calm” Fitzrovia destination, with open kitchen on view. “Knowledgeable and classy service” adds considerably to the experience: “it feels like a treat, and yet also has a real neighbourhood feel to it too, which for food of this standard and this central can be rare”.
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Have you eaten at Portland?
113 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 6QQ
Restaurant details
Portland Restaurant Diner Reviews
"My go-to for a posh date night. Great food, solid all round, though perhaps the tables are a touch crowded now?"
"Very nice anniversary (restaurants) chefs menue"
"Really impressed by this as a lunch venue recently. A fixed price menu - not necessarily the cheapest - but the food is amazing. Great tarte rating, excellent crab pasta almost as good as the one at Galvins and really friendly service. Decent wine selection by the glass. "
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £49.00 | £59.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £89.00 | |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 110.00 | Always available | 6 |
Traditional European menu
| Main | Pudding |
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| £39.00 | £12.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £59.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
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| Bread | £7.00 |
| Service | 15.00% |
113 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 6QQ
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑9.30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑9.30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑9.30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑9.30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑9.30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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