Harden's survey result
Summary
The “breathtakingly magnificent” setting – “a Grade II listed girls’ school built in the late 19th century, with soaringly magnificent high ceilings and a plush fit-out” – makes the Galvin Brothers’ Spitalfields destination “a great place to celebrate or to take clients”, and is nowadays the City’s No 1 destination for business entertaining. And it helps that the service is “utterly professional, discreet and attentive”, too. When it comes to the “high-end, well-executed” Gallic cuisine, it has more often seemed a tad more “unambitious and rather expensive” of late (“I adore this restaurant, but they do need to keep the prices in check”). The winning view, though, is that “you always feel special when coming here” for what’s “an exceptional dining experience”.
Summary
The “most enchanting setting” – “an out-of-this-world conversion of an old church” (to be precise, the chapel of a Victorian school) – makes the Galvin Bros’ Spitalfields HQ one of London’s most “beautiful” restaurants. It provides a “special” backdrop “for keen business deals, or to impress your new love-interest” (and is “a particular attraction for guests from overseas”). There are “high standards across the board”, including “fantastic” modern French cuisine; a “classy wine list”; and “smart, swift, discreet service”.
Summary
The “most enchanting setting” – “an out-of-this-world conversion of an old church” (to be precise, the chapel of a Victorian school) – makes the Galvin Bros’ Spitalfields HQ one of London’s most “beautiful” restaurants. It provides a “special” backdrop “for keen business deals, or to impress your new love-interest” (and is “a particular attraction for guests from overseas”). There are “high standards across the board”, including “fantastic” modern French cuisine; a “classy wine list”; and “smart, swift, discreet service”.
Summary
The “exciting and gorgeous” setting (a “spectacular” conversion of a Victorian school chapel) helps create “a certain aura” – fitting both romantic dinners and power lunching – at the Galvin Bros’ Spitalfields fixture. Its “fabulous standard” of modern French cuisine and “professional but easy-going service” won it more consistent praise this year as one of the best all-rounders in the City, and, some would say, in town.
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Galvin La Chapelle Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Delighted that the food quality and service at Galvins has remained as strong as it was pre-CV shutdown. Somellier was excellent with fairly priced suggestions to match the well executed food courses. Will be back soon"
"Lovely lift in these times and stylish but friendly atmosphere "
"Fine, fine dining - really exceptional quality in a fantastic space - though the service is very present - you can see the cogs turning and that not everyone's cup of tea. We were on the sucker table though. I assume there were some important walk-ins."
"The tasting food menu with tasting wine menu, a glass of fizz to start with with and the 13.5% service charge came to £206 per head. Their "signature" dish of crab lasagna tasted of egg and nothing else - a disappointment, but other dishes made up for it"
"Had the tasting menu with accompanying wine with my family to celebrate a landmark birthday. We were seated on the mezzanine overlooking the main restaurant which gave us a good view whilst in our own space. The food was all excellent whilst our waiter introduced all the different wines very well ( he was about to move up to being a sommelier). "
"An all round treat.Delightful service in beautiful surroundings of the eponymous Chapelle, lovely summer food - charentais melon soup with langoustine, wild seabass with fennel and squid ink aioli."
"Beautiful place, great food and the at home service during lockdown was excellent."
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £29.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
35 Spital Sq, London, E1 6DY
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 6 pm‑9.30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 6 pm‑9.30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 6 pm‑9.30 pm |
| Sunday | 11:45 am‑2:45 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
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