Harden's survey result
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”.
Summary
“Very serious cooking that’s totally unpretentious”, with “exciting seasonal flavour combinations” and “sensational tastes”, won adulatory reviews this year for Will Lander and Daniel Morgenthau’s well-known Fitzrovian. It’s not a flash place – “a simple interior with open kitchen” – but “friendly, highly professional service” and access to “a good selection of sensible-price wines” further add to its appeal.
Summary
“Always on form, always interesting” – Will Lander and Daniel Morgenthau’s acclaimed Fitzrovian has won a serious culinary reputation over the years, with both an à la carte and tasting menu available lunch and dinner. Fans say its interior is “lovely and modern”, but – despite its “charming” service – the set-up can also seem a little too no-nonsense; the focus is very much on the modern European cuisine – “every dish is a success”.
Summary
“Always on form, always interesting” – Will Lander and Daniel Morgenthau’s acclaimed Fitzrovian has won a serious culinary reputation over the years, with both an à la carte and tasting menu available lunch and dinner. Fans say its interior is “lovely and modern”, but – despite its “charming” service – the set-up can also seem a little too no-nonsense; the focus is very much on the modern European cuisine – “every dish is a success”.
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Restaurant details
Portland Restaurant Diner Reviews
"The food is always imaginative and interesting and the staff efficient and helpful. "
"Consistently good food."
"Disappointing given it has a Michelin star. Skate so undercooked it’s chewy, crab unappealing grey, sauce overly jammy for chicken. Rhubarb dessert raw and crunchy. Best thing’s the wine list - good value - delicious Puglia red ale "
"Really interesting 3 course a la carte lunch menu for £49 a head. Food was delicious and beautifully presented. Very attentive service gets it just right. "
"Not up to the mark for a 1 star Michelin. Tables are very close together indeed, and some are in very poor positions in the room e.g. close to all the coats. Food suffers from far too much trans fat and sugar in the wrong places including the sauces, and the portions are very small given the prices so you fill up on bread. Some decent wine on the list, at a price. "
"great neal, decent wine and good service. Minor criticism is that the tables are set v close together. So not a place if you do not want to be overheard."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £49.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £75.00 | |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 95.00 | Always available | 6 |
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| Wine per bottle | £29.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
113 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 6QQ
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑9.45 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑9.45 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑9.45 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑9.45 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑9.45 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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