Harden's survey result
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”.
Summary
Will Lander & Daniel Morgenthau’s “stark and simple” Fitzrovia three-year-old shot to fame on opening, thanks to its “clever” cuisine (for which it was quickly awarded a Michelin star); its “super choice of perfectly conditioned fine wines by the glass”; and sure-footed service that “combines professionalism with warmth and enthusiasm”. Even those who feel “it’s dropped off a little since its debut” feel “it’s still a restaurant to go to if you like to try something new”, and on most accounts a meal here remains “an exciting prospect”.
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Restaurant details
Portland Restaurant Diner Reviews

"All round excellence"
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
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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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