RestaurantsLondonFitzroviaW1

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Summary

£61
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4
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Brilliant brekkie” has always been a star turn at this Fitzrovia haunt, whose attractions are heightened by its stylish setting and “friendly” staff. For more substantial meals, it can seem “competent, but not worth a detour”. It celebrated 10 years in business by opening a sibling in a former branch of Carluccio’s in Spring 2022 (no reports as yet). It’s set within Bloomsbury’s love-it-or-hate-it Brunswick Centre: a fine example of late-1960s modernist (brutalist?) architecture.

Summary

£63
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3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Breakfast or brunch is “a real treat” at this all-day bar-brasserie just north of Oxford Street in Fitzrovia, which provides “a fantastic choice” in a “lovely open setting”. There’s little feedback on dining options later in the day, despite a recent revamp and the introduction of a five-course tasting menu.

Summary

£59
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3
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Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

For “a social start to the day” or to kill off “a boozy afternoon”, many recommend this all-day bar/brasserie just north of Oxford Street in Fitzrovia, whose vibey looks and “great brunch menu” have earned it a big fanclub. At other times, some reckon “the food is underwhelming” – a view possibly shared by the management, who shut up shop for ten days in August 2019 to give the interior and general offer a ‘facelift’. It now boasts a new long bar and five-course tasting menu.

Summary

£59
   ££
2
Average
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

For “a social start to the day” or to kill off “a boozy afternoon”, many recommend this all-day bar/brasserie just north of Oxford Street in Fitzrovia, whose vibey looks and “great brunch menu” have earned it a big fanclub. At other times, some reckon “the food is underwhelming” – a view possibly shared by the management, who shut up shop for ten days in August 2019 to give the interior and general offer a ‘facelift’. It now boasts a new long bar and five-course tasting menu.

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Riding House Café Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Riding House Café Restaurant in W1, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Riding House Café restaurant.
Anthony P
Reliable place for brunch with great cockta...
Reviewed 6 months, 14 days ago

"Reliable place for brunch with great cocktails. Service can be slow and we had to chase the waiting staff for two of our dishes. That said, its convenient location and reasonable prices (by today’s standards) mean I know I will be back soon. "

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Carlos D
Varied menu featuring an enticing range of ...
Reviewed 7 months, 4 days ago

"Varied menu featuring an enticing range of small plates, bowls and skewers, but the cooking is uninspiring. Portions sizes not generous, and it can be very noisy. Attentive but not intrusive service. "

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Richard G
Great place for an informal lunch/supper wi...
Reviewed 9 months, 5 days ago

"Great place for an informal lunch/supper with a nice vibe. But it will need to adjust its pricing. However much I like the vibe, I can eat much better food for this price."

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Prices

  Cost Availability Courses
Menu1 28.00 Dinner only 6

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£11.00 £25.80 £5.00 £7.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £26.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Service 10.00%
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Opening hours
Monday8:30 am‑10:30 pm
Tuesday8:30 am‑10:30 pm
Wednesday8:30 am‑10:30 pm
Thursday8:30 am‑10:30 pm
Friday8:30 am‑10:30 pm
Saturday9 am‑10:30 pm
Sunday9 am‑5 pm

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