Boisdale of Belgravia in City of London, Westminster

The starter cruspy squid was nothing like crispy, rather the dish was very oily obvious that the oil was not hot enough, hard and no taste. The thrice cooked chips underdone not eaten, spoke to the waiter but no response as it was her 3rd day working. Had the fillet steak, not cooked and sauce had very little peppercorns, how can a simple sauce can be difficult to achieve. Very disappointing, will not be returning. Boisdale no more fine dining and very overpriced for poor quality tasteless food.

Rikette and the band did Billie Holiday proud and totally made our night. My husband also very much enjoyed the cigar terrace. The food was good but the music was better. Highly recommend. We will be back.

Wonderful experience of Scottish cuisine without needing to travel north. Tried haggis for the first time and the entire party decided that it's great tasting not "an acquired taste". Next year's European trip with include Edinburgh, so guess what will be on the menu there--haggis!! Service was impeccable the ambience was cozy and romantic. All of the food was outstanding. We will definitely be back the next time we are in London (next October). Highly recommended by all members of this travel group.

The Grouse experience was phenomenal ! Great wine paired and lovely oysters as starter. Jay was very kind and friendly.

My favourite place in London. Very good service, cozy environment, nice people, great food, drinks and cigars. Even the wine list is good (for London’s standards)

First time at the original Blues venue, Canary Wharf came after. Was given a guided tour of original restaurant and Cigqr Room- a rarity. Then food to delight: Haggis, Neeps and Tatties then Calves Liver

Attended in the evening. Very welcoming, food was outstanding and service great. Music (Jazz) was excellent and truly enjoyable. A great evening and intend to repeat the experience in the near future.

Ok so tried Belgravia as very disappointed with Canary Wharf Staff very friendly and attentive We had Sunday jazz lunch as a gift plenty variety on the menu starters were excellent roast beef was ok probably wished we had ordered something else as roast pots were hard work and the beef was average .live music brilliant 3 sets. table all afternoon we arrived at 1pm but to be honest you could order food later wish we had as it was a bit rushed Only downside was the extra charges not Included in the gift .. bread £5 supplement for cheese board wine list quite pricy settled for a bottle at £55 which was one of the cheapest but decent and quite a hefty service charge But Wonderful ambiance within the venue and will visit again but without the gift and drinks your looking at minimum £250 - £300 per couple ( if you enjoy a nice wine and a cheeky gin and tonic )

Service was really bad—second time I’ve been there in a row where this has been the case. Very slow; impossible to get a drink; never done and check in; food was cold by the time it arrived; two steaks…didn’t bring any steak knives…had to walk up to bar to get those; 20 mins just to get the check. Long time customer, but I don’t get what’s going on there.

Warm and surprising place, attentive and efficient service. Rich and hearty food, we'll come back!

One of my favourite places in London! The terrace is my go to place for a beer

Booked as a post theatre experience on the basis other branches namely Canary Wharf and Liverpool St have always been impressive. I can't fault the food, starters were on point, fish of the day was also cooked well with nice flavours. I do have to question the service which always contributes significantly to any dining experience especially at these prices. Waiting staff came across as under trained and far too informal, with one young lady waitress constantly referring to my partner as "darling". Perhaps it was the early timing of my booking, I'm sure with live music the ambience goes up a notch but this was a below par dining experience compared to other Boisdales.

We had a Lovely evening at Boisdale. The food was great. Our table service was 10/10. Ester was attentive, professional and so friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you Ester. 5*

Our server was great and the music was worth paying for. Food and drinks were great as well

Loved it, the band was fantastic and evening was amazing

Fantastic Scottish restaurant, the service is impeccable and the food is always very good. Our 2nd birthday visit for my mother from Greenock, a real treat. Even made a vegan option on demand. Thanks very much for being an awesome restaurant.

As a Negroni lover I thought I had to try this place out as they have a Negroni bar with many different takes on the drink. We also enjoyed some delicious cigars on the cigar terrace. It was very cosy and our waiter Vijay was very kind to us. We look forward to going back!

We loved our Concert night at Boisdale Belgravia. The quality of the food served was top. Service was very busy as the place was sold out however they were ready to compensate the waiting time with a nice dessert without asking. A bit disappointed by the compulsory Service Charge debited on the bill which could not be tracked in the receipt of our expensive Concert+Dinner ticket of GBP 267. We however unhappily paid, staff explanations were vague.

Lovely atmosphere, great ambience and great British food. Was too early for the music.

Soirée parfaite, nourriture incroyable, service adorable, musique géniale, merci infiniment ! (Prix en conséquence)

My Wife and I with her Canadian family members ,finally visited Boisdales in Belgravia, after meaning to for many years! My family is Scottish with Hielan ancestry and Clan Ranald on mothers side. So I was entrigued to visit a London enclave of the Clan, after previousely enjoying the seat of the Captain of Clanranald. On arriving we were graciously greeted with hospitality that wouldnt be out of place in Culloden house, where we also stayed on a milestone birthday to visit the battlefield. I can honestly say that Boisdales has the ingrained ethic of highland hospitality running through every stone and Tartan weave. Nothing was too much for the staff, who were happy and cheerful instead of the often surly attitude one often meets in London. There was music provided by Connor Selby a blues artist, which as a blues band leader myself I thought was an added treat. I would love to play a set there myself. The lager offered to us upstairs in the Cigar and smoking area was amazingly good, as was the dram of Laphroaig served with the correct water to cut and savour, ice was provided for those who use blended whiskey as a staple. The main room was beautifully lit and with gleaming glass and silver ware, whic gave it the ambiance of a major celebration of life. The black faced haggis which people often say is offal, was in fact a complete shock to the Canadians who wolfed it down as their starter, despite being at first wary! My spouse said she would have that as a main course any day it was truly amazing. The fillet steak was a beautiful cut of beef, my wife had Lambs liver and I had the burger which was clearly made from premium beef. The food was faultless as was its presentation. The atmosphere was relaxed and service was perfect, no calling or hand gestures needed to attract staff, they appeared as if by magic in their kilted uniform. My biggest surprise was the bill, as I was aware this is a premium establishment and I expected to pay accordingly given London and Belgravia pricing. I can honestly say that food and drinks for 4 persons with spirits, cocktails and beer came to less than half of what I expected ! The main point being that there are places in central London charging more for mediocre fayre, with Boisdales you get real value for your money, you can be sure that what you order is going to be the very best, and we were amazed at how good the food and drinks were. As you know, Scots are not known for throwing money away, and I can swear on the Dirk that I was never happier paying a bill in my life. I am sure that anybody attending would also feel the same, even a Campbell from Argyle would have to agree, that if you want to be sure of a good night, and happy guests without risking disaster, there is nowhere better than BOISDALES ! I recommend this establishment totally Yours Kenneth R Muir

First chance to try haggis, was very nice. Great atmosphere and service was terrific. Had the Fillet should of went with the medium rare not medium, welsh rabbit was very tasty wife didnt realise it was cheese on toast...lol

A favourite from my past which still maintains the highet standards. It was so good we are going back for the Sunday lunch and Jazz in 2 days.

Great dinner out for a party. Started in the bar then a delicious dinner in the restaurant.

Had a great evening. The oysters and the haggis were absolutely amazing. The setting is slightly dated but adds to the charm. We particularly enjoyed the negroni bar, what a great idea. Overall a very enjoyable evening. This is my 4th visit to Boisdale Belgravia.

Best lobster !!!!! And carpaccio.. Highly recommend

Wow. If was possible to rate six stars then I would! Great service and incredible facilities. Drinks were a bit steep but the experience of the lavatories alone makes it worth the while. Fine quality toilet paper in vast quantities, Moulton Brown hand soap and lotion, and not to mention the hand towels. I didn’t even get to try the impeccable looking chunky chips; but will make sure I do on my next visit. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This restaurant is simply wonderfull

A romantic hidden bar - great for date night!

Food is of a high standard and service is fairly good. Prices are also good value for what you get.

Great restaurant! Amazing atmosphere, great food and the staff is very friendly. Highly recommended!

Boisdale did not disappoint!! My wife was in search of haggis and Reddit directed us here. Delicious haggis, a great evening with the boys, wonderful service in an old, established London eatery. Live music many nights, sadly we had to leave early

Popped in on a recommendation whilst on the way to France to play pool for England, from reception through to leaving the staff were superb. I was totally underdressed as I'm travelling from London to France and only wear shorts when travelling. So even though I felt underdressed they made me feel like I've drank in there like a regular. The venue is in its 35th year now and I can't see it declining any time soon. A must visit but a huge heads up, if you want to go after 7pm book in advance with a package they offer as this place is busy nightly with live music 7 days a week.

Really nice and outgoing service, we felt extremely welcomed here! Great jazz atmosphere, created by the music and the decor, sadly we missed out on the live music. The food (especially the haggis) was also very good and worth every penny!

Boisdale of Belgravia changed their Head Chef a few years ago and it has become a bit of a hit and miss ever since, but tonight the food was very good. I went on a Saturday night and had the Venison Burger, which is one of the best burgers I have ever had. Their wine list is very extensive and has plenty of good choices. My only issue was the service, which was a bit slow and also made a couple of mistakes throughout the night, like taking our order wrong.

Outstanding venue for Dinner, Jazz, drinks and cigars.

First time at Boisdale while visiting London. A true gem, was our favorite restaurant. We were treated like royalty upon arrival, given a fantastic seat. Six star service from a knowledgeable and attentive waiter. The good was simply delectable. The music was awesome, great jazz! The entire restaurant staff is to be commended!

Such a cozy place to sit and have a beer, it felt like you were sitting on a veranda 👍 I recommend that you go there and enjoy

Went to the terrace for a few glasses of wine. Nice decor, good wine and a very helpful person at reception. However, the two people serving drinks were pretty frosty, bordering on rude, which was rather off-putting.

It was a bit rubbish to be honest. Slow service and ok food. The canary warfe one is so much better

My wife and I had a fantastic night out here, good food, good cocktails, good service and great music - there really is not much to not like. Some of the reviews on here are almost unrecognisable relative to our experience of the venue and I can only assume that it was bad luck and/or management have taken action. Our waitress - Esther - was excellent despite being very busy. The venue is small but despite this you could find yourself further away from the artist than you would like - pay more for better seating. The food is good and there is more flexibility than the menu might suggest, keep an eye on the extras as they really mount up. The acts come on at 9.30 the ideal time to have dinner is about 7.30, we were there too early, much after 7.30 and you could be eating through the show and when it is super crowded - not very romantic. The bottom line is that you will spend quite a lot of money here - if you do not want to do this, then do not go as it will spoil your enjoyment of the music. Go large here, get a good table, enjoy the food and drink and the wonderful live music.

This place smells bad. The food is bland and unimpressive. Why are the prices so high?

Great service, atmosphere was good. Would recommend

Mate honestly a joke How did I end up paying £100 for one of the worst steaks I’ve had. By the time my bernaise sauce came out my steak was ice cold No apology, no money taken off the bill Service was slow and poor “Live music” was a so unserious, came out around 9.40pm and was done by 10pm Didn’t want to hang around much longer to find out if they were coming back since it was a terrible vibe in there Awful, probably the worst meal I’ve had in months and value for money was a solid 0/10

Boisdale is an excellent traditional restaurant with very efficient and friendly staff and a Scottish theme. There is also live music on many evenings. For those who like a cigar, there is a rooftop facility for this. The list of whiskies available is truly impressive.

Great seats next to the small stage gave us a good view of the performers. A decent selection of food made all courses interesting, with Kir Royal to start, a nice white wine with the main meal and a Cointreau to end.

Wonderful lunch - beautiful food, excellent wines, superb service and not that expensive. (More than one vegan 'choice' would have been appreciated, however).

Jazz brunch at this beautiful Belgravia restaurant. A famous genuinely old Scottish eatery a stones throw from Victoria Station. Food was a mixture of traditional Scottish fayre and contemporary top notch cuisine. The music was provided by an excellent accomplished jazz group with a singer who had a win in Britain's got Talent under his belt. The building is of Georgian origin and retains a lot of the original features and flavour giving a wonderful atmosphere. The service was exemplary and unobtrusive and although a little on the pricier side for drinks then wine was excellent and the cocktails delicious. Highly recommended for a good long Sunday lunch.

Old school Scottish steak place, classic and still great. Plus cigar room!

I always appreciate the deco inside Boisdale, cosy and original. Food is good, brasserie like. Service could definitely be improved though. Not cleaning table before dessert is a no-go in a restaurant such as Boisdale.

An interesting first experience of this Scottish themed restaurant. Well known highland delicacies such as: iberico ham with Spanish tomato bread, fettuccine, okra spinach and chickpea Thai curry and Russian Oscietra caviar demonstrate the versatility in Boisdale’s cheffery. It was excessively noisy on a Thursday lunchtime due to large groups dominating the dining room. My avocado, beetroot and purple kale salad starter was certainly generous (unnecessarily so) and was indeed seeped in salad cream which disguised the flavours of the ingredients. My minute steak (pink only) was nicely seasoned, the spinach was slightly undercooked, truffle and Parmesan chips were very tasty. Service was very good, polite and professional staff were attentive and on hand when needed. I liked this place, it deserves to be doing well, and was almost full during lunch.

I had lunch here with a friend on Easter Sunday. Almost everything was great , apart from my lamb, which was inedible. I told the server. She apologised. However, no money was deducted from my bill. If food is inedible, I shouldn't be expected to pay for it. Very disappointed with this establishment.

One of my most favourite restaurants in the world!!! I wanted to try haggis and did some research about the best restaurants in London who offer this traditional dish. I was not disappointed. :) The food quality was out of this world and the service was excellent!!! I want to be back when I will be visiting London again.

Amazing place serving the best of modern Scottish food. Class act. Great service.

An ideal place for a mid-week catchup with friends. The restaurant is ideally located just 5 mins walk from Victoria and the food was good, service excellent and the ambience great too.

Kinda rude not to mention discriminatory to first tell me there is no option to book for 1 person and then tell me to come with someone so I can buy two tickets instead of one.

Celebrated here my son's 30th birthday, with family and friends, a table of 16. We sat in The Courtyard and enjoyed the live music too. Vanesa sang that night Aretha Franklin's songs and she was astonishing. She generously dedicated a happy birthday song to the young man, which made it a memorable celebration. The food was delicious, the service was great and I must thank Alina one more time for pampering us all. The entire team was kind and helpful, during the planning phase as well. Big thank you!

Everything you'd expect from a fine dining establishment of their stature. Their gin and juniper cured venison is one of their really unique dishes.

Only went to see Susan Black singing Edith Piaf. Food was average, drinks exorbitant.

Celebrating an anniversary with drinks and music was amazing!

If budget is not an issue, this is a nice little quiet place for business lunch. Seafood and steak are both good. Wine list is extensive.

We had a fantastic evening at Boisdale Belgravia (see spoiler et the end). Our first time there, and the atmosphere was perfect. It was busy, but you could easily hear each other: the staff were terrific; the food and wine were excellent. Loved it. The only horrific moment was when Nigel Farage slid in and, like the Grim Reaper, crept through the dining room, grinning mendaciously through his nicotine-stained false teeth. Other than that, highly recommended!

Great meal as ever, and a special thank you to our wonderful and patient waitress who happily answered questions and even facilitated off-menu orders! One thing - please bring back the lobster bisque! A huge miss from the menu

Great as a live music venue, poor as a restaurant. Very expensive for cocktails, £30 for a cocktail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A superb random discovery, with very pleasant staff, a delicious truffle burger, and a great atmosphere. Just a little expensive...

I booked this as a special dinner for my birthday. We paid for premium seats to hear Stephen Triffitt, we were sat in the middle of the room where I continuously got bumped into. We had a set menu, which is fine but NOT worth the price I paid. My steak was MR but one of the driest and flavorless steaks I’ve ever eaten. My friend had the venison sausage and it was just ok. The entertainment was ok, it appeared he really didn’t want to be there. The best part of the evening was the Prosecco and the staff tried to take it when it wasn’t even finished. I would not recommend this place to anyone unless you just get the regular menu, which looked better than what we were offered! So disappointed.

We chose to dine at Boisdale because of its menu and the live entertainment. This British restaurant is located in Belgravia, London. This unique upscale restaurant has a lively atmosphere. Nice vibe and decor. Tables are very close to each other though. Great selection of food but the service was poor and so slow from the very beginning. It got worse when this place got busy as the live band started around 9pm. I had half a dozen of natural oysters for starter. Fresh and meaty. My main, the Fish Pie was loaded with generous amount of seafood and so delightful. Everyone else was happy with their food too. We had to wait for quite awhile to get attention to order for some desserts. We almost changed our mind for it. Anyway, the sticky toffee pudding was delicious but we’re all agreed that it would be nicer to have it with ice cream instead of cream. Their bar is in a separate room and on the right side of the restaurant. Restrooms are located upstairs. We’re not impressed with the service. Our server wasn’t attentive and seemed too occupied. Probably the restaurant was too busy but NO excuse!

Absolutely fantastic! Super food, brilliant staff and the atmosphere ticked every box! Thankyou

Lovely and indulgent food. Very atmospheric and comfortable place to eat and catch up with friends.

Sat outside for lunch on a Sunday - great Vantage point as we could hear the live jazz music indoors but could also enjoy good weather. Food was fresh and well presented, the wines prosecco went down a treat, service was good and the combination of Al fresco dining, music, good company in the sun made for a great atmosphere. One of the highlights - the apple crumble desert with custard - absolutely delightful - worth a visit for that alone. Highly recommended

Very cool place. Kind of speak-easy ish. Was there during the week, so it wasn't too crowded. We were able to get a table, but I suggest reservations, especially on weekends.

Had a great evening with friends. Friendly staff, good selection of whiskeys and cigars. Will come back.

Nice experience in London center, nice venue, nice food, would recommend for sure

Got ill from the oysters. Saw some others post about the same - should have read the comments before going! Not great.

Wow, what a wonderful and welcoming atmosphere! Drinks list to put any whisky bar to shame, very comfortable seating with heaters and blankets, and excellent service. Well done, Boisdale of Belgravia, full marks. Note - I did not have any food, but what was being served around me looked and smelled delicious, and by the happy faces who indulged, one can only surmise that the cuisine is fabulous!

The haggis was delicious, beyond all my expectations. Well worth the price. The sourdough appetizer was equally delicious.vReservations recommended - this place is popular and may run out of tables.

Food is lovely but lost a star as served Sunday lunch in a bowl type plate which made cutting tricky, but atmosphere lovely, staff excellent and if you like intimate live music good food would recommend, will be retu personally

A fantastic evening. Excellent food, fine wine and first class Jazz

En résumé une entrée un plat 100 euro pas copieux .... à fuir !!!! soit-disant une ambiance, très décevant, horrible expérience.

What an amazing place! One of the bast dining experiences I've ever had. Food is awesome as is the service, such wonderfully attentive and knowledgeable staff. Can't wait to go back.

Great singer, great atmosphere, great food. Fabulous atmosphere and the selection of whisky was out of this world.

It's very fabulous place. The food is very nice and the staff are literally kind.

Had plenty of good meals here but everything about this was average. The food, the service. There was the feeling that they just wanted to get you in and out. The communication was sharp to the point of feeling dismissive. Hopefully this is a one off but as we were celebrating a 40th birthday we we all a bit disappointed that the service was so mediocre and it didn’t feel special

One of my favourite London restaurants Always enjoy going there

Lovely little place, really nicely decorated, comfy, cosy, cool and chic. Reminiscent of smoky jazz 1920s vibes (minus the smoke!). Food was nice, haggis was delicious!

I’d been longing to go to Boisdale for a good many a year, but I was left very disappointed. To begin with the service was very poor to say the least. The wine (red) was cold as indeed was where we were seated. Service improved once we had a new waitress and the food was great, but nevertheless the whole experience was disappointing.

Disjointed service and luke warm food at exorbitant prices. Time for this restaurant to take a reality check.

We loved it all except our waitress. Disinterested. Sat at the end for 30 min with dessert menus ready to get something but she never came. Our water was empty. We just got the bill finally and left. She was like a disgruntled grad student who resented the clientele. A shame - it was lovely decorated for Christmas, the food we did order was good and the music was festive

Food was underwhelming and cold. Service was incredibly slow. Also we had booked a table in the room with no music (on purpose) but were sat in the main room with music when we arrived and realised when we got the bill that we had to pay an extra £40 for that option. Maybe a little warning would have been nice? Overall a really disappointing experience.

Great atmosphere in the evening. Food always good and not over priced.

A highly anticipated dinner that didn’t quite live up to expectations. The service was rushed and inattentive. Staff were visibly on their phones rather than table-side. The food was mediocre on the whole. The atmosphere, lighting and decor can’t be faulted. The live show is worth experiencing.

I've been here more times than I can recall. Welcoming staff have always been the highlight, and coupled with live music and a wide drinks choice we've always had great evenings. Whether it's a bottle of Gavi, cigars or a bottle of whiskey we've never had before, every night has been excellent.

Wow. This was recommended to us and we are grateful for it! We couldn't have enjoyed it more. Well done.

My wife and I popped in for a quick drink. Barman who was from Milan made My wife a cocktail on the house. Great experience. Thank you. Staff are amazing.

First time at Boisdale Belgravia on Friday evening. We had booked dinner and show tickets to see Vanessa Haynes. It was a fantastic evening. The staff were superb from start to finish. Really friendly and attentive. The food was excellent. We had the salmon and crispy squid to start and then the luxury fish pie and fillet steak. All excellent, as were the drinks. The show was amazing. Vanessa Haynes is off the chart as a singer and performer and the band were top class musicians. A must see as they are booked through next year already. A very special birthday celebration night!

Had a wonderful afternoon /evening Fantastic food & staff.

Great Food Music Wine Amazing scotch whiskey selection cigars going again in 3 weeks for Sunday jazz lunch . My treat 😋

Such a great spot for a Sunday lunch - atmosphere was amazing and really enjoyed the jazz band playing. Service was amazing and everyone looked after us so well. Sadly the beef was really poor - had a lovely flavour but it was so fatty and hard to cut through - was disappointing as everything else was great.

The staff was rude and rushed. We felt neglected most of the evening having to ask for more water and drink refills. My son and his girlfriend ate oysters and got seriously ill! Called Boisedale Belgravia to speak to the manager about the BAD OYSTERS and staff member would not even give me the manager’s last name. Not a nice place. Very downmarket and will never go back.

Always a great stop off at the cigar terrace. Great service and good food.