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Nº 5024 in 7028 in City of London, Westminster

Nº 816 of 1079 Other cuisines in City of London, Westminster

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Beautiful space, setting. Lovely cakes and great service! Kids were looked after first, which made them feel special. It was great! ❤️

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Giedre Rybakova . 2025-05-15

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Nawal provided great with her pleasant nature 😀

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David Maingard . 2025-05-15

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great food great service sooth jazz music very relaxing. thank you !

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Andrew White . 2025-05-15

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Visiting Caffe Concerto Regent Street was a wonderful experience, and I must thank Nawal B in particular for making it stand out. Especially after visiting different Caffe Concerto branches in London. The moment I stepped inside the restaurant, Nawal's charming smile made me feel so welcome and at home right off the bat. She showed me to a lovely table and went through the menu with me, making recommendations that suited my preferences. Her service approach is far more attentive than most; she offered to refill my drink without me needing to signal, and she only checked on me once my meal had arrived, ensuring everything was perfect so as not to be intrusive. Nawal B balanced warmth and professionalism beautifully, and her passion for service shone through. Thanks to Nawal B, I left feeling that my whole dining experience was elevated and felt personal instead of mundane. Having someone be that considerate is pretty rare to come across. I’ve no doubt I will return, not just for the amazing food and atmosphere but because of the phenomenal attention given by Nawal B. Strongly suggested!

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Draft Studio . 2025-05-15

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Exceptional service! The waiter, Kim Y, made us feel welcomed and well taken care of.

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Pyei Wunnie . 2025-05-14

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Really good coffee and environment! The service was amazing, thanks to Andreea V.

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Victor Emmanuel de Almeida . 2025-05-14

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Shobhit s Thx so much for serving us

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محمد العتيبي . 2025-05-14

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I recently had breakfast at Café Concerto on Regent Street and was thoroughly impressed by the outstanding level of service provided by Andrea V . From the moment I arrived, she demonstrated exceptional professionalism, attentiveness, and a genuine commitment to guest satisfaction. Her courteous manner, efficiency, and attention to detail contributed significantly to a seamless and enjoyable dining experience. Andrea is a credit to the establishment, and her service undoubtedly reflects the high standards of Café Concerto. I would gladly return and highly recommend the venue to others.

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freelancer shakil . 2025-05-14

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One of the best and most beautiful spots in London! If you’re looking for amazing coffee and delicious desserts, Coffee Concerto is a must-visit. The quality is top-notch, and the customer service is excellent. A special thanks to Andreea V. who served me with such kindness and professionalism—she truly made the experience even better. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates a great café experience.

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Marat Erkulov . 2025-05-14

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Andrea and the rest of their colleagues were great and very friendly. Nice cafe too!!

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kenzy . 2025-05-14

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Our server Shobhit was excellent and we really enjoyed his hospitality. He had good knowledge of dishes on the menu and was very prompt in answering our queries.

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shazia siddiqui . 2025-05-14

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Our food was very slow to arrive and when it did arrive it was lukewarm, verging on cold. We sent it back. We had asked for tap water to drink and received small glasses. There was no carafe or jug left on the table and never an offer to refill our glasses. At one point three people arrived and were sitting down at another table. The waiter threw the menus on to the table for them. We declined to pay the optional service charge.

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mogu . 2025-05-13

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Delicious and lovely …. Nice and friendly staff

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Desiree Botana . 2025-05-13

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The staff was very friendly, the music was just right, although the palmier was a bit soft, when I was expecting a crispy one.

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Ana Martins . 2025-05-12

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We were very disappointed by the service during our recent visit. As an Asian family, we couldn’t help but notice a difference in how we were treated compared to other customers. Although we arrived earlier and ordered both food and cake, another table—who came later—received their cake well before us. When I politely enquired at the counter, the staff member, Soare, responded with a dismissive tone and rolled her eyes at me, which I found both unprofessional and deeply disrespectful. I don’t know if this was racial discrimination, but it certainly felt very unpleasant. While other female staff were kind and courteous, the overall experience left me feeling quite uncomfortable.

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willa . 2025-05-12

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Noor was a wonderful server! Made our visit here a highlight of our day.

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Yalda Matin . 2025-05-11

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Soare and Andrea are amazing ❤️❤️

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Olive . 2025-05-11

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“I would like to thank your team for the delicious pastries and excellent coffee – the experience was outstanding in terms of quality and taste. However, I noticed that the level of professionalism in service could be improved. I hope this aspect receives more attention, as the place truly deserves the best.”

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Adam Agha . 2025-05-10

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Thank you Andrea for great service

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Ahmed Fahad . 2025-05-09

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Tuve una gran comida en este restaurante. La comida era sabrosa y fresca y el servicio era aún mejor. El personal era amable, especialmente Alina y nos hizo sentir bienvenidos todo el tiempo.

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Taimour S . 2025-05-09

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Hermoso lugar para descansar al sol. Gran servicio desde Alima, calidad encantadora. Lugar perfecto justo al lado de Oxford Street para tomar un descanso

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EMJ H . 2025-05-08

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Lovely decor and service and food!!!

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Saachi - . 2025-05-05

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5/5. The sweets were excellent.

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Milan Stanković . 2025-05-05

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Rachel looked after us well. An excellent start to a Sunday.

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Sandra Hormann . 2025-05-03

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Very nice breakfast, I really enjoyed it, but the best experience was being served by Andreea V an amazing girl and server. Thank you very much Andreea for the service provided. Very polite, professional and attentive with my allergie. Definitely come back.

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xpl0od xpl0od . 2025-05-03

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Samuel was fantastic, brilliant service

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Hana Shah . 2025-05-03

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Croissant was not so good. Service by Andreea was excellent, very nice experience with her.

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tamer gorgulu . 2025-05-03

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Shobhit s good service thank you

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Ayse Altinay . 2025-05-02

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Shobhit S very great staff member he took pictures of us and was very lovely

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Georgia Michaelides . 2025-05-02

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Thanks to Jiffane for her hospitality and making the experience very special

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Hitaf W . 2025-05-02

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Very good, the waiter sobhit answered us whit much attention

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Lavínia Vic . 2025-05-01

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A very nice experience, enjoyed the hot drinks and cakes, very nice waiter Mr. SHOBIT SINGH, he was so friendly and kind 😊

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Sunny Singh . 2025-05-01

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Gran personal, buena comida y nuestra camarera Alina era muy servicial y una experiencia muy agradable sin duda recomendaría a cualquiera

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kassalin v . 2025-05-01

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Alina et Imrame sont des serveurs au top ! Ambiance sympathique et patisseries delicieuses N hésitez pas ! Bonne humeur au rendez vous

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DayTrip41410586723 . 2025-05-01

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Jiffane was very friendly and smiling face.

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Kusum Tharani . 2025-04-30

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We only had coffee, very good by the way, excellent service and atmosphere. Unbeatable location

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Marcos Hernandez . 2025-04-29

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Very good environment, shobhit s gave us amazing service 🙏

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Sukhpreet Kaur . 2025-04-29

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It’s a amazing experience and best service by pravan

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Parmar Rahul . 2025-04-28

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Good attention and kindness Jiffane very attentive and polite

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Hector Negri . 2025-04-28

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Andreea is such an amazing girl.. Very polite and friendly.. Nice service👍

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Jude Udeh . 2025-04-28

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Very good, nice tea. Thanks Shobhit S

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Kian Agar . 2025-04-28

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Great service from shobhit s, the gelato was unreal, great atmosphere to catch up with a friend I haven’t seen in years! 5 stars

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Cori Lewis jenkins . 2025-04-28

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Andreea is absolutely amazing! Very kind, fast, and always with a smile. Makes Caffé Concerto feel even more welcoming. Highly recommend!

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Alexandru Lucian . 2025-04-28

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Great place with great customer service. Jiffane was amazing and she was very welcoming. I will definitely be back when I'm in London again! The food was very nice as well with delicious desserts.

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Aziz A. . 2025-04-27

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“Exceptional outstanding service! Andrea V ensures everything runs smoothly, always going above and beyond to make guests feel welcome. Their professionalism, attentiveness, and dedication to excellence truly set them apart. A fantastic asset to the place Thanks

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mohamed gumaneh . 2025-04-27

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This place is very beautiful and comfortable

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Laila Matoso . 2025-04-27

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They don't even deserve one star, absolutely rude. According to them, to sit at the table we had to order their desserts and not just ice cream. We couldn't even add a chair for the little girl. Eventually they asked us to leave

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Silvia Bizzarri . 2025-04-27

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The staff didn't want us there! first they said that they couldn't sit our party of 5 because they could only sit 4 people at a time, and then they literally said it outright. We could have ordered to go but the staff was so incredibly rude that we left

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camilla farnetani . 2025-04-27

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Amazing, Andrea was very attentive!

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Maria Vitoria Maia . 2025-04-25

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Was real nice. Andreea was warm and friendly with her service.

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Rhema Chiemenem . 2025-04-25

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A lovely glass of Prosecco served with a smile by Andreea

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Carol Bowers . 2025-04-24

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Shobhit was great and food is delicious

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Iván Prida . 2025-04-23

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Very friendly customer service and the cakes and pastries were beautiful.

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Melissa Kincaid . 2025-04-23

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Had a quick coffee at Café Concerto and was really impressed by the service. Sriram was very professional and incredibly polite — a lovely touch to a simple visit.

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Clare Randle . 2025-04-23

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Very unfriendly indian employe with no manners, not even interested in serving customers

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florin schetty . 2025-04-20

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Shobit was amazing, great service. Thank you

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Meli Sthilaire . 2025-04-16

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Excellent Caffé to enjoy a moment of relaxation in the heart of London's down town. Beautiful and delicately decorated place, careful and gentle attention, cakes and sweets of excellent manufacture, good hot drinks, the weakest thing are the ice creams, they are regular, the prices according to the place and the quality offered.

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Silvio Bertonati . 2025-04-14

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Bitterly disappointed. Poor quality food and cocktails, cakes synthetic tasting. Extortionate prices for no better than a Greggs

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andrea ellwood . 2025-04-13

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Such a nice experience I had here, served by Andreea V, she was so polite and friendly. Highly recommend

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Onyedeke Festus . 2025-04-13

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We were very satisfied, friendly and attentive service. We had cakes and crepes, which were very tasty. Prices are very sporty, but suits London.

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Markus Zollinger . 2025-04-09

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Basic welcome, good pastries but be careful, you will be charged a 13.50% tip. ASHAMED!!!!

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Françoise Durvaux . 2025-04-08

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The service is truly top-tier—friendly, prompt, and attentive without ever feeling rushed. The staff go above and beyond to make sure you're comfortable and satisfied, always happy to offer suggestions or accommodate special requests with a smile. thank u for your great service andreea. V

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Siyavash Eftekharian . 2025-04-08

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Staff clearly needs training. When I asked for the bill, the waiter shoved the card machine in my face without clearing my plates or letting me review the charges. It felt transactional and rushed. Train staff to let customers breathe between their last bite and payment

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Mesha Queiroz . 2025-03-30

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What a rude Team,,, The waitress Said we should change the seat view otherwise the Manager will kick us out

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Amer Khazndar . 2025-03-29

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Agradable café en estilo retro. Habíamos estado en otro hace algún tiempo y este es igualmente bueno. Hicimos unos excelentes brindis.

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delagioventu . 2025-03-22

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I had an amazing experience at Cafe Concerto! The atmosphere is cozy, the food is delicious, and the service is outstanding. A special thank you to Shobit S., who was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made our visit even better. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great dining experience!

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Morgana Paula . 2025-03-19

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Very nice coffee and kind staff . Thank you Shobit S

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Gela M . 2025-03-19

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It's a very beautiful little patisserie to sit down and grab a bite. We had several cakes and desserts and they were all very light and full of flavour. Our server Samsul was very nice and attentive, rounding out a very pleasant experience.

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N R . 2025-03-18

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Food and service is really good Vinod s and shobit s they are really good for advice the good food and amazing service 👍

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Manisha Monga . 2025-03-16

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Much Pricey! No good crepe! So don't go this place.

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Javad Sabzevari . 2025-03-16

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Very kind and attentive service from Shorbit S, and really loved the desserts and atmosphere!

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Alissa Migawa . 2025-03-14

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Served by soare, very attentive and good food!

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Chris C . 2025-03-13

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Great blue matcha but very expensive bottled water with no free alternative offered with a purchase.

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Ellundrjil Myk . 2025-03-12

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Excellent late breakfast. Everything cooked to perfection and friendly staff. Will be back.

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David . 2025-03-11

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Great service from Shobhit. Food was excellent and good value for money. Bought cake to take away after our meal and was offered a slice on the house whilst waiting which was a lovely touch! Also very fresh and lots of choices.

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Jo Foster . 2025-03-08

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¡Tengo un mal bicho estomacal y estuve en el baño toda la noche enferma! Tan enfermo. 24 horas después y sigo vomitando. Básicamente arruinó mi sábado. Tenía un americano negro, una pequeña botella de agua y la mille feuille. Supongo que cuando pasé por los 20 años: 30 por la tarde, las tortas habían estado destacando en la exhibición todo el día y la pastelería de crema en la mille feuille fue lo que me enfermó. Probablemente había salido mal. Había estado ayunando, así que solo tenía galletas saladas y agua antes de venir aquí y eso no podría haberme enfermado. He estado en otras ramas antes, pero ya sea bebiendo o cocinando. No volveré a comer pastel. Necesitan asegurarse de que se almacenan correctamente. Tampoco es barato. Muy caro. Ojalá nunca hubiera ido. Tuve mucho que hacer hoy, pero pasé la mayor parte en el baño o en la cama.

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Abovetheclouds . 2025-03-08

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shobhit is amazing ,enjoyed a lot .he looked after us all the time .

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navjeet priya . 2025-03-07

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Servicio encantador, amable y amable. Buen ambiente y música. El equipo aquí fue flexible en acomodar mis opciones de menú.

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James G . 2025-03-04

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VERY GOOD SERVICES .Waiter ANDREEA IS THE BEST!

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Roxana Vacaru . 2025-03-02

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A great place, visited many times. Lovely chicken pasta for an afternoon meal. We had one member of staff by the name of Andreaa who we always look out for and get along with.

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Rahim Joseph . 2025-03-02

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Came here for some picky bits and a coffee and they didn’t disappoint! Samsul was our waiter and he was quick, great and professional! The portions here are big for what you pay so I’d definitely recommend! Enjoy!

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Will Roe . 2025-02-27

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As a returning customer we come here whenever we visit London. Food is always excellent and Andreea was so welcoming. Great service will see you all again on our next visit

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shadow R8 . 2025-02-25

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Really overprice. The manager (with glasses) was really rude to us. He was unprofessional althought the server that gave us our food was really nice and polite. The manager should improve it's manners.

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Lova Rakotoson . 2025-02-18

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Andreea Iona was absolutely lovely, great service. Would recommend.

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Charlyne Lepetit . 2025-02-16

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Amazing service ! thank you Andreea. And the food … perfect !

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Sylvia Ribeiro . 2025-02-16

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Came for Valentine's Day, we ate very well although the service was very long. However this was made up for by Samsul who, to be honest, seemed to be the only one managing everything and that with a smile and always listening. Big thanks to him who was adorable!

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Mathilde Mauger . 2025-02-14

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The chocolate was excellent, and the cake was absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed the experience and would definitely do it again!

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Jos MA . 2025-02-09

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Amazing place. Nice cakes and lovely staff. Thank you Andreea for an amazing morning.

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Trilogy Entertainment . 2025-02-06

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Thank you Andreea for an amazing lunch. LOVELY GIRL!💞

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FGH Devices . 2025-02-06

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Amazing service, there was a lovely young lady called Sarah that was very nice. The food was amazing definitely coming back

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Concy . 2025-02-06

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Andreea is amazing. Thank you very much. You are lovely my dear.

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KERSI . 2025-02-06

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Andrea is a queen at what she does, she deserves promotion ❤️🤣

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kobe antwi kmt . 2025-02-04

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Extraordinary service from Andreea.thank you 🩷🩷🩷🩷

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Faiq Amir . 2025-02-03

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The food was amazing and the service from Andreea as well. Thank you. You made my day.

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Bogdan Anton . 2025-02-02

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Andreea you made my day. Definitely I will come back. Thank you.

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Sadiq Muhammed . 2025-02-01

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Amazing staff. Thank you Andreea.

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Ana Serra . 2025-02-01

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Had a lovely meal food really tasty. Staff were very friendly especially Andrea.

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LESLEY MCCARTHY . 2025-02-01

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Thank you Andreea for an amazing morning. You made my day.

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Switlana Stefak . 2025-02-01

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Our server, Andreea, provided excellent service with a warm smile and helpful recommendations on the menu

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Sera Seraliona . 2025-02-01

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Andreea is amazing. Great service. Thank you to Soare.

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Микола Стефак . 2025-02-01

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