Com Viet in City of London, Westminster

Tried this place on Sunday for lunch. I had the BBQ pork bun with spring rolls - hands down one of the best I’ve ever had (and trust me I’ve had a lot of buns in my life)!!!!! Tasted some of the pho as well and it was good - nice portion sizes as well. The young waiter was so kind and thoughtful as well. Heaps more seating downstairs. Would definitely recommend and will be back!

The wait is worth it !!! Came here after watching a musical. The place has few seating visible from the outside but they have a larger downstairs eating area. We were fortunate to get seated in the top level with nice views and ordered right away, 5 different kinds of food and all of them were superb! The cuisine is mostly from North Vietnam but they also serve other regional dishes. The young Vietnamese server was so polite and thoughtful so that’s a big plus. I highly recommend this place.

Delicious food and lovely staffs

Small place with great food, portion sizes are very generous, ordered duck pho and ribs for starters, could not finish but food was very delicious

We happened to pass by late at night. Plenty of free tables. Fixed service. We just wanted something quick to eat. I ate summer rolls. 2 pcs, contained mostly salad, lacked the mint taste and a little too little noodles, fresh prawns and good dipping sauce. The daughter chose fried rice and added chicken, the chicken was a bit dry and felt like it was cooked, fried rice very good very good garlic taste! The daughter thought it was the best fried rice she had ever eaten out. Pho good portion, good broth quite ok. We happened to pass by late at night. Plenty of free tables. Fast service. We just wanted something quick to eat. I ate summer rolls. 2 pcs, contained mostly salad, lacked the mint taste and a little too little noodles, fresh prawns and good dipping sauce. The daughter chose fried rice and added chicken, the chicken was a bit dry and felt like it was micrad, fried rice very good very good garlic taste! The daughter thought it was the best fried rice she had ever eaten out. Pho good portion, good broth quite ok.

Delicious food and excellent service!

Com Viet is an absolute gem in the heart of London! I visited this place for my birthday and the cosy ambiance, friendly service, and authentic Vietnamese flavors made for an unforgettable dining experience. I ordered the chicken pho and my partner ordered the prawn pho, in which both was incredibly rich and flavorful – the broth tasted like it had been simmered for hours, and the fresh herbs added the perfect touch. Both broth had exquisite tastes, Chefs kiss of a Pho! The salt and pepper squid was well prepared and crisp however it won’t be something I think I’d order again as the pho was flavoursome and was just enough for me. The staff were attentive and welcoming, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Prices were reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food and central location. I’m on the hunt for the best Pho and this is one of my favourites on the list! If you’re craving authentic Vietnamese cuisine, Com Viet is a must-visit. I can’t wait to return and try more from their menu!

My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in London because of food quality and budget friendly. It's 3rd time visit! Everytime I ordered Banh Xeo (Vietnamese pancake), which is amazing. This time, added papaya salad with prawn, wok with beef, water spinach and garlic, summer rolls. Every single foods was delicious👏 I will visit again.

An extraordinary culinary adventure and a journey into the delights of Vietnamese gastronomy... Excellent value for money where finesse and exquisiteness meet this New Year's Eve 2024... Happy New Year 2025!

I don't tend to write reviews but this food slapped harder than your mother and father when they slapped you after failing to understand the workings of long division for the 6th time as a young defenseless child in primary school. Come. Run

Very tasty authentic Hue-style pho, and friendly service. Plenty of tables downstairs.

Great little Vietnamese restaurant with scrumptious food and amazing staff. Really good value for money. Not to be missed

The Vietnamese food here is pretty decent. It may not be very traditional in my view, but the quality, flavour, and service are definitely there. It’s fairly priced. The staff members were friendly and attentive, which added to the positive experience. Although the place isn't huge, don’t let the decoration influence your judgment—after all, you go to a restaurant to enjoy the food, and that’s where this place truly shines. By the way, some of the best shiitake mushrooms I've ever had! I’ll definitely be going back tomorrow to ask where they source them from. As someone who grew up around the vietnamese culture, I do respect the quality offered here.

The papaya and prawn salad was absolutely delicious but then so was everything else we ordered. Fabulous food, great service and great location! Highly recommend

Such a reliable place in Central for hearty Vietnamese food. Great starters, great pho, great wine! I love bringing groups of friends here for a catch up meal. Ask to be seated downstairs if you want a more lively vibes, but if you want quieter seating then opt for upstairs!

We were hungry for a good Vietnamese during our London getaway. The ratings and reviews pushed us to try this restaurant. The atmosphere was ok, and the service was good. However, in terms of food, we were extremely disappointed. I don't usually write reviews when I'm disappointed, but this time I have no choice. I ordered a Bun Bo Hue, and my partner a Pho. The meat was very fatty, of very poor quality and I wonder if it was still edible. I tasted a piece, and left the dish. Even the noodles tasted reheated. My partner described the same thing to me. We also had spring rolls to accompany everything. Terrible. We left less than 10 minutes after receiving the order. There are so many other good places in London, don't waste your time (and money) here!

If the Lamb and Flag is too busy, this wonderful alternative is just up the alley and on the corner from it. The pefix lunch menu was affordable, and the food was excellent. It's some of the best ethnic food we've had in the city.

Lovely lunchtime eat. The pancakes were crispy and the bun flavoursome. Service was attentive and fast. Highly recommend . Thank you.

So good! But, Saigon Stewed Pork Belly is too small 😣

Excellent service and a great variety of food - we enjoyed it all. Thank you!

I ate Bunbohoe and it was really delicious. There was more meat in it than the actual soup. Just ask and go But spring rolls were spring rolls.

so delicious! such a good price for such a central location, truly recommend

What a nice experience we have had today at this lovely Vietnamese restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was fine, provided by Nicole, who looked after all of us, making sure we had a good time , she’s extremely polite and friendly, so please Guys you have to ask about her when you come over Highly recommend

Great little place, I always try to get Vietnamese food for lunch if I’m working in town and a few times I’ve ended up here. Very nice staff, delicious authentic food (what do I know, I’ve never been to Vietnam!) and not too overpriced, for central London at least. It would’ve been a perfect lunch except for a woman talking very loudly to her friend on the table next but one to me. I don’t know how she managed to talk that much while still breathing AND eating a delicious Bun Hanoi but unfortunately she survived it. Not the restaurant’s fault of course. Thanks Com Viet!

I had lunch here with a friend a few days ago. The welcome was warm and professional. The food was absolutely delicious! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Com viet . And I will definitely be back.

Such a lovely restaurant. The feeling of a neighbourhood restaurant in bustling Covent Garden. Food is fresh and delicious and the service friendly. One of my faves.

Great food and service here, at decent prices, lots of veg and vegan options, came away full and happy, especially with the birthday treat they gave me! Thanks CV :)

Delicious and quick food! Beef pho had a good flavor and the papaya salad was light and crunchy. Loved the fried tofu on it. The iced coffee was not too sweet. Overall great meal

Delicious, fragrant food. Excellent friendly service. Knowledgeable, patient, helpful staff. Nice ambience downstairs. Great wine. Had a lovely dinner with family. Vegan and gluten free friendly. They waiter was very helpful and proactive on making sure I also knew not to taste other people's food if it contained gluten.

Lovely restaurant atmosphere, great food and really well informed and helpful staff!

Great food and atmosphere. Lovely seating area downstairs

My family and I thank Dany and Isabelle for giving us an excellent time in London, where we discovered Tofu, Pho and an atmosphere. A more than warm welcome, with very appreciative servers. Tasty cuisine that disturbs our palate, we don't generally appreciate broths, I liked this one. Thanks for everything!

The beef pho I had here cleansed my soul, it was so incredibly good! The staff was incredibly friendly and fast. The restaurant decor was very simple and the front door didn't properly remain closed, so it was a little cold upstairs. But that didn't take away from the lovely dinner we had here!

It's a bit expensive compared to other similar restaurants in the nearby area. The downstairs room should be redecorated, it's quite ugly.

Lovely lunch spot. Great food, very authentic! Service was spot on! Lovely friendly staff! We will be back. Thank you !

We had a great time at Com Viet. The food was amazing and the service was very good. Conrad "we think" was working so hard to get everyone seated while juggling orders and payments, but still made sure to ask people how they enjoyed their meal.

Rice noodles are really delicious bb

Lovely vietnamese restaurant in Covent Garden. Had an amazing experience here. I tried the Pho soup, and it was absolutely delicious and perfectly balanced. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff is super friendly and attentive. Will definitely visit again to try more!

My husband and I went here on Saturday evening and the service from our waiter was fantastic. He gave us great suggestions on what we should order as it was my first time at a Vietnamese restaurant. As vegetarians we were immensely impressed by the selection they had and the food we had ordered was full of flavour. A massive thank you to the restaurant owner Tao for also making it a memorable experience. Bobby and Jas

I came here for lunch today due to the great reviews and they did not disappoint. The waiter was friendly and checking to see how I was doing. In addition, the pho beef broth was excellent (not too salty but still flavourful). Service was fast. Thank you!

Excellent place to get excellent Viet street food in the heart of Covent Garden. Nem (spring rolls) is well filled and meaty - almost a meal onto themselves. Satisfyingly unctuous pork belly stews is a must for ever hungry eaters like me. Bo Luc lac has lovely balance of oyster sauce and sugar. Great for single diners too.

Wie immer meine erst Station in London, bei konstanter Qualität und nettem Service.

The food satisfied our longing for Asian food. This resto located near to Covent Garden and the French lady who served us was so friendly. Love everything we ordered.

Food ranging from very bad ( deep fried squid, horribly greasy, but lacking any taste) to indifferent (pho with some remote resemblance to a real thing, but not much more. Noodles came in a solid lump, impossible to separate, meanly small portion of herbs on the side). Shrimp rolls that managed to be completely sterile to taste buds. Green papaya salad was slightly better then the rest , but not good.

There is a good variety of dishes to choose from. We enjoyed the starters and mains as shown in the picture. Not too busy on Sunday lunch time and has a number of tables down stairs too!. It could do with a makeover as furniture is old and tired... other than that great service and food.

Really nice food, shaking beef was excellent. Bun Sa was definitely the highlight. The place is like a basic cafe style. Being charged 12.5% service charge is a bit steep. Beer is a bit over priced especially with service charge included. Overall definitely worth a visit. And the value is still excellent considering central london prices.

Delicious food (the plum sauce with peanuts was amazing) and adorable staff ! Highly recommend !

The tastiest I've eaten in London, light and inexpensive

One of the best vietmanease I have tried I had a 'com Saigon' and rice tea, the dish was really good, I was amazed, I have never tasted porc meat so good. The sercice is very attentive, polite and fast 🙏🏽

Food was delicious, we were there for lunch before a matinee so didn’t want anything too heavy so we chose 4 starters between 2 of us, we couldn’t finish them all, the summer rolls were fresh and refreshing, the salt and chilli squid was soft as anything. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed it. Only slight concern was the ladies toilets were in poor repair and I really struggled to flush, could have been very embarrassing

Awesome food. This would have to be the best Vietnamese food we've had outside Vietnam. The meal portions were quite large and the staff were fantastic. Definitely recommend this restaurant.

Everything was delicious, but i expected more of the banh xeo (it was not really crispy and was overstuffed, not like the pics i see in other reviews). Nice waiter!!! The Saigon caramelised pork stew was DELICIOUS.

Amazing food, wonderful, kind and friendly service, reasonable prices, must go!

It's delicious, unlike the Vietnamese food you eat in Korea (Korea is also delicious, but the way it's delicious is different) Especially the pork is so tender and delicious. I highly recommend menu number 51!

Pretty decent vietnamese owned vietnamese restaurant in the heart of it all offering up both meat and vegan versions of favourites plus some other items not seen on other menus. Staff were very accommodating for surprise birthday celebrations.

What a fantastic find: really friendly staff and the most delicious food at great prices. I didn’t want my meal to end. Had a nice chat with all the staff and such great service and wonderful tasty food. When we left they were queueing and I’m not surprised. Pay a visit and you will not be disappointed. 10/10 for everything.

Lovely fresh food. Particularly enjoyed the banh xeo.

Nice good food. Pleasant moment. Quick and gentle service. Thanks for the smiles.

Eating here is a unique experience, the service is excellent.

I happened to walk pass this place with an empty stomach and stopped by for a quick lunch. I would love to come back. The lunch deal of £12 for two course is a steal. The quality of food was great and the service was quick - great for mid-week lunch. I shall be back trying other dishes soon….

If you're a fan of Vietnamese food, then this cosy place in central London's Covent Garden is a must visit. As a vegan I was also impressed with the options. I would advise you book ahead of time though.

I haven't yet visited but they phoned ahead to inform me of issues with the toilets (pipes in the street) in case it would affect our party. Very diligent of them to let their reservations know ahead. I look forward to visiting!

I lack of a long record on the topic, but I had my best vietnamese ever here!

Food isn’t good. The recommended pork bbq was too chewy and fatty and the food lacked the Vietnamese flavour

First time here and will be back. The lunch menu is a really good deal and the food came super quickly. The food tasted fresh, and had lots of depth - would have been even better without what seemed liked frozen veg that has been reheated, but the bulk of the meal was brilliant. Would absolutely recommend for a lunch

Quaint Vietnamese restaurant with great food and typical London prices

Had a nice time here and the food is tasty, would nip in again for Vietnamese food if in the area. The bun cha is good.

Choose the braised ox cheek pho- it’s really quite good

Really good restaurant with friendly staff. A lot of vegan options. The food was delicious and perfectly seasoned. We will definitely be back! ☺️

Have been here a few times and it never fails to deliver. Good quality, authentic, Vietnamese food at an excellent price. I love it here and it's always my go to destination when I'm looking for my Vietnamese fix!

The food overall tastes nice. The outer part of the bánh xèo and the accompanying sauce are the best, in my opinion. However, the meat portion in it is a bit small, and the same goes for the crabs, which are really small. The soup in the pho is excellent, 5 out of 5. Make sure to fully squeeze the lemon into the soup and add the lemon wedge as well.

Good Vietnamese restaurant in Covent Garden. Typical dishes and well cooked, and good portions! Waitress was really nice. Better book before going cause its success makes the seats rare! Vietnamese people come eat here- a true sign of good food

Little gem of a place and staff were fabulous. Not too much to look at from the outside but the food and staff are great. Catered very well for coeliac disease.

Was looking forward to eating here due to the good reviews but the food was very average and the service wasn't the best. It took over 30 minutes for us to have our order taken. I had vegetarian spring rolls and the tofu curry and it was very average, not worth the money. Ive been to Vietnam and had high hopes but unfortunately I wouldn't come back here for food again. Wouldn't recommend

Came here Friday 17 May for my birthday. Had a fantastic evening with original tasty Vietnamese food. Some in our group had the set menu (£33) which was excellent value. Pho and beef were delicious The French lady serving was nice and friendly and after hearing it was by birthday even managed to bring out of free bottle of Prosecco. Had a memorable birthday with the family. Big thanks to all the staff. Would recommend this restaurant which is one of the best for Vietnamese food in London

I took my wife out for a meal at Com Viet 3 weeks ago. The atmosphere was at best OK. However the low star rating was the food. I would put this standard of food for a travelling student on a budget. The highlight of the night was the wok tossed duck. We took one bite and advised the waiter that they had served us beef. They said no......it is duck. Apparently I don’t know the difference between duck and beef!

Food is great but the best thing about this place is the staff! They are really helpful and friendly. Thanks and see you soon!

Yummy Vietnamese food! I went here on my second date with my boyfriend and it was the perfect place to sit down, have a beer and enjoy delicious food

The chicken was a bit dry, and overall the food was uninspired.

Our food was pretty blah. Hopefully, we can find a better Vietnamese restaurant the next time we are in London.

Lovely food matched with charming and attentive staff.

A bit disappointed to the streamed rice which was a bit dry and hard. However the curry sauce, the Luc Lac chicken and the spring roll are delicious

Very cute shop and affordable prices. Only thing about it, I only had 3 pieces of squid in my takeaway box which felt a bit disappointed because it was deliciohs. The members of staff were very warm and welcoming.

Pleasant lunch spot with great value set 2course menu for £12.50. Spring rolls and beef bun sa made for a very filling lunch. Lovely service from the French waitress.

This was probably the best Vietnamese food I have ever had. The staff recommended the fried Seabass to me, and it was absolutely amazing. I loved the crispiness of the fish combined with the mango and citrus flavors. The egg fried rice was also really great, i could tell that it was prepared fresh for my order. The staff was also very hardworking and friendly!

First time here. Had a meal from the Lunch Menu at £12.50 per head. As such, the food was pretty decent, though maybe lacking in stronger fish sauce or lemongrass flavours in the pork and chicken dishes (so maybe 4.5 stars). I think being a tourist area, maybe looking to meet all tastes, and in any case, hot sauce is provided. Siagon beer was pretty good. Service was good, and all requests, including some fish sauce, came quickly. Food arrived promptly. Toilets in the lower ground floor area with further seating are a bit on the small side.

Absolutely mandatory every time I'm in London. Maybe not the cheapest Vietnamese restaurant in London but good quality with great service. The entrance area is relatively small with 4-5 tables, but there is a lot more space in the basement. The best way to reach it on foot is from the Covent Garden Tube, alternatively Embankment or Leicester Square. Update April 28, 2024: I was here again yesterday for the first time in three years and was very disappointed. Prices have been raised massively, portions have been significantly reduced and quality has been noticeably reduced. Even though we have come here again and again in the past for nostalgic reasons, there are plenty of alternatives around the corner that we will try out in the future.

Best Vietnamese restaurant around, always my go to, Love the Chicken Bun Sa, the starters are amazing always look forward to ordering a wide selection of starters, the customer service is by far the best, always feel welcome , staff are super helpful and approachable, after my meal I ended up ordering again to take home.

Excellent meal at fabulous restaurant. We went for dinner before seeing a show. We had booked a table and that looked to have been a good idea as it was pretty busy but that made for a good atmosphere. The service was friendly and the food was excellent. Very tasty and generous portions. Would definitely go again.

The service here was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. We felt welcomed and cared for there. We only wanted to share something quick and light, so we ordered the green papaya salad with beef. It was so delicious, fresh and tangy. We left feeling very satisfied with our visit, especially the lovely service we received.

A great place for comfort food! The oxtail pho is so delicious and filling - perfect for the cold. Everything tastes fresh and our table was served with care. Prices are great for central London too. They can be busy sometimes but it’s definitely worth the wait.

Staff was very nice. Ordered the ox cheek pho and the spring rolls. The pho was decent but the spring rolls were quite dry and bland. Price was reasonable given its location is very central. Looks like a good place to go if friends are vegan/vegetarian as well.

Everything was delicious and very well prepared.

It wasn’t bad but I’ve just had way better Vietnamese food in London.

Fresh, quick and delicious Vietnamese food and such friendly, attentive staff. We loved sharing starters together - the salt and pepper tofu was so good we forgot to take a photo! The bun cha was great too.

Nice food and good service. My usual pre theatre restaurant. Definitely recommend.

I had the noodles soup with beef and pork. Meat had no flavour and 60% fat. Didn't enjoy it at all.

Tasty food, rich flavors and outstanding service. We will definitely be back.

Whole grilled sea bass was awful - mushy and flavourless. Starters were ok.

Fantastic experience! Excellent balance of delicious food, ambience and value for money :-)