Criterion Restaurant in City of London, Westminster

Super restaurant italien. Bon contact avec les serveurs Nous remercie tout particulièrement Monsieur Guiseppe pour son geste et son accueil!

Accueil très souriant et aimable. La deco arts deco est somptueuse. Excellent endroit pour un afternoon Tea (nous reviendrons pour dîner un jour). L'expresso est aussi bon qu'en Italie (ouf...) les scones délicieux et les confitures à tomber. Très agréable moment en famille. Le cadre et l'emplacement peuvent intimider mais ça vaut le coup de passer la porte ! Ce n'est pas donné mais pour Londres ce n'est pas si cher finalement. Nous reviendrons !!!

My partner visited this perfect Italian restaurant on a Saturday lunchtime before visiting the nearby theatre. It wasn’t planned but they fitted us in. The service was amazing as was the food and the lovely bottle of wine the waiter recommended. We will definitely return

Criterion was that oasis of calm amidst the madness of Piccadilly. The hidden gem which attracted those who knew and were prepared to pay a bit more.

Always bring friends here to show them the stunning interiors and experience the fantastic service provided mostly by French staff.

Amazing restaurant with exclusive service and very nice and friendly toward my children. friendly. The food was fantastic. You find it in the centre of Piccadilly Circus. Did I mentioned 5-star, well this restaurant is luxurious.

I normally try to avoid Italian restaurants outside the country, there are many imitations and you seldom get the real thing.

The beautiful Neo Byzantine style Criterion Restaurant with its marble pillars, and floors and gold tiled ceiling would see us on many occasions enjoying a pre-theatre lunch prior to a matinee at the Criterion Theatre next door, I guess it is fair to say that it wasn't an all time favourite with regards to the actual meal, but it had to be amongst one of the top lavish restaurants we'd been to in London. So it was sad when we went to see A Comedy about a Bank Robbery at the Criterion Theatre and thought we would have a lunch at the Criterion first to see that sadly it no longer exists - instead it is now i The Savini at Criterion This Italian restaurant is almost but not quite as it was, carpets instead of marble and the food is alright but very expensive. Somehow the restaurant has lost its sense of history and apart from it still presenting a lavish interior, its just not the same. In a way it has nothing to do with the food, The Criterion, as I have said wasn't top of my list for fantastic meals,but then neither is the Savini , the Criterion was expensive but then so is the Saviini, In a way I can understand the high pricing as the rent must be astronomical but the menu didn't do all that much for me, I think I had the seafood pasta (as we ate out every day unless the meal was exceptional I honestly can't remember all the choices I made) I decided to forgo the wine as it was quite expensive deciding instead to have one at the theatre or at one of the pubs later. I hope the heart comes back into this glorious building one day.

The Closed down the restaurant, they went Bust! well to be honest the food was horrible everything was frozen.

Please stay away from this place not only do they charge you service charge they also charge you for cover charge for two people. We had the fish and chips which was served all cold and the pizza was awful being Italian myself there is noway anything about their pizzas are real Italian. Service staff were cold not very welcoming. A wasted £48 pound lunch.

Fuimos allí antes de un espectáculo en el Teatro al lado de criterio para bebidas. Quedé muy impresionado con el lugar y el servicio, así volví a picar noche después del espectáculo. Gran servicio, buena comida, menú interesante, buen menú de comida y bebida lista vino. Nunca me he encontrado un restaurante cerca de un teatro en la ciudad muy buena, pero ésta es una excepción y debe comer aquí incluso si no va a ver un espectáculo. La estructura y la decoración es impresionante.

Popped in 2 nights ago and was accommodated by the hostess at the bar for a drink before we could go to our table(the cocktails are amazing), we were seated and whilst looking at the menu I could help but staring at the decor as I’ve got to say the decor is amazing!

We had a wonderful pre theatre meal celebrating a friends 60th. Everything was perfect. The cocktails were particularly good. Service was excellent and not at all intrusive. Would definitely go there again.

The service was first class and indeed a beautiful venue for such a wonderful and colourful occasion, nothing was too much trouble and the staff treated all the guest first class - They catered for such a large number on a sit down basis and the quality of good was fresh, and excellent service - Everyone received their meals at the sametime - amazing !

I visited this restaurant with a friend for a pre theatre lunch. I booked on Open Table. On arrival the guy on the desk couldn’t find the booking on the computer. As the restaurant was empty he should have just seated us instead of keep on telling us he couldn’t find the booking ( which he later found).

3 of us visited for breakfast. They open at 8am. We'd been seen standing outside from 07:50. After knocking on the door at 8, we got in around 08:04. Have visited in the past when it was in its heydey, thankfully the decor is still beautiful, things have gone way south for the food though. The eggs benedict was served at a decidedly tepid temperature with an awful watery hollandaise. The English breakfast was very sad, it actually looked like it had been frozen and then thawed out again. We did tell them what we thought and got a free round of coffees. We thought £9 for a tea, £5.25 for a latte and £6.25 for an orange juice rather excessive. An intriguing box arrived at the end, but we were disappointed to find it only contained some tiny stale pastries. £90.84 for breakfast for 3. We left feeling like we'd just been mugged.

Es uno de los mejores restaurantes que haya asistido, muy buena la comida, la atencion y el decorado esquisito.

Paramos en @ el criterio para Savini postres y bebidas antes de asistir a un espectáculo en el teatro criterio (ver crítica aparte).

Primera visita para cenar con expectativas altas y eligió el sabor de Milán 'incluyendo menú que es risotto milanese es uno de mis favoritos de comida italiana. En el risotto, que decepcionó estaba lejos de mis expectativas. Más sorprendidos por el personal para preparar cubo enfriador de vinos vino tinto. Para ser justos, el ambiente fue muy bueno. Promedio general.

Magnifique endroit, surtout lever la tête ! Plafond digne d’un palais oriental...

Quand in regarde la carte à l'extérieur les plats ne sont pas plus chers qu'ailleurs, une fois entré nous sommes vite éblouis par la beauté du lieu mais attention :

Un salto aquí una cena temprano en un día muy caluroso. La decoración es increíble, muy hermoso. . . . Y muy sorprendente lo poco el ruido de Piccadilly Circus lo hizo en el restaurante.

Ahorrar está situado en un lugar el criterio utilizado se paraba.

I invited a friend who had travelled with me from NZ and arrived that morning to dine out at The Criterion our first night in London. Was really looking forward to the experience as had enjoyed my previous meals there so much. I was truly...

Accueil très souriant et aimable. La deco arts deco est somptueuse. Excellent endroit pour un afternoon Tea (nous reviendrons pour dîner un jour). L'expresso est aussi bon qu'en Italie (ouf...) les scones délicieux et les confitures à tomber. Très agréable moment en famille. Le cadre et l'emplacement peuvent intimider mais ça vaut le coup de passer la porte ! Ce n'est pas donné mais pour Londres ce n'est pas si cher finalement. Nous reviendrons !!!

Cosa dire.... la location lascia senza parole, è fantastica tutto ben armonizzato, la luce soffusa di lampadari in cristallo, personale sempre ben attento. Il menù è ciò che ti aspetti da un locale raffinato e di fama come il Savini, piatti molto gustosi al palato e di ottimo impatto visivo..(l’unica pecca è che mi sarei aspettato la descrizione delle pietanze che purtroppo non c’è stata).

Para empezar, me cobraron un 2 libras por persona cubierta para comer allí. Que no te lo dicen. Sólo ver esta joya en su factura. No estoy seguro de por qué. El lugar era tranquilo, pocos huéspedes, y no música en vivo.

En platos sencillos: pizza y sopa.

Tenía una cena temprano en otro lugar así metimos sólo para tomar una copa. Bueno saber el techo y las lámparas han sobrevivido las reformas. Los asientos para las bebidas tiene todo cambió, pero carece de la calidad de los sofás y sillas bañera antigua. Hay estanterías entre el bar y asientos lleno de botellas de bebida. No estoy seguro de la temperatura y la luz puede ser bueno para los vinos se muestran pero tenían una selección estupenda de todas las otras cosas sin alcohol. Quizás había dos o tres mesas de comedor; personas, éramos la única mesa tomando una copa hasta que estuvieron a punto de salir. Dado personal pululando, me tomó años para que alguien tome nuestro pedido. Cuando la factura nos costó. Aparentemente, hay una persona exclusivamente a cargo del dinero, pero no podíamos ver su para atraer su atención. En verdad le falta ambiente. El personal estaba bien, pero el "menos que tienes que hacer, a menos que quieras hacer actitud".

Resto chic , bien placé et service irréprochable . Prix correct pour Londres mais ce qui arrive dans l assiette ne correspond pas à ce qui est annoncé . C est du cingle bien présente on va dire , pâtes au truffe goût à rien , du plastic , risotto bof mais mangeable ...

Popped in for coffee. What a treat. Opulent surrounding. Chandeliers and ceilings were stunning. Coffee was gorgeous (as were the lovely biscuits!). Staff friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend.

Great service. Gluten free options. Love the elegance. Friend really enjoyed the cod and chips. Gluten free pasta cooked beautifully. I had the fish mussels etc. not a lot of fish etc. really enjoyed gluten free beer.

Tras un espectáculo que estábamos caminando y decidimos parar para comer algo rápido. Como estábamos en Piccadilly Circus, Savini estaba allí. Desde fuera se veía genial.

Savini, caminar en lugar quedé perplejo por el restaurante hermosamente decorado, con techos altos, candelabros relucientes y muebles exquisitos. En la entrada, también se puede comprar vino y seco que producen los alimentos, que es Savini un agradable toque turístico.

Lo que un restaurante absolutamente impresionante. Tiene que ser uno de los restaurantes más elegantes y espléndido en Londres. Es de techos abovedados, mosaicos y decoración no estaría fuera de lugar en una catedral o palacio. Estar en este lugar magnífico es una experiencia en sí misma.

El lugar es impresionante y me pareció que estábamos en un lugar maravilloso. El campo lasaña principal era verdaderamente horrible con una trozo de pasta insípida y supongo que en la comida para bebés en entre fue una vez Misa del gallo quizás. Las bebidas eran muy caros. Pagué menos por una comida en un restaurante de categoría superior divertimento michelin michelin en Londres el lunes. Tanto para todos los italianos preeening. ¿Por qué no conseguir un chef?

Aunque he venido aquí por más de cuarenta años, sigue siendo un lugar firme favorito para el almuerzo o la cena. Muchos cambios a lo largo de los años, aunque, en cuanto la clientela va, nadie jamás utilizada para su comida fotografía en la antigüedad. Estos días lleno de turistas, jeans, formadores de Burburry (Hacer cualquier desgaste estas trenchcoats británicos en verano, y con calzado deportivo? También), pero sigue siendo un lugar para observar a la gente, mientras disfruta de un excelente servicio y comida.

El lugar tiene una ambición de ofrecer comidas finas. Bueno, eso es lo que sugieren los precios. No hay prácticamente nada de malo con la comida o el servicio. Los camareros hacen lo que se supone que hacer, incluyendo som pasarse cuando se sirve el vino, por ejemplo.

Tenemos amor el criterio y estaban deseando probar los nuevos propietarios.

This venue has a wow factor and is in a convenient location but I was disappointed in food and service.

Savini at Criterion is located in a very popular position in central London. Easy to get to and just jump off the tube at Piccadilly and you’re there.

Abbiamo prenotato per una cena di gruppo e, per agevolare la cucina, abbiamo aderito alla richiesta del maitre (italiano...) di concordare il menu già dal giorno prima: (antipasto di affettati, un risotto ai funghi ed un tiramisù) a 50 sterline a persona, naturalmente accertandoci prima che fosse compreso anche il vino (chiedendolo espressamente più volte al maitre, ed eravamo in 3 ad averlo chiesto ed ad esserci sincerati della risposta affermativa) salvo poi, al momento del conto, veder lievitato il costo a 70 sterline a persona! A dimostrazione che non ci siamo sbagliati (ma c'è stata molto poca chiarezza del maitre, per usare un eufemismo) mi limito a dire che hanno portato a tavola esattamente il vino concordato, se non lo avessimo già concordato avrebbero portato la carta dei vini e ci avrebbero chiesto di sceglierlo al momento delle ordinazioni...Senza parole!...E pensare che siamo spesso a Londra e negli altri ristoranti, dove andiamo sempre in gruppo e concordiamo prima il menu, non ci è mai capitato nulla di simile!

Savini was something else. Walking around Piccadilly you don't expect to find a true luxury restaurant among all the tourist attractions and fanfare. We sort of just "walked in" not knowing what was inside, and were impressed with the level of luxury and attention to detail at this location. Savini feels like it belongs inside a luxury hotel, rather than just off the street. I ordered the chicken, which was exquisite. Our waiter was beyond attentive, and anticipated our every need during our short lunch. We had dessert, and as it turns out, Savini has it's own brand of sweets (see pic). These cookies were delicious, and had to take some home. Definitely a place to try if you're looking for a quiet, luxury experience away from the noise of Piccadilly. A dress code is not enforced, but we felt a bit off in our "tourist" attire.

Good restaurant , very good Italian restaurant , risotto special , service very good, thanks to Emanuele

Good food (had set menu), excellent service by pleasant staff (we were primarily looked after by Roberto), impressive & comfortable surroundings, easy to reach location. Drinks prices are on the high side,

We popped in for drinks as part of celebrating some friends golden anniversary. Given where it is, it was very...

I have only been here once and it was for a birthday with my immediate family. The atmosphere was great,...

I paid 10 pounds for one pot of tea! Elegant interior and pleasant staff, but prices should be listed to...

Yo estaba buscando un lugar especial para disfrutar de una cena romántica después de una obra teatral. El ambiente es estupendo y ofrecen menú pre y pos-teatro, así que iguala la situación perfectamente, además el hecho de que es muy conveniente junto a la mayoría...

Bel établissement, personnel très agreable et professionnel. Restaurant Italien à recommander pour les amateurs.

Reservamos una mesa para 7 personas. 30. Tuvimos que pedir repetidamente menús - el camarero(s) sólo mantenidas por nosotros pasando. Luego tuvimos que pedir que tome repetidamente nuestro pedido. Finalmente, nos las arreglamos para nuestra Orden en unos 8. 20. Luego tuvimos que seguir preguntando donde nuestra entrantes eran y también nuestro plato principal. Por 9. 30:00 le dije al camarero que nos íbamos. Me dijeron que no sea "desagradable". Después de más de 2 horas finalmente conseguimos nuestro campo principal (OK). Los camareros eran simplemente no están interesados.

Me apareció en huevos revueltos sobre una tostada y fue fantástico.

Había leído que el entorno era precioso y también vi las fotos. En efecto, es. También me gustaría leer la comida no era tan buena como el medio ambiente, pero nos impresionó tanto. Arranque con la horquilla tartare de carne huevos, pasta de queso y tarta de manzana tarta era excepcional para mí. Todos ellos tenían nombres más lujoso en el menú que no recuerdo ahora. Todos mis colegas también muy impresionado con la comida y el servicio.

É um restaurante com várias opções que podem agradar desde crianças a adultos, sejam esses fãs da culinária inglesa ou não.

Comenzó fantástico. El alto caballero. Pensándolo ahora el bar me dejarán fascinado la forma en que funcionaba. . muy profesional. La preciosa decoración y gestión muy agradable. Se detuvo allí para mí. Entrantes. muy agradable. Plato principal se comprometió verduras.. . batatas y asados como corte en un Apple. Llevaron quitamos la factura pero sin una comida fresca. . . Muy decepcionado quedara bastante. Esperamos, en vez de comer pollo en un plato. La tabla de quesos. Pregunté por la camarera, ya que venía con queso y unos berrys. No todo lo que en el menú con nueces etc. mermeladas. . Pregunté antes de pedir si venía con galletas saladas. Sí, me dijeron, pero ninguno llegó. La cuenta fue y tomó de verduras camarera dijo ya que no me gustó. . Le dijimos que estaban crudas. . No se que. que nos gustó. Cada mesa presentó con una bonita caja de galletas nos dieron un recibo a colocar el papel en la mesa. Tampoco capacitar al personal, ya que son el cliente que paga. . O cambiar el personal.. Precioso restaurante sentimos mucho ya que había reservado con antelación.

Passed by this place so many times without noticing it. What a lovely atmosphere, deco and food. Like a little gem in the crazy picadilly!

My wife and I ate at this venue yesterday the 17th of February 2018. We had made a reservation for breakfast at 10am.

Italian delicious cuisine in the heart of London!!!

We watched a play about a bank robbery that went wrong and throughly enjoyed the show but we also liked the theatre. I have walking issues and the staff were very helpful at all times. The theatre is right in the middle of picadilly circus making it easy to find.

Overpriced very mediocre food albeit impressive room, clearly aimed at tourists, there are so many better places to eat

Do not eat here. The waiters were charming and service good but food was inedible and very expensive. Never had such terrible food and when we said this to staff who asked whether we had enjoyed the meal.... they just smiled and said nothing. £82 for a main course for two and a glass of wine would have been bearable had the food been edible. I was ashamed to think tourists might experience this as british cuisine. The risotto Milanese tasted like poor vanilla rice pudding. The rabbit was "high" sinewy and tough. I am not surprised there were very few diners. Never again!

Alors déjà on nous apporte une carte ou les pizzas ne figurent pas

Pros: estupendamente situado, staff impecable, Comedor precioso, comida de calidad

This is a great location as a meeting point. We met for drinks here last night and it was perfect. I didn't think the prices were too crazy. I didn't try the food. Service was good. Would definitely considering coming back here for drinks.

We called in for Pre Theatre drinks, and expected to pay top end because of the reputation of the cocktail bar and restaurant.

6 of us went for afternoon tea to celebrate a wedding anniversary. Definitely not disappointed.

The staff were excellent from start to finish, with the Maitre D leading the field. We were a large group in the secluded, elevated section at the back but far from forgotten. Some of the other diners did comment that I'd been luckier with my choices as their set menu was rather bland - I definitely enjoyed mine, and the charming willingness and inventiveness of the Maitre D and chef to accommodate my allergies. The prosciutto was delicious and such a generous portion that I was able to share with my envious friends. The lamb was perfectly cooked and it's always a treat to have jerusalem artichokes. The tiramisu is a signature dish and probably has more style than substance for a chocoholic like me. This was a great evening in a beautiful setting with efficient and courteous service.

My wife and I were at Picadilly Circus at about 9:30 in the evening and were looking for a place to stop and have a cappucino. After three places that couldn't make it for one reason or another, I spotted Savini next to the Criterion Theater. It said Criterion Restaurant on the building but we later discovered it was Savini, a newer Italian restaurant in the older building. We just had a drink and a cappucino so I can't speak to the food. The service was impeccable and attentive. The atmosphere was relaxed, with smooth jazz playing, and the elegant interior, built during the glory days of the empire, was worth seeing. Savini is a good alternative to the loud and bustling pubs in the area. It was very expensive however, for what we had, ($20 whisky with soda) which is why I rate 4 out of 5.

We stopped by Savini's about 9.30pm on a Saturday evening for cocktails/drinks after a meal in Covent Garden. It's a beautiful Byzantine decorated venue, with amazing gold ceilings and sparkling chandeliers. The bar seats were comfortable (we couldn't get one of the very homely looking tables and armchairs available to those just having drinks), and the barmen were experts in their cocktail and drink knowledge - even telling us the history behind the Negrino Cocktails. The HOT CHOCOLATE drink is divine - like pure melted liquid chocolate, and came with a beautifully presented slim box of cookies to accompany it. We enjoyed Jack Daniels 24, Kir Royal, Dry Martini's and Negrini's all made fresh in front of us. Thoroughly recommend.

The Criterion has tremendous curbside appeal as It is sutiated in a wonderful historic building. This only gets better upon walking into restaurant which is very elegant and stylish and reminiscent of a first class dining room on a early 1900 cruise liner- to us anyway! The chadeliers are wonderful and the gold and mosaic ceiling is just FAB ! Crispy white cotton table clothes and sparkly glasses on tables.

Vale a pena entrar no restaurante nem que seja só para admirar a decoração. O ambiente é muito luxuoso. É um oasis em meio a confusão de Picadily Circus.

Mi marido y yo decidimos ir dentro para tomar una taza de té antes de la obra de al lado en el Teatro criterio. La decoración y el ambiente en el interior son maravillosos. Nos dieron el menú donde la primera lista de todas las páginas de algunos tés, pero no los precios. Así pedimos dos tés (me refiero a cuánto pueden ser un té? ), recibimos galletas gratuitas para que al principio estábamos impresionados. Mi marido preguntó nuestro camarero una pregunta sobre el té, pero no entiendo la pregunta y después de repetir varias veces, él entregó. La gente en la mesa de al lado estaban jugando un juego en su teléfono con un volumen alto y personal no decir algo. Un lugar de lujo como este, que esperas que quiera mantener un cierto nivel. De todos modos, todo estaba bien (aparte del ruido) hasta que vi la factura donde cada taza de té era £9! ! Le dije al camarero que era desagradable en una buena manera de campo y estuvo de acuerdo. Estoy dispuesto a pedir el Citizens Advice Bureau) como yo creo firmemente que es engañoso ya que uno tiene que buscar el precio del té en el menú. El restaurante/cafetería ha encontrado una manera de estafar a los turistas (debido a la ubicación privilegiada) y nadie decidirnos a una cálida taza de té. Lo siento nunca va allí y dos estrellas son para la decoración. Incluso que pueden ser demasiado.

Het was een prachtig restaurant om te zien. Maar het eten was niks we hadden als voorgerecht de pompoensoep heb nog nooit zo’n smaakloze soep gehad. Als hoofdgerecht had ik de tagliatelle met champignons de smaak was best redelijk maar je zag het amper liggen op het bord. Daarnaast moest je nog 12,5% fooi betalen. Het personeel had er maat weinig zin in doe dag. Er kon geen lach vanaf. We hebben die dagen bij andere restaurants gegeten voor minder geld en het was veel beter en gezelliger.

Ho cenato divinamente al Savini . Black angus top, cotta alla perfezione, servita insieme a carciofi fritti, asciutti e croccanti. Ottimo anche l'agnello su crema di polenta, eccellenti anche il prosecco e il vino. Servizio impeccabile, amibiente molto raffinato e curato nel dettaglio. Cucina italiana di alta qualita'. Prezzi al pari della raffinatezza e del lusso che un ristorante simile comporta.

The Criterion is a beautiful venue with a great history. I have eaten here numerous times over the years, but this is my first time since the premises was taken over by the Savini group.First the good:The main dining hall is impressive and the food was good, nothing really to fault here. Prices are reasonable given the quality of establishment and location.The bad:After our waiter took our order and walked off we waited for our drinks...and waited. Our food arrived and we asked if we could have our drinks...we gave our order again. Then, as we were almost finished with our meal we were brought a breadbasket. This level of service is far more suited to a High-street diner than the Criterion. Disappointing.

This is our second time to this beautiful bar & restaurant. On both occasions the staff had no idea what was going on. Such a shame as it is a gorgeous place to sit with a gin & tonic. It seems the left hand has no idea what the right hand is doing with regards to the staff.Please get organised as we’d love to come back but we won’t as it is at the moment.

When up in town for the sales, we would regularly lunch here in the past.We have had some superb lunches here in the past , fond memories.Excited to be back we had a quick look at the menu outside, noted the options for pizza , burgers which were ideal for our son.Once inside, greeted, seated, no offer to take our coats,a look at the menu again, no mention of pizza , burgers, only fine dining.Upon asking the waiter, ah you need the other menu, one moment.Reading reviews upon returning home, this seems to be the routine here, lure you in and then show you the fancier, more expensive option, unless you have the nerve to ask!We all opted for the burgers, which were slow in coming, but when they did appear they were ok , if a little dull and dry.Service was ok, would agree with earlier comments that the staff have an air about them ,that they would really prefer to be somewhere else.Yes it was eyewateringly expensive, I have noticed the comments re the cups of tea at £9 a pop.We were charged £4.50 for a glass of cold milk, no doubt Savini will justify this by the distance from Piccadilly to a Cow?We don't mind paying top money for good food and pleasant efficient service but this is neither. Still a glorious way of escaping the crowds, superb decor and surroundings, although the toilets are tatty.What has happened to the delights that used to be on the menu?We will not be returning

I really wanted to like this restaurant. It had been used for filming with Downton Abbey for a start. It is rather stunning and special inside.Service was excellent. The wine list is eye wateringly expensive for most of the wines - choose with care. And sadly the food was decidedly average. Not bad enough to send back but average enough to think what a lot of money for so very little. Side vegetables were dried out, steak underdone and bland amongst other things.

The marble and mosaic walls and ceiling is actually worth the visit. But unless you are starving, settle for a nice glass of wine, champagne, prosecco or coffee. Or afternoon tea. We started our meal with mojito. Not a good choice, as it was watery and rather tasteless. Then we went for the beef. The meat itself was good, but for almost 30 £ that is the least you should expect. The angus beef came with artichokes and fried onion rings. I didnt really care for the onion rings, but swapping them for veggies was not possible. So that had to be made as an extra order. The fried, seasonal veggies inclueded canned-look-a-like mushrooms, totally overcooked tomatoes to the point of mash, and potatoes that had probably been around for a while, undercooked brussel sprouts and over cooked broccoli. I tend to judge a restaurant by the sauce. And the veal juice with pepper was just dull. We skipped dessert and went for a double espresso. Next time we’ ll stick to prosecco...or afternoon tea...

You must do this and it is quite expensive, yet it's something to experience...once. The place is magnificent and very elegant. We had high tea, which does take a few hours to enjoy. We were served two separate pots of our own selected tea and towers of petit fours, sandwiches, macaroons, tea cakes and small bites of dessert. We had a most enjoyable time and intend to do it again upon our return. You feel like royalty and are treated as such as you leisurely enjoy your tea and delectables.

I went to Savini at the Criterion for a family birthday celebration after a theatre visit. The restaurant has been restored and looked beautiful ,sadly the food and service were poor. The food was expensive even for a central London restaurant and it was of poor quality. There were plenty of waiters working but we had to ask for side plates for our bread rolls, the wrong knives were delivered for our food and two of our three main courses arrived cold so had to be sent back. This restaurant appears quite chaotic at times. I'd advise people to look elsewhere for a better value, tastier lunch or evening meal.

As a traveler and not a tourist I always love to discover a new country experiencing places and lifestyle, walking as crazy, tasting local products, meeting people and talking the local language. So it was a must for me beeing in London try to learn more about the ceremony and the proper terminology for the famous English tea. After an almost day walking i was attracted by one of London’s most historic and iconic places : the Criterion . This Restaurant with gold mosaic ceiling and other luscious features inspired by exotic corners of the globe, it offers a rare window on a long-gone imperial world. Despite of what I thought afternoon tea is typically a social affair intended to help fill the gap between lunch and dinner, so what I had at Savini 's was a cream tea , a variation of afternoon tea that includes scones, cream, jam, and tea of course. I had enjoyed a leisurely pace! ....I suggest to take off the black and white photographs on the walls, they don't have nothing to do with the Criterion's atmosphere and interiors designer. The staff is mostly italians and ,as we know, Italians do it better

The place is beautiful and you really do get first class service on white table cloths. Food is expensive, even if you are on a deal.Quality good though but careful with the wine list.

Went there with my gf. From outside the place looked fabulous. Unfortunately the food was tasteless and very expensive. Horrible experience. Never ever again

Been at Savini in Milan and in London was my first time!! and I really enjoyed it!!! The atmosphere very elegant and luxury!!!! Service excellent and the staff very polite and friendly,the food first quality ,Veal Milanese and Risotto with asparagus and porcini extremely delicious,at the end they offered us a variety of delicious biscuits!!! of course I will go again, when I will be in London.

My daughter & I were in London for medical reasons - wanted an early supper & needed someone who could cater for all her allergies. We were tired & a little exhausted of the travelling around London - entered the restaurant & straight away the manager put us at ease - he listened to what she could eat & created a dish from those ingredients I had a dish off the main menu. We stayed for desert & had a wonderful relaxing but attentive service & food.

The food was very good, the staff friendly and decor in the restaurant lovely in an Art Deco way. The service was a bit slow and the toilets could do with a redecoration but these were minor points and the quality of the food and friendliness of the staff outweighed this by a long way.The theatre menu is £29 for 2 courses available between 1700 and 1900 and saves around £10 on the standard prices

Ik kan mij niet herinneren dat ik ooit al zo slecht heb gegeten. Ik kan niet geloven dat dit restaurant connecties heeft met Italië. Wat een schande dat ze zo een vreselijk eten durven serveren in zo een prachtig pand. Dit zou strafbaar moeten zijn. Het personeel loopt maar wat rond als kiekens zonder kop. En de prijs voor het eten is astronomisch duur, zeker omdat het op niets trekt. Deze zaak sluit beter de deuren.

I first visited the criterion restaurant 3 years ago for a family meal on Boxing Day and the food and service was excellent. Today had lunch with friends and the experience was sadly disappointing. The space and architecture are wonderful (but do they need the huge photos on the wall which are not in keeping with the belle epoch interior). My starter comprised slices of unripe hard tomato, avocado and mozzarella with no dressing. There is more to cooking than assembly! My main course consisted of a bland chicken breast as tasteless as a weight watchers chicken dinner in a gloopy yellow sauce with tell tale wrinkles on top from the heater. The cod was placed on paper which was dripping with grease. The cocktails were fine as was the coffee. £65 each for 2 course lunch one cocktail each and the cheapest bottle of wine (£28). I suppose you pay for the setting but with a little more effort on the food front it could have been a truly memorable lunch.

Beautiful place but terrible service, horrendously expensive and untidy toilets. It took ages for our order to be served. The staff seemed bored and indifferent. The toilets were untidy and messy. The prices were horrendous. They must have the most expensive cocktails in all of London! The place was practically empty at 19:00 on a Monday. Not surprised.

A family day out in London before Christmas to treat ourselves. Let’s kick it off with breakfast at The Criterion, big mistake!If you are going to charge £25 for breakfast you have to make it a decent experience. Your staff really need to know what Strawberries are, what Bucks Fizz is, how to cook eggs and what a hash brown is.The Criterion is a beautiful dining room let down by the service and the cooking, which was poor, and tepid.

The restaurant is a pure delight to be in. The food is very good and the service splendid.It is definitely worth the money.

Friday evening late December and we dropped in - 4 of us - and no trouble getting a table. As the rest of Soho was packed full we should have been warned!Marks out of 10.Service, at best 2. Nice people but inept at attending to the basics of good table service.Food. 3 steak tartare starter was ok but its difficult to get it wrong, veal cheeks poor and tasteless. The main courses packed any merit - and sea food risotto was a bowl of flavourless rice with a few shreds of shell fish. The wienerschnitzel was frankly a joke - a huge plate covering slab with a bone attached - awful.Deserts 3 no refinement, dull presentation.We have eaten a few times in Savinis in Milán - they should be ashamed to lend their name to this.

Beautiful room but staffed by waiters who can’t speak basic English. I’m very tolerant of such things but this was ridiculous. Very mediocre food.Some were charming but others were charmless.I really wouldn’t waste an evening here again when the whole of London awaits outside. Be cautious...a very weird and not pleasant dining experience.

Popped in without booking for a quick bite - pizza chips and wine. Beautiful surroundings felt really luxurious. Food very good quality and value for money. Service from 2 / 3 staff was excellent. Young female waiter unattentive lack of attention and not service orientated. Everything else was great and we wont let 1 person ruin the experience. Highly recommend just be clear about your needs Would definitely return

Popped in for a cup of tea and a sit down. Beautiful restaurant, very elegant and luxurious. Cup of tea on the menu stares £9 which took our breath away but it is actually a pot which serves 2 or 3 and it comes with a box of the most delightful crisp yummy biscuits. Right in the centre of Piccadilly Circus its a bit of olde world charm and sophistication.

Situé juste sur Picadilly Circus, face à Eros, le restaurant du Criterion est vraiment magnifique, par contre côté nourriture c'est à revoir. Les sandwichs revisités version italienne sont plutôt bons, mais tous les gâteaux sont beaucoup trop sucrés, c''est écœurant. Les scones, quant à eux, étaient massifs et saupoudrés de sucre glace et cannelle... beurk!Côté service, la jeune fille qui s'est occupée de nous était très gentille et efficace, le reste de l'équipe attendait en la regardant travailler!Au final, plutôt déçus.

Poor service and average dining experience. Such a shame considering the setting and perfect location.

This place is a bit on the pricey side for 'Simple Basics' bit for bing in the Centre of Piccadilly it offers some, space and peace to unwind and realm, which is ideal for a Glass of wine and some Nibbles for Lunch.The interiors are really beautifully ,typically Palladiaum style with shimmering mirrors and Chandalliers and shiny bright everything, it's what you would most likely feel if you where to visit Italy for the day in one of their Food Emporiums.

Cercando un posto per l'afternoon tea....mi sono imbattuto in questo splendido posto. Ottimi gli scons. ..I pasticcini e la scelta dei te! Alcuni banconista italiani molto gentili e professionali....ambiente elegante xon prezzo conseguente...ma ne vale la pena!