FishWorks - Swallow Street in City of London, Westminster

Don’t believe the grumpy reviews I’m at the Swallow St restaurant and the staff are great, the interior is great, the wine is great, the moules mariniere was great, the halibut beer battered fish n chips were fantastic Tremendous plaice 🤔! And I’ll be back Beautiful beautiful food

Good food, good service and a place that had a somewhat relaxed atmosphere. The scallop starter was really delicious too! Unfortunately couldn't get a photo of it.

Excellent fish and chips accompanied by a vintage prosecco. Booked with The Fork

Beyond good! Loved it. The halibut and the cod and chips are amazing. The lobster thermidor is to die for. The place is ALIVE!

Great fish at good prices, simple as that.

Sort of a regular in this place as we absolutely love it but just wanted to highlight the excellent service by Yanitsa! It always makes a huge difference when your service is fab. It is never only about the food! Thank you!

In typical tourist fashion, we searched for fish and chips near me and came across FishWorks. Three of us ordered it with cod, and I ordered it with halibut. The food was pretty good. Go with the cod option. Service was a little slow.

In typical tourist fashion, we searched for fish and chips near me and came across FishWorks. Three of us ordered it with cod, and I ordered it with halibut. The food was pretty good. Go with the cod option. Service was a little slow.

This restaurant has the most delicious garlic butter sauce I ever ate 🤤 lobster 🦞 and scallops are fresh and tasty 😋 definitely will come back to try their seafood pasta & fish and chip 😍

Loveley service, friendly waiters made us feel comfortable. Was not really busy, but not empty either. Food was top quality! Compliments to to the chef

We had a very short time in London and wanted to have an authentic English lunch of fish and chips. This restaurant went out of their way to accommodate our party of six. The server did an excellent job, all the fish is local and I even liked the mushy peas. Thank you for an enjoyable lunch.

Good choice for people who love seafood. a lot of wine / white wine or red wine for pairing with the food. 12.5% service charge will be included in the price after check bill

Really enjoyable lunch. Excellent quality of fish for London. Impeccable and very kind service. We will definitely be back

Really great service and lovely food

Oula but it’s expensive for fish… afterward it’s well cooked but for the price! 😅 expressi martini at £12… Sol at £40, green bean at £8.50

Very good fish and service. We will come back :)

When I finished ordering, the waitress casually asked if I wanted some bread and I said sure. Little did I know the bread is an extra £5.75 :( Upselling is a great tool but this just felt a bit disingenuous

Fresh fish, good service and prices!

Terrible service,not busy,used to be so good,would never return,2 waitresses could not be bothered.

Food is excellent and the portion size is very good. Quaint and comfortable place to eat and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly.

Amazing service and lovely fish and chips!

Nonostante la zona centrale gode di calma perché non è sulla strada principale. Il locale è bello anche se il cassiere non è stato molto simpatico.

Terrific seafood in a central location. As good as the Covent Garden version which I loved too. Servers were friendly and attentive. It was not busy at all when I visited at 1pm on a Sunday. Very reasonable prices for such good produce and wine. Only critique is the battered cod could do with less time in the fryer - flesh was a bit chewy but still enjoyable. The atmosphere and sensible menu makes this restaurant suitable for almost any occasion, from casual lunch to dinner with the in-laws.

Great fish restaurant. The food and service was great. Very quiet mid afternoon. Everything is cooked to perfection. The staff were both friendly and efficient. We have been to the Covent Garden restaurant too. Both are very good. One of our favourite restaurants in London.

Best fish restaurant in UK. Best service ever.

I thoroughly enjoyed everything! The Bouillabaisse was bursting with flavor and had plenty of seafood, and those king scallops were both huge and incredibly tasty, especially with the bread crumbles. Desserts didn't disappoint either; the apple and raspberry crumble was large enough to share, and while the espresso panna cotta wasn't the prettiest, it was delicious. Definitely worth a try!

The food was delicious, the wine good and the service perfect. As visitors in London, we loved the kindness of the staff. Design is nice, simple, timeless, just right . Going back for sure next time in London !

The ambiance, service, and food at this remarkable restaurant are too be desired. Had an incredible dining experience and eagerly anticipate returning.

Best fish restaurant in London. The food was excellent. Teresa, our waitress was excellent. It's a bit on the pricy side, but you definitely get what you pay for! I'll add a photo of my dish(roasted sea bass), but it was so good I started eating before the photo

Ein tolles Restaurant mit delikaten Gerichten. Die Fischsuppe ist top

Simply delicious and in my opinion reasonably priced for London.

The food arrived cold after 1 hour of waiting. The fish was over cooked. For the price of 30£ per portion this was a horrible experience.

Excellent service and really good quality produce, although there were some mistakes in the cookery: the sea bream was a little dry, the breadcrumbs on my scallop were not in the oven long enough and were, therefore, soggy rather than crunchy (but super tasty!). That said, I'd definitely go back as there were plenty of dishes in the menu that I'd like to try.

We came here because the place was recommended to us! We loved the oysters and the wine. My issue was the main dish, I totally understand that the place a seafood but if you can’t handle more than that, you should not have offer it. I ordered the seafood linguine and it was the worst seafood pasta I ever had. The sauce was out of a can and it had only very minimal of seafood. Very disappointing, I really enjoyed everything else, my point is, stay in your lane of offering seafoods and don’t venture to other cousins.

If I can put more starts, I'd have put 10 stars! Their customer service was amazing and made our dinner special for sure. Took my non British friend to try fish and chips and she absolutely loved it. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone!

Un excellent fish and chips ! Nous avons également commandé des moules marinières très bonnes. Le service est très bien mais payant (12 livres environ)

Very tasty and fresh seafood. Loved every bit of it. Service is a bit slow and needs improvement.

Excellent food but poor service. We asked for 2 courses and they arrived immediately. Must have been sitting around stewing

Essen war sehr gut, Service war leider sehr unmotiviert (immer wieder musste nach Bestellungen nachgefragt werden), Restaurant war kalt, steril.

Drafts table near the door, then asked if we wanted water even before we sat down, turned out to be the start of things to come. We had booked the table, specifying the festive menu, only to be told that it wasn’t available, despite being advertised. The quality of the food was average, the rocket salad looked like it had been sitting around for weeks and the plates were cold for the main course. The meal was expensive and the quality of staff was poor, no care and attention to detail. Never again

The food was delicious and the service was amazing. Our waitress Yanitsa was very friendly and attentive.

We have a lovely time with our baby girl there, food was tasty and our waiter Yanitca was excellent. Highly recommended

A nice restaurant in a quiet lane off regents Street. No reservation required and late lunch allowed. They changed my tuna carpaccio because I didn't like the sauce even though I had eaten some. Nice service and friendly staff.

Muy buen restaurante para comer pescado fresco. Fish and chips de lujo

Absolutely faultless. Celebrating my wife's birthday, booked a table a few days before, got there a little early but they were very accommodating. The atmosphere was relaxed and chilled, smart and spacious.The service was spot on, friendly, professional, knowledgeable and helpful. The lady with the Red hair, Kristela I think, was exceptional (Thank you for a wonderful evening). We decided to skip starters and side orders and just share 4 main courses. EVERY dish we ordered was gorgeous (sea bass, mackerel, monkfish and linguine). The wine was excellent (vinho Verde). The prices were all very reasonable considering how perfect the food and wine were. I will definitely be going again the future and I'd highly recommend it to anyone.

Ordered the Platter and lots of fish to share. Tier 1 – Crispy fried fish and samphire Tier 2 – Filleted grilled sea bass, wild prawns, scallops and sea bream Tier 3 – Fresh oysters, mussels, clams, Devon crab and crevettes on ice Highly recommended this as an option. The staff are very friendly and attentive.

This place has become very expensive and the service is now perfunctory. I paid £25 for a bowl of pasta to be told they 'don't do parmesan'. I have used this place over the past 3-4 years but I will not be going back. Shared oysters, two mains and a bottle of wine £175 !! No pudding or any real service.

Nous avons manger un fish and chips délicieux !! L’assiette était bien garnie Super serveur très sympas avec nous

Be aware of the extra service fee when you are checking the menu outside. “Anything to drink?” “Water” - Boom £5 water

Το εστιατόριο αυτό σερβίρει φρέσκο ψάρι μεγάλο ή μικρό ψητό ή τηγανιτο ή καί σε κακαβιά. Έχει πολύ ωραίο κρασί. Εάν είσαι λάτρης του θαλασσινού φαγητού Έχει τά πάντα καί τά βλέπεις όλα στην βιτρίνα. Μου θυμίζει καλά εστιατόρια στη Πειραϊκή. Πρέπει να κλείσεις τραπέζι πριν πας

Nice restaurants in a side street with rather higher prices but really delicious. We’ve had fish and chips and it was super good!

Absolutely immaculate cod fish and chips. The batter was light yet present and the fish was delightfully flaky. A wonderful bite when combined with the tartar sauce and great chips. Recommend pairing with their simple side salad; the red onion and dressing go well with the meal. Service could be a lot better, however. Wasn’t happy paying their service fee when I was frequently forgotten about. Only excuse one of the servers could offer was that “it was a busy night.” Overall happy I found this on my last night in London. Beats a couple other speciality fish and chips joints I came across. Just be weary of mediocre service.

The only comment I have That they cut the bread without gloves and they serve it

Good staff and service but was served the worst lobster thermidor I have ever eaten, the fish soup was ok but not great. Very average restaurant.

Great fresh monkifish. A little bit on pricier side but worth it.

Great service from staff. Food was mixed but above average.

I don't quite know how to describe this place. The service was good the sharing fish platter seemed although perhaps there could have been more.. sadly I was sick afterwards. Must have been the Oysters since my partner was fine and she did not eat the oysters. Difficult to recommend somewhere that poisons you.

Ich war heute zuerst mit meiner Schägerin im Restaurant und haben den leckersten Fish&Chips bekommen, den ich persönlich gegessen habe. Das lag sicher auch an der total netten Bedienung. Zwischendrin sind auch unsere 2 Töchter dazu gekommen und wollten nur eine Portion Fish&Chips zum teilen. Das war alles kein Problem.. das Restaurant kann ich wirklich nur empfehlen!

A good two course lunch, served with a smile! The two waiters were efficient and seemed to know the food menu and wines.

There is a nice ambience inside. Not at all busy. The reviews seem genuinely positive and we are fish lovers. It was a standard experience. The food was satisfactory. Time management was good as our food came out at a reasonable time. My belly is a little volatile this morning . The tiered option was nicely presented. More for 3 plus persons than one .

Outstanding oysters, sublime scallops and tasty tuna. Efficient and friendly staff.Enjoyed lunch date here very much :-)

The environment and the service was the only nice thing about the restaurant. The mixed fried were good, we ordered the linguine, for the Italians please read at your own risk after this point. Now, onto the culinary odyssey! We dared to order the linguine, priced at a princely 16.5 pounds each – clearly, a dish fit for royalty, or so we thought. But here's where the plot thickens, or should I say "thins." The linguine arrived looking like they had been involved in a pasta showdown and lost spectacularly. They were cut into at least A THREE pieces, possibly in a futile attempt to make them easier to handle, or perhaps it was just a case of pasta REBELLION. This is called minestra in italy. The real kicker, though, was the seasoning saga. It was like they held a cooking Olympics with a "let's do it separately" theme. First, they cooked the mussels, then gave the tomato a thorough workout, and finally, they gave the pasta a over spa treatment in boiling water untill it was overcooked. Only after this marathon of individual endeavors did they decide to throw everything together like a surprise party gone horribly wrong. In the immortal words of culinary wisdom, "If you can't cook it, don't put it on the menu." Let's just say, this linguine dish was like a symphony of chaos, a culinary adventure on the wild side. Bon appétit, or should I say, brace your taste buds and sense of humor! 🍝😂

Went in for late 2pm lunch of fish and chips. Best I have ever had (also most expensive I have ever had @29GBP) but worth it!

I've eaten at FishWorks many times in the past. In fact, just about every time I come to London, including twice in July, 2023, as well as this trip in October, 2023. The last few times the service has been a bit off, but tonight it was execrable. I arrived on time, with few others in the restaurant. It took the "server" 15 minutes to find her way back to me to take my order, even though I had put the menu down and had opened my book, while she stood ten feet away chatting with another server, studiously ignoring me and everyone else in the restaurant. Once I ordered I never saw her again. My food came quickly, and she never once came to inquire about my meal. I finished my meal, and once again she was nowhere to be seen while I reopened my book and once again began reading, in full view of all the staff. I'll report this to my hotel, which in the past has recommended FishWorks, and suggest that they scout for a different, better restaurant. And rest assured, I won't be back to FishWorks ay time soon.

Been wanting to come here for some time now however I'm so disappointed that I did. The food was average at best and the service was terrible. It took 25 minutes to get some sourdough and at the end of the meal it took nearly 15 minutes to get a bill. The staff weren't attentive, plenty of them around but just not paying attention. Visited on 11th October 2023 at 7.30pm. Should have gone back to Bentleys next door. Far superior.

We arrived at about 1pm to find the restaurant about half full and a pleasant atmosphere. We were shown straight to our table and water was brought. After looking at the menu we made our choices and our order was taken efficiently by our waitress....

5/5 hidden place. Incredible food and great staff

Почти 20 години, не пропускаме при всяка визита в Лондон, този чудесен малък ресторант. Отлично обслужване, прясна морска храна, поднесена по превъзходен начин ... Но колкото и странно да звучи, топ изборът ми е фиш енд чипс с халибут или код фиш... Извънземен вкус Безрезервно препоръчвам

We like to visit the restaurant when in the area as the staff are great and the fish very fresh and well presented. Personally I think this branch is the better choice - there are a few around. Wine menu is better than average.

Had a lovely evening here for dinner. Service was impeccable, I had the fish soup, followed by tuna carpaccio and monkfish, which was absolutely delightful. I recommend the pannacotta espresso!! 👌🏻❤️ Thank you very much!

Solid choice for pre theatre dinner. Very impressed with the quality of our meal, particularly my pan seared trout. Nicely seasoned, quality fresh fish, and beautifully cooked. Also worth noting that the sides - too often an afterthought - were exceptional. £100 for two people, including bread basket, two sides, mains, and two glasses of wine was reasonable considering the quality of the food and the location. Portion sizes were standard, though for £5.75, I’d have appreciated a few more pieces of their yummy freshly baked sourdough.

Went there with relatives in town in a quiet Monday evening. There weren't many customers in there. No complaints on food but they were not remarkable either. The turbot dish was the best amongst all.

A very good selection of fish for seafood enthusiasts. It has a regular menu along with a daily catch menu with whatever is available on the day, cooked either grilled or pan fried. Very appreciating that they actually show you the whole fish before they are sent to the kitchen! The fish was nicely cooked and tasted great. Their chips are surprisingly good and we even asked for an extra portion. The raw oysters were just about average and a bit pricey for the quality.

Der Service war sehr freundlich und das Essen lecker und frisch

Raw rubbery scallops. Fussy service from waiters who did not seem to have enough to do and pressure to rush meal and leave even though the restaurant was not totally full. I would say that for the price you could find a better fish restaurant

Fish and Chips were Delish…..The Tartar Sauce was phenomenal!! A must go. Will come back for sure

Eating out has become very expensive. The cost is not helped when the restaurant charges £4.75 for a bottle of water; £5.75 for bread (obligatory with two dips); cheapest wine is £32. When I was here is Feb, oysters of a reasonable size were £3...

Fantastic restaurant which deserves more attention! The food was so fantastic and the service was outstanding as well! I would really recommend the fish and chips!

‏The Egyptian worker was Soo nice and he helped us to order and it was delicious, if you’re arab and can’t speak English he will help you الطلب Sea bass 8/10 Fish and chips 8/10 التارتار صوص حقهم طعمه جداااا لذيييييذ ✅الاكل حلو ونظيف ❌الجلسات متلاصقه والكل اجانب هناك والنادلين كلهم لهجاتهم مكسره وسريعه يدوب تستوعب وش يقولون ❌الاسعار غاليه كل قبل ماتجي بعدين تعال استمتع بالطعم لو تبي تشبع راح تخلص كل ميزانية السفر بالمطعم والاكل صراحه مايستاهل كل ذا السعر هل راح ارجع له؟ لا

Amzing food and service by all. Special thanks to Chef Prabal!

Great prepated fish, good service.

Ordered 3dishes, took more than 2 hours but sitting down and waiting the foods without anything was about 1.5 hours. Server just starring me when I needed. With long waiting, asked bread and they charged 6 pounds for 4 small piece of bread. This restaurant is like thief and over rated. Please don’t go there. I massed up my family trip dinner because I choose this restaurant.

Been to this branch of Fishworks twice in the past month and both times the service has been incredibly poor. Both times I've had to work to get anyone's attention just to even order. Drinks take a long time. Staff have snapped at me for enquiring about a missing side dish. Even asking for the bill is a debacle. I'll be sticking to the Covent Garden branch from now on where the service is much more prompt and friendly. *****Update****** - I have just got over food poisoning. Avoid the mussels. In fact, avoid this place full stop.

I've been to Fishworks a few times, and I am a great fan of their food, service and ambience, so I felt that it was a safe bet to take my date. Everything was fine, except for the ordering. My partner is gluten intolerant, and...

Food was really bland, server was not friendly at all. Can't recommend it

Great food and atmosphere. The custard with the apple and raspberry crumble was outstanding. Would definitely come back.

When we entered into this nicely designed restaurant, it represented just the right ambience for a seafood restaurant. From the colors of the walls to the pictures of fishermen, lighting, wood elements and everything else, this restaurant was tastefully designed. The display of freshly caught fish, was just enough to let their customers know, that what they’re about to order will be well prepared, seasoned just right and beautifully presented. Job well done.

This was the best value for money meal we have enjoyed in London this year and was Mrs B's third visit. We started with taramasalata, which came with loads of bread and side dishes and was superb. Then we both had mussels and chips with...

The nearly empty restaurant should have been a clue. They did have fresh fish at the entrance. I opted for dressed crab. Dreadful. Topped with rubbery membranes. Yuck! Carrots with cumin and honey were not remotely interesting. I cleared out as soon as I could.

We came here for lunch without booking. They seated us promptly and served us quickly. The fish looks and tastes fresh. Highlight were the scallops. I had the quinoa salad with tofu (veggie option) and it was very tasty.

Food is great as well as the service. Everything is fresh.

È stata una vera sorpresa questo locale, avevo voglia di buon pesce e sono stato accontentato. Appena entrato mi sono sentito subito a mio agio. Personale cortese e preparato e sopratutto attento al cliente, nonostante il locale fosse strapieno e loro erano in 3 a servire tutto è andato con un timings Perfetto (c'era una sinergia tra sala e cucina davvero unica). Ero lì per festeggiare il mio 40° Compleanno ed ho iniziato con un carpaccio di tonno rosso (sublime e fresco) abbinato ad uno calice di champagne ; Seguito da una bella Spigola da 1.1 kg al sale (cotta alla perfezione e di ottima qualità) accompagnata da un Gavi di Gavi DOCG e per finire un ottimo sorbetto al limone rinfrescante. Il conto è stato rapportato alla qualità del cibo, in linea con quel che sono i prezzi in un buon ristorante di pesce senza eccedere nel fancy e quindi paghi la qualità e non l'atmosfera. Le mie più vive congratulazioni tutto lo staff sicuramente ritornerò. 🍾🇮🇹🎉

The restaurant looks really neat. We had two set of Oysters and champagne. Oysters 🦪 were okay. Champagne was not cold enough. Service a bit sad. Not engaging. Small details can make experience better or worse. We would come back again anyway because the atmosphere and the feel is really good.

Great fresh seafood at decent prices for Mayfair and London. Large variety, something for everyone.

A very good place for a seafood stuff. We have tasted several seafood dishes (highly recommended) with prosecco. They also serve fresh and delicious chips with the menu, which is not to be missed.

Nice place for fish and chips also for seafood 🦞

After a long day walking around London it was a super good lucky choice for me that I will revisit hopefully in the future.

Lots of choice but falls short, especially for the price point. Seabass fillet was beautifully smoky and grilled but I came across so many bones whilst eating it, sort of put me off. The day’s special Hake was also tasty and the beetroot salad was a highlight. Fried whitebait also a good starter. Otherwise, fairly expensive for the quality of food and having to add on sides for a complete meal.

Pleasant food. The waiter was very friendly

Friendly service and good food.