Galvin at Windows Restaurant in City of London, Westminster

A really wonderful lunch, to celebrate our anniversary, made exceptional by properly good food and even more so the incredible and genuine-feeling warmth of the staff - every one of whom effortlessly managed the perfect balance of charm and professionalism without any sense of intrusion. Unexpectedly - and pleasantly - relaxed for this sort of place, there's a very unpretentious atmosphere. People come partly for the view, I guess, and it was a nice touch when the maitre d' offered to re-seat us on the other side of the restaurant, at the window, with a nicer view - completely un-prompted by us, but much appreciated. Food was very good - a comforting and robust sole Grenobloise in my case, followed by a superb tarte tatin. Wine pairings recommended by the Italian lady sommelier were just about perfect. It's not cheap, of course, our main courses alone being the wrong side of £50 each (not unusual for London these days). If I were looking for any real negatives; well, it's located in the Hilton Park Lane, which is what it is, and that extends to the restaurant's lift lobby area, where a letter from the restaurant's name has gone missing and apparently couldn't be replaced in the same typeface... Inside, the room design isn't great and looks a little tired, with slightly scruffy furniture. Not to worry; the focus of attention for most will be the view, and - to a greater extent - your dining companion, good food and perfect service.

What a fabulous evening and a wonderful way to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary. Food was amazing and the service was second to none. Alot of other restaurants could learn from Galvin at Windows. Have already recommended to friends. Will definately book again.

Booking was made in January two months in advance. At time of booking was made clear this was for a 50th birthday, even though it coincided with Mothers Day. Galvin at Windows were happy to accept the booking. After a month, Galvin at Windows, made contact to say that because it was Mothers Day they would be charging an extra £20 per head for a special menu (even though from the information made available it was just the normal menu) plus an additional £20 per head on top for the previously accepted window seat booking. At a simple level that's simple price gouging, which unfortunately might be expected from some lower class London restaurants for special occasion dates. But having accepted the original booking it's just unacceptable and dishonourable behaviour for a supposed fine dining restaurant.

Giovanni and Michaela were excellent Thank you so much for looking after us so well. It made such a difference to have a good service - the food was excellent and well presented. Please commend the above members of staff that are mentioned. Thank you.

A lunch time outing. We opted for the set menu....couldn't fault the food or service. I had the Eggs Arnold Bennett, my guests the soup of the day. we all had the hake fish for the main course. Beautifully presented, Sauces and final touches made it a very special lunch. As did our waiter, Thomas, couldn't ask for any body better. As for the place... a wine list to die for... the bottle I chose, a red Burgundy, cost more than our three set lunches...wonderfully served by a top notch sommelier. Oh and I almost forget...the view up there on the 28th floor !! Spectacular.

What an exceptional evening. We were in to celebrate our friends wedding, and were served initially canapé in the bar. Along with a lot of champagne it has to be said. Then, a seven course tasting menu paired with wine, which was truly a culinary eating experience beyond anything i have been privileged to experience previously. I’m a seasoned international traveller and foodie, this was one beyond anything before. Thank you to the chef team for the food, but even more to the front of house team for looking after me and my wife so well. I’m sorry I didn’t get names, but to be honest I spoke of interacted with several staff members and everyone was smiling, polite, attentive and could help. Overall five stars simply isn’t enough

The service and views were amazing. We had the 3 course lunch prefix menu. My only complaint would be that the omelette was overly salted and buttered — very overpowering to start the meal. The main course and dessert quickly rendered my thoughts. Lemon meringue was one of the best I’ve tasted.

The food was really good but it could increase the quantity of the food served at the main course. I recommend the salmon as a starter - it was my husband's choice, and it was the best salmon I have ever tasted. The main course beef is served with a mushroom that had an amazing taste. The service was impeccable! From the waiter who took care of us, to the staff that served the food and the sommelier, they were all very professional but warm and welcoming!

What's not to love about this super high floor with spectacular 360 views across Hyde Park and W. End, attentive table service, great DJs on a Friday... before lockdown this was the go-to of my girlfriend's and I to get dolled up and have a chin wag and be able to hear each other. Good for any season. Never ate here... the drinks were pricey enough!

Stunning food, service, and location.

Thomas the waiter and Roberta the best Coffee Maestro and manager and all the environmental management asweel including the fabulously atmospheric restaurants to enjoy a special and professional treatment for your loves one and family… strongly recommend this place!

Spectacular views of London. The staff were welcoming and friendly. The dishes were well presented, however, too salty for me and the rest of the party. I would still recommend and go again to celebrate special days.

Perfect way to celebrate two birthdays. Staff, food and view all amazing.

Fantastic vegan tastes and Andrea and Michaela gave us the most unique experience! Thank you

Just fantastic. We had the taster menu and despite some of the large group having special dietary requirements they made this work. They adapted each course perfectly so we could enjoy the same as our colleagues. Service was impeccable. Would highly recommend.

A comfortable restaurant a calm ambiance and nice views over Hyde Park. Attentive service .Sadly the cooking is disappointing and not Michelin Star level .Often dishes arrived too cold and were overcomplicated with a series of unpleasant sources or jus destroying any flavour of the produce. I was eating solo on this trip and had 3 courses plus a modest bottle of red wine priced at 80 GBP and still walked out with a bill for 220 GBP . Fortunately next night I had a far superior meal at The Atelier Joel Robuchon on Clarges St. for less money.

Had five course tasting menu. Great food and wine. Amazing view. Friendly staff. Lovely experience. Highly recommended.

My experience at this restaurant was very traumatic. I was disappointed in the service, I noticed how many of the staff was Italian. I can speak Italian fluently and I can hear the racist comments that was made to myself and others

"Galvin at Windows offers a stunning panorama from the 28th floor, yet the experience is marred by somewhat lackluster service, including inattention to detail in wine service. While the cuisine is acceptable, it falls short of the exemplary standards expected of Michelin-starred establishments."

Gorgeous 5 course tasting menu & wine flight, then add a beautiful view on the 28 Floor. I was here for the venison, but the salmon & woodland mushroom courses exceeded expectations.

This lovely restaurant has become our tradition to go each year on our engagement anniversary. I’ve never been to a restaurant with a better service and kinder staff. The staff made our night even more special by preparing customized dessert for our anniversary. The food is also the best, you can immediately tell the difference between the food you eat at this restaurant with elsewhere. The quality , the taste and the presentation of the dishes were absolutely amazing. Needless to mention that the view is so stunning. Although this restaurant was a bit pricy, we happily paid our bill as the service we got was extraordinary. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who prefer fine dining with the best view of the city. And we will definitely come back again and again and again.

Restaurant splendide, une vue imprenable sur tout londres avec une cuisine de qualité et le service qui va avec. Mention spéciale pour le chevreuil et les pâtes à la truffe blanche ainsi qu’à l’after eight, quant aux entrées, elles sont bonnes mais n’ont rien d’exceptionnelles. Je comprends l’étoile et le recommandé vivement ne serait-ce que pour la vue et les pâtes aux truffes 🙂

Une cuisine à la hauteur du service et de la vue. Les pâtes à la truffes sont exceptionnelles, sans oublier le chevreuil ou bien l’After Eight en dessert. Un grand merci à l’équipe et surtout à Roberta, qui nous a permis de retrouver nos passeports égarés, ce qui nous a bien sauvé le séjour !

Segunda vez en Londres por mi cumpleaños y puedo decir que estoy muy satisfecho de haberlo celebrado aquí, vistas sensacionales, lugar tranquilo y muy bien cuidado, personal súper servicial y profesional. Espero poder regresar pronto a este lugar

Joyful experience from beginning to end.

The whole experiance was wonderful. Everyone had such a lovely time. We started in the 28th floor bar, which also has spectacular views. In the restaurant we were lucky to get a table by the window which just added to the overall experience. The staff and service was perfect. They were attentive and friendly and made us feel very welcome. The four course Christmas day lunch was delicious. The lobster risotto was the best I have ever tasted. Sadly, the 28th floor bar had closed when we had finished lunch so we had to go to the bar on the ground floor, which lacked ambience and character. We left after one drink. This ironically highlighted how good Galvins at Windows was. We will definitely go back again soon.

Refreshingly brilliant. We really enjoyed ourselves, we did felt our service was a little too attentive at times feeling a little overbearing. Our only critique although we’re quite easy to please! We will be back!

En veldig flott restaurant som yter fantastisk service. Vi valgte oppsett jule- meny med vin parring, foruten desserten som var for mektig, så var alt helt topp. Utsikten med vindusbord er fantastisk. Prisen er høy, men du betaler for kvaliteten.

Celebrated my anniversary here... Fabulous location at the top of the Hilton Hotel overlooking Hyde Park. Very limited vegetarian choice but the preparation, quality of food and wine, and the service makes up for it. Top tip: park your car in the basement of the Hilton hotel and take the lift to the top.

We had the Taste of Christmas lunch the other day and were somewhat underwhelmed. The view would be fine if its not raining but don't bank on your seat giving you access to the vista across London. The staff were helpful and efficient if a little neutral. Some of the dishes were lacking in flavour, especially the soup, whilst others had too much flavour and overpowered the main ingredient such as the pollock. The Christmas souffle was very clever and worked well. The room is pleasant although some of the tables against the veiled pillars are not good to sit at (we asked to be moved from one) and it seemed to be a bit noisy as more people arrived, not enough fabric to deaden the sound. We may visit again and see if we like it better but there is only one chance to make a first impression......

What a view and the food is good too

We recently had the pleasure of dining at Galvin at Windows, and I must say that it was an absolutely amazing experience. The sommelier was truly exceptional. They recommended the perfect wine pairings for each course of the Christmas set menu, enhancing the flavors and creating a harmonious combination. Speaking of the menu, I highly recommend trying the Christmas set menu. The terrine, Pollock, and comice pear were my choices, and they did not disappoint. Each dish was beautifully presented, and the flavors were nothing short of incredible. In addition to the delectable food and impeccable service, the restaurant boasts breathtaking views. Being able to enjoy such incredible cuisine while overlooking the London skyline was the perfect touch to an already memorable dining experience. I cannot recommend Galvin at Windows enough.

Went there when I was visiting the city and grabbed lunch with my partner for my birthday. We had a great time! Highly recommended if you are in the area for a visit!

The views are great, the interior is a bit cold and uninviting. The service was polite but got served white wine and when I said I never asked for white wine but wanted red the lady seemed surprised... The food was abysmal. The soup was average without any depth Nd the bread was topped with some pretend cheese that tasted like actual poop. The pumpkin risotto was terrible, no flavour with a rehydrated mushroom on top which was like rubber (why would you serve a rehydrated whole mushroom, at least chop it up first...), the pumpkin seeds weren't toasted and so added nothing but crunch and annoyance. The souflè dessert was also very average where they put an ice-cream through the middle making just a gooey mess that tastes of nothing identifiable other than sugar. Just a classic London experience where the food is over priced but the restaurant won't care as it will be filled by another trove of company lunches/dinners. I would never ever go there by choice.

As always we had a fantastic lunch. Entico was especially wonderful but everyone was brilliant. Can’t wait to return

The Christmas lunch menu was very delicious. Service was really good as well. Nice views over hyde park and the winter wonderland.

Amazing restaurant that far exceeded our expectations. Food was delicious, well-presented and filling (our part of 4 tried most of the starters, mains and all of the desserts on their Christmas set lunch menu - everything was great). Service was also extremely attentive, polite, and detail-oriented - honestly one of the best we had in London on this trip. And the view was just lovely!!! We were sat by the window with views of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. Highly recommend this location.

Had ok lunch. Checking the receipt when we got home was charged for 13 bottles of water! At £7 a bottle that’s a lot of water for 9 people considering some were drinking cokes and a bottle of Prosecco. One waiter mixed sparkling water with still. Overpriced for average meal

to end our 3 day trip we wanted to eat at galvin at the windows because we had heard a lot about it and had read that it even operated from a 1 star michellin, once we arrived we were nicely led to a table where we had a bit of a view over the city, we took the vegetarian 5-course menu twice. mocktails were okay, furthermore they forgot our drinks for 20 minutes and we had a course without drinks, we even needed to pour the water ourselfs because nobody saw that the glasses were empty 3 people passed by. the plates were put on the table while the table was not complete so it was laying there a couple min, throughout the 5 course menu they only asked for the 2nd dish if the food was to our liking, the jackets were simply pushed into our hands without letting us put them on. the food was good but not great, the dessert was definitely worth it. Too bad we expected more from a company like Galvin.

to end our 3 day trip we wanted to eat at galvin at the windows because we had heard a lot about it and had read that it even operated from a 1 star michellin, once we arrived we were nicely led to a table...

All round great lunchtime experience. On floor 28 atop the London Hilton. Great views over Hyde Park. Standard of service is exemplary. The whole setting is really good, the fit out of the restaurant is excellent although possibly showing its age ever so slightly. Food...

Part of the Hilton hotel in Park Lane and served mini portions of Risotto in mini bowls for people who are vegetarians, but did not offer other vegetarian options to go with the Risotto, when I attended the Hilton's global call with Simon Vincent there.

I have had various meals over the years at the restaurant together with a visit to the Sky Bar and previously they have been very enjoyable special occasions ( 21st birthday, Masters celebration). However this dinner for 8 of us to celebrate a colleague's retirement...

It's a fab place in the heart of the city. Although its quite pricy.

We celebrated our anniversary at this restaurant. It's very expensive here, but if it's a special event, it's worth it! The price corresponds to the quality!! . We paid £300 plus wine for three courses. The steak was incredibly tasty and tender. The waiters were fabulous, you really feel like a special VIP class guest. I will never forget this experience and will definitely come back here again! The view from the window looks incredible !!! Xxx

Stunning experience in all senses!. Me and my friends had such a memorable dinner here and all the staff were so professional, from the Hostess, sommelier, waiters and the superstar waitresses Aga! ( she was amazing! ). 100% recommended and thank you very much to...

My wife and I wanted to end a lovely trip to the UK with a nice evening and dinner at the Galvin at windows. I would have loved to try the tasting menu but my wife didn’t have the appetite to go with a full tasting menu. Unfortunately there was no flexibility to let just me have the tasting menu. Considering that they fancy themselves being a high end dinning experience, I was very disappointed with their lack of flexibility. Food and service were good but management unfortunately not.

Stunning views on a good day, excellent food and great service.

Great view, great food, great service! Will be revisiting again for sure.

I went to Galvin at Windows for my 27th birthday and it was amazing: a stunning view of London, delicious food, and exceptional service. We particularly want to thank Giovanni and Michele for being so wonderful and going above and beyond to make sure we had a special evening. I wholeheartedly recommend Galvin at Windows, it is a 10/10 experience.

Impeccable dining experience, always perfect service and friendly staff. I recommend to drop by for a pre-dinner drink at the bar on the same level as the restaurant, which has breathtaking views of London. Great place both for business dinner and for special occasions.

Went for the set menu on Sunday. Food was really delicious and we got a table with a view. Great service. No complaints.

Excellent food and service as usual. But we were somewhat shocked when we found that the same wine, same vintage, same label, at £54 a bottle was being served downstairs in the Hilton executive lounge. This gave us the clear impression that the wine in...

Went for a birthday celebration. Had a fantastic time, staff were very friendly and professional providing outstanding service. Food was excellent. I highly recommend Venison Wellington. The restaurant had a great vibe and atmosphere. Overall a wonderful experience.

From the moment we walked through the door we were welcomed and well looked after by Enrico and Giovanni their professionalism and passion really showed . We all had starters which were delicious followed by beef dishes and a great piece of perfectly cooked skate...

Great service,friendly staff beautiful view, food is different.Chicken was a bit dry(if you want succulent,go for Chicken milanese at Clifford's). Duck liver parfait is an absolutely heavenly starter, which makes this restaurant unforgettable. I have never had anything comparable. Smooth, rich, addictive, excitingly tasty.5 stars.

I booked lunch at Galvin at Windows as a treat, to start off our trip into Europe, to celebrate our 45th Wedding Anniversary. It was our first time here but what an enjoyable experience. We sat in the bar area and enjoyed a pre-lunch drink,...

The views are beyond amazing. Grab a cocktail at the bar prior to dinner and then enjoy the amazing views. The dinner overall was great, but it was frustrating as well. One of our guests was a vegetarian and we couldn’t do a vegetarian tasting...

Outstanding service, excellent food, and stunning views of London : Galvin at Windows is a fantastic restaurant !

Fantastic food, wonderful atmosphere, and great service.

Very good service and elegant restaurant. Food was really disappointing. We took the truffle menu. Starters was lacking of flavours and fish too cooked. Ravioli pasta was too thick. Very good venison.

Very tasty Sunday lunch and great park view overlooking Buckingham palace

We had a gorgeous Sunday lunch at Galvin at Windows. Great value 3 courses all cooked to perfection and beautifully presented! The service is exceptional every time we visit this wonderful restaurant. Can't wait to return. Kevin and Richard

We went for our anniversary dinner. Such an amazing experience and the food was so delicious. Absolutely perfect ❤️ We'll be back 😋

We had gone for the 3 course lunch. It was a good ambience, pretty. understated which is nice , lovely views overlooking the Hyde Park. The service was excellent as it usually is in Michelin star restaurants, all the staff were lovely, they weee thoughtful,...

Enjoyed the tasting menu and paired wine, great service and lovely food… Venison Wellington spot on

The food and service were second to none in this beautiful restaurant, from the moment we were greeted downstairs to the welcome in the bar and restaurant. Enrico and his team were very friendly and attentive and treated us to a trip through the kitchen....

The service, food and ambience were outstanding. The one thing I would push back on would be the price. I believe the cost of the meal was overpriced. The restaurant lost its michelin star fur a reason. But, I would find at Windows again and tell my friends about the experience.

Obviously the views were excellent! That said, the food was just good. Nothing particularly amazing. Service was decent, accommodating. I did not like the colloquial language…

Excellent lunch, but the service is more than excellent, a wonderful team , A special thanks to Antonino Forte , to Enrique, and Thomas.

It was very high level, but food was nothing special

Cibo ottimo, materia prima eccezionale. Servizio impeccabile, un ringraziamento particolare a Giovanni e Anna per la loro professionalità e cortesia

They have a wide range of dessert. All of them delicious! It's good value for money

Our visit to Galvins at Windows exceeded my expectations. The service was impeccable and efficient, yet friendly. The food was so delicious and creative. We did the 3 course set menu, which was a bargain but I would love to return for their tasting menu....

Breath taking views of Buckingham Palace while you enjoy succulent masterpieces provided with a team of friendly servers.

My husband and I ate supper the evening before we flew home. It was amazing. The food, atmosphere, and the view was wonderful. Enrico and Ben provided stellar service, making sure we had a great experience before departing the UK!

Wedding anniversary celebration. Three course lunch. Table 1 fantastic views of Hyde Park.Sunny perfect day. Bar right next to the restaurant is excellent place to begin. All staff on the ball. Giovanni was delightful to talk to, he helped us with menu choices and took...

We had a wonderful time having dinner here. The staff was exceptional. The food was outstanding and the ambiance was unforgettable. Thomas, our server, made our time there extra special with his attentiveness and generosity of time. Thank you, everyone at Galvin at Windows. We...

7 course tasting menu was delightful! Great food, service and view!

A top class prix fixe Sunday Lunch. Excellent choices on the menu and a good selection of wines by the glass. Wonderful service and of course the view over the London Parks. Highly recommended.

We came here for our anniversary meal and we were delighted by everything. We were near the windows and enjoyed the marvellous viestas over London. Thank you.

I would just recommend not to pick the 2 first tables on the right as you'll feel in a hallway A part from that, the staff from reservation agent to waiter is awesome and great food

I have celebrated my birthday in this lovely place , the service was impeccable, special mention to Michele , the food fresh and well cooked , the view was incredible …a birthday that I will remember.

Food was tasty and of a good quality. The Venison wasn’t my favorite though. Service was great and attentive. It was very quiet - but to be expected for a lunch time service in the middle of the week. Been here several times and doesn’t disappoint.

I travel around the world; I can therefore make the comparison with similar establishments. bad surprise regarding the very poor quality of service, the staff should be properly trained, this does not correspond to the expected standard. food of average quality considering the level of...

Great Sunday lunch. The beef was amazing.

What a truly fantastic experience!!! One of those dining experiences that you will never forget and the view is magical. I will be back next month!!

So we’ve stayed at the hotel before and have visited Galvin at Windows a couple of times over the years and know that it’s a standard no frills bar with a decent view… We were passing and decided to pop in and have a quick...

Wonderful anniversary dinner. Food and service was outstanding.

I had a wonderful experience at this establishment, and it was made even more memorable thanks to the exceptional service provided by our server, Antonio and his crew. We had the Dry Age Filet and the Halibut. For dessert we chose the Apple Tartare. The dessert was very light and filling. Our dinners were delicious and also filling. Five stars! Five stars! My wife & I would recommend 10 out of 10!

We had a wonderful experience at this establishment, and it was made even more memorable thanks to the exceptional service provided by our server, Antonio and his crew. We had the Dry Age Filet and the Halibut. For dessert we chose the Apple Tartare. The dessert was very light and filling. Our dinners were delicious and also filling. Five stars! Five stars! My wife & I would recommend 10 out of 10!

We had such a wonderful dining experience! All of the food was delicious and the views of London were amazing. We especially enjoyed the beautiful sunset. The service from Giovanni and his team, Enrien and Giuseppe was exceptional. They made sure we had special evening.

The food is great but not very inspired. The services are on point but not detail oriented. It looks like everything are in a rush. We wait long time for sommelier approach for wine order.

Wonderful experience with exceptional service and attention from staff. Very memorable

Food was beautifully presented but the main dishes were far too salty, view and ambience stunning.

Exceptional dinning experience with an amazing view over West London. Sunset was outstanding! Service is top class, wine list is amazing and food so great. A very good experience coming with the price but you don't do that every day (well, we don't... :)

I have never had a bad experience or meal here. It is by far my favourite London restaurant.

What an amazing experience! From friendly greetings as you walk in the door to warm farewells when you leave. We were attended to so well but in a way that you barely knew they were there. The food was the best I've had in forever....

Nice place, good atmosphere and amazing views ofcourse, staff/ service could be better . We ordered sample tasting menu ( 7 courses ) which was really good and highly recommended, so well done to the chef, with a bit of more tlc probably will be worth of a Mechelin star. Will I go again: yes Food : 9/10 ( 7 course tasting menu) Service : 6/10 Value for money : 8/10 ( location ) Price : £600 for two people with drinks

Celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary here and it was perfect. That's the only suitable word for it. The welcome, the drinks, Sunday lunch and the service were all top notch. We couldn't have asked for more.