KOL in City of London, Westminster

The food here is outstanding and people know about it with reservations getting booked up months in advance. The tasting menu was stunning including the vegetarian option. Mezcalita cocktails were perfect - So good we had 7 each Decor super modern

Felt expensive for what it was. Was thinking it might be a creative menu of Mexican flavors but it ended up being more a tasting menu of tacos. And every dish tasted fairly similar. Nothing really stood out as memorable

Securing a reservation at this establishment felt akin to hitting the jackpot – after months of persistent attempts, driven by an enticing trailer that hinted at an unforgettable culinary adventure. Upon arrival, the restaurant's aesthetic matched the allure of the promotional material – chic and thoughtfully designed. Service also met expectations. However, when it came to the food, disappointment ensued. Despite the appetizers menu boasting 8 or 9 items, the portions were so minuscule that they wouldn't even fill a single plate collectively. While the modern Mexican concept intrigued, it failed to deliver on flavor, relying too heavily on presentation alone. The initial excitement was overshadowed by hunger and a sense of letdown. No amount of flashy marketing or trendy ambiance can compensate for a lackluster dining experience. Ultimately, the promise fell short of reality.

Creative, unusual, delicious small plates of food with exciting taste and texture profiles. Great sommelier. Came away wanting more. Casual ambiance. Expensive. Chef was in the kitchen.....

The food looked pretty but that’s about it. The taste was average at best. The pairing (mezcales) with the food was bizarre as it was more of a mezcales introduction class and did nothing to complement the dish.

Great experience at kol with very attentive and informative service, a good wine list with some interesting choices that you don’t often see and a strong menu. The food was very different and some courses were an absolute hit whereas others were a miss. Over the 8 or 9 courses we had I would say 2 or 3 were exceptional 2 were a miss and the rest were good. As a different concept it is worth a try but it is not Cheap Overall I’d go back for the atmosphere and service but there are other places to try for the food

The ambience, service and food is good however in my view it falls short. More than anything it comes down to value and expectations. A meal for two, with only two drinks each came to just under £500. For that I expect something really special/memorable. An 8 course tasting menu sounds a lot but it was more like 7 canapes and a main. I found the narrative a bit much, with the waiter taking longer to describe the dish than it took to eat it. As a result the meal took three hours. When I told them I wasn't close to being full, they did provide two rounds of the main which was appreciated - good customer service. In summary, nice but poor value. If you are price insensitive, go.

Dinner was truly unique & far beyond my expectations, particularly liked the cerviche, halibut tacos & chilli gelato dessert, Do go earlier to sip some unique cocktails at the bar too, enjoy

Visited Kol in mid December and it was very hit and miss. Similar to other reviews we thought the food overall was very bland. There were a couple of very good dishes such as the langoustine tacos. Other than that most were average, in particular the main which was short rib tacos which to be honest I'd be slightly disappointed if I had served this at home. All in all for £520.00 it was just too expensive for what it was and a particular annoyance of mine is restaurants having supplements, in this case an extra course for wagyu and truffle at £90.00 per person (£30.00 for wagyu and £60.00 for truffle) pp. I think for a £160 tasting menu you either put it on the menu or you don't.

We were looking forward to eating at KOL during our visit to London, but were disappointed. It wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t very good. I saw previous reviewers’ comments about the food being bland and I disregarded them because it can be hard to please everyone. I have to say I agree with them though. Most dishes on the tasting menu lacked significant seasoning or flavor other than chilies and/or chili oil. That’s not to say the food was too hot, just not much flavor beyond chili. For the hype and the expense, not worth it. Expected MUCH better from a Michelin starred restaurant. On a positive note, however, the staff and decor were very deserving.

It took a while to get this reservation, but it was worth the wait. Outstanding food and service. Very nice atmosphere. Our party of 3 had a great time. Maybe the best meal we've had in London this year.

Cool room. Big table with plenty of space. Welcoming friendly staff. Food was fantastic. One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Interesting, varied, delicious. Couldn’t be more different from a stuffy French dining experience in a good way. Loved it.

Have been waiting to try Kol for some time. It did not disappoint. It’s hard to find good Mexican food in London but Santiago Lastra has found his place in a wonderful way. The aromas take you straight to Mexico and the food is superb. British ingredients but a truly Mexican experience. Hard to pick a favourite but the Langoustine Taco and the short rib adobado are up there. Also and very importantly, the staff are lovely and on every detail. Highly recommended.

What a delightful experience we had at Kol! Taking Mexican receipts to a very high level. Hard table but absolutely worth the visit!

We just love the Kol bar in the basement! Simply superb. Our favourite cocktail is the Sour 17! Delicious! The food which is snack style is divine! For 7 x cocktails and 4 x dishes (including Wagyu) it cost £190. So, this is not cheap but it is delicious. First class service, amazing staff. We just love this place! My helpful hint is 'Make a Booking ' to avoid disappointment! Highly recommended!