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Nº 4322 in 7028 in City of London, Westminster

Nº 195 of 267 Other european cuisines in City of London, Westminster

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I went to this pastry shop for a snack and I had a good time. The macarons I ate were good. However the prices are quite high. However, I can recommend it.

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Carl Astrobix Impianti a fune e videogiochi . 2025-03-14

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In the ever changing world of French Patisserie few brands have remained as iconic and long lasting as Laduree with their world famous Macarons immediately associated with Paris and loved by the Japanese to the point of cult following. I remember decades ago walking down a street in Paris and passing one of their boutiques thinking "Laduree, so chic" with the immediately recognisable pistachio green colour of their posh tearooms and packaging, but never got around to taste one their famous Macarons until my outing to Covent Garden yesterday. Often associated with the tragic Queen of France Marie Antoinette as featured in Sofia Coppola's decadent movie, the original Macaron was actually imported much earlier than her time by the Queen of France Catherine de Medcis when she brought one of her Florentine Chef to Paris and was more like a cookie made of almond paste. Louis Ernest Laduree first opened a boulangerie that burned down in the La Madeleine district of Paris and later became a patisserie after its refurbishment. Under the influence of the Baron Haussman the town's architecture quickly evolved into majestic avenues and buildings welcoming the era of "La Belle Epoque" and with the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition Women became more socially & intellectually involved in the Parisian life. And this is when Jeanne, Wife of Ernest Laduree invented the concept of the "salon de the" or tearoom mixing "cafe" and "patisserie" as we know it today. Surprinsingly enough it is only in 1930 that the great great cousin of Ernest Laduree, pastry chef Pierre Desfontaines came with the idea of assembling two Macarons together with a ganache in the middle and therefore created the macaron that we know today. Laduree is located in the main building of Covent Garden with a small patisserie shop on the ground floor and the tea room at the top of the stairs under the roof and is as cute as expected with a lovely little terrace overlooking the west piazza. Their afternoon tea was lovely with their special "Marie Antoinette" blend of Chinese & Indian black teas with hints of rose petal, citrus fruit & honey and the famous Macarons were tasty but I will remain faithful to my beloved Carrot Cake of my little garden centre.

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guccifrenchy67 . 2025-03-11

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Not disabled friendly at all. Felt rushed once I finally got in line. No menu to check flavours of Macarons beforehand so you are just looking at them in case and choosing whilst people behind you tut and judge. Miserable staff, only 1 lady serving and 1 bloke twiddling his thumbs in background. Spents £28.50 on 8 macarons to go. Lasted a few days and we're nice, but wanted more of a special experience and of course disabled access!

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R A . 2025-03-06

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Pequeña tienda sin indicación de dónde hacer cola para el servicio de macarons. Ni idea de sabores hasta que entres en la tienda, entonces obviamente están bloqueando el paso para otros. Personal miserable. No apto para minusválidos

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R J . 2025-03-01

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Not the best , won't visit again.

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Lorena Antonela . 2025-03-01

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Scones were the best and quite a few items on the menu were unavailable and the afternoon tea came with cheap champagne. Service was poor, and we had to ask several times to order before someone came and one staff was attending to every other table who came after us. On the reservation page they asked if any special occasions were being celebrated and even had option to upload picture of ourselves so they could greet us. But nothing was arranged and none of the staff looked like they want to be there, much less be welcoming to the customers. However, the view and atmosphere was great and it was a sunny day which made up for the poor service experience.

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r . 2025-03-01

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Had the afternoon tea here: ordered the chicken and vegetarian sandwiches, orange blossom and pistachio macarons, and melange laduree special tea. Sandwiches, scones and macarons were perfect. Weather was sunny, beautiful views on the terrace. Tea was terrible, champagne tasted like cheap wine from a convenience store, and service was very poor. Took 20 minutes for waiter to take our order, and when we said we were ready to order, they told us to wait and they took the orders of 4 other tables that had come in after us. Was supposed to be my birthday celebration but left sorely disappointed. There was only one toilet stall and a very long line.

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Sharon Tan . 2025-03-01

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Tiny shop. But ok. Nice flavor.

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Happy . 2025-02-26

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There are space for dining in the 1st floor and is not wheelchair friendly. We initially asked if there was space to the staff in the shop and they told us to go check ourselves. The space is tiny, we only were there for tea, so we do not recommned it for a party >4 people. Aside from the macaroons, there were 4 cake options. I was so happy to see that Marie Antoinette (my fave macaroon flavour) was available as a tea. I ordered it but initially it tasted weird. The water they used tasted like tap, so it was not palatable until it the tea steeped longer, when the water's taste was masked. I do recommend the giant pistachio macaroon. They have a veranda, but I do not recommend during winter. The servers were friendly upstairs. Either way, I'll stick to just buying the macaroons to go.

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Tre Bien . 2025-02-25

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One of my favourite shops in Covent Garden. I always pop in when I'm in London. The staff are so polite and attentive. The range of flavours on offer is great! The macarons are absolutely delicious and the shop itself is beautiful.

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Laura . 2025-02-22

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Golpear o fallar la comida y el mal servicio teniendo en cuenta el precio. La tostada de aguacate había curry houmous en ella que no se mencionó en el menú. La comida con el resto era excelente, pero ser servido por camareros en chaquetas gigantes era raro. El camarero no tenía idea de abrir o servir vino y generalmente nos encontramos pasando la comida y bebida arriba y abajo de la mesa. Era tranquilo y acogedor como lugar. Podría sobre mirar el tema de la comida y le daría un 4 pero el servicio es un 1/2 en el mejor de los casos.

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JemimaAW . 2025-02-21

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The service was poor, they got the wrong food order despite confirming the order three times, we asked for pistachio macaroon and were told there were none however, when we went down to buy some there was plenty of that flavor. The worst part of the whole experience was I have been to the one in Paris and the service was amazing only to think here in the UK it would be a similar experience but it was so disappointing words can’t describe how disappointed I am. The only positive I can say was the food was good but apart from that everything else was not worth the price we paid. I’d rather put that money to an afternoon tea at my favorite place which I visit on an annual basis.

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Amisha Chauhan . 2025-02-21

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We sat outdoors and did enjoy the scenery however I specifically went to Ladurée to test the French toast. As a connoisseur it was not my preferable French toast it was extremely rich and overly sweet in taste (not a fan of FT chocolate and vanilla) and lacked the conventional flavour offered by the traditional French toast (strawberry and berries) with maple syrup and compote which is ones favourite because each flavour compliments one another. However did enjoy the macaroons which is what Ladurée is popular for. I plan on trying the French toast in Ladurée Harrods which I have been informed is much better, so I look forward to trying it and informing you all. The overly indulgent French toast look appealing but don’t seem to impress taste wise, from my experience of being a connoisseur simplicity is best.

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Swiss Note . 2025-02-20

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Nice decor inside and table and chair provided outside the shop where you can sit and enjoy the view. But the macarons and other desserts are too sweet to my liking. Service today was good and speedy. Marie-Antoinette tea is my favourite out of all.

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Tessa McKanuck (Canadian) . 2025-02-10

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A wonderful experience at Ladurée London! The macarons were perfect – crunchy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside. The ambiance is elegant and cozy, ideal for a luxurious coffee break or high tea. The staff were friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. Definitely recommended for lovers of French pastry.

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Alperen Celik . 2025-02-09

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One of the best eggs! Classic French omelette, a nice twist on shakshuka, and French toast. We walked in on a weekend morning for brunch and had to wait 30 mins for the table. Orange juice is very good

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Rolly Sitani . 2025-02-06

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We waited in a queue for 1 hour and something in a freezing cold weather just to be informed later that they won’t be able to seat us because they couldn’t manage the tables and the queue so people were left queuing for hours with none of the staff members informing us that they’re closed for seating the staff disregarded the queue

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Mariam Srifi . 2025-02-02

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my favorite brand of macarons and one of my favorite places in London ♥️

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J M . 2025-01-28

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Service was ok, coffee and food was also just ok.

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Billy Petsis . 2025-01-19

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Love love love its macaroons! If you’re visiting convent garden, you’ll spot a beautiful corner shop of Laduree for on where you can view the performances happening at convent garden, enjoy the hustle bustle of the place and at the same time enjoy your own private place with the best coffee and macaroons It’s my go-to place at covent garden to have a peaceful time yet enjoy the city vibes of the famous London attraction! Thank me later

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Engr Dania Hanif . 2025-01-15

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Lovely atmosphere really peaceful.Servuce was amazing.Alex was very polite and friendly.Recommend 100%

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Louise Smith . 2025-01-14

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My experience today was fantastic im visting london and saw laduree as a hot spot for tourist so i visted with my 2 brothers we grabbed some coffes and tea our waiter alex was fantastic he made sure to check up on us and made our experience great Thank you alex.

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Qe Gfg . 2025-01-14

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Alex provided exceptional service, and we enjoyed the excellent food, ambiance, and overall atmosphere.

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Faisal Monzer . 2025-01-13

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A very nice cafe and good vibes Alex was great.

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سعد ال حمود . 2025-01-13

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The kitchen porters use dirty water to wash up and finish it off with a cloth. They also pick up paper from the floor to wipe a pot and call it clean. “Ladirty”

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Sergio Sousa . 2025-01-07

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Couldn't even get to eating or drinking because it took them 15 mins to even get our order (I had to chase them btw). When we ordered drinks they came 20mins later, and our hot drinks were basically cold, we gave them back and left. Terrible service!

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siobhan aldridge . 2025-01-03

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A lovely place to have a tea or coffee and macaroons. Sat outside on the upstairs balcony and has great views of the market.

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Collywobbles . 2024-12-30

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Pour y être allé une première fois , l’endroit était superbe en terrasse en haut , nous avons voulu refaire l’expérience en famille . Quelle déception !!!! nous avons réservé, service incompétent , vaisselles sales , attitude non professionnelle ( chewing-gum en bouche) adossé contre le mur pour prendre la commande , langage familier... revenir 5 minutes après pour nous informer que la moitié des pâtisseries étaient indisponibles et incapables de nous restituer les options possibles, uniformes : doudounes usées à la corde ,nous avons eu le thé sans tasses qu’il a fallut réclamer , pas un sourire des employés, cartes sales, feuilles manquantes, il n’y a que le prix qui ce veut haut de gamme.

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Joelle B . 2024-12-27

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Rude management and staff hostile environment

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Michael Adewale . 2024-12-26

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Overrated food hostile management very poor customer service avoid avoid avoid

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Active official . 2024-12-26

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After visiting multiple Ladurée locations in Paris with outstanding service this was an extremely disappointing experience @Covent Garden in London. We purchased a dozen macarons upon entering & then headed upstairs to enjoy lunch. The hostess Alex was quite rude when she saw my take away bag & stated that we weren't allowed to sit at a table with a take away bag. 🙄 I stated that we would like to be seated to order lunch. We observed Alex conversing with other staff with multiple unpleasant glances in our direction which offered the impression we were being discussed. She proceeds to offer us a tiny table at the top of the staircase (stated no other tables available which was a big fat lie) or outside seating BUT neglects to inform us that smoking is allowed outside. We then requested to be relocated inside. A different person then offered us a table in the main area which had an abundance of tables available & only 2 tables that were occupied. Service was quite slow. My order was taken & then the server Marius starts to walk away neglecting to get my daughter's order even though she was quite prepared to state her order. 🫤 Food delivery was a lengthy wait given there were only 2 other occupied tables & was beyond substandard. I guess the chef assumed that I wouldn't notice the burnt toast if it was put in the middle of the club sandwich. 😬 I expected the mgr to stop by our table after expressing to Marius the way that we were treated by Alex when we inquired about a table. I did observe the mgr spending a significant amount of time speaking to one particular table. Marius brought a bag of the 4 least popular macaron flavors as an apology. An option to choose would have been appreciated. Overall- there was a plethora of staff running around doing as little as possible. Ladurée Paris would be mortified if they knew their world famous brand was being represented in this manner. ~c'est la vie

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lissa_ mac . 2024-12-25

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Madurese has always amazing food (sweets and pastries) quality BUT, the one in Covent Garden is nowhere close to the original French branch standards of service and experience. We visited on 21/12. The service staff is surprisingly unhelpful and not willing to serve. Access indoor denied, although the inside tables were empty with only 2-3 “privileged” tables being occupied. Although the first girl on he tills said we could sit inside, a second jumped and said no, with the excuse was that they were available only for reservations. The first girl was surprised, so we knew it was a lie because they were probably bored to serve upstairs, although there was a queue for the tables outside. And that’s were it gets worse. There was an empty table outside that for some reason stayed empty for 10-15 minutes before a group was sat there (no reservation, the group was waiting for 10 minutes in front of us). And then when people left, the staff were really slow to clean a table and have the next ones take a seat. I’ll pass the fact that at 5-6 pm there was no more hot chocolate, they forgot our order! They brought our deserts after we had finished our coffee and you could tell no one wanted to work that day, except from a guy that was picking up the empty glasses etc.

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aposm88 . 2024-12-23

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Pedido la tortilla y un té de naranja, el té inglés llegó sin leche y una tetera que se vertía por todas partes más no leche. La tortilla estaba amarilla, fría e insípida, las papas fritas sin embargo que no pedí estaban bien... creo que había McDonalds. El camarero tuvo un desacuerdo con alguien que tomó un atajo a través de la barrera en lugar de caminar, la discusión se desató con el camarero golpeando su entrepierna y empujando sus caderas hacia ellos. En el peor lugar que he comido en Londres y luego añaden un 13. Cargo por servicio del 5 %. NO VOLVERÁ

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Mark W . 2024-12-21

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This was my first time at Ladurée with my family and it was an amazing experience lovely staff very attentive and considerate towards us as customers. However the food was a bit of a let down as the food felt over priced and took a little bit long to arrive but the macrons we’re definitely delicious and worth the hype around them

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Dan Douglas . 2024-12-20

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There were no tables available indoors as they were all pre-booked. So we were seated outdoors. I found the hot chocolate to be bitter. The scones were dry and hard, and I had to request for these to be warmed up. The customer service is poor. The staff aren't attentive.

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Uzi . 2024-12-18

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Every time we have a trip to Covent Garden, we like to visit Laduree as a treat for a cake and a champagne or hot chocolate. Today was our most disappointing visit ever. The staff were so uninterested & rude, they also told us we couldn’t order cake, yet when we looked around, other people were ordering and having cake delivered to their tables after we were told we couldn’t have them. Most of the young boys who were serving need to pull their trousers up, as they blatantly had their trousers pulled down under their briefs so their pants and backside were on show, not great when you’re working in a food establishment. I understand this may be a fashion statement for some but when working at somewhere like Laduree, maybe pull your trousers up for service and not walk around with your butt hanging out?

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Cat Johnson . 2024-12-13

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We just came for hot chocolate and it is totally worth it! Get the Vienesse one!

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Mikaella Hadjisavva . 2024-12-10

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The service is really slow they let us wait in the queue and ignore us even there was a free tables also the tables are very close to each others you can’t move , we ordered cappuccino and americano with almond croissant they were good

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Farah Echelon . 2024-12-10

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Very poor service. Seating allocated according to how much is going to be spent. All felt very clinical. Waited ages for our order and when it came the tea was lukewarm. Got a refund but was very disappointed in how this lovely patisserie is now being "managed". Previously we had always enjoyed our visits and they were real treats in view of the prices. Will not be going back.

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Patricia B . 2024-12-06

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The worst customer service went with a big suitcase travelled a long distance to pick some macaroons to take to children after a long week in London. All doors to the shop were open with no indication of which door is the entrance. As the entrance I came in was the one behind the counter I was asked to leave and come in via a different entrance. I asked if she could allow me to go to the front she refused and refused to even move my bag. When I came via the other entrance she purposely ignored me even though there was no one being served. I left without buying anything. Worst experience ever. I’m sorry but Laduree has lost a very loyal customer

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Pramila . 2024-12-06

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We ordered 4 pieces of macarons. We waited more than 30 minutes for them to put them on the table for us????

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Norah Ss . 2024-12-03

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Shockingly bad experience, so disappointed with the service. We sat upstairs, waiters took 20 minutes to take our order then our food didn’t arrive for 45 minutes. We kept asking the waiters of the progress and they kept telling us 2 minutes. So disappointing by their service at such a premium place. We decided to just leave and not wait any longer for such a bad place and poor customer service. Avoid it.

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Hamza Tariq . 2024-12-02

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Honest review here. Nothing to write home about… in fact, at home has better macarons than this overhyped place. Got four different flavors and nothing to remember about, texture is on point though.

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Lam Nguyen . 2024-11-22

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Very good experience, the person who took care of us was very nice French, thank you very much to him we had a very good time.

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Fantine B . 2024-11-20

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One of the worst services i’ve experienced, so slow and most of the workers don’t wanna work, this has got to be one of the worst branches ever, very disappointing

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MJ . 2024-11-20

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Ambiente elegante e familiare servizio accurato e gentile. Cristina e Francesca ci hanno coccolato e fatto sentire le benvenute.

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Francesca A . 2024-11-17

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I have been deeply disappointed with my experience with Ladurée London. Over the past week and a half, I have made countless attempts to get in touch with them regarding a personalized order I wanted to place. I reached out through emails, social media messages, and any other contact methods I could find, hoping to create a special, customized gift with them. Unfortunately, despite all my efforts, I received absolutely no response. For a brand known for its elegance and attention to detail, this lack of customer care is incredibly frustrating. I was genuinely looking forward to gifting something unique from Ladurée, but their complete disregard for my inquiries left me feeling ignored and disappointed. I expected more from such a renowned pâtisserie, and I hope they can improve their customer service for others who, like me, appreciate their products but deserve better communication.

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Anca Zaharia . 2024-11-15

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My friend and I had a delightful experience at Ladurée in Covent Garden. From the moment we arrived, the ambiance was inviting and relaxing, creating the perfect setting for our visit. The staff greeted us warmly, making us feel genuinely welcome, and the manager’s attention to detail and dedication to excellent customer service truly stood out. The hot chocolate was served at the ideal temperature, and the macarons were fresh and delicious. Every aspect of our experience reflected Ladurée’s commitment to quality and hospitality. We left feeling refreshed and eager to return!

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Bernadette Del Castillo . 2024-11-11

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Very unpleasant service and macaroons that were not fresh!!

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Charlie Charlie . 2024-11-03

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Popped in for a hot chocolate. My god! It's pure melted chocolate with whipped cream . Totally decadent but absolutely delicious!

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Victoria Syrett . 2024-11-02

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Failed to meet expectations. Unfortunately the service and pastries were average at best. The range of patisserie was poor and what there was couldn’t be described as freshly baked. The building was cold (our server had their coat on) and a hoover was running as we were eating - hardly a convivial atmosphere. Additionally, the food hygiene rating displayed on the door (4) was surprising, given the high prices that are charged. However, checks online at the time of writing have revealed the hygiene rating to be 1. Laduree Covent Garden failed to meet the high expectations I had. Perhaps a visit from the team that run one of the Paris branches could bring this establishment up to the required level.

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A Swann . 2024-11-02

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The tea room upstairs is very cute. The afternoon tea is really quality. A very beautiful presentation and delicious products

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sandrine eydoux . 2024-11-02

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De plek is perfect en de inrichting ook maar de service en het eten zijn echt slecht. Egg Benedic royal hoor volgens mij warm en het ei hoor zacht te zijn dit uitloop maar dat is daar niet,koud en niet mooi op gemaakt op een bord en het ei is hard gekookt. Terug gestuurd endan krijg je in eens gekookt zalm erbij zware teleurstelling om daar te gaan eten. En dat voor een hoop geld wat het is er echt niet goedkoop. Personeel was ook niet al te vrolijk.

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Flyer822390 . 2024-10-25

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Rude staff, the food is below average.

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Zeynep Almış . 2024-10-18

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This place is displaying a food hygiene rating if 4 so we thought good place to eat, however we later checked with the food hygiene rating on line only to find it is actually rated 1 ( therefore very unhappy that we stopped in a place with such poor hygiene).

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Excursion53765537207 . 2024-10-17

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I visited Ladurée Covent Garden this week, hoping to purchase some macarons for my children, who absolutely adore them. Unfortunately, the service I received was disappointing. Despite being the only customers in the shop, the attitude of the shopkeeper made us feel like we were a bother. Many of the flavours were sold out, which was frustrating, but it was her dismissive demeanour that left the most lasting impression. Is a basic level of politeness too much to ask for? I’ve visited other Ladurée locations and have always had positive experiences. I urge Ladurée UK to review their customer service training to ensure that all customers feel valued, regardless of the size of their order.

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G Wong . 2024-10-16

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Waited ages to be acknowledged even though 3 staff members stood close to me . I asked if I could sit down all tables not cleaned so I sat at a table anyway thinking someone will see me and clean the table No that didn't happen I thought about walking out....the table in front started to he cleaned by the slowest person I've ever seen cleaning a table ....one item at a time and looking like he couldn't be bothered After a while of not being acknowledged I asked for a menu and was then in an abrupt way asked to move to a clean table ...I explained when I sat down they tables had been occupied or not clean He then snapped can you move your bag I need to separate the table.....no problem. It took ages more for my order to be taken ....I literally have barely any interaction with any staff . So the rudest was the Asian looking man in a black jacket . He ignored me along with what sounded like a French accent he had a wispy beard. The young black guy looked like he didn't want to be there and if the other colleagues are like that with him I can't blame him .... The food was cold to warm .Nice and lovely to look at . I didn't know smoking was allowed either . A group of 6 people lighting up one after the other . Someone walked out . I'm not against smoking I just don't want to be tasting it while eating my food . A miserable place

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Anna . 2024-10-15

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The mouse in the house My wife and I were looking forward to enjoy Sunday evening at Ladurée Covent Garden. The atmosphere initially seemed perfect, but unfortunately, it was ruined when my wife spotted a mouse on the floor. Understandably( you know the rest) we were unable to enjoy the rest of our time there. We brought this to the attention of the host, who offered to move us to another table downstairs. However, the damage had already been done, and the experience was no longer pleasant. To add to our disappointment, when the bill arrived, we were charged 13% for service despite the unsettling incident. This left us feeling let down by what should have been a special night. We expected at least an apology from such a well-known establishment. Would not recommend based on our experience.

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abdullah alomar . 2024-10-13

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Very expensive. The waiter wasn’t interested at all. They mixed up our order. The two different coffees we ordered tasted exactly the same- bad. Then they didn’t have what I’d ordered. Avoid.

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Florence Snow . 2024-10-12

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Although they are famous for their Macaroon, the food was not impressive. It was good and rather pricy. But I think they could do better carrying the Laduree brand.

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Michael Wu PhD . 2024-10-06

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Lovely afternoon tea at Laduree Covent Garden. Choice of two sandwiches, lovely scones, pastries and choice of two macaroons. Service great. View from upstairs tea room on balcony was fantastic. Lovely choice of teas. Really clean and inviting. thoroughly recommend.

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Karen I . 2024-09-25

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We visited Laduree Covent Garden for afternoon tea for 2. I made a reservation online and was showed to our table immediately upon arrival, which was nice as it was quite crowded downstairs. The afternoon tea is £39.95pp with an additional service charge on top. The afternoon tea consisted of 2 sandwiches of your choice, 2 lunch size patisseries, 2 macarons of choice and 2 scones with clotted cream and jam. From the sandwich options we both chose the vegetarian sandwich which was disappointing. The egg and truffle sandwich and the salmon options were nice. For beverages we chose a cappuccino and a herbal tea. I didn’t realise the hot chocolate wasn’t an option for the afternoon tea considering the price, as I was looking forward to trying it. Also, a glass of champagne is part of the afternoon tea, but as we do not drink we were given a glass of juice instead. It would have been better if we were able to get another hot drink or upgrade to a hot chocolate instead. The star of the show was the mini patisserie: the Plaisir sucre and the ispahan, absolutely divine!! In future I would return just for the patisserie section.

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Aysha M . 2024-09-23

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A must for sugar lovers if you are in the area. We popped in and bought a box to share. We ate in a matter of minutes on the street outside. They don't last long! Lovely flavours and cool colours.

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Tanya Lake . 2024-09-18

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The staff are so friendly, the food and service are amazing. Alex was so friendly and provided an exceptional hospitality. The balcony tables are so beautiful. Thank you ! Will come again :)

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Noor Alkhaiyat . 2024-09-18

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Great place to stop for a central Sweet Treat. The staff were amazing and gave us our macaroons for free as it was my friend’s birthday. Such a lovely gesture thank you so much!

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Thea H . 2024-09-18

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Delicious food with good atmosphere at a prime location. We had a sandwich and the cake & tea set. They both tasted good, but must say the afternoon tea was a bit pricey.

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Giselle Baptiste . 2024-09-17

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First time in here at the Westbourne Grove Branch ( Notting Hill Gate ) Managed to find a table on this very busy sunny Saturday afternoon ( around 14:00 ) Enjoying my cafe latte ( but I hate take away cups ) Also the Apple juice is tasty

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Samir Magdy EMILE Tawadrous . 2024-09-14

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Order:- Cappuccino 5/4 Macarons 5/4 Location 👌🏻

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KHALID . 2024-09-13

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Went for an anniversary brunch and had their afternoon tea - it was absolutely lovely!

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Rebecca M . 2024-09-11

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Nice little shop for macaroon in the Covent Garden Market. We tried the Rose and Marie Antoinette macaroons and both were great

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Pushkar Arora . 2024-09-10

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Usually I still try to stay positive but this is really too much. Deplorable service, not friendly at all. In rainy weather you are entitled to a wet cushion and that's how it is. The staff spends more time taking photos with their friends than focusing on providing good service. Really lacks very good management for the price we pay and especially for a brand as prestigious as LA DURÉE. Not forgetting the toilets, broken light not clean at all In short, I strongly advise against it.

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Marie moudjari . 2024-09-07

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Zack was very accommodating to our needs and gave us a great service. Would come back for him :)

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Hana Abu Mustafa . 2024-09-04

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Good place to sit in the heart of Covent Garden. Food was below average. We ordered a chicken Caesar salad, barely any chicken, a club sandwhich ( overpriced for what you get) and chips that were extremely undercooked. Service is very slow also would not recommend for the price of the meals.

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Nora Muntadhar . 2024-09-03

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Very rude service from bald man with glasses. Manger understood and handled situation well.

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Meher Taj . 2024-09-02

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poor service by seemingly french waiter ruined everything .

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khalid khan . 2024-09-02

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Delicious food with good atmosphere at a prime location. We had a sandwich and the cake & tea set. They both tasted good, but must say their cost js on a higher side.

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S. Ngai . 2024-08-31

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Perfect location, I could sit there the entire day and just watch the people go around Covent Garden market. The staff are nice and courteous despite being busy. Food and tea are great. I highly recommend it.

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Lina Alkasm . 2024-08-31

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An incredible place in the middle of the trendy Convent Garden, I could feel a little bit of Paris in London!! Alexsandro's cordial and kind service made us even more satisfied with our choice to have a charming coffee in London.

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Patricia Fontana . 2024-08-25

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The pastries are absolutely delicious and so are the mocktails. The visual details are just as amazing as the taste details. Although I prefer going to the Paris cafe instead. A couple of days before I was trying to make a reservation, but upon confirmation I received an error. So we went by the cafe last week. There was no space inside unfortunately, but we were able to sit outside. The seatings were nice but the market square was very crowded. Therefore enjoying a nice conversation was difficult at times. The staff outside (gentlemen) were very friendly, so 4 stars for them! The lady inside in the store wasn’t very accommodating when we asked about certain pastries. I would give her one star. On our way to the toilets we saw that half of the cafe was empty inside. Therefore we didn’t understand why they kept people waiting and were only placing them outside.

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Nadia . 2024-08-21

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Wonderful experience! Firstly, the decor is absolutely beautiful (which did not surprise me!). And the food was also delicious! I went with my mum and we hear a great time! The service was great and the tea was delicious. The only complaint we had, and a small one at that, was that the room was extremely cold, due to the AC. But apart from that, a wonderful experience! I will definitely be visiting again :)

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Sophia L . 2024-08-18

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We visited a few days ago, the food was excellent. We had the scallops and the chicken vol au vent. Both surprised us dearly! The service was a bit slow and staff seemed a bit overwhelmed but other than that great!

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Christos Kounnas . 2024-08-18

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We visited Ladurée after seeing wonderful reviews about the afternoon tea. We was pleasantly surprised and impressed by not just the food but also the excellent service from Alex he was very attentive and asked if everything was good the whole evening. The afternoon tea was absolutely stunning would definitely recommend thank you Alex for making our evening fantastic. you will be seeing us again soon

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Abdul Ibrahim . 2024-08-17

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Great cafe place above the shop. The best flan ever! Highly recommend for lunch or tea time ❤️

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00Anitka00 . 2024-08-15

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The food is excellent and the service is average, but the cleanliness of the bathroom is poor and needs more cleanliness, attention and care Our request: French toast Vo or Vint Scrambled eggs Caesar salad tea Soft water Flat white

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BADER ABDULAZIZ . 2024-08-13

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One of the most beautiful branches of Ladurée, with explanation and air conditioning

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Haya Altammami . 2024-08-12

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Tried 4 different flavours of macaroons, almost all had an artificial flavour. There are much better alternatives out there.

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Andrei Dica (Andy) . 2024-08-11

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It’s a very nice place to eat breakfast and the sweets and drinks are amazing and I recommend going there.

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TURKI . 2024-08-06

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Dear Ladurée Covent Garden Team, I recently enjoyed an iced Americano and a chocolate macaron at your lovely Covent Garden location. Both were delightful and truly lived up to your reputation. A special thanks to Mili for her outstanding service. She made my visit even more enjoyable with her warm and attentive demeanor. Thank you for a wonderful experience. I look forward to returning soon. Best regards.

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MmM M . 2024-07-30

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The waiters 2 boys upstairs in the morning shift today oh my God are so unprofessional Its my favorite cafe in the world It’s a pitty Because of them it was the worst experience They do not represent this brand at all

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aditya diti . 2024-07-29

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Honestly I always receive very stiff and formal welcoming but this time I met Christine and she made our tea time a great pleasure.

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Joanna-Saket . 2024-07-29

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Gorgeous setting and excellent value for afternoon tea in London. Three of us enjoyed delicious sandwiches, scones and cakes and macarons of course. Great service from our waiter Alex.

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19MaxineC . 2024-07-28

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The location is beautiful in Covent Garden, the coffee is excellent If you like quiet, the place is close to the shows, there is always noise

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Sanaa Almoaddi . 2024-07-28

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Very bad service staff not good

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Mohammed Almansouri . 2024-07-27

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Everything was perfect, as always. The food served was amazing and the service really pleasant. I was served by mili, a smile on her face, really helpful, lovely, and make you enjoying the full experience. I Highly recommend La duree in Covent garden.

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Malak Taki . 2024-07-27

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Bad service, disrespectful waitresses who throw dishes on the table violently. It's a tourist trap

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Marwan Lakdhar . 2024-07-25

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Terrible management of table seating allocations. We queued almost 30mins just to get a table. The staff wouldn’t want to rearrange the tables to accommodate more guests. They’d rather allow 2 guests seating on a 4-seater table. Service was horrible. We had to ask 4 times for still water for the table. This unpleasant experience was turned to a good one by Warren who just came in to his shift before we left. He was very friendly and really listened to our needs, and checked on us every time. So thank you Warren.

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Hannah Nasol . 2024-07-22

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There was hair on the food!! The service is very

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Khalid Alderaa . 2024-07-22

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We did the Afternoon Tea service and it was excellent. Lovely location, beautiful room (upstairs) and fantastic service. We each had a tower and chose from the menu. It was delicious and well worth the experience. We booked this instead of Fortnum & Mason and we loved it.

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Marc C . 2024-07-22

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One of the loveliest afternoon teas! Tasty food, beautiful presentation and seating, and the staff were so friendly - Millie gave us amazing recommendations and was so attentive.

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Zaynab K . 2024-07-21

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Amazing croque monsieur!! Millie did an excellent job taking care of us! In the middle of Covent Garden and we sat outdoors soaking in the vibrancy of the area. Very pleasant dining experience.

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Winnie Chan . 2024-07-20

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