L'Etranger in Kensington and Chelsea

Booked a table for 6 people on OpenTable, inc. for 10pm on Tuesday 21st Nov. Turned up with my party only to be confronted with a closed restaurant and no immediate explanation.

À la demande de ma fille , avions réservé dans ce petit restaurant qui d’après elle l’avait séduit !

Sin duda lo recomiendo para una cena o comida de negocios así como para la pareja. Pero ten en cuenta que tienes que tener clientes que saber sobre el vino para apreciar realmente.

Desde que llegamos a Londres, 1 mes antes, no hemos hecho un buen restaurante en Londres. Uno de nuestro amigo sobre L'Etranger dijo en Gloucester Road, que es una zona muy agradable. Así que decidimos ir a cenar allí.

We visit London often and like to try different restaurants. We have since L'Etranger before and decided to try it on our recent visit. We were no disappointed. The service was quick and the staff were friendly. Our dinner was very tasty. We went on a Friday night and we are glad we made a reservation as they were busy. The only con was that the nice bottle of wine we ordered took a while to chill and the server kept running back and forth to check on it and serve it to us, finally it was ready and he bought it to the table but not in a chill bottle.

Este restaurante está a una corta distancia a pie del Royal Albert Hall y está orientado a apoyar a cenar antes del evento. Este es un atractivo restaurante con excelente servicio. Sin embargo, la experiencia fue desigual. Ravioles de langosta era excelente y el plato de sashimi era fresco y sabroso. Por otra parte, el arranque de calamar era duro y muy soso. Mi lección: Ten cuidado con las selecciones del menú.

The food for the most part was superb, well presented and very tasty. The pak choy (apparently what we call bok choy) had so much of a garlic taste that we could not eat it, and in general garlic is one of my favorite tastes. My wife has a negative reaction to garlic, in general.) Also, we were never asked about our experience by the staff, so we had to bring this up on our own. We had asked if that dish had garlic and were told it did not, so it was confusing to us. They did not charge us for that item when we complained. Their ratatouille was amazing.

We had dinner before going to a concert at the Albert Hall, only a few minutes walk away. So we were early but really did not expect us to be the only customers throughout, and on a Friday night. Where is everyone?

The meal was very good for the price, lunch menu 19.5£ for 2 courses. I took Beetroot and Lamb. Negativ point: Tables and seats are old and you can expect better for this type of restaurant. waiter was nice

El menú de degustación fue una experiencia agradable. La mozzarella de búfala con tomate y helado de albahaca es una ensalada de la boca. El bacalao estaba perfectamente cocinado se derrite como la mantequilla y el postre es delicioso, especialmente el chocolate blanco con lavanda. Un menú degustación para las raciones son muy generosas. La selección de vinos es un paraíso para los amantes del vino.

The waiter was really really nice and the price is decent. a platte of sashimi &3 courses only cost 45ish ,which fill my stomach. The environment was very quiet,.very regretful that haven't order a glass of wine.Hope when I'm in London next time, I can pay a visit to ur restaurant again.

Had a wonderful anniversary dinner here! Excellent wine, delicious food lovely service! I had the lobster ravioli with a lovely bisque for starter and my husband had the scallops. Gorgeous! For our mains we had the duck and fillet of beef with sumo polenta chips. Luscious!! I'm not really one for dessert but I had the raspberry sorbet and chilli ginger cheese cake. Divine!! I can't recommend this place enough!!! (And I still have three macaroons in my bag from coffee)

I started with squid with chilli - living up to its reputation of Japanese-influenced French cuisine. I then had the welsh lamb on ratatouille - which was moist and full of flavour and finished with a cheese cake and sorbet once again bursting with flavour. My only disappointment was that we had to rush our meal as we were due at the Royal Albert Hall - but the staff accommodated this including organising a taxi for us - and I look forward to returning again with more time on our hands and an opportunity to explore their extensive wine list.

Going to this restaurant was a mistake. One server covered the entire seating area, and he was obviously very disinterested in his job. Although our starters were good (not great), the main courses were merely adequate and very salty.

O serviço é atencioso, muitos funcionários na casa. Fui sem reserva com duas crianças e fomos muito bem recebidos. Entretanto a comida é pretenciosa e sem nada de especial - não é ruim, mas não vale o preço cobrado pelo restaurante. Com especial atenção ao tartar de atum que veio triturado e nao cortado na faca.

Staff were polite and attentive. Excellent table service overall. The Crispy Squid is not to be missed if you are a seafood fan.

Ristorante molto curato, mangiato bene. Una nota di merito alla Sommelier molto preparata e al cameriere russo molto disponibile.

Went back to this hotel after 4 years and what a disappointment it was. Staff were arguing when we made booking and when we were eating you could see the friction among them.I ordered artichoke soup and the waiter said mushroom soup and I repeated the order. On being served the soup the manager said mushroom soup but the soup was artichoke soup. The soup was cold. There was no mushroom soup on the menu.The main were served on cold plates and the food was not hot.The sommelier was very good and cleared our plates and took our dessert order as the other two male staff were not to be seen.We paid a lot of money to eat at this restaurant and would not recommend it.

Fantastiskt bra service och hjälp med val av meny och vin. Maten var vällagad och mycket god med fina råvaror.

Met my son for lunch prior to going to Motor Show. Have not been here for a long time but I can say the standard is still the same. Excellent service and delicious food. We had the set lunch menu. I had the crispy squid, sea bass and to follow the mango chilli cheesecake and could not fault anything. Would recommend.

Ate the tasting menu before a gig at the RAH. The cod and amuse bushe were lovely but otherwise a little disappointing if I'm honest. Service brilliant, but quality of the food (especially the lamb) a bit below par and parts of the restaurant looking tired. A shame as had high hopes. In need of a revamp I think.

Elegant restaurant flavoured with a pure French atmosphere. Artistic and charming dishes with great service. Long list of wines and selection of French dishes. Recommended: see bass and tarte tatin with white wine. Location 4, restaurant 5, Service 5, food 5, price/quality 4.

Went for lunch this week with a friend and we opted the set lunch menu (3 courses for £25.00).I had the tomato & buratta for starter, it was delicious, I highly recommend it. For my main course I had the sea bass, which was beautifully prepared.The dessert was a real treat: a mango & chilli cheesecake, there is a nice depth of flavours and you just tarde the chilli as an after taste - it's not spicy!For a fine dining restaurant the positions are of a decent size.The restaurant is nicely presented and offers a nice selection of wines. Service was very good but it wasn't busy for lunch.

I have been here a few times now. Honestly one of my favorite bars in London. Staff are great and the two guys who normally feature on the piano are outstanding. Such good fun can't reccomend this place enough. Enjoy. x

The food is consistently excellent, the wine list is superb and her staff are very knowledgable and friendly. The piano bar downstairs is a bonus. Would 100% recommend

Very attentive staff - extensive menu. Great food. Very impressive wine list. We dined here in April 2017 before the Music of Bond at The Royal Albert Hall. We will be back for future gastronomic highlights here.

Ce restaurant a la cuisine extraordinaire! Elle est très très délicieuse! Ce restaurant est mon plus préfère en Angleterre. Dieses Restaurant ist wunderbar. Er hat ein unvergessliches Essen. Ich rate allen Menschen diesen Platz zu besuchen.

We chose this restaurant for a celebratory night out and weren't disappointed. The heritage tomato starter with its basil sorbet and truffled burrata was an inspired take on the old staple of a caprese while the lobster ravioli was equally enjoyable -- and cooked perfectly al dente. The black cod was moist and tasty. If there was disappointment it was with the truffled chicken breast. I was seduced by the smell of white truffles the moment I entered the restaurant, but the chicken was overwhelmed by pepper -- no sense of truffle there at all.The wine list was extensive and reasonably priced. The service was attentive but not at all oppressive. Altogether an excellent choice.

I went to the restaurant with a friend. I booked through internet. I was intrigued by the name. we were warmly welcomed by the French sommelier. The wine list is amazing. I wish I had the budget to afford some incredible wines. But the sommelier suggested excellent and affordable wines by the glass. The tasting menu was very good, especially the fish dishes. In fact when we came to the meat, we were no longer hungry as the servings are very (too?) generous. The service was attentive and efficient. What a surprise to hear a recording of the French novel L'étranger from Albert Camus in the toilets! We had then the proof that the restaurant was named by Camus' novel. I'll make two reservations though: the music played in the wine room where we were was loud and totally inappropriate for the place. The director was unpleasant too (he pretended to tone down the music when we asked but did not). That spoilt somehow the atmosphere. But this place is worth trying.

Dined in a fairly large group. There had been a mix up with the booking, complicated but probably the staff being a little too efficient. Staff reacted well and quickly sorted out a new table. Very friendly, professional service.Vegetarian food was lovely, although far more Greek than French. The pudding was okay but over-cooked. The wines were truly excellent.Ambience very nice. I'd certainly come back here.

I wish I could give this place zero stars. We had made reservations for lunch. We booked it through their website. I received a confirmation email saying everything is good to go. We get there and the restaurant is closed. I email them and they did email me back. But it was only to find out that they don't usually do a lunch service and tried to offer us complimentary drinks even though I had told them we were leaving London that night. Here's a tip, maybe change your website and reservation system so that you can't make a reservation for a time when you're not opened. This was our last lunch before heading to the airport to leave. Needless to say, it was a disappointing way to end the trip.

My friend and I went there for a easy dinner, we had a scallops, filet, ratatouille and 2 glasses of wine followed by two desserts.Wine and food were superb!I ordered my filet medium rare but it came medium well although the mistake was replaced almost immediately!We end up spending £100 but it worth!

Great food, friendly service. The decor and setting makes it a must. Should be tried. I was welcomed although came a bit late. Clean warm and nice decorative table.Had the Tartar followed by the signature dish: Alaska codStillhungry no problem: a tray of Sashimi will do fine with a great Chardonnay. Very satisfying

Was going to see Cirgue De Soleil on a Saturday. Was looking for a pre-theater restaurant before the show nearby. Booked on spec for dinner. Not disappointed at all! My wife and I enjoyed our set menu orders. Lovely, tasty and well presented! Portions was adequate. The price was reasonable and ambiance was modern and chic. Will definitely go there again! A little gem of a place for dinner before a show or otherwise

I have always been passing by this restaurant and never got a chance to try their offered menu. Fortunately enough, me and my wife we decided to give it a try. And we absolutely loved it. The service was nice, didn't feel rushed or anything, tho, the restaurant seemed busy for regular Tuesday night.. Beautiful wine selection (prices vary from as little as £35 up to £650+), and they have a choice of a la carte or winter set menu which both seemed very interesting. All in all, we will definitely be back! Thanks

Food was fantastic and the wines superb. Finish the meal with a drink at the piano bar downstairs. Highly recommended

Newly single.....first on-line date secured and want to make a great impression. L'Etranger to me is seriously the best kept secret in London. The food is consistently fantastic and the wine cellar is renowned for being one of the best in London....this is one place i just order food and they match perfectly! We were offered caviar and blinis to start followed by12 oysters washed down with a fabulous Montrose. Viognier 2012 My guest that had the black cod (signature dish) and i had scallops in a cauliflower porridge. We shared the polenta chips and truffle mushrooms. The date went really well and 2nd planned for this weekend...thank you L'Etranger

Worst place I've ever been, I left my coat in the cloackroom and I've found it all dirty of cake and they won't pay for it. I've tried to contact them with emails and calls many times but they have never replied. Plus the food and the wine especially was awful.

Had a fantastic meal here, 12 of us in total I think. The staff were very accommodating. The food was delicious. I had the salmon and pak choi - absolutely delicious. There is a great venue downstairs that you can go to after, very lively. A great spot on Gloucester Road.

Outstanding staff, beautiful presentations of wonderful food. Extensive wine list, and a simple but spectacular dessert list...honey ice cream with Carmel popcorn...so fun!A little pricey but worth it!

Ate here as part of a works dinner for 30 people and it seems they really can't cope with large groups. Service was dreadful, the waitress was rude and myself and my colleague got served raw chicken -no apology given when I pointed out to the waitress that half my chicken was raw. We certainly didn't get anyof the great food or service mentioned by others. I am sure the bill was massive but really not worth a penny. The acoustics downstairs are also terrible.

Attended a wine tasting dinner here, and the food was beautiful very elegant and tasty, tasted several wines and they are amazing, they offered some British wines with our dishes and the food and wine worked very well together, staff are friendly and attentive. Would come here again and recommend this to anyone.

Very welcoming staff, in both English and French! Nice setting, great food, exceptional wine list, what else do you need?

My guest and I booked a wine tasting evening after he received an email offering us the chance to do so. From the moment we arrived everything was perfect and we had a fantastic time. The wine was free following, the food was delicious the matching of the wine to the food was prefect. We was taken care of by the director and staff and we thank them for a prefect evening. We will be back.

I was a this restaurant several times, but it was a couple of years ago... This time it was quite a disappointment. Food was quite mediocre, especially given the price. No ambiance anymore... It used to be much better, hope it will recover and will rise to its better days...

I've eaten here on three occasions and have never failed to enjoy my meal. While I'm not a fan of seafood I've always managed to find something on the menu which appeals. On this occasion, the heritage tomato starter was brilliant - the small portion of sorbet was brilliant! The Black Angus stake was a little more cooked than I would have like (rare rather than sangnant) but was very good. Excellent wine list and good offer of dessert wines.

We went to celebrate the birthday anniversary of my three kids and it was really the worst experience we had ever have in a restaurant .The service was slow and the waiters could not present all dishes to our table at same time and there was lack of cooperation between the servers .The food taste is not good at all in starter , main dish and dessert Dreadful,over cooked meal.I dine at most fine restaurants in London, L'Etranger is one of the worst I have been to. The food was appalling and the service slow and drawn out. This is a restaurant that needs closing soon.

O L"Entranger faz voce se sentir em Paris durante uma refeição. Atendimento impecável e simpático. Otima cozinha e uma carta de vinhos para voce viajar nas opções.Não é um restaurante barato, mas se voce souber montar as suas escolhas, vale com certexa se deliciar nesse local.Na questao dos vinhos, os precços asssustam de inicio, pois a carta em sua maioria é divida por produtores a a varios precos com 3 digitos ou mais. Procurando bem voce encontra opcoes na faixa de 65 a 90 libras. Que não baratos, contudo de otima qualidade. Tomei um Shiraz Australiano de 2005 que estava espetacular, custando 75 libras.

We came across this unusual French/ Japanese restaurant in Gloucester road one Saturday evening and were able to get a table. We went into a quiet, cool atmosphere (from a warm evening) decorated in dark shades not sure of what to expect and unaware of the reviews on Trip Advisor. Walking in we had a warm welcome and a helpful, professional Russian waiter who spoke perfect English showed us to our table. We chose the set menu of three courses at £35 and there was also a choice of three wines for each of red, white, rose and Champagne by the glass. We managed a couple of glasses of very acceptable red with our meal. Although the actual wine list was superior and very extensive. Everything was all beautifully prepared and presented and quite delicious. I especially enjoyed the crispy squid with chilli and my lamb was so tender it melted in the mouth. All a very enjoyable evening and I will certainly come back.

I was hoping to find in L'Etranger one of those surprisingly good, off the radar places, like Club Gascon maybe. I did find a fantastic sommelier, excellent wine, and very prompt service, so it is unfortunate to report that I didn't care for the food. The beef tartar wasn't bad, but the scallops weren't cooked properly and didn't taste fresh. The duck also was overcooked in parts and undercooked in others. Not sure how that is possible, but in my opinion the kitchen was having a really bad night, which is unfair to the wonderful front of house service.There were very few people in this restaurant and I don't know whether that was because of the time of day I was there, or whether it isn't doing very well. It is listed in the guidebooks and some critics I follow had good meals there in the past, so I'm not sure what's happened.

Haven't been is a while and my evening was wonderful. Food is always innovative but not fussy; I'm always impressed by the size of the portions; service was attentive and I wish I could spend more on wine as the wine list is amazing. Nonetheless, we had a perfectly reasonably priced bottle recommended to us which went down a treat.The extra bit of service we got was when my quite mumblings on wishing I could splurge on wine more was a complimentary of Ruinart Blanc de Blanc - how nice was that!Will be back more regularlly and recommend more should go to this little gem.The other nice thing is that they don't kick you out after 2hours either!

Found this restaurant in the Good Food Guide and it seemed like it would fit the bill for a small business meeting. Having booked, I was somewhat concerned by some of the reviews I saw on this site ... I should not have worried!The food was first class, beautifully presented on the plate and the service was very nicely paced to allow us to talk business as well as to enjoy the meal. I particularly enjoyed the tuna tartar. The wine list was very comprehensive with an enormous selection of top-flight wines, available at suitably top-flight prices. It was possible to search out lesser priced, and for this occasion, more appropriate bottles.The reviews seem to show that everything is not always perfect at this restaurant. I can only say it as I, and my guests, found it - highly enjoyable.

Gorgeous food, friendly staff. The wine connoisseur really knows his stuff and by asking us questions about the type of wine we like to drink, he recommended the most amazing bottle I've ever had!

we ate here on Friday night. an absolute treat. the surroundings were wonderful. the food was heaven on a plate. i had the blackened cod and my wife had fillet steak. we could not fault the food whatsoever-the best food we have ever tasted. it was the ,most expensive meal we have ever had at £138 which was 2 starters, 2 mains with sides, 1 dessert and a coffee with a bottle of wine.

L'Etranger (largely because of their Black Cod) has long been a favourite of ours and, having been travelling for almost a year, was our first choice to go celebrate some fabulous news when back in London.Food was delicious and service (often not great in the past) was note worthy with both waiters being really personable.A fabulous night until someone who we'd thought to be a fellow diner, but transpired to be the owner, went to the greeting/ service area to take issue with the staff over something. It might possibly have been language Gordon Ramsay would use in the kitchen but the owners 'colourful' Ramsayesque tirade echoed through the room and completely spoiled our meal and our celebratory feeling.It shouldn't be acceptable in a greasy spoon and it certainly shouldn't be acceptable in an upmarket restaurant in Kensington where we were paying above £30 for a main course.Hugely upsetting and, where in the past we've recommended L'Etranger to many people, we won't be back irrespective of how good the black cod is.

Service was slow. Place felt dirty and food wasn't wow at all. Toilets were horrid and the basement (where we were seated) smelled of toilets. Don't recommend it at all.

Each restaurant can claim that the food they serve is fusion or international or anything else but what really matters at the end of the day is the taste , service , atmosphere and size of portions and when it comes to these categories this restaurant is less than average and if you want to save yourself disappointment and frustration then don't go there .The food taste is not good at all in starter , main dish and dessert categories , my starter was crispy squid which was in reality crumbles of greasy squids , my main dish was salmon that had no distinctive twist , just a piece of salmon thrown on a plate and as for dessert my sorbet came melting and dripping and was more like a sugary liquid rather than a sorbet .The service was slow and the waiters could not present all dishes to our table at same time and there was lack of cooperation between the servers .As for size of portions they are certainly small so if you have a normal appetite you will leave this place with half empty stomach .As for prices I can not comment as I was invited to this place on a business dinner , so I didn't get the chance to get acquainted with their prices.I was seated in the basement and it is secluded and more quiet than upstairs but has an awkward odor and is dark .I certainly can not recommend this place and was deeply disappointed in every single aspect.

Visited L'etranger for a small celebration with a few friends and thoroughly enjoyed it. We had the set menu but there was a good variety with 4 options for each course- we all loved whatever we chose. The maitre d' was extremely friendly and answered our questions although the other staff seemed to struggle to smile. The wine list was pricey as would be expected in such an establishment. Overall however we had a wonderful evening.

Fusion cuisine is a la mode but it' s not always a success. Here I can definitely say it wasn't great. The starters were tiny, the salmon a smain was very greasy and the chocolat emousse had a strange coffee like taste. The panna cotta tasted like those flavoured yoogurt.

Vi var där i mitten av Maj 2016 eftersom vi fått rekommendation från familjemedlem att maten är fantastisk här.Förväntningarna var relativt höga när vi började äta, men dessa uppfylldes absolut. Vi åt torsk och shasimi. Snygga uppläggningar och smaken var outstanding!Det som dock inte var så bra var efterrätterna, mitt tips är att satsa på förrätt istället.

Overall, the service was excellent and the decór was spotless. Although food portions were small, were certainly very tasty (depending on which dish was ordered). For starters, the wild mushroom veloute was superb although the duck rillette was a bit of a let down as there was insufficient crostini to counterbalance the saltiness of the rillette. On the other hand, I really enjoyed my pan fried stone bass (it was really fresh!) and my boyfriend said that the seared salmon was one of the best he has ever tasted. We both liked the panna cotta, but agreed that it could have been a bit sweeter. On a side note, the house champagne was a bit too dry for our taste.

An interesting fusion dining experience, nice settings and friendly staff. If you're around South Kensington and want to go for a light, fresh dinner, I recommend warmly L'Etranger !

Uma surpresa maravilhosa, entradas, pratos e sobremesas sofisticados, saborosos e elaborados. Atendimento cortês e atencioso. Meu prato atrasou e prontamente nos ofereceram duas taças de vinho como cortesia.

This was an invitation to a place I had been to a year before. This time the quality of food and service were much improved. The very attentive staff tended to our needs in a nice and efficient way. The main course, steak, was very nice and only a little overcooked. Dessert was good. we enjoyed the evening, and the food supported this.

I went here for my birthday and was very disappointed. The food was mediocre at best, service was quite poor, there was no atmosphere because it was so empty. The furnishings looked worn out too. No chance of returning here

I really like the atmosphere and the food is impressive. It's fresh, healthy and hip. Downstairs is dark and romantic, upstairs can get a bit too busy for my taste. Been here several times, and each one was very good.

I had to organise a private working dinner for 9 delegates to an international conference. They needed a private room and within easy walking distance of the conference hotel.L'Etranger was a perfect choice. We organised a set menu that was absolutely delicious. I certainly wouldn't catagorise the cuisine as Franco-Asian or fusion - it's just excellent French inspired international food. They seem to have a great new chef. Excellent service in their private room. Agree that the decor in the restaurant does not encourage a warm ambience. Must mention the wonderful recording of L'Etranger being read in French in the Ladies Loo! Great touch.

Fue una sorpresa encontrar este restaurante. De casualidad dimos con el, porque estaba cerca de nuestro hotel y la verdad es q fue todo un acierto.Ambiente muy agradable, personal encantador y comida deliciosa.Destacar la carta de vinos q era como las antiguas guías de teléfonos!!!!!Muy recomendable...

The decor is stylish, albeit a little passé. The staff were pleasant enough, but the timing was a little off - the wine arrived the first course, the bread after the main course. The food is edible, anything with truffle can be made to taste good, but several dishes lacked flavour. The scallops were on the mushy side, the gnocchi bland, but the black Alaskan was good. Cheeses were also passable. It strikes me that this place has had its day, and that both the restaurant and the menu need a make-over. Pricing is about what you would expect in this neck of the woods, not unreasonable.

Having booked and told them we did not have too much time as we were off to an event at The Albert Hall, service was diffident, surly and unhelpful. We had to ask twice for them to even take our order. The first 2 wines off the wine list were unavailable. The portions were minute and the chocolate mousse dessert a joke. Less than two dessert spoons at the bottom of a large bowl. At least we were able to laugh about it. It really seemed like a joke. My son who had flown in from France said he could not wait to get to The Cirque du Soleil so that he could fill up on popcorn! For such an expensive restaurant, the boring cold decor, unhelpful staff and minute portions make it the worst restaurant we have ever been to and we eat out frequently. I cannot imagine how they would cope if there were more than 2 tables occupied. All in all one NOT to be recommended

We had dinner here with friends a few nights ago. It was lovely. The restaurant is pleasingly decorated and the staff are wonderful with impeccable manners. My girlfirend and i both had a caviar starter and she had duck whilst I had lamb as a a main - we couldnt fault either. It was a treat - the longer we live in this area of London the more we like it, and the more we realise that moving away from the bars and restaurants on the kings road (apart from the bluebird, which we love) is the way to go! This seemingly low key restaurant is just a delight!

I go to L'Etranger often - service is always friendly, the food is superb and I always enjoy the wines on offer. Highly recommend!

I went to Letranger for the first time on a business dinner for one of the restaurant's monthly wine tasting events. There were 16 people in total, and the restaurant sat us on a beautiful table in their function room. Both the owner and a representative from LVMH spoke about the lovely champagnes and 4 course menu. Excellent service, food, wine and company.The evening was a great success and my clients enjoyed themselves very much! The hospitable owner even brought out some fantastic armagnac after dinner as well.

We arrived for our 6:30 reservation with hardly anyone in the restaurant, so that may have helped focus the service, but I don't think so. It was supportive and ever-available but not pressing, just the way I like it. Had the Scottish scallops (terrific) and the roast Alaska cod (also terrific). Chose the fig / black sesame / cinnamon homemade ice cream selection and was disappointed that there wasn't any flavor to the fig (which I had most anticipated) or any creaminess to any of them. Still doesn't prevent me from giving it an Excellent.

I stop in here at least once a week for sushi and a glass of champagne. Small sushi menu, but it is delicious. Excellent quality and reasonably priced.

I have been coming here for years, great location and food. On my last visit, the whole menu had changed. The owner, who was very charming and knows a thing or two about wine, mentioned there was a new chef. Food had improved and great new dishes!

We had a fun night with friends here, but it wasn't without mishap. Being aware it was valentines weekend I called when booking specifically to check that their good value set menu would be available. I was assured it would be, but on arrival we were told it wasn't. To be fair, once they had grilled me about who I'd talked to they did let us have the set menu, but it wasn't the most auspicious start. The waitress who took our order looked thoroughly depressed and was very keen to tell us that she couldn't take our drinks order. Although a sleek restaurant the atmosphere was somewhat severe and we often felt that perhaps our predilection for smiling was not appreciated. The food was good, but let down by the rest of the show. Overall it feels like the restaurant knows it's in a desirable postcode and pretty much thinks you should be grateful for being allowed in, rather than caring about giving you an enjoyable evening. You might think our experience was a result of requesting a cheaper menu that we'd been promised on booking, but I genuinely don't think that's the case - I think it's a sullen experience no matter how much you pay! The one shining light was the waiter who took our dessert order. He even told a joke.

We went today for lunch for Valentines day, we walked in and the restaurant was dead minus one table of four people, when we walked into the main restaurant it was very dark, no lights were on and no heating either, there was zero atmosphere and this was the least inviting restaurant I have ever walked into, we had to ask the waiter if he could switch the lights on (what.. I have never done this before in any restaurant in my life and it was 1.30pm)! The maitre'd then walked up to us and was wrapped up with a scarf around his neck and his coat on looking freezing, we then asked for the A La Carte menu (not the Valentines day menu) and were told the normal menu was not available (when we booked our table we were told the normal menu would be available)! We decided to leave as this was very bad karma for a possibly terrible meal ahead! What a shocker, we used to come here all the time and it was perfection. The restaurant needs a serious new interior design, it's like sitting in a freezer it's so cold, uninviting and unwelcoming, it never ceases to amaze me how any restaurateur can get an interior design for a restaurant so wrong, the windows are covered by cheap metal balls/drapes dangling down which makes the restaurant even darker, all we wanted to do was rip the dreadful things open to bring in some light, why on earth would a restaurant do this, no one outside is going to be able to see what the restaurant inside looks like, this is why it's dead, totally uninviting from the outside and in! At night time the restaurant and atmosphere is (well was when we used to go) much nicer butt very sadly they must be loosing money hand over foot, what a great shame, come on L'etranger, shape up or ship out, get a great interior designer, good staff and you will be at the top again! TIP: Do not go fo lunch.

empty at 7pm, busy by 8.30. interesting to have sushi on the menu, some creative dishes on the main menu, but no wow factors, average, unsatisfying overall, lots of other options nearby, ie Racine for traditional french cuisine.. Somellier had good knowledge and broad wine listings but pricy selection.

Unbelievably horrible from the ambience, the environment, the smell, the service and the food.Went there for business dinner but was a disaster, very unpleasant service and Manager!Forgot about one person meal and never apologise for the delay.Last, they added £40 on the bill for a bottle of wine we never had! Will definitely NEVER BE BACK, don't wast time and money and never bring someone you want to impress!

We arrived at 5:30 to an empty restaraunt (was told it was a popular time to book) having pre booked the pre-albert hall set menu for £32. Having only seen the restaraunt online via their website we had a very different place in mind. When we arrived we were the only people present. The waitress took our coats and we sat down. Dark furnishings and quite austere - I had the impression it would be bright and inviting but no matter! Although we had booked the pre-albert hall menu this was not offered up - instead it was their regular menu and impressive wine list which was all much pricier.The food was lovely and atypical of fine dining - select flavours and small servings. The dessert was lovely and a good size, and on top of our set menu we both had another glass of bubbly.My only compaint would be that once we had settled the bill and were on the verge of leaving the place the waiter came up to us and announced he had forgotten to put the second glass of champagne on the bill - and then brought us another bill for this. I appreciate it was a mistake on his behalf and yes, we had drank it so should pay for it - but as we had already given our card and paid and were clearly on our way out - not realising the error ourselves, it seemed a bit of a let down that they would quibble over a £14 glass of bubbly considering they have wines on their menu that are £700+ I have worked in retail and catering and if you forget to add something to the bill I would not dream of going back and announcing this to a guest to make them pay. To be honest I found the experience a bit uncomfortable and didn't leave feeling all that full - am aware this is fine dining but a lack of ambience and a bit pretentious in this place, suppose thats London for you. I wouldn't go back, lured in by a reasonably priced set menu but would rather go somewhere with more soul food !

Eccellente locale , lo chef Arturo Carella Ha dato vita a pura arte ,sono stato piacevolmente sorpreso da ciò che mi ha proposto .

I took my sister here before a David Gilmour show at the Royal Albert Hall. We were early and it was quiet and so I've no idea what the ambience is like at a more normal dining time. The waiter was very helpful letting us mix and match between the pre theatre menu and the a la carte. The wine list was expensive but the pre theatre came with house wine which was very acceptable.. We told the waiter we were going to a show and the food came along at a nice pace. The surroundings were formal and fine as befitted the expensive a la carte menu. We were satisfied.

interesting flavours at a quiet lunch. very pleasant mexican girl smiled all the time. turkey with miso glaze. happy christmas

There is no explanation. There were waiters and staff swirling around like busy bees in all corners. Getting their attention, yet alone a menu or even better a wine list was nearly impossible, but what difference did it make when we finally got one and promptly ordered a bottle of wine? Nine! There was back and fro but no glasses, no waiter, no bottle. At one point when we spotted the girl trying to serve what we believed was our wine, and for the fourth time she rather than approaching the table she turned away, our friend jumped up trying to grab the bottle from her. To no avail as it turned out it was meant for the other table that has been waiting as desperately as us for their liquid, with little luck as the delivery was interrupted by some commotion in the other room hidden from plain sight. After failing to understand nor being able to discuss the menu nor order anything after 45 minutes we decided to leave going to Crib de Rib across the road. We never found out what happened, but no ambulance or police showed up that would have confirmed our concern for the well being of the manager who was so clearly absent we thought he might have passed away in the basement.

In posh South Kensington a posh restaurant at fair price and excellent food and wine. A place to enjoy fine dining

Overall an overpriced restaurant on the Gloucester Road, which is not really a surprise. I had a set menu with a terrine, venison and pecan pie. Terrine was slightly dry and under seasoned; venison was cooked very rare and was a nice cut, which I approved of; and the pecan pie was a little overcooked.Staff were friendly enough but I was treated very rudely by the doormen when I first approached the restaurant. Plus the shared toilets with the adjoining nightclub is a really bad idea.

My lawyer friend and I had booked a table for two for dinner. We had been to L&#039;Etranger several times in the past.<br />The recommended champagne served for the aperitif, Ruinart Blanc de blanc, was flat and uneventful. We mentioned it to the sommelier and were told &quot;that is the way it is supposed to be&quot;. We drank it but did not enjoy it. We told the sommelier that we were disappointed to which he replied &quot;I will do something&quot; and served us two glasses of Roederer. And later added them to the bill! <br />The food served was very average. My chocolat fondant was served cold. I sent it back. The chef made a new one. It was OK. <br />The bill came, the price was high. We told the staff about the additional glasses of champagne which we thought had been offered to us. The sommelier did not seem happy and took them off the bill. <br /><br />The next day I emailed the restaurant and the owner to briefly say we had been disappointed. No one replied.

Experience at L'Etranger, 2 November was just terrible. Despite Open Table asking for a cc details to book this restaurant and the confirmation email received, the restaurant refused every knowledge about out party although restaurant was absolutely EMPTY. I would have thought that they should have welcomed us with the open arms, despite it was quite obvious they were annoyed we were there. The prices that are shown on-line have either increased by 40% or they just didn't want to offer those to us. We were offered either a la carte or Pre-theater menu @ £35 per person (just to compare, Open Table has 2 courses @£ 17.50 & 3 courses @ £ 22.50). As we had a show to see at Royal Albert Hall (and we told them that!) all of us decided to opt for the set meal apart from one lady who asked to order from a la carte. The GM told we should all had either set meals or a la carte. I complained and he said he would do us a favor. Although we have ordered by 5.30pm it became obvious that the service was very slow when by 6.30pm we have only been served the starters. We repeatedly asked different waiters to speed up. At 6.50pm I have spoken to a waitress asking on how we could possibly have another two courses if the time when we had to leave was 7.15pm. The main courses arrived at 7.10pm when all of us were just fuming. GM said they were a fine dining restaurant, not a quick bite to eat place and so they had to cook everything from the scratch. Bear in mind, the restaurant was EMPTY and the menu was called "Pre-Theatre". Why do they offer such a menu if are not prepared to serve it fast? How did they expect us to get to the RAH if the dessert (they refused to let us have the dessert after the show) came at 7.18pm? I found it outrageous, the GM did not apologize, did not offer any discount or a good will gesture but instead was defensive and on the point of accusing us of taking time to decide what we wanted to eat when ordering the meal. This place is a NO GO.

Saturday early evening pre-concert dinner for 2The beetroot ravioli was very tasty, but small - half portion quantity.Main courses require the addition of 'sides', driving up the price.Salmon fillet was, well, salmon.Lemon sole was lukewarm, and the garnish had gone cold.The potato gratin had been done to death and was rubbery.Cheapest wine is £35 for a bottle. We confined ourselves to a glass each (125ml)There was a crude attempt to persuade us to trade us up.The wine itself was poor. I can get better in the supermarket for £5.Now the bizarre bit.We had booked via an online service.We had a 'heads up' email 24 hours in advance.55 minutes before our time, the restaurant issued a cancellation. At the time we did not notice, only seeing this 'cancellation' next day.We turned up, and dined as we had expected, in a half full restaurant.What was that all about?

Gourmet, gourmet. A lovely place with excellent service, a knowledgable sommelier, extensive wine list, beautiful presentation. The signature dish is black cod with miso sauce, which we all ordered and ate every last bite. Would go again.

Came across this place when I was looking for a fine Kensington restaurant close to the Albert Hall - I wasn't initially sure as I had seen some mixed reviews on tripadvisor, but I have to say I thought it was fantastic. The food was exquisite !! And the presentation even better. The staff really made a fuss over us and nothing was too much trouble. There is also a bar downstairs which is open quite late and is extremely atmospheric, so we came back after our concert for a romantic nightcap. Thank you L'Etranger!!

L'Etranger has an extraordinary wine list and its chefs always seem to be able to match innovative to match. have never failed to enjoy an evening at L'Etranger.

Seriously impressive in every way. I had dinner there on a Tuesday, so was expecting a quiet dinner a deux, but was pleasantly surprised to find it packed, but with a great range of couples and families, plus big gathering in a private dining area. The food was superb. We picked at the probably the best sushi in London. This was followed by an amazing guinea fowl with a grain mustard sorbet - never heard of such a thing, but was astonished! Finished with the black cod, which was amazing and fell apart in the mouth perfectly.The restaurant also has the most extensive and fairly priced wine list I've ever seen, which doesn't even compare to their champagne list!! Perfect place for intimacy or to celebrate. As it also has a great nightclub downstairs, I'm aiming to hold my party there.I can't tell you enough what a great evening it was. Many thanks L'Etranger, you'll be seeing me soon.

One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The quality of the ingredients and their attention to detail is superb. The menu is so diverse and creative... I'd only wished I could have tried one of everything.

Monday evening and only three tables with clients . Scallops were ok, but black cod was really poor. It said black cod from Alaska and clearly was not the freshest / best quality fish. All in all, it sounded like a restaurant that had good days but that was some time ago.

Bij L'Etranger kun je lekker eten. De kaart is verrassend, de gerechten zijn mooi en smakelijk. De kok verdient alle lof. Jammer dat onnodig dure wijn wordt aanbevolen.

We are from out of country. Always stop by L'Etranger every time we come to London.Good set lunch. All dishes are beautiful to the eyes and palate. Dinner has interesting Japanese sushi, maki menu. We don't drink so no comment on wine list.The service is good.

As I've done many times in the past when making my annual visit to the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, I came late to l'Etranger on a midweek night (much later than I'd booked for in fact, due to the concert overrunning its time). Even though it was midweek, the restaurant was quite busy and had a nice chatty ambience. I had the charolais tartare for starter and the duck two ways with foie gras for main. Both were beautifully presented and tasted delicious. Two glasses of Haut Cotes de Nuits complemented the dishes well. I skipped dessert but had a double espresso with a Marc de Condrieu digestif and some petit fours. Service was excellent.

Our pre-concert visit, booked for a Sunday at 17:30, meant we were bound not to be in a full restaurant. But to be the only table in a restaurant so close to the Royal Albert Hall seems crazy.We had a great meal, choosing the 3 courses with 2 glasses of wine for £35.Portions were adequate, and, in the case of the crispy squid starter, generous.Between the 6 of us, we enjoyed salmon, trio of beetroot ravioli and squid as starters. And beef cheek and salmon as main course, finished off with banofee pie for desert. No complaints from any of us, on any of the dishes. Though I would have preferred some green vegetables with my beef. The wines (a syrah from Sicily and an unusual Turkish white wine) were good.Coffees and water added a further £10 per head, but in Kensington you need to expect that.