Based on 915 opinions finded in 4 websites
Based on 915 opinions finded in 4 websites
Nº 2671 in 7028 in City of London, Westminster
Nº 78 of 173 French in City of London, Westminster
Opinions
Wonderful aged steaks impeccably served. Old style panelled dining room hidden from the crowded bars of the Ned Hotel. Definitely an “in” place with live jazz on a central stage. We tried the sharing tomahawk while the other guest had a fillet. Faultless. A carefully decanted Amarone Tommasi to accompany it. As good as it gets.
Peter S . 2018-08-18
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Este es un gran restaurante y bar (en la noche) - dos cosas me pega y me impediría dar una calificación de 5 Inicio - estaba muy fría el lunes pasado. . Y ME REFIERO A frío, la puerta está cerrada y todo el mundo está siempre tarde porque tienen que encontrar la puerta lateral.
David v . 2018-07-07
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Got there and there was a notice that it was closed for unforeseen circumstances. That is fine but was with clients and had not received a call or email!!
OpenTable Diner . 2018-06-27
MORE AT OpenTable
The restaurant decided to close for the day. No contact at all from them.. We showed up with 3 business guests for lunch to find the place closed. Some warning would have been nice!
Edouardo . 2018-06-27
MORE AT OpenTable
Meeting up with friends Lutyens is an ideal venue to meet wine and dine. There is a dedicated bar with efficient and professional service staff.
NGER14 . 2018-06-21
MORE AT TripAdvisor
went for a business lunch there with a colleague and client- I have been here lots of times - the client and I both had the most expensive dish on the menu- dover sole which I always have wherever I go
Sim835 . 2018-06-19
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Almuerzo de negocios para dos. . . Servicio un poco la comida lenta no está mal, más bien pequeñas raciones y no barato. . . No estoy diciendo que no era bueno. . Sin embargo, fue que creo que es caro para lo que es. . . Tengo un aperitivo en el bar allí hace un mes y no escribir. . . Sólo tomé café sin embargo mi colega tuvo una ensalada y me pareció genial. . Él es una y muy crítico con la comida, así que mi conclusión es que lo pruebes, pero ¡cuidado!
FrenchyN8 . 2018-06-10
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Cenamos en una habitación privada, esta noche para una cena de negocios post-conferencia. Arranque de queso burrata y pesto era maravilloso, pero los platos principales de solomillo de cerdo y era muy normalito. No estoy seguro si mi cerdo estaba preparado. La pavlova era horrible; ni siquiera comer. Fruta dulce y pegajosa blandas. Finalmente, nuestra habitación estaba positivamente abajo ebullición. Trajeron un ventilador eléctrico, pero no ayuda mucho. El personal era genial.
Catherine T . 2018-05-31
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Amazing food and excellent service - my friend complained about one of the wines towards the end and they offered us free digestive drinks to make up for it! Overall the ambiance was great and very attentive service!
Umes . 2018-04-25
MORE AT OpenTable
We arrived late, as other diners were leaving. But the staff rallied round and served us very well. The food and wine were good and the price reasonable for this type of restaurant.
JohnG . 2018-03-20
MORE AT OpenTable
Excellent food and good service . Wine mark up absurd
ColinB . 2018-03-14
MORE AT OpenTable
Thank you Lutyens for another excellent lunch. My sister who joined me as my guest had a broken foot and the manager and staff were most accommodating in finding a box to stand it on so it was raised. The Dover sole is always very good but as a beer drinker could they stock Birra Moretti as well as Peroni as the former is much nicer and it's what the Italians drink!
TheDuke . 2018-02-23
MORE AT OpenTable
We came for a celebration lunch, and were treated regally by all the staff we met. While our table was being prepared we enjoyed champagne and water in the wine bar, and they identified immediately that one of our party was not drinking alcohol, discreetly approached, and his soft drink of preference was there as if by magic. At table we were fussed over by the waiting staff and sommelier, and all agreed that the food was fresh and beautifully cooked. The wines, though, were nothing short of superb. This restaurant obviously caters mainly for City workers, and we could see that these guests were being served expeditiously. Our party, though, lingered long, and the staff of Lutyen's were more than happy to serve at our chosen pace.
Horleylad . 2018-02-22
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Excellent service and very tasty food. We will come back very soon.
Tomas . 2018-02-14
MORE AT OpenTable
The food and service were excellent and we had drinks before and after in the bar. Thoroughly recommend this restaurant.
Frank24 . 2018-02-13
MORE AT OpenTable
Wonderful food, service, and an outstanding wine list!
OpenTable Diner . 2018-02-12
MORE AT OpenTable
I regularly attend business dinner events with a set menu and most of the times I eat very little as food is too greasy or mixes too many ingredients that cover the real raste of what I am eating.
colbuck . 2018-02-07
MORE AT TripAdvisor
A total stab in the dark but it proved to be a great find. Great Choice on the menu and the food was both very well presented and cooked beautifully. Warm and very friendly atmosphere with excellent service. Quite a little gem in the heart of the city. Thank you.
Amesfarrant . 2018-02-05
MORE AT OpenTable
I had been to the restaurant before with a group booking in a private room. On that occasion my request for a vegetarian option was well received and dealt with professionally. On this occasion where I had just booked a table in the main restaurant I was rather disappointed that the daily business lunch menu did not include a vegetarian option. The lady who served referred me back to the main menu where there was just one vegetarian dish, the risotto. However, I'm not a fan of Risotto, it seems to be the only main meal vegetarian option some restaurants offer and it is often over salted.
GabbyA . 2018-01-24
MORE AT OpenTable
Easy to talk without being overheard and excellent food. Steak was excellent I had the halibut which was also really good.
Rippingrik . 2017-12-17
MORE AT TripAdvisor
I can't say why this restaurant wasn't busy, especially with 50% off the food prices, but there being relatively few other diners didn't detract from the experience. The service was first class and I suspect there were more than sufficient staff on hand to provide good service, even if the restaurant was busy. We picked out an excellent Pinot Gris from an extensive wine list and enjoyed a memorable meal; the cray fish with squid ink salad was amazing,
Greg C . 2017-12-17
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Good menu, food & service superb. Would definitely return.
macventu . 2017-12-13
MORE AT OpenTable
Perfect for a business lunch. Service inabtrusive but always to hand. Food was good and not heavy. Set meal was ideal.
Happydiner . 2017-11-29
MORE AT OpenTable
This is an expensive city restaurant which is empty at night. The front of house staff were professional and it’s slick. The waiting staff were clearly bored at the end of a long day and surly. I deducted the service charge as a result. The food was mediocre. They need to decide to either close at night or up their game as it’s not satisfactory. Unless you are a big expense account don’t even think of going here. It’s not value for money by any measure. We have used it for business dinners for five years now, but this was the last. I don’t pay over the top to have stroppy French waiting staff sneer at my guests, leave plates and bottles uncleared. Not pleasant.
OpenTable Diner . 2017-11-28
MORE AT OpenTable
Food a bit confused, visually and for number of sauces in one dish. Fish to be returned as uncooked. Chips fried in oil used for something else (fish?). They were probably excellent in the past, but now clearly downhill.
MassimoS . 2017-11-22
MORE AT OpenTable
I'd been meaning to book Lutyens since it opened. Glad I now have. The staff were excellent, very efficient & friendly. The food was imaginative and, although not rushed, service was very efficient. Pity there were few guests but the surrounding were pleasant. Good cocktails from the bar staff too.
deebee . 2017-11-17
MORE AT OpenTable
Dined here last week and was not disappointed. Excellent food and service in lovely setting. Well flavoured food at decent prices with a good selection of wines.
556HAH . 2017-11-13
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Good dishes, you can taste the quality and the presentation is great. Very small dishes though and pricey. Service excellent.
Crazy_Jim_83 . 2017-11-12
MORE AT TripAdvisor
WE have dined here many times and it never fails. The food is good and the service is outstanding. It's great for business lunches and for nights out with friends.
AliT . 2017-11-01
MORE AT OpenTable
It was fine - although they accidentally charged us £26 for the english breakfast. Luckily we realised and raised it with them. Clearly they aren't used to people reviewing the bill. But we were confused as pancaked, a full english and 2 drinks came to £52! They also charge a fee for having a table cloth - I think it was around £3. Overpriced and the food wasn't great. Could find better in a local cafe. I wouldn't go again. The ambience was generally okay - a lot of business meetings.
foodie . 2017-10-26
MORE AT OpenTable
Just had lunch here and it was very good. Good attentive service but not too intrusive. I had gravadlax for starter which was very tasty and then hake for mains which was extremely nice. We didn't have any alcohol and my colleague paid so I...
Gary B . 2017-10-17
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Second time for breakfast. Previous was v good, this time sadly lacking. It's punchy expensive, even for London, but doesn't justify the price tag. Portions are small, bread was stale and came without butter. Service oddly arrogant.
Skipper2008 . 2017-10-03
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Los trabajadores de la ciudad lugar orientado. Decoración moderna con un servicio sin problemas. Los precios son bastante altos y las raciones son deliciosas, pero la comida era deliciosa y la presentación preciosa. Tenía un plato de salmón gravlax, halibut y vino tinto - ambos estaban muy cocida agradable. No me gustaría volver en una fecha, pero es un lugar perfecto para almuerzos de negocios y tal.
Jevgenia S . 2017-09-27
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Nos alojaron aquí para un almuerzo de negocios. Restaurante muy pijo lleno con otra gente de la ciudad. La comida era muy buena, muy bien presentada y un sabor delicioso. Me costó £42 para justificar con Dover sole no tenía acompañamientos. La pavlova postre era...
Holzfrog . 2017-09-11
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Wonderful evening at Lutyens with impeccable service and refined food. One of the true City gems when it comes to affordable culinary excellence.
FrenchFoodie . 2017-09-08
MORE AT OpenTable
The cooking here is very good and precisely executed, though the portions fairly modest, another size below and we would be back to the '80's with nouvelle cuisine. Salmon starter and pork main were excellent, no doubt but required extra vegetables though. Prices a little on the high side but that's the norm throughout Europe and this place is certainly a step up from a usual French bistro. Wine list is good and well represented and offers different measures. Quite fond of this place really but feels a little cold sometimes in the main restaurant as opposed to the bar area which has more of a buzz
Rhubarbkay . 2017-09-06
MORE AT TripAdvisor
La comida era sosa, aburrida y sin sabor! Pan era sólo de sal! Sobre decoración y pobre y mesas todo dañado hortera top espuma nunca más!
Kieran b . 2017-09-02
MORE AT TripAdvisor
I was entertained to lunch here, and can only describe the occasion as "outstanding".I am having to use a walking aid, at the moment; and without my asking, a cushion for my back was provided for my already-comfortable chair. The welcome was genuinely warm and the service was excellent. We were not rushed in any way, and our lunch lasted or over three hours.The butternut squash and parmesan soup, dressed with cream, was pure poetry, and my pork (Gloucester Old Spot [always ask!]) was cooked to perfection. Personally, with pork like that or Middle White, for example, I always like to be given the fat, as that is where the true flavour lies, but it was all cut off, no doubt in deference to the fashionable (and incorrect) view that all fat is bad. I offer this as an observation, and not as a criticism in any way.I closed with a blueberry dessert which was excellent.I would have liked to propose a "Santé du Chef et du Service" because not only was the food excellent, but its presentation would have justified photographsI would rarely describe an establishment as "outstanding" - but Lutyens certainly earns that accolade.
J P S . 2017-08-22
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Great service for a corporate event we held at Lutyens. Giles and his team could not have been more helpful! Food also lovely!
Katherine T . 2017-08-10
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Overall a very good place. The menu is good value, and the hake was noticeably well cooked. The very large dining room makes it a better place for business meals than dates. On the downside, it probably lacks the extra sparkle that would make me come back. Still enjoyable!
OpenTable Diner . 2017-08-09
MORE AT OpenTable
Arranged a client breakfast here and was not disappointed. The staff are welcoming and very assisting, the food was very good. The atmosphere is perfect for a meeting without overhearing anyone else.
James B . 2017-08-09
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Private dinner for circa 20 people in the Pepys Room. Great space - the private bar area perfect for pre-dinner cocktails. Service and logistics smooth as silk all evening - great team led by the excellent Giles. The food was also excellent and no problem catering for the vegan in the party. Highly recommended
Karolyne99 . 2017-08-07
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Excellent for a business breakfast, service was unobtrusive and polite. Porridge was delicious!
AmzM . 2017-08-02
MORE AT OpenTable
The wine list is excellent an they have an interesting Kentish Rose sparkling wine I had not come across before. The tuna loin was delightful and juicy and the sea trout was cooked to perfection.
Morag . 2017-07-13
MORE AT OpenTable
Hosted 20 business colleagues and partners for private dinner. Had similar dinners in Frankfurt and Paris earlier in the week so plenty of points to compare! Giles Sinclair was great to work with. Food and service all good.
Almon . 2017-07-13
MORE AT TripAdvisor
I had breakfast here with 3 others at 8.30am on July 5th 2017. Upon arriving we were impressed and were seated promptly. A waiter took our coffee order and we waited for our clients to arrive. When the first client arrived, the waiter took her coffee order. 5 minutes later, he bought our coffees to the table but not hers. 5 minutes later, our other client arrived and the same waiter took her coffee order so I said "Excuse me Sir but we ordered a flat white for my friend here..." to which he snapped "It is coming!" Not an impressive start.We all ordered our food once our coffees had arrived but 2 of the orders were wrong. I ordered poached eggs on brown, my colleague ordered scrambled eggs on white. He ended up getting scrambled eggs on brown (one slice of bread) and I got scrambled eggs on white (2 slices). I told them not to worry and we just swapped things around to suit ourselves. The waiter brought a round of white toast to the tableas an extra as if to apologise.The food itself was very good but during the meal, not once were we asked if we wanted another coffee or more drinks, nor were we asked if the food was ok. I just don't think that is good enough in an average eaterie, let alone a supposed fine dining establishment.The restaurant itself is 5*. The food is 4*. Service was 1* so I am giving 3* overall.
stevecW2365UP . 2017-07-11
MORE AT TripAdvisor
We went on a Friday evening which probably accounted for the lack of patrons! The staff were very good and the food reasonable but not stunning given the price. I wouldn't book without an Open Table offer.
TonyR . 2017-06-09
MORE AT OpenTable
I booked via OpenTable which advertised a special menu or 50% off food. On Fridays, we were told, the restaurant always offers 50% off the food in the evening - which meant we saved £111.Four of us had foie gras (normally £12) and gravlax (normally £13.50) to start. The foie was more a chicken liver pate but it was heavily smooth and tasted divine. The plate could have done with a little greenery to add to the attractiveness of the dish. For our main courses, we had pork (normally £27), lamb (normally £28) and turbot (normally £42). Each came with some vegetables but one of us ordered an extra portion of broccoli (normally £5). My pork was very tender and looked a picture on the plate. It came with some potatoes. My only quibble was it was not very hot. To end, we had a cheese selection (normally £12) which you could smell as soon as the lid was lifted off the trolley - wonderful! And a raspberry sorbet (normally £6). Two perfect bottles of wine: Montepulciano (£35) and Jurancon (£38). Four cover charges at £1.50 each presumably paid for the bread and butter provided throughout. The service was very attentive, but not fussy. The dining room is very attractive and, importantly, one could hear everything those in our party was saying to each other without straining over any music.The total bill, with service, came to £226.88. All in all, it was a relaxing evening and a gastronomic feast!
Roland D . 2017-06-06
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Lutyens Restaurant was our last meal in London after a 1 week visit. Perfect ending to a great vacation. The food was outstanding, as was the service. Should our travels take usback to London, Lutyens will be at the top of our list.
LLovelace . 2017-05-30
MORE AT OpenTable
I strongly recommend lutyens restaurant on Fleet street. We had family dinner and it was a real pleasure; haute cuisine, dedicated staff expertise and tranquillity. Thanks to the whole team and more particularly to Giles as he made the evening even more special to us.
Core_07 . 2017-05-29
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Ever wondered what goes on in an old disused news agency HQ, come and dine at the deluxe Lutyens. Some of the private rooms are superb, food is pretty good too. Giles our waiter was spot on. The main dining room caters for 120 diners. Love the cool bar and the quiet members lounge too.When you finish wining and dining, pop into the journalist church St Brides next door for some art or solace. Perfect way to spend an afternoon.
Eileen G . 2017-05-24
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Had Eggs Benedict and filter coffee. The Eggs Benedict was £12.75. The ham was very undistinguished. Thin, tasteless, probably budget supermarket stuff. The muffins were firm, either over-toasted or stale. The filter coffee was £4.50. At that price I expected a freshly-made large cup of exceptional coffee. Instead I got a very small cup of very ordinary coffee poured from a flask. I finished the coffee and expected a refill. But at no point did any of the waiters glance over and offer more. They were absolutely disinterested. Very bad effort, especially in relation to the price. Not recommended.
GBS42 . 2017-05-17
MORE AT TripAdvisor
We had a pretty good meal at Lutyens but even with 50% off the food bill it didn't seem very good value (wine's started at £36). The place was pretty empty on a friday night from when we arrived at 7.15 to when we left at 9.15. The atmosphere is odd as it's quite a formal room but there's a noisy open kitchen on one wall even with only 2 chefs on duty (presumably they knew it'd be quiet). The food was ok but seemed very formulaic and unadventurous. We had mackerel and tuna to start. Both were fine but pretty small. For mains we had Hake and Pork (fillet was ok, belly was good, lentils were horrible). Again nothing special and quite small. Ordered sides of chilli brocolli (overboiled and very weak chilli) and chips (good). Still quite hungry at this point then ordered puddings which were very large. A cynic might say it was a cheap way of filling people up at the end of the meal but I couldn't possibly : )
sparkey . 2017-05-05
MORE AT OpenTable
Nice quaint dinner here! FYI we found best value nearby parking, ideal for Fleet St, at Bouverie St, EC4Y 8DP!
Graham P . 2017-05-03
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Visited in April with family. This is a lovely restaurant with excellent staff, attentive but discreet. All our dishes were beautifully presented and tasted delicious.
Pam G . 2017-04-29
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Oh dear. The food was not bad. The service was very, very slow and smiles were few and far between. It was very expensive indeed for what it was. The wine is over priced. The first two choices we made on the wine list had sold out. The wine waiter was unsmiling and unapologetic. The Muscadet, our third choice, was fine, but nothing out of the ordinary and £50 a bottle. There is much better food and much better value elsewhere.
PaulM . 2017-04-27
MORE AT OpenTable
We met my Mum and her husband with my daughter and her godmother for a pre-theatre dinner. We ate a la carte with 50% off food deal. Lovely food, great flavours and beautifully presented. We ordered two extra vegetables and one side of potatoes. Personally I don't think we needed them as the garnish on the plates was sufficient but we ate everything anyway. The food still felt a bit expensive despite the deal though the setting was lovely and food was very good. Wine is on the pricey side but they do have a couple for under £30 if you can bring yourself to ask for them since they're not on the wine list. We had a white Bordeaux which was excellent; the wine list is extensive and if we'd had more time (and money) we'd have enjoyed talking to the sommelier about his recommendations. I couldn't fault the service which was responsive, unintrusive and friendly, lovely staff who were very helpful.
OpenTable Diner . 2017-03-31
MORE AT OpenTable
Excellent food in a very comfortable setting. All the staff and Giles were great at looking after us and made the evening very memorable with lots of laughs.
lesley887 . 2017-03-26
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Reliable for business meal but can be slow on service side.
Yukos . 2017-03-15
MORE AT OpenTable
I took clients to lunch here and the food was super (I had one of the best chicken dishes i have ever had) and the service was great (no excessive waiving to get the bill or concerns that the clients were a little late). So this place does excellent food and excellent service, so why not five stars? Well, the answer is that it is so very very close, but the ambiance of the room just isn't quite right and feels quite utilitarian. Sorry, Lutyens nearly but not quite.
Chris C . 2017-03-13
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Excellent food and service. High quality ingredients tidily presented opposite the Black Lubyanka that used to be the Daily Mail. Eclectic menu. My friends had Dover Sole i had the chicken....
Harry H . 2017-03-13
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Ideal restaurant for a discreet business meal.Good food, good wine and good service.Not the cheapest, but this in turn means it's not the busiest so ideal for a meeting.
Crampon . 2017-03-13
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Outstanding food and a truly memorable overall dining experience. This is a restaurant to savour!
Simon . 2017-03-10
MORE AT OpenTable
Very nice dining room, good food and not rushed ! Not enough reasonably priced wines ie. sub £35 !!
labrador . 2017-03-10
MORE AT OpenTable
The restaurant wine list is fantastic and varied . The food was good . The atmosphere is very pleasant , the staff are attentive .
JimB1 . 2017-03-09
MORE AT OpenTable
Second time to Lutyens. Food was impeccable again. Service excellent and reasonably priced. Will come again.
MisterL . 2017-03-02
MORE AT OpenTable
バーが併設されたフレンチレストラン。金融関係者が愛用しており、舌が肥えた御仁も納得させる品がリーゾナブルな価格で提供されます。サービスも良いです。ランチメニューでも充分楽しめます。
Harry S . 2017-03-02
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Lutyens seemed tired on this (not our first) visit. The food's detail was marginally on the erratic side, with soggy leaves accompanying the monkfish, though the cold tuna salad starter had good texture and edge. It also felt like there was lack of attention to detail from the staff. On a cold, wet, February Monday night, maybe the explanation was in the weather.
Hungryheart . 2017-02-28
MORE AT OpenTable
You need to know the location of the restaurant as you are not likely to stumble across it. The food is good and there is a great wine list. Shame these days that drinking at lunch time is not encouraged. The staff are helpful and welcoming. The sommelier is very experienced.
Ian G . 2017-02-25
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Half price food on Friday night so reasonable value. Everything was ok so nothing to complain about but all just ok.
OpenTable Diner . 2017-02-24
MORE AT OpenTable
Great food and lovely wine. All made pretty affordable due to the City Supper Menu which gave us three courses for £32 each.
CanaryFlu . 2017-02-14
MORE AT OpenTable
Service was outstanding -friendly and efficient. Very much a business lunch venue and they delivered - food is simple and many light dishes such as the excellent seared tuna salad (order a double portion for a main).
Chris . 2017-02-14
MORE AT OpenTable
the service from beginning to end was very poor. The presentation was equally poor. We were recommended to change a bottle of wine. We had chosen circa £90 to a basic Muscadet which we found was owned by the restaurant for the same price. The Muscadet was poor little taste and we were completely ripped off. It took nearly 10 minutes after our dinner to ask for further glass of wine. Extremely disappointed having been no previously. Would not recommend this restaurant any friend ours.
OpenTable Diner . 2017-02-14
MORE AT OpenTable
I have eaten at Lutyens before. It is still Very goo... but the food used to be better. Treacle tart and clotted cream is still top drawer though!
HappyEating . 2017-02-08
MORE AT OpenTable
Poor breakfast - pancake was burnt and had to be replaced.
RichardP . 2017-02-07
MORE AT OpenTable
Good quality food, efficient service, good foe work related lunches and breakfasts
Robin . 2017-02-07
MORE AT OpenTable
Good value for Business Lunch or set Dinner menu but rather pricey for A la Carte even though of very good quality
Surreyresident . 2017-02-06
MORE AT OpenTable
This was a midweek dinner experience and the restaurant was less than half full, hence the atmosphere was somewhat lacking. It's pricey dining and the good news is that you won't get obese on these portion sizes. There's some evidence of over-salting which is naughty. I wasn't particularly wowed by the food (mackerel and lamb) given the price and the service was somewhat curt and not overly attentive; on leaving the staff were a tad surly : maybe it trades on this and some people like it : good luck to them. The best thing about it was the cheese board, but you can do that yourself at home and get better a better standard of service. Possibly it works better as a business lunch venue.
Inspector_More . 2017-02-01
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Superb experience. Food was excellent and service was really impressive. I really appreciated that the staff noticed my sister was celebrating her engagement and brought a celebratory cake with the dessert. <br /><br />The offer through OpenTable made it good value and I would love to go again but the normal prices are really quite steep, even for an excellent central London restaurant. The place was nearly empty when we visited too!
OpenTable Diner . 2017-01-27
MORE AT OpenTable
Good business lunch spot. Excellent food and prompt service. Set menu changes regularly and is good value for the quality of dish.
MsSLC . 2017-01-26
MORE AT OpenTable
We joined Lutyens for an early morning business breakfast with clients. We will not return. The venue lacks atmosphere, which is key. That it charges Cover (for the table cloth when we prompted the water...'and the heating'). They took it off the bill which was a bonus and welcomed gesture. The food was overpriced for its quality - how one can get a Muesli and Porridge wrong is beyond us. The toast was nice.
Meister . 2017-01-25
MORE AT OpenTable
This is a very popular restaurant and you can understand why when you've eaten there.It's really very good.I had the baked Hake and it was perfectly cooked with lovely texture and flavor. My colleague had the lamb which was equally as good.Nice quick and friendly service which is what you need for a lunch.
tbuae999 . 2017-01-24
MORE AT TripAdvisor
I am a regular visitor and I felt that the menu/food has deteriorated. The menu was not as good/interesting as it has been in the past. My Dover Sole was, if this is possible for fish, tough! And the creme brulee, I felt was, for once, just too runny and a bit too sweet....
LondonBarrister . 2017-01-20
MORE AT OpenTable
The service here is good and the food good without being spectacular. While I would recommend it for a business lunch, it is a little clinical and lacks atmosphere.Functional without being somewhere you would try and go again
BobStamford . 2017-01-16
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Lutyens is an ideal venue for a business lunch. It is accessible around the corner from Fleet Street which already gives it an intimate, quiet air. The tables are far enough apart for quiet conversation and the service is discreet. The servings are not overly generous, but the food is delicious.
pmcmullan . 2016-12-21
MORE AT OpenTable
I had arranged for a party of 19 for a semi formal dinner in one of the private dining rooms. We were looked after by Giles who could not do enough to help. The event ran like clockwork and he was very receptive to last minute changes in instructions. The food was good and service excellent.
fahrin . 2016-12-21
MORE AT TripAdvisor
An organised meal after we had visited the Carol Concert at St. Brides Church. THis was the prefect location right next to St. BRides. Food and service were very good and rounded off a very nice day.
John B . 2016-12-20
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Great dinner on a Friday just before Christmas and the restaurant was surprisingly quiet. 3 course set menu was varied and great value. All food was tasty and well portioned. Very attentive staff.
jabdool . 2016-12-18
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Nice ambience and quite for a drink and chat with friends. Perfect located in the haart of Lndon. We will go again.
cnschmid . 2016-12-17
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Great dinner on a Friday just before Christmas and the restaurant was surprisingly quiet. 3 course set menu was varied and great value. All food was tasty and well portioned. Very attentive staff.
Jabdool . 2016-12-16
MORE AT OpenTable
For someone who flatters himself as being somewhat knowledgeable about food and wine (having run the Chaine des Rotisseurs in London) I can say that this restaurant is first class. The menu is varied (sadly, no middle white pork that day) with innovative touches to stimulate even a jaded palate. Presentation on the plate is attractive and, although the place was pretty full on this occasion, with a Christmas party to follow in the evening, we had space to continue our business discussions, and our lunch lasted for nearly four hours, with no pressure to leave (delightfully French, that!) Most warmly recommended to anyone who cares for their food and wine!
J P S . 2016-12-16
MORE AT TripAdvisor
A very well organised and welcoming staff on a very busy day. The food was very good indeed and I should be happy to return there at the first opportunity.
MoyraB . 2016-12-15
MORE AT OpenTable
Great place for a Christmas party. Very good food, very attentive staff especially Giles who was very helpful and welcoming. Evening ran very smoothly. We hired the whole venue.so nice to have two rooms one with a disco and a quieter room so you could talk. Also good range of food with self service cheese and biscuits, and chocolate fountain.well thought out and set up.
Inspiredstar . 2016-12-08
MORE AT TripAdvisor
A good value business lunch but service could be better. Our pre-meal drinks took a while to arrive, and then our starters were with us before we'd had the chance to take more than a couple of sips. We had to ask for the wine list. In general, our food arrived a bit sooner than we would have liked, but it was very good. At the end, we felt the need to request that our coffee was not brought with desserts, but after. We were able to linger over coffee, but the restaurant was being re organised around us for a big evening event.
ruthrY844EM . 2016-12-08
MORE AT TripAdvisor
We enjoyed lunch. The food was good and the setting interesting. However, we felt very pressurised and rushed throughout. Clearly the restaurant is used to quick-turnover dining. Not a good choice for a leisurely lunch.
Seagullfan . 2016-12-07
MORE AT OpenTable
The attentive nature of staff was outstanding when the bar was very busy. Food was timely and very good quality. Great atmosphere for a wide range of occasions.
OpenTable Diner . 2016-12-01
MORE AT OpenTable
It's not often that you need a sit down meal with your elderly, impoverished aunt who has just found out that she's not getting her inheritance from her grandfather's eccentric estate. We definitely needed a white tablecloth and some decent service, and that's what we got. Thanks to Lutyens for their charming, faultless, high end service. Very consoling on a difficult winter's day and delicious. Lots of business men in suits, and us behaving badly. The wine menu was definitely priced for city types and yet the sommelier was not too proud to direct us to a delicious £23 bottle of white that did very nicely for our less opulent budget.
FifiH . 2016-12-01
MORE AT OpenTable
A little less hectic than most business lunch venues. The food is really spectacular and the prices are top end even for this crowd. Can also recommend the bar next door where I enjoyed a superb Pinot. You can also rest easy in the knowledge that a portion of cheese and biscuits here contains barely any calories at all.
trickydicky38 . 2016-11-29
MORE AT TripAdvisor
My husband and I went to Lutyens for a date night. The food was just about ok although the desert lacked flavour. I found the service lacking - the staff seemed rushed and we had to wait ages to order or pay. The waiter's English was pretty limited and he struggled to understand and answer some of our questions. The restaurant seemed full of men having business meetings so I wouldn't recommend it for a date or special occasion. The only real positive was the wines that were recommended to us - they were truly fantastic. The overall experience was below average and made even worse by the fact that the prices were very high - you'd expect top notch food and service for that.
OpenTable Diner . 2016-11-22
MORE AT OpenTable
Bit of a time warp?? Maybe all slightly earnest?We were attracted by OpenTable's £32 for 3 club supper courses and a glass of champagne offer and overall it was pretty good.Crisp white table linen, helpful Sommelier, attentive waiter who allowed us to swop the apple crumble dessert on the set menu for a tasting plate of their fabulous cheese trolley. One of 2 choices for each course and the salmon tartare and hake with samphire were delicious. But it's all a bit subdued and restrained and I think if they did something with the too harsh lighting people might relax more and have more fun.
Marianne C . 2016-11-17
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Similary restaurants in London
3274 Opinions
I love this restaurant chain, I often go there with my family and friends, but the service that was on Friday at the restaurant in Soho leaves much to be desired. Sluggish staff and a long wait, although the seating was not full. The restaurant manager served me partly. I was celebrating a birthday, a friend gave me flowers, I asked to bring water for them myself, because no one offered. The waiter brought water with ice. I asked to change it, he brought a bucket without water. And only on the third time he brought regular water. I also suspect that the bill indicated the wrong number of glasses of wine, more than necessary, but, unfortunately, this cannot be proven because no one offered me a receipt after payment.
1018 Opinions
The last day of Galvin Bistrot de Luxe. It closes tonight - the 10th February. All the staff are moving to the Atheneum, but it is very sad to lose such a great venue
92 Opinions
Came here after work today (30/09) at 5:30 pm and the service was very fast and the employee was very lovely. Will definitely come back for the amazing service, I unfortunately didn’t get his name! Pastries are super delish as well.
375 Opinions
What a rude service!! Didn’t call my drink but then got rude when I kindly asked for it. Definitely skip this pret the next time.
200 Opinions
Hier in de zomer aan het terras gezeten in London, de zon schijnt er goed en het eten is erg lekker.