Manteca in City of London, Westminster - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We had lovely friendly service from start to finish. Food was fantastic and we enjoyed the smaller plates so that we could sample more meals. The only tiny criticism was that the salad we order hadn't been washed and was a little gritty and a bit tired looking but it was a hot day..........

No wonder Manteca has a Bib Gourmand, great experience from start to finish. We sat at the counter and got to watch Jack and Jasmine at work, which definitely got our appetites going… The menu has so many options, but we opted for the foccacia, the beef battuta, the mussels, the crab cacio e pepe and the duck ragu; it was impossible to pick one dish as our favourite, as they were all incredible. It’s also worth saving a bit of space for the affogato and the beef fat fudge! The wine on tap is a really cool idea that fits the “nose to tail” approach of Manteca, and the wine was equally delicious. The service was great, and the chefs in the kitchen (particularly Jack and Jasmine) were really friendly and offered to talk us through any of the dishes before we ordered. Overall our experience was amazing and Manteca definitely lives up to the reputation it has gained.

We were in London visiting our granddaughter who is working there and she took us to this restaurant as had heard great things about it. We had a booking and this is essential as the place is heavily booked. Service was very prompt and professional and the food exceptional. Interesting takes on the dishes we tried and we all agreed they were delicious. If you are looking for a place to impress this is the one.

Our favorite meal in London! Everything was fantastic from the food to the service. My husband and I had a wonderful experience, and look forward to eating here again. We would definitely recommend booking a reservation in advance and checking their hours beforehand as they are closed for a few hours in the midafternoon.

Perfect experience gone bad on the basis of very poor to probably non-existent service. Food is delicious and well cooked but our waiter was in a hurry from the start. Never were we served our wine or water. We had to ask several times for service. Our meat was brought lukewarm and our waiter forgot to order our sides. The manager was kind and apologetic but by that time we had lost it. The place was full and all you felt was people running around the table bringing plates. On the bright side, it is easier to fix bad service than it is to fix bad cuisine. I would have given it another try if only London were not full of so many wonderful options.