Myrtle Restaurant in Kensington and Chelsea

Had lunch here which was special experience. Food quality was excellent and wine list extensive. Daniel made the experience even more enjoyable with his interaction and explanation of the different dishes. Would highly recommend this restaurant

This was a very pleasant experience but can’t class it as exceptional for the price. Service was great and each of the 9 courses explained. Just felt the wow factor on flavour wasn’t quite there. However other reviews say different so guess you need to make your own mind up.

The food, service, atmosphere, wine (and Guiness) were all exceptional. The staff could not be more considerate. Lovely touch to have discreet cards describing each course as well as being told verbally. Anna’s book is also well worth buying. Thank you Myrtle for such an enjoyable late lunch. Heather Eaton

We had heard of the impressively capable Anna Haugh through a Radio interview, and as Dubliners who visit London twice a year (for Football Matches) & enjoy at least one fairly upmarket "Night Out", we thought we would give "Myrtle" a try : we were far from disappointed ! This is a fairly compact Restaurant, with an attractive frontage. We were warmly received, and the friendly Manager, Ian K, gave us a good Table on the ground-floor, as we had requested. The choices as regards Food were a 6 Course, a 9 Course or an A La Carte Menu : we went with the first of these, and were extremely pleased with our choice - the Chef/Owner generously allowed us substitute an alternative for the 1st Course, as neither of us are "Soup Fans". Our favourite Course was the third one : "Poached Wild Sea-Bass in burnt Irish Butter", which was superbly tasty + cooked to perfection. For drinks, we started with a Glass of the House Sancerre for myself & a Kir for my Wife (slight problems with explaining the difference between an ordinary Kir and a Kir Royale) and we followed with an excellent Bottle of Falanghina. As Irish people, supportive of our fellow Dubliner Anna, we were slightly worried as to how noticeable the "Irish Twist" might be here : as regards the Food content it was great, the brown soda-bread presented in a white Paper Bag is an extremely bad idea in a Restaurant at this level, and the "Music Box" playing of "When Irish Eyes are Smiling" at the amusingly-titled "Milseán" stage is painful, but may well entertain "Plastic Paddies". We appreciated that the capable, personable & impressive Anna came around and warmly engaged with us, and we also record our thanks to Ian + José Le Cúnamh Dé, we'll be back !

Superb lunch. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Ian , the manager, engaged well . I am in my seventies. My wife and I loved eating in good restaurants and following her death I continue to eat out . Ian and Danny made me feel so welcome. Often you feel slightly awkward sitting alone but the opposite was the case in Myrtle . It was like being a guest in their house and I really appreciated that . The food was very good and I will unhesitatingly eat there whenever I am in London. On another note if you enjoy a master at work observe Danny . What an asset to the restaurant he is .

Food is always a pleasure to eat and try new things - especially like the cod covers in seeds !!

Great restaurant, very much worth a visit,food excellent and the Guinness wasn't too bad either.

Amazing food, the service was exceptional. I must give a special thanks to Ian. In Myrtle you can truly taste the love and feel amazed by the details. Thank you!

Both food and service were exceptional - we had the 8 course tasting menu and each element was great. Fine dining, with a very friendly atmosphere. We’ve been three times now and would highly recommend.

Lovely cosy restaurant with amazing food, great service and really enjoyable atmosphere

What a lovely find! We came here during design week, absolutely incredible service, atmosphere and unbelievable food (and I live in a city of Michelin restaurants). Inventive cooking, authentic ingredients, Daniel, the attentive waiter, is top-notch and excellent in looking after guests. Hurry and reserve a table!

Fantastic tasting menu experience over the weekend. So great to see Irish chefs doing modern interpretations of Irish food - the black pudding course, as well as the beef were stand outs. The boxty was really inventive, and so delicious. Would highly recommend.

We attended the restaurant last night and the visit was faultless from walking in to leaving. All the staff were wonderful and looked after our dining experience.This included the front of house and the back of the house team who we were able to visit and thank. Both worked together to make a memorable night.Equally the food, exceptional, with the focus on high quality Irish ingredients. We had the Hake and The Beef as mains brilliant presentation and flavor. Thank you all you made it a great night for our friend. We were celebrating her birthday and retirement with a visit to London. The meal finished with birthday greetings written in chocolate on a plate with a little treat.

Truly amazing food, made all the better by real hospitality from some great staff

Been looking forward to visiting Anna Haughs Myrtle restaurant for a while and admire this chef. We had the 6 course tasting menu. The food is inspired and a new twist on Irish cuisine. We started with Bia Beag (mouse butcher) which was delicious. Unfortunately mine was taken away before I was actually finished. The initial service was a bit rushed but improved as restaurant got busier. The food was amazing and Daniel a great asset to the restaurant. We loved the 15s dessert. We will be back in our next London visit.

Very nice food and absolutely fantastic service. Sorry I didn't get your name but the Irish manager was brilliant. Food was very very nice though plating could be better. Waiters not servicing the lady at the table first is a cardinal sin. My Lady always comes first. Also, leaning over the table to place plates is not acceptable at this level. Move around the table and serve from the side. We realise this is a small venue so serving from left/right doesn't matter but leaning across the customer isn't acceptable

Gorgeous food with fantastic staff. Lovely cosy restaurant, highly recommend a visit.

Made our 6th visit to Myrtle this week and had the 8 course vegetarian tasting menu. Must say the aubergine based dish was outstanding along with our other all time favourites including the Wicklow potato pancake and veggie take on Clonakilty back pudding. As always, the service here is second to none. Had a lovely chat with chef Anna as well as a couple of her talented chefs after lunch. This restaurant is not only a taste of Ireland, it’s a tribute to a culture-rich Isle.

Food was amazing, really interesting menu and loved the stories behind each dish. Great attention to detail. We did the 8 course tasting and loved it. The overall experience could use some polish to take it to the next level. Staff were bickering amongst each other a bit and due to the small venue they felt a bit on top of us. Generally had a lovely time and would highly recommend

An incredible dining experience. From Ian who welcomed us, Jose our waiter and of course the amazing chef ,Anna who spent time talking to us. The flavours of the food and the presentation were exceptional. I recommend Myrtles highly.

Food was nice though not exciting. Service was in-your-face. Sommelier described the wine list but didn't listen to our preference. Overall it was a disappointment.

I had been looking forward to dining at Anna Haugh's restaurant for over a year! On arrival we were greeted in a friendly manner. We had a small table in the main dining area. There was no ambience as you would expect. I come from West Cork in Ireland, so I was so excited to visit Myrtle restaurant. My husband had bought a £200 voucher. Once we had chosen our wine and had an extra course of an oyster each, our wine was £128 a bottle. The food was good, but not value for money. I can buy Clonakilty black pudding cheaply at my supermarket ! I felt that we were expected to spend more than our voucher. I can't help feeling that , as there were only 3 tables occupied, the staff needed us to spend as much as possible. It wasn't the experience I was expecting. Anna Haugh has gone way down in my expectations. I have heard her say that she admired Myrtle Allen so much. I don't think this is how Myrtle Allen would look after her customers. We won't be returning.

What a fabulous understated and beautiful restaurant tucked away in Chelsea. From the moment we walked in we knew we were in for a treat. The staff were all so welcoming and knowledgable. The tasting menu was a real treat of some Irish classics and twists. Simple and elegant food on a plate. We will certainly return

The eight course taster menu at Myrtle is superb with some very interesting dishes and excellent wine pairings. The staff are very attentive and went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed the experience. Highly recommended.

My friend suggested Myrtle restaurant. However the food was fantastic, every bite induced with popping flavours. The service was amazing aswell. The cups and the dishes having a backstory in Ireland really brings the food snd plate together. Over all. I recommend 100%

Excellent evening out at Myrtles. Myself and my husband have wanted to come for some time and it didn’t disappoint. Brilliant service and equally good food. Ian and Jose were fantastic and were so passionate about their job and the restaurant. Food was so good - tasty and simple, decent fare. A lovely touch was that Anna, the head chef, came around to say hello to people and check on everyone. If you haven’t been - reserve a table.

Enjoyed a wonderful lunch today as part of Amex experience. All the staff, from the sommelier to Giuseppe were incredibly attentive, warm and just delightful. It was a wonderful touch to hear Anna’s story behind every bite - educational and inspiring. You can feel, see and taste the amount of work, love and thought that is put into every meal. My favourite was beef with crispy polenta - it was so homey and comforting. Thank you for a delightful and cosy day. Looking forward to our next visit!

Great food and service thankyou for looking after my wife & her friends they loved everything and they said Anna & Daniel were Amazing

will start by saying the staff were very attentive and nice... however, we had the £85 6-course menu and i thought the dishes were quite basic and very small considering the price. two of the courses (soup to start + sweets to finish) i wouldn't classify as courses, normal to be served these as free amuse bouche or with coffee. overall i left feeling like it was a bit of a rip off.

Modern Irish cuisine executed to an excellent standard, very nice atmosphere in the restaurant and the deserts were on par with some of the finest patisserie I have had.....a must try if you are in the Chelsea area.....

I have been wanting to dine at Myrtle for a long time. Finely got there with a very good friend. Our expectations were not disappointed. From the moment we walked through the door, to the time (2.5 hours later) we left, the whole lunch was memorable in a positive way. We chose the 6 course tasting menu and I also went for the wine pairing. Every course was superb, well presented, full of flavour and quirky. It was a great introduction to Irish cuisine with the twists of Anna Haugh and her team in the kitchen elevating each dish to a fine dining level. The head waiter and sommelier who looked after us were tremendous. We felt very comfortable and it was like we were regular visitors. A big thank you to all at Myrtle for a dining experience we will forever cherish. See you again in the near future.

Wanted to go here for ages & it didn’t disappoint. Showcasing great Irish produce & fantastic wine pairings. Wish I could remember what some of them were. The front of house were exceptional & also got a chance to thank Chef Anna. Will definitely try something “inspired” by Chef when we open our bakery in Ireland later this year

So very happy with the Myrtle experience. Everything from arriving to leaving was 100% The staff were so attentive and all our questions including a separate person for advise on the wine - we had two gentleman serving us, they explained every dish on our eight course tasting menu. If I had to choose my favourite it would be Bia Beag Co Cork and the Bacon and Cabbage. Although everything was just outstanding. The 32 Counties was such a sweet surprise and to top it all I got to say hello and thank you for a wonderful evening to Anna.

Not the best table downstairs, but the service, food and welcome received was amazing. Highly recommend.

Excellent service, lovely food. Can't recommend highly enough.

Irish hospitality at its best, started with a warm friendly welcome from Daniel. The atmosphere and ambience was relaxed and casual with tables nicely placed. We had the 8 course “a taste of Ireland” menu which was delicious, every plate a delight, well balanced and nicely presented. It was lovely at the end of the evening Anna came out of the kitchen where we were able to thank her personally.

Front of house staff friendly knowledgeable story tellers. Food was divine. Anna's team are a credit to her. Would recommend and come again!

This is comfortably in my top 3 favourite fine dining restaurants in London. The tasting menu is great value for money and not a single dish disappointed. The pacing is just right and the service is warm and un-fussy; this restaurant feels cozy and relaxed in a nice break from many fine dining places. The portions are well judged and we were left full but able to finish everything - they are also very generous with the petit fours! It was also wonderful to see Chef Anna in the kitchen and upstairs chatting to the tables. We will certainly be back!

Overall a very pleasant evening the service was good and the atmosphere was nice. There were a couple of courses on the tasting menu that I personally didn't enjoy (the pastry clover in particular didn't work for me) but otherwise good and the wine that accompanied the courses was great and also for a work night thankfully small measures!

There is one thing I don't understand about this place: why aren't there 1 or 2 Michelin stars on the door?

There is one thing I cannot understand about this place: why for cryin' out loud aren't there a few michelin stars on the door?

I had dinner here for my birthday and I was wowed by the food and service. The venison was cooked perfectly, and it was hard to choose my favourite dish and as every plate of food was absolutely delicious!

Outstanding. The food here is a literal labour of love, the care and attention to detail for each course was superb. I'd recommend the tasting menu without question with the Bia Beag and the venison loin being the stars of the show. The loin is near perfection and served with kale done as you've never had before. Coupled with engaged and attentive service this was a first rate dining experience. I see a couple of reviews comment that the portions are small, we had the 8 course tasting menu and we ended the evening very satisfied. I do think that taster menus mean portions won't be enormous given the number of courses. We thought that the menu offered really good value for money - you might get bigger plates in some places, but rarely as good, and we left feeling very well fed indeed.

Delightful staff and beautiful food. Reasonable price for the quality. Started with the black pudding wrapped in potato spaghetti. Sound a bit wacky but it’s not it simply a gorgeous mouthful. And so it went on. The soup was just lovely, unctuous, warming, comforting and we just wanted more. Every course was a revelation. We had the eight course tasting menu with matching wines. Each course was explained in a fun and interesting way. Feedback was sought and personal recommendations were given. This is a restaurant that is still being discovered. Get there before it becomes too popular and you can’t get a booking for months. Bring your granny, bring your loved ones, bring your kids and bring your friends. All would be welcome and feel welcomed.

Myrtle is a true five star restaurant. We ordered a la carte and from the starters up to desserts everything was exquisite!The service was really attentive and professional and the ambient sends vibes of a warm and refined place with rustic Celtic tones. Definitely going back for the tasting menu. Kudos to the whole team!

Four of us had lunch at Myrtle. The restaurant was very quiet but this didn’t affect our experience. Service was super friendly and we had a delightful young man serving us who was a real pleasure. We all went for the 6 course tasting menu. Each course was a good size and equally tasty. Overall a good experience and would definitely return.

Outstanding food and service, tasting menu was the standout choice Brilliant food and wine knowledge from the service team, highly recommended

Tasting menu lovely however portions so small We had wine pairing and was disappointed as each glass was mouthful two at max. Next time would do wine separately.

Very meagre portions, we are still hungry after spending £450 for two (6 course tasting+wine)! Lucky we had a voucher! Food was nice albeit tiny, staff nice, zero atmosphere (on a Friday night), toilets very poor. Overall fine experience but won't be back due to the extortionate price for what you get.

This was our second visit to the Myrtle and this time we had the tasting menu. Every course was amazing and our waiter Stefan was exceptional, attentive and knowledgeable. We had another unforgettable evening in a very friendly and relaxing atmosphere. We will definitely be visiting again!

This was our second visit to the Myrtle and this time we had the tasting menu. Every course was amazing and our waiter Stefan was exceptional, attentive and knowledgeable. We had another unforgettable evening in a very friendly and relaxing atmosphere. We will definitely be paying another visit!

What a great experience, very well done!

Amazing meal, fantastic service and the ambience is lovely. Feels like you're eating inside a home. We didn't take our waiter's name but he was fantastic all night. We had the 8 course tasting menu, all dishes were lovely. Our favourite was the venison for mains. Note: Just a heads up for those travelling, the nearest tube station is quite a walk away (Fulham Broadway is approx 15 mins by foot).

If you leave a restaurant still feeling hungry then it is not a good sign! I wish I had read some of the reviews before booking. My friends and I thought that maybe the owners were keen for guests to experience what it must have been like during the Irish Famine. We had the taster menu and each ‘course’ was minuscule barely one mouth full and almost insulting. I am surprised that they think they can get away with this. To be fair the food on the plate (once you could find it) was ok. We ended up going to McDonald’s straight afterwards

We tried the 8 courses with wine flight and loved it.All the wines were good, interesting and sourced from all over the world.My wife had the vegetarian version and loved it.The service was charming knowledgeable, relaxed .I only wish I could afford to eat there more often.

My friend and I have a firm tradition of going to a nice place in London once a month. We have our favourites but always include new places to try out and this week we went to Myrtle. We'd heard great things. Hidden away in Chelsea it does take some planning to get there from central London but the trip is totally worth it. Everything you've read is true. The staff are genuinely nice and not pretentious in any way. The sommelier is charming and thoughtful, and the cocktails from the bar are spot on. Then to the food - oh my!! Every little detail on the plate has thought behind it. Each element has a singular flavour and adds to the overall dish. It not only looks beautiful, it also tastes divine. And there is a story behind each plate. You are really getting an all round experience. Worth every penny. As a little special touch Anna Waugh actually came up to say hello and we talked about lasting friendships and the power of truth. We are going back and bringing others. You should go too.

My wife and I wanted to book up a restaurant in London for a tasting menu. The one we fancied (no name mentioned) was in our mind just a stupid price. We looked on line and saw Anna Haugh's Myrtle restaurant. We liked the look of her 8 course tasting menu and felt that £95 was a reasonable price. From the minute we called the restaurant to book we knew we had made a good choice. We got to through to a gentleman called Daniel (more about this gentleman later). He was super helpful and friendly over the phone making the booking extremely easy. We booked for a 6 o clock sit down so was one of the first people in the restaurant. Once in our seat a lady came over to us to ask about drinks. She was ver helpful and very informative about the wine list. Then a gentleman camper to to our table. He introduced him self as Daniel and started to inform us about all the different menus on offer. We informed him that we had decided on the 8 course tasting menu. Dish after dish came up, each one both perfectly cooked and fantastically tasteful. We could not fault a single thing. Each course was served up by Daniel where he explained everything about the food, ie where it was from, how it was cooked. He also put on a little card on the table to explain the origins of the food. My wife is not a fan of Horseradish which was in one of the dishes. So the chef cooked her something different. We were very impressed with this. I would just like to say now that Daniel (we later found out he is the manager) is as good a front of house as I have ever known. If I was in the restaurant game I would be employing him straight away. I can see how some people may think the price if over expensive. But I honestly think it is worth every penny both for the quality of food and service. Our compliments to all the front and back of staff there for making our evening very enjoyable. We will defiantly be back in the future.

We thoroughly enjoyed the 8 course tasting menu. Top plates were the soup, pork croquette, steak and chocolate cake. Service was exemplary. Will return

An exceptional lunch with lovely Irish touches throughout. Delicious, light and tasty food all perfectly balanced to leave us full and satisfied. Fabulous sommelier too.

Great food & service. Interesting to see how they take top quality ingredients from UK & Ireland and produce a fabulous menu.

Ambience 10/10 Service 10/10 Quality of food and wine 10/10 Friendliness of staff 10/10 So why "Sadly Disappointed"? We’ve eaten at Myrtle before and although we’ve always thought the portions were on the small side, on this occasion small was taken to a new level. As ever the food delicious and Anna Haugh is a fantastic chef, but sadly there simply wasn’t enough food on the each plate to justify the cost of the evening. We chose the 6-course tasting menu at £85. There is an 8-course menu for just an extra £10 (2nd starter and desert), but neither of us are big desert fans so eating two was of no interest. For us the biggest issues was #1 and #6, neither of which we'd call an actual course. As said all the food was delicious and was beautifully cooked and presented, it’s just that each course literary could be consumed in two mouthfuls. We fully understand the pressures the hospitality industry has and continues to face (Brexit/Covid) and don’t see these pressure easing in the foreseeable future, sadly however, I don’t see us returning or recommending Myrtle to friends. It appears the restaurant has been a huge success and we’re very pleased for Anna and her hard working team. We just felt it was extremely poor value for money. Highlight of the evening was the super friendly and knowledgeable sommelier.

Best food in London. 8 courses and none were less than 10/10. Ridiculously good.

Excellent birthday treat! We had the tasting menu with wine pairings. Food was delicious and the wine pairings introduced us to wine which we would have never have known about but now would definitely seek out. Great food, relaxed environment, lovely staff. Anna is doing a great job!

To say Myrtle exceeded expectations would not do it justice. Obviously with its reputation we were going with high hopes, but the evening was so much better than we expected. What makes the restaurant is not a single element, but it’s the entire team and their passion for what they are doing. The restaurant is reasonably small, but very nicely finished and tables reasonably spaced. The welcome is friendly and this feeling of being welcomed stayed throughout the evening and the key is it was so obviously genuine. The menu is very well thought about, ingredients excellent and all gels together perfectly. When served it is spoken about with passion and the wine selection while reasonably small is excellent and works very well. If the location was slightly better for us we would be there all the time, as it is it will have to remain a treat, but I would venture to say that from a value proposition for what you get and the quality of the food combined with such great service it is actually hard to think of somewhere I have enjoyed more. In a world where so many restaurants are about a conveyer belt approach or staff are going through the motions, Myrtle stands out for is passion for what it is doing, an authentic taste of Ireland in the heart of Chelsea. Anna Haugh has managed to assemble a team who share her passion for what she is doing, and it shines through as what a restaurant can and should be like. Long may she stay true to her values!

Outstanding service with a personal touch Food full of flavour, and a story behind each course.

Really enjoyed the taster menu and it felt a bit different from the norm, great food and service. It was a little quiet in the restaurant, but overall a great experience.

Had dinner here last night , could not fault the service and the food was stunning , the 4 of us all enjoyed the food , fish was superb as was all the courses can’t wait to return

Thoroughly disappointed I’m afraid. Was really looking forward to going. Would urge anyone planning to go to read the several 3 star reviews before booking, they all echo the sentiment we had leaving there. Spent £200 a head on the tasting menu with pairings and left there very very hungry, the portions are TINY. The fourth course (the main, main) was a couple of slices of beef measuring 2 inch x 2 inch x 1/4 inch served with 9 (yes, 9…) kernels of corn. Chicken was exceptionally dry. First course was served on an upside down ramekin. Desert was jam on a spoon. The flavour combinations were nothing to write home about. Utterly dumbfounded. Our server was really lovely, and I feel really bad drawing attention to this because of that - there was a serious BO problem, perhaps had just cycled into work or something. Very unpleasant considering our heads are all armpit height when sat down. Venue itself was tired. I’m really trying hard for some redeeming qualities here and coming up trumps, it was nice that the menu was separated by regions of Ireland, that’s all I’ve got. I’m a resident of the area and in that location there are dozens and dozens of better options at a much lower price point, and at that price point, this restaurant doesn’t stand up at all.

Don’t miss this restaurant for an authentic taste of Ireland, right in the middle of London ! They are doing everything right here

We had the taster menu and it was absolutely delicious from beginning to end - really creative and innovative combinations that held tight to the Irish roots. Each dish was well explained by the team. The portion sizes were perfect. Had wine from the wine...

Went for (evening) tasting menu. Very good food, mostly impressive and fairly original – but not quite Michelin star standard, despite being quite pricey. Wine flight was very generous (too much so – felt quite drunk by the end), but not top quality (and not always well paired with the food). Service was pretty good, but not very personable. Atmosphere/setting was nice and refined but felt slightly dated.

Went for (evening) tasting menu. Very good food, mostly impressive and fairly original – but not quite Michelin star standard, despite being quite pricey. Wine flight was very generous (too much so – felt quite drunk by the end), but not top quality (and not...

If you have only one night left in London, or even on Earth, entrust your evening to Myrtle; you will never forget it either. Chef Anna Haugh and her team have created an experience that combines all of the elegance, creativity, and finesse of the finest dining with the warmth and comfort of a good friend's home (if that home was gorgeous and thoughtfully appointed down to the smallest detail). We particularly enjoyed the smoked mackerel appetizer and the dingle pie, but really, every dish we ate stood out for its inventiveness, freshness, visual beauty, and execution (including our friend's sweetbreads and the green sauce on the lovely amuse bouche). The menu changes frequently, according to what's in season, so entrust yourself to the chef's taste and expertise (and let them know a couple days ahead of time if you'd like the tasting menu but need a dietary accommodation). It was particularly nice to have a savoury dessert available, of warmed bleu cheese with delicious chutney and soda bread crackers. We were thrilled to see that, on a Tuesday night just after the August bank holiday, Chef Anna herself was directing the kitchen. We've been following her work for years from far away in Vancouver, and were so grateful that she came upstairs to thank us and the other diners herself. We will never forget our evening there and wish you a similar experience.

Amazing food, wonderful team in the restaurant and kitchen

Fabulous lunchtime tasting menu and Anna Haugh's restaurant. We had booked a table for 2pm but were early, which was not a problem, and shown to our table immediately. Tables on the ground and first floor, toilets in the basement, near the kitchen. Very compact,...

We ate at Myrtle yesterday evening and it was by far one of the best dining experiences we’ve had. We had the tasting menu and every single dish was out of this world, the beef being the stand out dish. They were able to accommodate dietary requirements and there were good non alcoholic options for those of us who weren’t drinking. From the decor to the cutlery to the music playing- including Aslan and Ireland’s Eurovision winning song ‘The Rock ‘n’ Roll Kids’, it felt a bit like being back home:) This is a very special restaurant and we will definitely be back.

A simply wonderful time at the Myrtle Restaurant. Fantastic staff and delicious food. We had the taster menu accompanied with the wine pairing. Can’t recommend it enough. Thank you for a wonderful night.

Retuned again to Myrtle on Saturday night what a wonderful experience.Delicious food from Anna ,amazing hospitality from Daniel and super service from Ash. Highly recommend this restaurant .

Fabulous restaurant. Great food. Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend.

The service was good - the waiter was prompt and present. There were only three tables eating so perhaps to be expected but he did a good job. We did the tasting menu and unfortunately were just quite underwhelmed by it. The beef dish was very nice and it all tastes fine. But I think that sums up the whole thing; just "fine". Some of the dishes really lacked anything special (e.g. smoked salmon with a soft cream cheese and cucumber). It tasted nice but something I've seen being served in pretty normal restaurants or pubs. On top of the disappointment with the food, the restaurant itself felt quite tired. To go to the bathrooms you come downstairs where in front of you is a stained curtain that must be separating off a storage room. The bathroom itself had some holes in the wall and tape on the back of the door We were perhaps expecting more especially given the price. The tasting menu was £95 pp (which had recently increased we think?) And with service and some wine it came to over £280 for two people. We understand the current costs of everything are increasing and it is an incredibly difficult time for restaurants. However similarly for us this was a huge amount of money that we had saved for this special occasion. It was just a shame that the experience didn't match up to what we had hoped.

Our experience quickly went from excited and relaxed to mildly annoyed and finally disappointed. The tasting menu was unremarkable, and if it wasn’t for the short stories that accompanied some of the courses, it would have been very difficult to find a link to their Irish heritage. The desserts were particularly disappointing: some sweet cream on top of a teaspoon of raspberry jam and a chocolate mousse on a bit of sponge that could easily be made at home. The portions were small and despite the multiple courses we came away feeling a bit hungry. We also noticed that the couple next us, also having the tasting menu, we’re served 3 slices of beef for the main course, compared to our two. Apart from one server, the front of house staff were austere and a little rude. I was asked by the sommelier if I was over 18 (I am 30 and was sat with my fiancé) before being given the wine we ordered. This was clumsy and quite embarrassing in the intimate space as other diners easily overheard. A poor start to the meal. The wine list was interesting but pricey with a glass of champagne starting at £22 and a bottle of red wine starting at £50-60. We felt this did not match the average quality of the food and atmosphere of the restaurant. We chose a nice wine for £75 per bottle (average price £20 when we looked it up) and quite frankly we’re pleased we didn’t choose anything more expensive after having eaten the food. We were brought our bill before we had finished the petit fours and it was obvious they wanted us to leave. The decor was ok but looking a bit worn (especially the loos) and my fiancé was sat next to an AC fan all night which blowed on him.

Absolutely wonderful - everything was lovely, the food was delicious. Every course felt like a taste explosion. The service was amazing; our waiter told us a little story with each course. Even the cups (silver coloured goblets) had a story. Price wise, it seems to...

Fantastic tasting menu, really enjoyed every course but I think the halibut was my favourite and I'm not even a huge fish fan! Excellent attentive service by really friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Small but intimate restaurant. A very friendly welcome which was followed by a full explanation of the alternative menus on offer. We settled on the tasting menu with wine pairing quite expensive but no more than other London fine dining experiences. The food was absolutely...

Food was flawless, absolutely delicious. But for me, sadly, that didn’t compensate for the painfully slow service. We had the tasting menu and as I said, the food was incredible. I don’t often feel compelled to write reviews but felt tonight warranted it. The restaurant didn’t seem busy (it was a Tuesday evening) and yet we waited from 20 to 27 minutes between the first 5 of 8 courses that were each very small and took us a maximum of 5 minutes each to eat. I took photos of each plate as they arrived so I’m not exaggerating on the timings. We were both just hungry and got a bit fed up. After course 4 I did ask the waiter very politely if things could be sped up a little but not much changed and we waited almost 30 minutes for course 5. The desserts came faster but it seemed that was mainly because they could more easily have been pre-plated. Anna herself was there tonight so we were quite surprised at just how slow the meal was. I was a bit disappointed that after it had all taken so long, no money was removed from the bill. Perhaps I should’ve asked for service to be deducted but I didn’t really want to be that person, and they should’ve done the right thing and offered it as a gesture of goodwill. I’m afraid based on our experience this evening I wouldn’t return.

Many positives from our visit which we enjoyed but so many opportunities to be a lot slicker and a step change away from similar fine dining options. The restaurant looks very tired from the outside and it’s needs a lick of fresh paint nearly everywhere...

We opted for the tasting menu and enjoyed all courses. We felt that some of the initial courses were a bit too small as we really wanted to savour the flavours and they were gone in two mouthfuls, although we were full by the end!...

Wow, fabulous evening, amazing food made even more special knowing Anna Haugh herself was in the kitchen. Can’t recommend highly enough. Definitely get the black pudding extra, it was delicious. We had the tasting menu, all delicious, my favourite was the duck. Thank you Anna...

Wonderful evening. Very intimate atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Fabulous food. We had the tasting menu. Made all the more wonderful by Anna Haugh being in the kitchen on the night. Anna was so friendly and willing to pose for photos. Made my wife’s evening. Cannot...

Excellent food and service. Very intimate restaurant with a low number of covers. If all adds to the experience and means they achieve top service. We tried the tasting menu. Personally, I thought the chocolate dessert was a little underwhelming but every other dish was fantastic. The beef dish was my particular favourite but all of them were special. The bread is also lovely and the black pudding snack is a must try. We all felt the quality of the food and service for the price of the tasting menu was great value.

The whole experience was delightful. Not just food that was of the highest quality but the service was outstanding, probably the most entertaining and informative lunch we have experinced. Anna must be proud of assembling such a professional team.

Visited Myrtle for a special celebratory evening with family. All seven of us went for the tasting menu which more than lived up to expectations. Many favourites among the group but the lamb and Dingle pie was exceptional, the pork also got high praise as...

Food most delightful, very attentive maitre de, sommelier very knowledgeable and understanding without being overbearing. Anna Hoare was her usual bubbly self, a true delight. Russell Bracegirdle

What a fantastic experience!! We visited Myrtle this week to celebrate my friends 60th birthday. We had the Taste of Ireland tasting menu and every single piece of it was just outstanding. We all thought it was the best meal we’d ever had. The ambience...

We had been wanting to come here for ages after following Anna’s cooking on TV and having a keen interest in Irish food. This was truly an outstanding example of both. Service was brilliant throughout and the restaurant itself is very cute with touches to...

Having previously lived in London for some time, I had been extremely fortunate enough to try some of the city's very best restaurants, and as a result, the very best tasting menus on offer and many boasting a Michelin star at the time. From Benares...

Food was outstanding. Had the taster menu - would struggle to say which was my fave dish, as everything was so delicious. Thankyou Anna and team for an amazing evening of food.

An absolute gem. I’ve visited for lunch and dinner a couple of times, and every plate has always been perfection. The service is some of the best in London and the wine list has some real treats

I wanted to love it but somehow the overall experience fell slightly short and not sure why! The food was delicious and beautifully presented, a couple of dishes were outstanding and truly memorable…. The poached smoked oyster and the boxty in particular, desserts were a...

I wanted to love it but somehow the overall experience fell slightly short and not sure why! The food was delicious and beautifully presented, a couple of dishes were outstanding and truly memorable…. The poached smoked oyster and the boxty in particular, desserts were a slight let down but still good. The service was ok but not much more than that. Overall ambiance lacked, it was very quiet and none of the staff gave the impression of liking their job! Music coming up the stairs from the kitchen, it would be better if it was played in the restaurant itself and might help create atmosphere. No reasonably priced wines…. Why is this a thing with all fine dining restaurants, very frustrating. Overall though it was still a lovely special occasion meal and considering the quality of the food and location, the tasting menu is actually good value.