No 97 in Kingston upon Thames

We booked a table for dinner online and checked by phone that we were in the restaurant and not downstairs. We arrived and were told that our table would be ready in about 10 minutes so we were shown downstairs to wait. Apart from being served drinks - but had to remind someone about the water we had asked for - we were ignored. About 15 minutes after we were sent downstairs we asked a waitress when our table would be ready and again were told 10 minutes. We waited another 15/20 minutes we got up and left. There was no sign of a free table upstairs or of one becoming available. During the time we were downstairs apart from our drinks order we were totally ignored.

Ate here with 7 members of my family today. What a lovely experience! Friendly professional staff, amazing food and superb adaptation for the one gluten intolerant member of our group. I wish I was local and could come back asap!

Excellent Sunday lunch with family. Service was superb and food delicious. Really recommend for a special occasion. Also we thought great value with all the extras - bread, amuse bouche and petits fours

Food and service excellent was most impressed by first visit. Will be back again and will recommend to friends

Despite leaving a message and emailing no one responded to me concerning my intolerances which I found worrying. On arrival they had noted one intolerance but not the second. However they advised me what I could eat which was one starter, mains with exceptions and one dessert. The Amuse Bose made especially for me and starter were both tasty. The roast beef was tender but we all had two very small slices and the pork was dry. My husband thought the roast potatoes were soggy. The service was mediocre. Overall we’d rather spend a little bit more on The French Table which is exemplary. However, in the week I have had a good lunch here.

We had a sublime meal here for our anniversary last night and the restaurant added extra touches for the occasion, from a handwritten card to a beautifully personalised dessert plate. All dishes were absolutely delicious, creative, seasonal and executed with such finesse. Great to see a female chef in the kitchen too! We’re lucky to live around the corner and will be back regularly!

My business colleague choose this restaurant for a catch up close to his house I stayed locally and the restaurant was a 5 minute walk from by loggings Situated on bustling road the restaurant was outstanding! Bright and funky interior, I was seated quickly and had a perfect view of the interior bar and open kitchen I quaffed a couple of drinks whilst awaiting and when Andy arrived we ordered a bottle of Gavi and selected our fare I opted for crispy pork belly and stuffed Rabbit terrine and both finished with a wonderful cheese board and a port ! All was exceptional and a wonderful evening was enjoyed by all I will definitely return

We had an amazing dinner at No97! As it was a Saturday evening it was very busy and our table was for outside. As it had been raining we were unsure whether to stay in case we got wet. Hulio the gentleman who was looking after us was very kind and said it was up to us but there was a heater and canopy so the rain would not affect us. So so glad we stayed! Hulio and his team were so nice and hospitable and looked after us so well. The dinner was a set menu and everything was delicious! My mum who is hard to please when eating out said this was one of the best meals out she has had so that's saying something! From the service to the divine food it was such a lovely evening! We were so lucky as the rain had stopped too! Hulio was so friendly and a pleasure to converse with, my children who both speak Spanish had a nice chat with him too! We will definitely be returning soon! Thank you to all the staff for making our evening so lovely!

The team were amazing and made us feel very welcome, the food was outstanding. They have a new manager, he was great, he took time to talk to us. The food was modern but with some great twists. I would highly recommend 97.

The food is excellent here, but the really knowledgeable staff made this special introducing each dish and making each course exemplary - that is up until recently. Had dinner last night - and the waiting staff were average at best, hanging around the pass, little time for customers, and generally back on the average scale. The food is here around the best in the area, and the staff made the difference. But no more. Will be looking for other contenders for top spot now which is a shame as was a loyal customer.

I took three friends for the first time to what I consider is the best restaurant in Surbiton. The food was fantastic as usual and my friends loved the amuse bouche and the attentive staff. I had the glazed mackerel, which was wonderful. The stone bass, which was really good and the burnt orange cheesecake, which was awesome! The only disappointing dish was the mushroom risotto, which my friend said was bland. A great evening though and we'll all be going back soon. Keep up the good work!

stopped off here for drink went inside asked if we could sit outside for a drink . yes said the waiter we be right with you 5 mins 10 mins 15 mins nothing so got up and left they only interested in people spending silly money on child portion meals get a grip its Surbiton .

I was treated to lunch here by a dear friend. We weren't keen on having the Mushroom Risotto so the kitchen made us Courgette Risotto instead. It is the BEST risotto I have EVER tasted, so you really should put this on the menu. Also we both had the Mango Cheesecake for pudding...DIVINE!!!! Thank you for such a wonderful dining experience.

Had a great evening at the gin den for our Friend’s birthday. Well looked after by Bogdan who kept us entertained and topped up with drinks. Lovely atmosphere.

Starter was underwhelming mainly because I was expecting it to be hot- but the main course of chicken was absolutely superb. The cheese plate was great and overall the evening was great. Excellent vibe and wonderful staff . Thanks to all.

My friends and I visited last night and had a great night with some lovely bespoke cocktails. Great atmosphere and the staff were really friendly. Would thoroughly recommend this place to anybody and will be returning soon

5 lunched there today. Really interesting menu presented with great care. Really enjoyed the creative approach to Guinea fowl and turkey. 3 course was fair value too.

Went with a friend, had a gorgeous evening! Staff were so accommodating and friendly, and the food was delicious! The cocktails were bloody gorgeous too!

Just home for a visit to No 97 for Sunday lunch for my husbands birthday. The restaurant was recommended by a friend of mine and it didn't disappoint. The restaurant was smart and comfortable. The service was efficient and friendly. the food was excellent. Will...

From the moment we entered Jamie and the whole team were welcoming and attentive the experience was fantastic & as for the food couldn’t fault the quality and standard we had the chicken and pollock and couldn’t fault. Zach behind the bar was great with...

Celebrated our silver wedding anniversary with dinner at No 97 last night and it didn't disappoint. The food was fantastic and beautifully presented. Staff were friendly and attentive. I had the octopus starter which was really delicious and the beef to follow which was just...

Excellent venue, staff and food. My first time here. Restaurant was clean, tidy and welcoming. Food was excellent, extremely tasty and well worth a visit. Thank you to Jamie for looking after us so well.

Birthday lunch. Such a shame that the restaurant was really empty. The food was lovely - complimentary sparling water much appreciated, and they have a great range of drinks. A real treat.

This place is an absolute gem on maple road - also love cento uno next to it. Love the Amuse Bouche, the food is super tasty and of perfect portions. Both times I’ve only had two courses and a shared side but not been able...

Food was great. Other aspects not so. They need to decide if they are a cocktail bar with a restaurant or a fine dining venue. Noise levels high & made worse by heavy base disco music. They make their own beer but serve it in...

Yet again we had an outstanding meal at no.97. We brought another friend here for their birthday and really enjoyed it. The starters were the highlight - although all the courses were wonderful. The service was lovely as always, the white Rioja we chose delicious...

Having visited for the first time I had high expectations given the reviews and living close by and word of mouth. I found the menu very limited, I chose the pork for £23 I'm glad I ordered a side of peas and cabbage as 2...

Once again a wonderful evening at No:97. The food and service were absolutely spot on. My guests had never been to the restaurant before and all have vowed to come back. We ate in the Terrace area and big thank you to our lovely waiter...

This is my second review of No 97. The first time I was with girlfriends & last night myself & my husband enjoyed a fab date night. There is literally nothing to dislike! We had a very friendly welcome by the restaurant manager (think it...

Literally one of the best meals I have had in forever! Honestly delicious! We went for my boyfriends birthday and the staff were so friendly, each course was literally delicious, I'm going to book for my birthday in July and I can't wait! What to...

We tried to book 14 people and web said we had to do it in person for such big number. We went in person and they could not handle our request on the spot so they took our phone no and email - so far...

This restaurant used to be amazing, and for a while it was the darling of the local restaurant scene. Last night was our first visit since covid and it seems some hubris has set in. We had the 3 course dinner with wine pairings. I...

As a caveat, we have been long-term loyal fans of No. 97 and supporters of the owner’s other local ventures and indeed have always regarded it as being as good as The French Table. The menu was limited and uninspiring and more suited to a...

Such an enjoyable evening - we sat at the counter which overlooked some of the cooking which is what we loved most. Had a quiet corner and was able to enjoy our own conversation, as well as have brief chats with the bartender and chefs....

Went for a roast dinner and wow , was more than that. Service was amazing! So recommend, lovely environment and the food was amazing

Thanks again to the team at No 97 for another amazing Sunday lunch. Such a brilliant and surprising menu. Special shout to Fred and Joe in the kitchen for the wonderful food and thanks again to Dino for looking after us so well. Almost forgot...

Another wonderful Sunday lunch with fantastic service from Dino and great food by Joe and Fred. Well done team 97 who delivered a top experience even though they were down on staff!

We went on a Saturday evening and had a set menu. Everything was delicious, lovely flavour combinations beautifully presented with lots of attention to detail. Imaginative cocktail menu. The staff were welcoming and helpful, especially Susie.

This is the third time we have been to this restaurant. We love the atmosphere and the service (Dino is fabulous). We especially love the background music which is played at a good level which encourages people to speak up as opposed to restaurants that...

Food, service, ambience - all excellent. We were slightly diassapointed when we arrived to be on the terrace and not in the main room, but Dino proved us wrong. The terrace was a lovely setting and Dino's service was outstanding. We left very happy -...

Everything on the menu looked so delicious it was hard to make a choice! Each part of the meal was thought out to the last detail, and with Deano to guide us we had such a wonderful dining experience. The cocktails were amazing, the food...

We visited no.97 for a Sunday Roast with the family . The service from Dino was attentive and not fussy, the roast beef was cooked to perfection. Perfect Sunday lunch, thank you

Fabulous food and beautifully presented. A real foodie experience coupled with a relaxed atmosphere in the conservatory. Dino looked after us with an ease and friendliness that just added to his great service skills. The cocktails were different to the norm and cleverly created. Every...

No 97 is consistently superb, the food is well sourced and better prepared than in some restaurants with a Michelin star. Drinks are wonderful too. Service is also top notch, friendly and attentive.

Wonderful atmosphere and ambience! Service was brilliant and attentive and the new manager Jamie was lovely and knew what he was talking about when it came to food and drink. Beautiful food as ever - a perfect meal - thank you.

This was not the first time we’ve visited No.97 - and with good reason! The food has always been incredible - the type of food you tell your friends and family about, oh, and then show them the pictures. Everything is freshly made, you can...

Very nice restaurant great food Excellent service, efficient staff. Easy parking, mid range prices Recommend

We would eat here every day if we could. Beautiful setting, unbelievable food. The staff make you feel so welcome that you feel like you’re dining with friends by the end of the evening. A really wonderful and special place to go.

Absolutely delicious. Terrace area was lovely, food and drink was amazing. Deano was extremely helpful. We had a wonderful evening and will definitely return again soon .

In my opinion, No 97 is the best restaurant in the area. The food is absolutely divine - stunningly presented and absolutely delicious. Proper Michelin star quality. The cocktails are particularly good too. The service is most excellent - we visited a few nights ago...

I have eaten a number of times at No97 and I have not once been let down. the food is sublime and the service is always top notch. I highly recommend the Terrace out the back for small private parties, its cosy and comfortable. Our...

Booked to have some cocktails before heading out to dinner. My wife & I had 3 different drinks each and all were very tasty and drinkable. Not cheap but well made, presented and we were well served.

As with all this ‘family’ of restaurants the food was excellent and the service was friendly and efficient, without being overbearing . They accommodated a baby & pram without any fuss . Great value for money , enjoyed by all . Thanks

If you are looking for a wonderful roast dinner on a sunday then this is Definetly the place. The food was absolutely amazing such great quality. The staff where lovely really great service. Can’t recommend highly enough a really superb restaurant, looking forward to returning...

Amazing meal with fabulous service. Thanks Dino for taking care of us so well and for making my dietary requirements feel like a non issue. We were made to feel very special and the food was amazing!

We’ve eaten here quite a few times. From day one it clearly had aspirations to be a top, top restaurant. All the potential was there, but it felt initially like it couldn’t quite hit its stride. However, the last four or five times we’ve been,...

This was my first visit, it was first rate, I will be back. Very creative food and attentive service without being over the top. It's a yes from me.

This is our favourite local restaurant for a treat dinner out. We came here for my partner’s birthday and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The food is beautifully presented and tastes amazing. LOVED the amuse bouche cocktail this time. Had a really special night - thank...

Another excellent evening, food and service perfect. Looked after by Damo who went over and above making sure our whole experience was first class!

The food looked good but was mediocre in taste. The cocktails were good but the service so slow. We were not told beforehand but having ordered coffee and liqueurs we were asked if we could take them outside to the tables in the street as...

No.97 is our favourite local restaurant and our first choice to celebrate coming out of lockdown at. It remains amazing and serving incredible food. The back terrace has been decorated so elegantly that you honestly feel like your indoors. The food was up to scratch and fab value as always. Only slight negative was the strong smell of drains today which was a bit off putting but this was hopefully just bad luck and we will definitely be returning!

Thoroughly disappointed with No. 97. I came with high expectations, in light of how busy the restaurant normally appears. The service was slow and inattentive: it took 30 mins to get drinks and 40 to first get bread. Furthermore, the waitress seemed to lack the finesse required in a restaurant of this calibre. She was passive-agressive and placed glasses and plates all over the table, while rudely interrupting conversation in order to ascertain who ordered what, having taken the order herself. Frankly had the food been tasty I wouldn’t have cared about the service, but it wasn’t. Bar the bread and amuse bouche, the dishes lacked the precision you would expect from a restaurant with such a small menu. For instance, while looking pretty, one piece of duck breast was cooked rare, and the other medium-well. Similarly, a sea bass and risotto dish was overpowering to the extent that it tasted as if it had been doused in litres of fish stock. However, I must say the drinks were brilliant and reasonably priced, just not enough to make up for the service and food.

Had a takeaway tasting menu. Really excellent, fun to prepare at home and great value. Each course is sensibly pre-packed and they come with cooking instructions, so the whole process is pretty easy A lovely change during lockdown Thank you

This place is seriously good. The food is excellent and the service is great.We went on a Tuesday evening, and took advantage of the Experimental Tuesdays menu. The three choices in each course were not only varied in terms of ingredients, but also in terms of style of cooking. To get three courses for £25, on the outskirts of London is exceptionally good value. We also opted for the wine recommendations with each course, which were well thought out, and complemented each course beautifully.Surbiton can now claim to have another quality dining experience, to rank alongside the French Table.I would definitely recommend eating here.

Couldn’t fault this restaurant .. superb food , great service, great atmosphere even the music was excellent .. we will definitely return .. assuming we’re not all in lock down !

Great food and friendly service. The food is cooked to a high standard and the four of us had different mains which were all very nice. Will definitely come again.

I can't speak more highly about the friendly and attentive staff or the food, it was delicious. The little touch of a congratulatory card on the table was really appreciated. Thank you all

Excellent Gin drinks, brilliant selection very varied. Next time will stay and try the food as looks fantastic too.

We choose to host our wedding at reception at No. 97 and were so pleased that we did. From the outset Sam and the team did their utmost to ensure that our every wish was accommodated. The service was impeccable, and the food was delicious. We could not have asked for more.

The best place I’ve eaten out!!! Impeccable service!Every course was absolutely perfect! It was my friends birthday and they even wrote a surprise ‘happy birthday’ on her dessert and gave her a little card on arrival! So attentive. The little touches just made it for us! So worth the money and our waiter, Joe, was amazing!Would highly recommend!!! Blown away by this place

Such a treat to return to No97 post-lockdown. I definitely noticed the richness of the food - but it's not intended to be everyday fodder. The savoury cheesecake main course was incredible (I never wanted it to stop!). Only gripe would be right now salt & pepper needs to be in sachets, as I'd rather not touch the mills.

Went for a meal with a friend, and was surprised by the inconsistency of mask wearing by staff. The lady on front of house wasn’t wearing a mask and didn’t observe appropriate social distancing. She leaned across me and made me feel very uncomfortable. She also served us our food with no mask on. The food was ok, but I was underwhelmed. I’ve eaten here many times, and the food has been much better previously. The hake had been overseasoned and was very salty.

A delightful place to eat our first post lockdown meal - great food, great service, great gin - great night!

I can't recommend No97 5 course takeaway enough. Fantastic value but wow the food was superb. Minimal effort to create top quality food, super easy step by step instructions and videos on how to plate. We had a great evening in the comfort of our own home.

The restaurant is currently open on Fridays and Saturdays for takeaway, you need to preorder the 5 course set menu online. The restaurant provide videos explaining how to plate the food up at home. This was the best meal we have had since the start of lockdown.

Ordered the new takeaway on Friday and is was amazing. This is not just a takeaway it is a dining experience. Very well packed and everything labeled corresponding to each course. Watch the videos to show you how to plate up and it actually looked like a Michelin star meal. Would thoroughly recommend to any foodies out there.

Have visited no.97 and its partner restaurant in teddington. Both are excellent. Food is great. Lots of gin to chose from

Have been here several times now, amazing what Sam has done to this place.Location is easy to get to from the station, venue has a good vibe and the gin bar downstairs excellent. The restaurant food is exceptional, a clever menu and good wine list.Will definitely return and can highly recommend

We have previously visited the sister restaurant in Teddington (much enjoyed) but found No 97 to be a cut above. The downstairs gin bar is cosy and intimate and the cocktails are expertly mixed - with a running commentary. My favourite gin - Nordes - is available so I was happy. The food was inventive, elaborate and served with brio. The staff really are great here. We will most certainly return and will be strong advocates in the interim.

I went to No. 97 for an anniversary dinner with my other half and we were blown away by the food. We were given complimentary fresh bread with different flavoured butters and then had an amuse bouché.I thoroughly enjoyed my main meal of sea bass - probably the best sea bass I’ve had but my favourite dish was the dessert which was apple in about five different ways! Very clever and so tasty. My only regret is that I didn’t take photos of every course but I take one of the dessert :)After dessert they brought out another mini dessert which was a sorbet with white chocolate, served in a shot glass..cute!They also put wine pairings underneath the food on the menu and the selection is great. Another thing to mention is that the staff were very friendly and attentive from start to finish.No. 97 also have a garden terrace area which I can imagine would be lovely in the summer but you can also hire it out for private occasions and they also have a cute little cocktail bar downstairs.We will definitely be back!

We really enjoyed our evening at No 97. Great and lively ambiance, good service and delicious food. The set menu has some great choices and is very good value. Definitely recommended.

No place in Surbiton would beat No.97 when it comes to weekend brunch. Booking in advince advisable.

My wife and I have been meaning to go here for the past 18 months, but never got round to it. We finally went last night and were not disappointed. We received a warm welcome and we’re seated in the cosy and elegant setting. The menu is limited, but all sounded appetising. The drinks menu was extensive with a large selection of gin and cocktails available. The food was exquisite, service was friendly and attentive throughout and we look forward to visiting the gin den next time we go!

Took friends from out of town for a meal and they said it was the best food they'd had in a long time. Food is beautifully presented and so delicious. Good value at £35 for three excellent courses. There's even a little amuse bouche and petit fours at the end. Friendly service and a great gin bar downstairs which serves excellent cocktails

Tried this restaurant for the first time as recommended by our neighbour.We were not disappointed!

Small but busy restaurant, food, service and ambience all excellent. This is the second year when we have come for my birthday lunch on Valentines day and they have bot been very enjoyable.

Wonderful lunch experience on Valentines Day. Warm welcome and lovely staff. Carrot Panacotta starter and Guinea fowl main were exquisite. Sea bass starter average and cod main was wonderful but slightly on the salty side. Chocolate delice dessert was ok but too dense for me. Fantastic experience overall.

We went to No97 for a birthday dinner and sat in the "conservatory". The surroundings are pleasant, the food was superb, the service efficient and friendly. What more can one ask? We started with cocktails - very nice. I then had the scorched salmon - exquisite. For main I had the cod which was excellent. And for pudding the chocolate delice - wonderful! The menu is small but changes regularly and although not cheap was worth every penny. I look forward to going again.

Excellent 3-course lunch. Went for the Carrot Pana Cotta, gnocchi and banana mousse. All beautiful looking dishes full of balanced flavours. Really recommended

Great afternoon The information we heard about gin was fantastic. Get to try so much for the money 2 cocktails and 5 tasters which were big also Only thing would have loved a few nibbles but apart from that amazing day

After visiting No.97 for the third time today, I feel compelled to write a review for this amazing venue.

Ambience, food and service far exceeded my expectations of a previously undiscovered local Surbiton restaurant, to which I shall return. Our waiter "River" from the Philippines deserves special note. He was exceptionally professional - friendly, charming, authoritative and competent, not simply a subservient server. I suspect he was overworked and under pressure but he did not show this. He made a big impact by confidentiality reassuring me on a few menu details I was unsure about. I had a couple of questions he could not answer. Rather than prevaricate, he went and secured the correct answers.

Went in for Sunday brunch. Ambience and service was very good - waiter was friendly and informative but get food was average at best. Prices weren’t too bad.

We popped in after visiting the Farmers Market for Saturday brunch. The place was packed, fortunately we had booked a table, there were 5 of us. The food was good, although some of the dishes I felt were small portions

Meeting my sons fiancés family for the first time and this was the perfect environment. Excellent food and service with great attention to detail and wonderful ambience. Great value for money for the standard of dining. Would definitely recommend!

We met some old friends in the downstairs bar before having dinner in the conservatory. Not sure how the bar and restaurant are connected, but the two offer very different experiences. The bar is cramped and noisy - too few soft furnishings and a low ceiling - and is eye wateringly expensive. A G&T;, a white wine, a single martini and a Diet Coke came to over £36.It might be worth it if you’re into niche gins, which is their thing, but note that they don’t stock either Plymouth Gin or Bombay Sapphire as they are “too straightforward”. If not, get your pre-prandial drinks elsewhere. The restaurant however is a different matter. Excellent modern European food, attractively presented, knowledgable and amusing staff. Not cheap but fair price for the quality with a fixed price menu. Only picky criticism - the bread isn’t much to write home about and comes in tiny quantities though more is available if you ask. Overall the restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

Given the bracket of dining this establishment is I am going to be a bit picky and do not apologise for this.

Sam, Alex and Georgina were excellent! They help me pull of a surprise for my wife and all the little touch with the the "Happy Anniversary" card on the table to the "Happy Anniversary" piped on our desserts made our special night that bit more special. The food as always was AMAZING!

My family and I went out to No97 last November for a few drinks and I can say without a doubt it was one of the most amazing and liveliest nights out we’ve had in a long time.

Interesting food well presented, good atmosphere impressive menu, preferred the outside room less cramped and less noisy.