One Moorgate Place Restaurant in City of London, Westminster

Building is not normally open to the public as it houses offices and meeting rooms for the Institute of Chartered Accountants. However, this year, the ICAEW is participating in this annual festival and opening its doors for guided tours of parts of the building that are architecturally interesting. Thoroughly enjoyed our tour with the current President of the ICAEW. You will see a mix of architectural styles including beautiful murals, stained glass and what is said to be the only bridge inside a building in the UK. The artist who designed a recent stained glass artworks was also on site on the day to talk about how the art was produced. Great showing by ICAEW members of staff, security, etc who went the extra mile so the ICAEW could participate in this year’s festival.

Suraia Zacarias, the Hospitality Assistant, was an absolute delight to work with! Her warmth and professionalism were truly commendable. From greeting guests with a genuine smile to ensuring their comfort throughout their visit, Suraia's dedication to hospitality was evident in every interaction. Her attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond exceeded expectations, making every guest feel valued and well taken care of. Suraia's positive attitude and exceptional customer service skills undoubtedly contributed to enhancing the overall experience for everyone involved. It was a pleasure to have her on the team, and I highly recommend her for any hospitality role.

Excelente ubicación en la ciudad, cerca de Bank and Moorgate Underground. . . magnífico edificio antiguo y un entorno excelente para un muy buen seminario de un día. ¡Una ventaja adicional fueron las primeras decoraciones navideñas! Excelente comida durante el día y una recepción de bebidas muy agradable en la sala del club en la noche.

No suele ir a Londres y muy raramente a nuestro Instituto. Trabajé y cené aquí después de las reuniones en la ciudad y definitivamente regresaré - ¡excelente!

mejor ir a un bar para obtener un buen vino de calidad, de lo contrario, es un buen edificio con una buena distribución de mesas, comida bien servida, etc.

Este restaurante del club recientemente inaugurado en el sótano del Instituto de Contadores Públicos de Moorgate ofrece buena comida con un ambiente diferente al de otros lugares de la ciudad. . . Por cierto, la imagen provista arriba (no la mía) con manteles de lino blanco, etc. NO es lo que es. . . . Es más como un salón de cartas BA Gold pero mucho más elegante y con mejor comida. Así que el ambiente es relajado, hay tanto para bebidas como para conversaciones que no se pueden escuchar con una mezcla de sofás y asientos. Tres de nosotros tuvimos un almuerzo tarde allí. . . nos reunimos por negocios (uno de ellos hace muchas décadas, el otro más recientemente ... es un canadiense que vive en Budapest) para un almuerzo social. . . . Y así fue. . . El picpoul era bueno. . . No diré cuántas botellas. . . . . Siempre consistente y no demasiado caro y la comida buena. . . Las tortas de pescado podrían haber sido un poco más calientes. Servicio bueno y atento, incluso de un caballero que tiene que ser una de las personas más altas que he conocido. . . Creo que nos dijo su altura, pero confieso que no recuerdo exactamente y no quiero ir más allá, pero era encantador al igual que los otros camareros. Una buena adición a los restaurantes de la ciudad.

We had a large business meet organized at this place. it has quite good facilities and serves excellent food. Nice hospitality

Visited One Eight Moorgate for a nine course meal & bottle of prossecco with a Groupon for only £58. Such great value and the best date night this year!

Fabulous day, stunning building. What a fabulous place, the decor is amazing. The canapes and drinks at the reception were delightfully presented and tasted delicious. Pleasant courteous staff.

Opens 12pm - 330pm. Sumptuous menu, was short on time so could only sample some dishes but nothing I would recommend. Great staff and much recommended.

Escondido en las calles de atrás de Moorgate es este maravilloso lugar. Fiesta de Navidad de nuestra fábrica se celebró aquí el otro día y tengo que decir que fue una de nuestras mejores opciones. Desde cuando llegue hasta el café es derramada el servicio era como una máquina bien aceitada. Canapés fueron traídas con mucho para todos mientras espera para el partido. La calidad es muy buena, y los camareros tenían un encanto buena e ingenio sobre ellos. Cuando fue conducido a la sala un gran WOW venían de todas ya que entró a una habitación excelentemente distribuida. El servicio de mesa muy impresionante y la comida era raciones pequeñas, pero de excelente calidad. Recomiendo venir aquí para la suya. Bien hecho, Allan y su equipo por una noche verdaderamente inolvidable.

The food here is delightful. A lovely dining experience in a gorgeous and elegant building. The sea-bream and lamb dishes are by far the best, the staff are all fantastically efficient and friendly and the surroundings are truly stunning.

Had lunch there last week for the last time prior to the restaurant closing for refurbishment . As usual, great food and excellent value. Good luck, guys.

No es fácil de encontrar ya que en debajo del edificio de contadores.

Guys' Really sad to hear that you are closing for refurbishment,nbut excited to see what comes next. Thank you for a fantastic service and equally delicious food!! Regards. Neil.

Después volvimos a la ciudad que pensé que iba a probar un lugar de Moorgate contables en el edificio. Solía ser uno de los lugares en los que me utilizada para almuerzos de los clientes cuando yo estaba en la ciudad hace unos años y me esperaba que fuera tan bueno como lo recordaba. encantado de decir que fue aún mejor. El personal era muy amable, el ambiente muy agradable, mucho espacio entre las mesas y mucho espacio en la mesa, y la comida era deliciosa.

Tres de nosotros comimos aquí el miércoles. Sólo había otros dos mesas ocupadas así que el ambiente era un poco débil. Sin embargo, eso no efecto nuestro viaje. El servicio era bueno aunque un poco apresurada para comenzar. No tengo ninguna queja una vez que la orden se había tomado. El salmón ahumado aperitivo no fue demasiado grande y se sirve con dos buenos rebanadas de pan. La pechuga de pollo estaba muy sabroso, acompañado con brócoli proviene de licitación preparada brillantemente. Esta vez no pudding. Una crítica, estaba helada! Mi asiento estaba directamente bajo un extractor de aire acondicionado que se mantuvo un Arctic gale.

Fantástico lugar en el corazón de la ciudad para almuerzos de cliente que no cuesta la tierra pero lo llevamos en la calidad, el sabor, el ambiente y el servicio. Un excelente restaurante que será y volviendo a visitar otra vez

Located in the beautiful Chartered Accountants Building with an impressive entrance, one can be forgiven for thinking it might be a stuffy restaurant. I was wrong. It was really friendly with good food and an unfussy menu. Highly recommended. Good pricing too with a 30 min menu which is perfect for business lunches. If the meal exceeds 30 min, it is on the house!

I was taken to lunch today by Rebecca and April. None of us had visited this restaurant before. The food was delicious. I had the Rabbit and duck terrine, April had crisp fried oysters, cauliflower puree, pancetta crisp. Rebecca and I had Fillet of west country beef, red wine braised ox cheeks, kohlrabi, creamy chive mash and April had slow cooked belly of Gloucester old spot pig, haggis croquettes, apple puree. We tried each others food and to say it was delicious is an under statement. Just when it couldn't get any better Rebecca and I had a cheese board that was delicious and April had a cherry tart that was beautifully presented. Wine and Port were delicious. The staff were very pleasant and polite. Would definitely visit this place again, well done and many thanks. Great company, great food, great venue

I took my colleagues for a Christmas Lunch here (very convenient for stumbling back to the office).Very nice meal, reasonably priced (for central London) and attentive staff. The only criticism I could make was that the ambient music was too loud; making conversation without shouting difficult.I a, sure I will go back though.

This large basement restaurant is hidden away at the bottom of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, in a side alley just off Moorgate, but is completely open to the public. It maintains high quality of food and service, with efficiency in a pleasant room where the tables are well spaced - for that confidential business conversation.The most recent time I went was during the pre-Christmas season when they were offering a 3-course Christmas lunch for £29. Not cheap, but the quality and presentation was superb. I was blown away by one of the best Christmas puddings I have had, soft, succulent, floating in a delicious hot sauce. Couldn't be faulted. A hidden gem.

I visited one Moorgate place on the 22nd of December. We were greeted by Sandro, the restaurant manager who was very friendly and professional and showed us to our seats.We then sat down and ordered our food and drinks which came very quickly, all the food was presented beautifully and was full of flavour. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a business lunch as the atmosphere was relaxed yet formal. The staff are very attentive towards you which added to the professional atmosphere within the restaurant.I would return to this restaurant again as the food was delicious and extremely good value for money.

I am an ICAEW Council member (and so must declare an interest in this review) and visit Moorgate Place several times a month so often eat here and perhaps take it for granted, but my guest this week was impressed and it prompted me to write a review. Meet and greet was immediate and very friendly, we were offered a drink as soon as we had been shown to the table and the service was quick and friendly. The food was excellent and I was able to have a conversation with my guest about a business matter without feeling distracted. Ideal location for a business lunch and I would use it even if I had no connection with the Institute simply because it delivers good food and good service in a very handy location.

This was a really good experience, service was great, food delicious and had a buzing atmosphere with plenty of large groups celebrating Christmas as well as business types.Definitely worth a visit, I will certainly be back

We ate at One Moorgate Place after the new members ceremony at Moorgate Place.The service was good, friendly and quite efficient. The food was well presented, quite tasty and good value, especially for a restaurant in the City. The restaurant is nicely laid out and overall this was a good experience.

Going into a restaurant by entering the portals of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales is unusual but do not be put off - this is a restaurant with a modern ambiance, good service and lovely food. Our starters were all fishy, my partner having some smoked salmon with interesting garnishes, I had a selection of smoked fish, including the first genuinely tasty smoked halibut I have ever tasted and my brother the crab salad. All very good. For mains, my partner had a very good steak and my brother and I an excellent piece of halibut, in my case cooked to avoid dairy. We skipped dessert but they served up a decent decaff double espresso for me. We had eaten late, booking for 14.00 and left at 16.00, rather later than the city workers but the staff did not seem to mind. All in all, this is a good, reasonably priced restaurant in this part of the City.

I booked this restaurant after reading reviews and when I arrived with my colleagues (accountants) they thought I was being cheeky by bringing them to the restaurant at the Institute of Chartered accountants for England & Wales. But they were pleasantly surprised and had nothing but good things to say. The comments they made included 'great ambiance', 'comfortable seating', 'inviting'. The food came out in small portions but it was surprisingly filling!I was extremely pleased with the outcome and my manager said I can pick the restaurant next Christmas!Well done!

We had a Christmas lunch here before and it was favourably remembered so we went back again this year! Excellent meal and experience.We were a little late but that was no problem. Very well organised, service was very attentive, always polite. Food was traditional fare, not huge portions but well cooked, well presented and very tasty; wines good too. Value given location was very good.Would happily recommend and as a FCA I should look to return and take advantage of the member discount!

Service is top notch and the food is beautifully prepared and presented. Not large portions but perfectly adequate. Lots of space between tables which is good for a business lunch if you want a little privacy. Elegant and comfortable surroundings (even though it's in the basement). At time of writing they were accepting "Taste" card which makes it a real bargain.

My wife and I visited this restaurant after viewing the Tower of London poppy display just a short walk away. The restaurant is located on the lower ground floor of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and whilst the entrance is quite period style, (grade II listed) the restaurant is certainly not. You go downstairs to a modern though windowless room with bar and dining area.Our first impressions were not great as we stood for some time by the cloakroom waiting to offload our coats, in full view of the restaurant staff who made no attempt to greet us and take our coats. In the end we walked into the restaurant, got seated and got rid of our coats there.The food here is of a high standard both in terms of cooking ability and quality of ingredients. But you won’t have to worry about your waistline because portion sizes are small bordering on tasting menu size. No doubt this is to appeal to the young whiz kids from the city who frequent the place but personally I would have preferred to have paid more and had larger portions.To start I had pan seared wood pigeon, creamed leeks, parsley oil and my wife had lobster and crab risotto with a soft poached quail’s egg. These were both excellent in flavour with the caveat about portion size. Main courses were Highland venison cooked two ways, roast loin and cottage pie, celeriac puree, roasted beets and thyme sauce. An excellent course. My wife had pan roasted turbot, parsnip puree, curly kale, salsify, orange & chive cream. Unfortunately the turbot was over seasoned as was the cabbage we ordered as an extra. There is an impressive choice of 6 desserts and I chose chocolate truffle tort with chocolate sauce. Very rich and tasty.We had a Gourmet Society card that gave us 25% off everything so this reduced the bill to below £70 not including wine. Overall I would say it is worth a visit if you are in the area – St Pauls cathedral is nearby and there is plenty to see in this historic part of the city.

My friend and I had a truly memorable lunch here on Monday. All the staff were excellent, especially our waitress Valentina.

I am a member of ICAEW and did not expect much from their restaurant.Pleasantly surprised, the fish and chips I had were as good as anywhere else and the rolls at the start were good.Did nnot have anything else so no more comment on the food. The staff do need a mention. Very attentive and helpful. Well worth a visit.

Searched for a restaurant as part of the Gourmet Club and this appeared on its list. I booked a table on spec and was delighted to find a very decent restaurant albeit tucked in a basement under the Institue of Chartered accountants. We thought we might be eating in the staff canteen! However we enjoyed a very good and reasonably priced menu in a well laid out and sophisticated setting. The staff are friendly and in no way stuffy and made an elderly threesome" up from the country" very welcome. Only open at lunchtime this is a very good alternative from the hustle and bustle of many city eateries. Well worth a try!!

To find this restaurant you have to duck down an alleyway from Moorgate. In the basement of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, down three flights of stairs decorated with the pictures of the grey men of balance sheets, you will find this attractive and comfortable restaurant. Tables are nicely spaced so you can have private conversations, chairs are comfy so you can have a leisurely lunch, and service is attentive so you do not have to wait if you are in a hurry. They have a 30 minutes or free meal service, which is impressive, as is the price. London can be fearfully expensive, but if you order from the 30 minute menu you can have two courses for £16.00. There is also a reasonably priced a la carte menu with plenty of choice on it. Portions are sensible. Starters really are starters and main meals are not loaded with carbs. There is a good choice on the wine list but the really good wines are over £30 a bottle. Having said that the Pinot Grigio was one of the best I've tasted in a restaurant. Loos are up two of the flights of stairs so this is not a place to bring an elderly restaurant, but if you are looking for good value for money, very good cooking, relatively swift meals and really attentive service with plenty of time for chatting, this is a very good choice in the city.

Very smart restaurant. Went with colleagues and professional advisers. The restaurant is part of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. The decor was suitably modern and smart. We arrived early - shortly after 12 - when it was empty. By the time we were leaving the place was full and had a nice buzz. We went for the a la carte. All seven of us were very complimentary about the food. I had sea bass starter which had the best crispy skin followed by a sea trout main with gnocchi and an unusual pea, radish and samphire dish. Service was discreet and top notch. Waiting staff were attentive with the wine and water and remembered what we ordered and also remembered who had which coat - very impressive.

Have walked past this place on numerous occasions so decided to give it a try as there is always a good smell. On arrival we were greeted warmly and shown to our table. The restaurant is extremely well decorated and laid out and has the feel of a gentlemen's or member's club. We were presented with two menus - a fixed price version and an a la carte. We were short on time so we went with the fixed price as it came with the promise of if you hadn't got all your food withing 30 minutes then the meal was free! Furthermore the price for two courses was only £16 with 3 starters and three mains to choose from. Starters were roasted vegetable salad, prawn cocktail and duck livers on toast and we had one of each and all were extremely good. For the main we all went for the pork belly which was delicious and all the food was beautifully presented. The wine list was also very reasonable and a very good Californian Viognier came in at under £23. Service throughout was very good and nearly all the tables were taken so it was quite lively. Total bill for three people each having two courses each plus the bottle of wine and a 10% tip was £85. BTW - the a la carte menu also looked very good with some interesting choices and again the prices seemed very reasonable. Couldn't go wrong from what I could see!

An excellent meal, well described by the waiter, and attentive yet unobtrusive staff which is necessary for a business lunch. No pressure to leave but prompt when asked for the bill. Quiet enough to discuss business but tables separated enough for privacy.

Food was not bad, service was slow but it was busy, Would I come back? Probably not.. Better places around.

Difficult to fault this hidden gem... Good food, excellent service and space to talk! This restaurant is my restaurant of choice in the city and always falls within budget!

I had lunch at this restaurant recently and found it to be a delightful surprise. Despite a slightly chaotic beginning (they were down on staff numbers for which the waiter apologised afterwards), the food and service were excellent. I am a vegetarian and found the blood orange and walnut salad (starter) absolutely delicious and the main (a pumpkin and lentil terrine) outstanding. Much better and more imaginative than many veggie options at other restaurants. Dessert was also delicious. Very good value for money and lovely surroundings. Will definitely return.

We visited with a table of 4 in a busy lunchtime service and took the £29.00 three course Christmas Menu. the food was, by office Christmas party standards very good indeed. Well presented and the service attentitive and speedy.The surroundings are very pleasant and we had an excellent lunch.

The staff here are lovely but the food was not up to expectations. My friend's portion was so small we thought it was a starter. Mine had to go back as I was concerned about eating undercooked turkey. I cannot recommend this restaurant and will not be returning.

Restauranten var fast frokost sted i forbindelse med et kursus, som jeg deltog i.Frokosten bestod hver dag af hovedret og dessert, som var yderst veltilberedt og velsmagende. Portionerne var efter min mening passende, men enkelte kursister fandt hovedretterne lidt små.Servicen var fin, med enkelte små smuttere med hensyn til hvem der skulle have hvad.Ud fra menukortet ved indgangen, ser priserne rimelige ud.Restauranten kan være lidt svær at finde, da den ligger i kælderen af Chartered Accountants bygning, der ligger i en lille sidegade, som man normalt næppe ville besøge, hvis man ikke havde et ærinde på stedet.

This restaurant is mainly used by Chartered Accountants working in the City (the building houses professional resources for them) but is also open to the public. I was the guest of a professional colleague (for lunch) and found it incredibly reasonably priced, with very quick service, friendly presentable waiting staff, and a restful and quiet environment. There is no grand entrance though ... and you walk down stairs into the restaurant.The 30 minute menu is limited but the idea is good and you can be sure lunch will not take too long. If you have more time there is a good al la carte menu and the choice of wines is more than adequate.Facilities are modern, chic and well maintained.If you are a tourist you will experience a modern and classy "business lunch" and gain an insight into how professionals enjoy their midday break in the city.Nearest tube: Moorgate.

Went with business colleagues for lunch and the food was excellent. The others had the 30 minute menu which was 2 or 3 courses and they all enjoyed their meals. I had the fish chips which was 3 succulent pieces of haddock very very nice. Give this place a try if you are in the city area of London.

We tried the 30 minute menu and although there is not an extensive choice the food is really good quality and the service could not be faulted. bearing in mind its in the City its also good value for money. I have also eaten from the a la carte menu in the recent pass and again found the food excellent.

Beautiful place, comfortable and spacious. the food is top class, as like as the service. The staff is kind and very efficient.

We had a four course meal at this gem of a place - tastefully furnished with modern decor and has a relaxed and distinguished business atmosphere. This lovely restaurant is housed in the same building as the historic Institute of Chartered Accountants. The food and wine served was really top class and there is a great attention to detail - food preparation, presentation and service. Well done to Sandro and the team. Top class and highly recommended, especially for business breakfasts or a cracking lunch to close that deal!

Enjoyed a good-value, top-notch 3 course lunch today in this most comfortable and spacious restaurant. One suspects that few, apart from Chartered Accountants (it is in the HQ), would ever find this restaurant, or if they did one doubts they would realise it is open to the public (the small sandwich board on Moorgate pointing to Moorgate Place is a very understated form of promotion). So it is indeed a hidden gem. After wood pigeon salad, I had a truly succulent and moist Banham chicken dish - it was delicious. Cheese completed my meal, and all accompanied by a reasonably priced and good glass of house red wine. After coffee, my total cost was £44 before tip. My fellow diner enjoyed the £16 2-course menu, with a glass of house white wine (also fairly priced) and followed it with a good dessert and coffeeThis all seemed to me to be very good value given the pleasant surrounds and perfect service.So, for a city lunch place to meet friends, colleagues or clients there is probably no better place

This brasserie is a true gem, tucked away in the heart of the city. I find they always use extremely fresh ingredients for a modern European menu, regularly refreshed to take advantage of seasonal produce.This venue is ideal for city folk and members of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) - a brightly lit open eating and meeting place... you soon forget it's actually in the basement of the building! The feel manages to be both sophisticated, trendy and modern and retains the best aspects of a cosy gentlemen's clubThe breakfast menu is good and hearty - I regularly have the Porridge - and I'm not a massive porridge fan... but when if you want a pampering the secret winner for me is the smoked salmon and creamy egg on English muffin. The 'Full One' meat feast/ sausage extravaganza is clearly aimed at hungover city slickers.... have witnessed it's miraculous powers on menfolk... The bar and comfy banquette seating is a nice spot to hang out if waiting for a table- which thankfully I've not needed to whenever I've been there for lunch. Table spacing allows conversation without feeling nervous about being overheard.I tend to select my order from the 30 min menu at the full meal always arrives exactly within that time, great if you're booked in for a business lunch. Otherwise, always best to book - (ask for Alessandro, the maitre d') - as they always try to fit you in.

We had our team Christmas lunch here, and we were very pleased with the food, service and the restaurant itself. Great location in the city and good sized portions. Excellent service and delicious food. Highly recommended!

What a fantastic find. Tucked away in the basement of the Chartered Accountant's Hall, just a minutes walk from the junction of London Wall and Moorgate. The restuarant itself is modern and welcoming with tasteful decoration and furniture (check out the ed spotted chairs). The food is first class. Carefully constructed dishes using excellent produce. The dishes from starter to desert all oozed class and creativity from the kitchens. Although the starters and mains were exceptional, the deserts won the day. The front of House staff were proud to discuss and display their fantastic range including a stunning lemon tert, deconstructed walnut whip and a heavenly looking strawberry knickerbocker glory. Excellent service throughout and a sensibly priced bill at the end. An excellent business or couples venue. I will definately return.

I needed to organise a Business Lunch in the City. Certainly I was glad I chose this venue as its well decorated;has good service; and is quiet inside. The latter was particularly important to me as I needed to be able to discuss the matters in hand easily - which we didIt might be a little tricky to find - as its downstairs in the basement of a building but is pretty close to Finsbury/Moorgate/Bank etcSo for a business lunch it did a very good job

Excellent food, good service from friendly staff and good value for central London. Overall an excellent place for lunch

I visited One Moorgate Place on 31st March and was tempted in by their 30 minute promise – two courses for £13, served within 30 minutes. I was very impressed – the new restaurant is a huge improvement to the its previous incarnation, Esca. Everything is better – the decor, the food, the price and the service. The service was especially good – very friendly staff and super quick. I loved the big comfortable chairs (despite them being slightly too low – nothing a cushion couldn't fix!) I would...