Based on 146 opinions finded in 4 websites
Based on 146 opinions finded in 4 websites
Nº 4751 in 7028 in City of London, Westminster
Nº 212 of 267 Other european cuisines in City of London, Westminster
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Osman Akgül . 2024-10-20
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Booked for 2 course lunch which considering where we were was great value for money. The views and service were amazing. 3 out.pf the 4 had steak and 1 the aubergine bake. All cooked perfectly. Highly recommend.
Rachel Preston . 2024-09-23
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Booked for 2 course lunch which considering where we were was great value for money. The views and service were amazing. 3 out.pf the 4 had steak and 1 the aubergine bake. All cooked perfectly. Highly recommend.
Rachel P . 2024-09-23
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We sat by the window overlooking the Piazza. The staff were welcoming and very efficient. The food and wine were excellent. Lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back
Dylandog197 . 2024-09-20
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I had a lovely lunch here with 2 friends. We hadn't booked the terrace but as it was nice day the staff were happy to move us to it. We had a la carte menu and were all very pleased..we all left empty plates ! The service was excellent. I had paid and we were about to leave when we got into a discussion so stayed seated. About 10 minutes a waiter asked if we would like some tap water...a very nice though.
eamonn y . 2024-09-03
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Enjoyed drinks and shared some snacks/appetizers while enjoying a lovely view of Covent Garden. Would recommend. Wish they had a few more appetizer/shareable options as we would have ordered more! Menu for mains is a bit short so not sure if I’d be back for a full meal. However service was excellent and loved the atmosphere.
Maala Gadhia . 2024-08-22
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Seriously overpriced, poor quality ingredients!! Nothing made to order just heated up or pulled out the fridge. Chairs had cigarette burns in but would probably have tasted better than the food. Portions were small tasteless and lukewarm. I told the server the crab starter was tasteless and she said thanks for the feedback. Plenty of other local places with better food and atmosphere…don’t waste your time or money here, they are taking advantage of the location…don’t be fooled!!!
Lisa Salt . 2024-08-17
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Best restaurant catering for a sesame allergy. Very difficult to find such care, attention to detail and understanding. Staff went to great lengths for us. Thank you to the chef, Chris and all staff.
Indira Shah . 2024-08-14
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They provided us with a table .. we ordered a bottle of wine and a starter.. hoping we could enjoy the whole evening, ordering more food slowly and have a good time.. All tables were empty.. still the manager said we had to go in 20 minutes.. we asked the reason and if she wanted us to spend more money.. (which was the plan) but was told we had to vacate. What was the point in giving us a table that we were not able to keep….
Luz Del Olmo . 2024-08-10
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Zero atmosphere, zero customer service... I booked this for lunch because of the seemingly good value fixed price menu. We were going to have lunch before seeing Professor Brian Cox. When we arrived we had to wait awhile. I asked if we could sit on the terrace but was told it was fully booked. (I didn't realise you had to book). We were shown to a very lifeless table next to a pillar. The rest of the restaurant was practically empty. Our waiter gave us a full menu. When I asked for the fixed price menu I was informed that it had been suspend for that week, and was not available for matinee performances. I informed her that when I booked that was not the case, and when I checked to week before it was also not the case. She summoned the so called maitre d, who really was not interested in us. No good will gesture, except do you still want to eat here. Guess what? No. We went to Boulevard Brasserie just two minute walk. Lovely staff, Two courses for £18.95 plus an Aperol Spritz. Royal Opera House, get over yourself.
Amanda N . 2024-08-02
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I came here for some drinks and food. Thank you to my amazing waiters Mao, Keira and I believe onai? (The one with short hair) They’ve been great and made my visit here amazing. The food was great, I recommend fully. Will be coming again
Lauris M . 2024-07-29
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Lovely food and attentive service. Delicious set lunch menu. £24 for two courses, very good value and lovely calm atmosphere. Will return. Lovely bar to have a drink first and watch the buzz of Covent Garden.
allison . 2024-07-12
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Booked Piazza, as we were attending an Opera, at the Opera house. I wish I'd have gone to the many restaurants around covent garden instead because I was disappointed with the food. It wasn't exactly cheap either, a poor excuse for a sauce to accompany the fish dish, it was just stick. Very poor
wayne moore . 2024-07-09
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I didn’t have the best experience coming here to celebrate my graduation dinner. I made reservations at least four days in advance just to be told that it was never confirmed once I arrived. In addition, I called just to confirm, in which the hostess did agree. Additionally, it overall seemed like a rushed experience and I don’t know if I would recommend to celebrate a special occasion or dine before seeing a show at the ROH.
Adja Thomas-Mbaye . 2024-07-06
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Great lunch menu. Definitely need a reservation if you want to sit in the semi outside area. Sitting inside for me was a great experience. Relaxed & less crowded. Perfect.
D Girard . 2024-07-06
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This was a surprise to me and my best friend from her sister. It was the best surprise ever. Food was really nice, wine yes was a bit pricey but the deserts were to die for, absolutely delicious. The waitress was really nice and friendly. We all enjoyed this experience so much that I have rebooked to take my partner and my two sons and daughter-in-law in October for my partner's special birthday. Very impressed with this restaurant. Very enjoyable experience.
Yvonne Hale . 2024-06-18
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I really didn’t enjoy this restaurant at all. I was so disappointed and wished I had left before I had ordered. Menu was poor . Food very expensive and the chicken and leek pie looked like a school dinner. £49 for one glass of wine and an ice cream scoop size of mash potato and a pie 3 inches high in diameter. The peas were inedible. The waiter knew my dissatisfaction and did nothing about it and just grimaced when I explained. He couldn’t recommend anything - I should have realised. I went out for desert as I was hungry. Too embarrassed to ask for my money back. Never again!
Jan . 2024-05-29
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The meal was cold and vegetables poorly cooked. Beware we had a large bill for water!! As the waiter kept filling our glasses and we were unaware that each was being filled.
Patricia L . 2024-05-28
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Went as party of three. 7 pm reservation The terrace was very cold and slightly windy. Asked to be moved as crowd behind us were extremely loud. The starters were mixed up so there was a delay for one of our party. One starter was returned and exchanged for something else. The mains arrived the risotto was undercooked and quite dry. The others had fish which was nice. Asked for condiments 3 times before I got it. We were really looking forward to this evening as it was a special occasion We paid the bill and asked for service charge to be removed. I would not recommend this place to my friends
Anne Abdulla . 2024-05-25
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Had a great evening and had the pleasure of being served by Sandeep at the bar and then a very informative chat about the Opera House with Hajira. Keep up the good work.
Faisal Sheikh . 2024-05-17
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Great setting, good food, variable service. The problem was the timekeeping. We were a party of 14, booked for 5 pm for a performance time of 7:15 pm. We were asked to pre-order to ensure efficient service on the day, which we did. The main course started to come out (that’s STARTED to come out) at 6:50 pm, 1h 50m after we had arrived and 25 minutes before curtain. Some people managed to wolf the food down but not everyone could. The two supervisors clearly didn’t care and just muttered something about the restaurant being full. I wouldn’t risk a pre-show meal again. Great work, Searcy’s.
Howard G . 2024-05-16
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Fantastic lunch for husbands birthday. Lunch 2 courses £24, 3 courses £32. Wine is quite pricey, but it's London. Waitress was lovely and friendly and brought over chocolate for my husband which was a nice touch. Would definitely go again.
Mary Anne Lewis . 2024-05-11
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Great pre theatre dinner on site at the Royal Opera House 5 th floor. Food was great and efficiently served but we did not feel rushed. Sauces and pastry perfect. So convenient to eat right in the theatre. I had chicken, ham and leek pie with potato mash and crushed baby peas, and the terrine…both were delicious. Service very friendly and informative. All staff were approachable and keen to help.
June M . 2024-05-11
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Lovely decoration, but absolutely overhyped and overpriced. I get it that you pay for the location and environment, but my vegetarian dish was nowhere tasty-for $28, I expect better. Would not recommend, just strop past and have a drink on the terrace. Staff was friendly.
Charlotte de Bruijn . 2024-05-06
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We were a group of 13 for lunch. We had excellent service all round, and the dishes were excellent too. We will be back.
pamela clarke . 2024-04-27
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Had fixed price menu lunch menu, the starter of salmon was very nice but the Aubergine vegetarian main was nothing short of vile. Very odd tasting, thankfully or not I ordered a portion of triple fried chips which were tepid and not very tasty. The waiter saw I left nearly all my meal and asked if it was ok and I told him it wasn’t very nice and basically inedible, he just replied “ok” and took my plate away. Having now seen the other reviews about the vegetarian option, my experience was not the only one.
Crafty nanna . 2024-04-19
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Excellent place to go before a show, preordering a great thing.
Eric Formo . 2024-04-10
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Really elegant spot for lunch. Went with two lovely old pals and we ate very well. Pretty food, perfectly cooked- the steak was spot on… not heavy at all 3 courses and an extra pud too! Service was charming, kind and attentive Onahy Celeste was particularly excellent. Cant wait to go back! Finally a nice spot in covent garden—- the terrace is sublime but too chilly for our old bones that day!
Fred Dickieson . 2024-04-06
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Nice place to have a drink and chat with a friend (I can’t comment on the food as we didn’t eat here). We went for the view, which is lovely, the bar is overlooking Covent Garden. Prices are a bit high but drinks are high quality.
Zsuzsanna Toth . 2024-03-09
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We went to the Piazza today for lunch. Starter and wine were nice. Service was quite slow. Both of our main courses were cold and not a lot on the plate, and no taste. My husband asked for pepper as there were no condiments on the table. We told two waiters that the food was cold but our bill wasn't adjusted and we were actually charged a service charge, what a joke. We have eaten downstairs before and we have had drinks in the bar previously, we were very disappointed.
jeanwW7520ZJ . 2024-03-08
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Took my husband to the Piazza Terrace restaurant. It was a little expensive, but it was a birthday treat. The food was stunning and was beautifully presented . It was definitely worth every penny. The view over Covent Garden was lovely. I would recommend you ask for a window table. A special mention to our waitress Noelia. She was so welcoming and attentive. She made the evening even more special. We will definitely make a return visit.
Karen Scott . 2024-03-05
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Place, service and atmosphere very good. Food too except for the inedible "Portland crab linguine with cockles, Shetland mussells, spring onion and dill": it was a disaster of a dish as the pasta was overcooked, the white sauce was tasteless and made no sense and the seafood pasta had cheese on it, which is something we Italians are horrified about.I am very sorry I picked this dish as I dragged our main guest into this choice and we were lucky not to have been sick afterwards. For the sake of the good name of the restaurant, please remove the dish from the menu!
Vincenzo Vomera . 2024-03-04
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Really overpriced The quality of the food is quite poor, the steak was supposed to be 36 days dry aged but it didn’t taste anything like it and it didn’t look anything like it Pumpkin ravioli were ricotta cheese ravioli with pumpkin sauce and they didn’t taste good No complaints on the service, they were nice There is a nice view of Covent Garden Market but you can enjoy it from the bar Definitely not recommended
Manuele Bruzzi . 2024-02-24
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Didn’t get as far as the food this time (although have been before and the portions, while nicely presented are small for the less than tiny prices), because the day before my reservation I was sent an email at 9.30am requiring me to choose my food for my reservations the next day, before 6pm the day before. As I was at work all day and the email went to my personal account, I missed the window. The reservation was only for two people. No indication that I would have to choose my meal in advance in a window of time was given in the confirmation email sent at time of booking.
Sheenite . 2024-02-20
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This is the Piazza restaurant at the Royal Opera House. Excellent, attentive young staff with three serving us. The menu was limited but with excellent looking dishes . However, one starter and main dish weren’t available. Excellent sea bass but the cubed vegetables were rather tasteless. I’m glad we also asked for seared green beans. Very good hazelnut chocolate bombe dessert.
Hergaman . 2024-02-11
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The Royal Opera House has a pretty high opinion of itself and this is reflected in the prices but the food was very good. A chicken and mushroom pie was excellent but I nearly did not get it. We were told they had none and I voiced my displeasure that what is probably the most popular item on the menu should be unavailable. A slick bit of service turned the situation around and I had my pie and ate it.
John Oram . 2024-02-05
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5 stars for the service, absolutely stellar from the (I think) manager (whose name i shamefully forgot to ask but was there 25/01/24). We arrived 10 minutes late for our pre-show dinner res. The staff were busy and so there was a small delay in getting our food which meant we were slightly rushed, but nevertheless ate and made it to seats on time. However, without prompting, the manager had noticed the issue, apologised and offered drinks and desserts to the whole table as recompense. Turned a minor inconvenience into a really positive experience, 5 stars.
Guy KW . 2024-01-26
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The food was lovely but very small portions, the atmosphere was great and the service very good.
Lucy Recio . 2024-01-14
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This little gem has a far too low review score for what it offers. The inside part - a wonderfully designed interior that integrates with what the ROH stands for. The outside part - wonderful views and atmosphere with cosy blankets and good overhead heating during colder months. The food I tried so far - two starters and the steak, were exquisite. Compliments to the chef and kitchen team for excellently dressing the salads! The steak was perfection itself and I cannot wait to go back again for it. The artichoke salad was a joyful and very well balanced mix of sweet, salty and sour. The texture was also excellent with crunchiness of hazelnuts mixed with softened quinoa and yellow raisins. And have I mentioned the dressing!? Yes the steak was on the small size as other reviewers pointed, but I'd much rather have it 32 day aged and cooked to perfection (as it currently is) than a bigger but unchewable piece. I find this point a plus rather than a minus and I hope the steak survives on the menu for a long time!
Ioana Pisica . 2024-01-05
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バレエ鑑賞の前に、事前予約をして伺いました。 ランチセットは、このロケーション、味、サービスにして破格だと思います。大人は2皿のセット、こどもはデザートも食べたいということで3皿のセットを事前にどの料理にするかをメールで問い合わせて予約していました。メールの対応もとてもスムーズで安心して来店できました。 入り口にはバレエシューズがたくさん飾られており、店内壁面には衣装デザインのスケッチが並んでいます。洒落た少し上質ですが、そこまで気負わなくてもいいような雰囲気で、ちょっといいご飯を食べにくる気持ちにぴったりです。 2皿目が出てくるまでに少し時間がかかり、3皿目を食べ終わった頃は開演10分前で、すぐに店を出なければなりませんでしたが、たまたま5階席だったために入り口もすぐそこで、結果時間には余裕がありました。また訪れたいと思うお店でした。
Shino . 2024-01-02
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Sat down at 12 starters for our pre show lunch starter came at 12.15. Main course still not arrived by 1.10. Had to be in seats by 1.30 and seats were on ground floor. We had to canx the mains along with a lot of other diners. Surely as a pre show lunch they should have service down to a tee
B5078DIannef . 2024-01-02
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Really surprised reviews are not better since Piazza absolutely exceeded our expectations. Both of us loved all three courses (nothing we ordered was the same) which were served at the perfect temperature and portions were generous. Service was friendly and efficient but not intrusive. At just under £100 pp for three courses plus a bottle of wine and coffee, it's not inexpensive, but all things considered good value for money. Highly recommend and will very likely go back.
Scott Jacobson . 2024-01-02
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Nice place for little break and delicious food 😋
Krzysztof Kalinowski . 2023-12-31
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Elegant and spacious Lovely views!
Betsy & The City . 2023-12-31
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Absolutely beautiful place with a lovely view of Covent Garden. Excellent food and exquisite service make for an unforgettable experience. Dishes were carefully crafted and beautifully served.
daquinoh . 2023-12-29
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Booked a pre-performance dinner before The Nutcracker. Party of 4, me, my wife, son and son's girlfriend. We were asked to preorder the whole meal which we did. Arrived at 6 pm for the 7.30 performance. The first courses arrived in about 15 minutes and were excellent. We then waited increasingly anxiously for the mains to arrive, which they eventually did at 7.12 leaving us about 8 minutes before the bells went. I felt annoyed and rushed. The manager explained that they did not pre-cook which I cannot understand, what was the point in pre-ordering? The four main courses were 2x beef cheeks (surely precooked?), one simple pasta (10 minutes prep?) and one fish. It was expensive and because of the issues with timing not as enjoyable as it should have been. The food itself was good but because I was in a rush I hardly felt I tasted it. The manager took off one of the main courses. Sadly because of the timing it was a 6/10 experience. The ballet was wonderful of course.
TKtraveller9 . 2023-12-27
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Great restaurant inside the Royal opera house. Good food and great service.
Dave W . 2023-12-17
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Lovely bright and spacious dining space. Great views of Covent Garden from the Terrace Restaurant. However, the service is somewhat lacking. Water which was poured ended up on the table and was not wiped up. Other than that there was no attempt by the serving staff to make their customers feel welcome or appreciated. Service was slow. Food was good but not exceptional. Portions were small. Is there a world somewhere without triple cooked chips? When the desert menu was given to us we were not told what they had run out of until we asked for it. A lot of room for improvement.
Irene F . 2023-12-05
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Absolutely dreadful lunch for somewhere so prestigious and given its location. Five of us sat on the terrace (which is enclosed by glass) and it was absolutely freezing - we all had to keep our coats on and the table next to us kept their hats on too. There were overhead heaters but these weren’t working. The service was atrocious - we had to ask for everything. The wine arrived after the starters all of which were good. Three of us had a second starter as a main course and again the food was tasty. I had a Jerusalem artichoke risotto which was not - there was no Parmesan and I would say that it was made with water rather than stock. Salt and pepper (which we had to ask for) helped a bit. There was only one table occupied when we arrived but the restaurant filled up during our visit; however, we were the last table to leave as the service was so slow. The manageress realised we were not very happy and took off the service charge (which we wouldn’t have paid anyway) and didn’t charge us for the cold coffee. If you plan visiting this restaurant in winter, I would advise wearing thermal underwear and ski gear.
Debbie_Foster . 2023-12-02
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Wonderful hidden plant filled rooftop terrace overlooking Covent Garden on the 5th floor of the Royal Opera House! My friend and I visited with no reservation for drinks. I ordered the vibrant spritz mocktail and my friend ordered London Essence Peach. Great tasting spritz and a nice place for catching up with a friend or people watching
Michelle Barnes . 2023-11-26
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Visited the restaurant at Royal Opera House house today - never again. Lunch was a set meal with 2 of the starters unavailable, leaving just the pate or vegetarian. Lacklustre service from a waiter who didn’t seem to want to be there & managed to pour a complete bottle of coke over my friend, then tried to wipe it off her cream jumper with blue roll. When the steak arrived it was about a 4oz - never seen a smaller steak, & we waited over an hour for it.
Jill H . 2023-11-09
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My friend and I had a lovely lunch we being served by monir he was very efficient polite and spoke Italian just great I highly recommend the food was great xnice atmosphere bravo Monir I will be back soon
patrizia cecchetti . 2023-11-02
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Only went for a drink but also soaked up the views of Covent Garden and beyond from the rooftop terrace bar. Great place for a scenic cheeky wine.
Becky DS . 2023-10-30
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Great venue looking over Covent Garden. Service was a little on the slow side and portions on the small side but the food was good and well presented. No children’s menu - please create one and we’ll be back.
London Viewer . 2023-10-27
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Very inexpensive considering the setting overlooking Covent garden. Our waiter monir was very attentive. Enjoyed the experience and would go again.
dinneratyours . 2023-10-25
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El lugar excelente y Monir el camarero ha sido súper amable con nosotros. Muy recomendable!!!!!
Bego Coca . 2023-10-11
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Had a wonderful lunch here and was well taken care of my my waiter Monir , who explained the menu and the area to me .
Hector Hewer . 2023-10-11
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We came here for my boyfriend birthday Really nice lunch and amazing service by Monir really nice view and Monir offered us some super lovely chocolates as a bday surprise 🥰
angela qehaja . 2023-10-11
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We enjoyed the stunning view and the great atmosphere. And the Opera House…so beautiful! As you go up to the rooftop, you get enchanted. Recommended!
Krisztián Ruff . 2023-10-08
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Located on the 5 th floor, it’s up the escalator or the loft. The restaurant is either the indoor section or the outdoor terrace with glass windows that open so it doesn’t get too hot. There is a Monday-Friday lunchtime menu for jock is very good value for money. Nice bird eye view of the piazza in Covent Garden. Amazing value three course meal. The artichoke salad was excellent as was the sea bream with a lovely chowder. The hazelnut choux pastry also wonderful. Good service.
Travelling Doc . 2023-10-07
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Located on the 5 th floor, it’s up the escalator or the loft. The restaurant is either the indoor section or the outdoor terrace with glass windows that open so it doesn’t get too hot. There is a Monday-Friday lunchtime menu for jock is very good value for money. Nice bird eye view of the piazza in Covent Garden. Amazing value three course meal. The artichoke salad was excellent as was the sea bream with a lovely chowder. The hazelnut choux pastry also wonderful. Good service.
nolanar . 2023-10-07
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Nice large sunny terrace. Shame about the service. Waiter seemed disgusted that we’d sat down without waiting for him to guide us to one of the approximately 25 empty tables. He snapped ‘can I help you’ and when we asked to order some food, threw a menu at the table and stamped off in a huff. He then disappeared for the next 20 minutes (I wonder what he was doing, hopefully something to calm himself down, buddy seemed quite stressed). We gave up and left. Also the menu is quite short (9 actual food choices) and nothing looked particularly exciting. My fault for not checking reviews before, but to be fair even an average of 3.5 is rather generous in my humble opinion.
W. Moore . 2023-09-29
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Great experience with the best service ever. The place is not just incredible with great food and drinks but I had the luck to be served by Onahy which offered us the best service we ever experienced. Thank you so much :)
santiago isaza torres . 2023-09-22
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I query some of the 5 star reviews! I think the 1 to 2 stars reflect my own experience. Go for a drink and soak up the atmosphere, but don't bother with the restaurant.. many other better eateries than this. Expensive for the quality of the food. Dry stale bread, flavourless fritters and lack lustre burrata.. it's a small simple lunch menu and could be done way better. Had a really super waitress to start, but I think her shift ended, and then I couldn't get any service at all! Still give service 5 stars though for the lovely lady I had to begin with.
Emma Collin . 2023-09-07
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Food is decent but too overpriced. 32 pounds for a "large plate" of sea bass that came out being just a very small piece of fish. Surroundings are nice though.
Samuel Peck . 2023-08-15
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kingkan sa . 2023-08-13
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Our lovely day at the ROH was topped off with with an amazing meal. The food absolutely delicious and very authentic Italian. We were blown away with both the starter and main (caprese salad and truffle pasta) Our waiter Monir was so kind, attentive and wonderful. He gave amazing food recommendations and was very friendly. The fab service was paired with the great food!
Kate F . 2023-08-06
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All the food arrived cold. The staff kept coming back to let us know they had run out of items on the menu. Really disappointing food, especially for that price! But at least the staff was nice.
Al Shaibani . 2023-08-03
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This restaurant looked promising with a good menu but the actual experience was disappointing. Didn’t have my first choice of starter, pork belly, which the server failed to tell me until I ordered it. So ordered the soup instead which although it was quite tasty was lukewarm at best. Ordered the risotto for dessert but again this was lukewarm. Overall a very underwhelming experience and I will not be back.
Lovellfamily . 2023-07-27
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We reserved a table at piazza for the “intervals” during the performance. Unfortunately every time we came back to our table our food was not ready. So we didn’t get to finish the food before we had to return. The staff we absent (but apologetic when you finally pinned someone down.) The food was incredibly disappointing considering the extortionate price. I had the burrata to start which was unimpressionable - bland and forgetful. For the main (which I never finished) the langoustine risotto was abysmal. Firstly it was too hot, but the flavour was overpowering pepper purée and the langoustines were laughable. So rubbery and minuscule. Worst meal I’ve had in years and £28!!! The restaurant itself is nice aesthetically but I will never return.
Senni Whitaker . 2023-07-22
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Great place to relax and enjoy a drink! I've visited this place multiple times purely to soak in the stunning views. It's a shame that it's always bustling and finding a seat can be a challenge. I noticed that the drink menu at the terrace bar has undergone some changes, and unfortunately, there isn't as much variety as before. As a result, I had to order from inside. On my last visit, it was a bit windy, but on a sunny day, it's the perfect spot to savor a refreshing beverage. If you found this review helpful, please consider clicking the like button to show your support.
Julen Alfonso . 2023-07-19
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Food was ok, overpriced, service very slow, not enough staff. Took 10 minutes to get salt and brought pepper instead. Not impressed
Silvia Fariello . 2023-07-18
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We went for lunch and the menu is very small and limited to 9 dishes between meat/ fish and vegetable, Lovely atmosphere but severely let down by lack of choice and for what you pay sadly very disappointing
chris forbes . 2023-07-11
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Our family of four had a pre show dinner before the Marriage of Figaro. The restaurant looks nice and is very convenient. However it is vastly overpriced for the food which is bland to the point of boredom and worse than a cheap pub but with Michelin prices. We had risotto which wasn't cooked and a crab salad starter that looked and tasted like a childs art project. The only mildly good thing on the menu was the pork belly. Ice creams tasted like they were from the value selection from Aldiand steak was completely tasteless. On the positive side the cocktails were good and the service wasn't bad - apart from forgetting our drinks order once. This is a tourist trap that should be avoided. So many better options a few minutes walk from the Royal Opera house.
PeterNandFamily . 2023-07-10
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Decent food at surprisingly okay prices for Covent Garden. Came for the set lunch during a weekday. Service was a bit slow but everything else was great. Don’t recommend the tart - very dry but menu changes every month I believe.
H . 2023-06-28
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Service was appalling , we were sat at a table that hadn't been cleaned and set up and wobbled uncontrollably! When we requested a new table we were told they were too booked but a table that could have seated us remained empty throughout! We waited a long while to order food and had to ask for plates and cutlery. One of the meals didnt arrive and when we asked to order new drinks the hostess asked shall I just do the same round again rather than allowing us a choice. Our waiter was friendly but clearly terrified and apologised profusely though I dont feel it was his fault. They offered us a free ice cream to compensate us. Wouldnt go again!
Natalie North . 2023-06-24
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Food and staff were perfect. Really appreciated all the effort they made for us to have a fantastic visit.
Luke Strong Doyle . 2023-06-23
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What a fabulous hidden gem! Within the Royal Opera House, this restaurant has an amazing terrace overlooking Covent Garden with an exceptional menu of light fare. It’s perfect for sipping a cocktail, catching up with friends or enjoying a more intimate experience. The prawn croquettes were beyond amazing!! Lovely!!
Michael Kelley . 2023-06-19
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We had a very disappointing experience. Booked lunch for a milestone birthday celebration. The service was poor, our waiter was very disinterested and didn't seem to understand anything we asked him. The food was delicious but there were so many problems. We ordered the snack of the day to share before dinner and this arrived together with the starters, we ordered bread for the table and were presented with a basket with 4 slices of bread when there were 5 of us, and when it came to dessert we were advised that they had run out of everything except the pannacotta. As we were the first party there for lunch and the restaurant was practically empty, I'm not sure how they could have run out of everything. The waiter was completely incapable of remembering who had ordered what, we ordered teas and coffees and were lucky that none of us wanted milk or sugar as that wasn't offered. The waiter was pretty unavailable throughout and one of our party had to go and find him to get the bill. At no point were we asked if everything was all right. I would expect a restaurant charging these prices to be able to provide a good experience for a special birthday (and a dessert!!) and this was nothing like it.
CarolineE1143 . 2023-06-18
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We planned to come here for a meal after seeing the ballet, unfortunately things didn’t turn out as we would expect from the Royal Opera House. The service was poor with no offer of refilling tap water and despite paying a high price for bread they offered no butter or plates. On top of this we booked this place expecting a restaurant style meal as advertised on the website, however, with no prior warning when we asked to see a lunch menu we were bluntly told that the restaurant was closed and we could not go inside. Yet, through the window there were diners eating inside. We have no issue whatsoever with the restaurant being closed but we expected to be told in advance or at the very least in a respectful manner. Moreover, the service was condescending and we expected a higher level of service and respect from this institution especially as the friend I was dining out with is a paid-up Friend of the ROH. Disappointing doesn’t begin to describe this experience. Despite our great admiration for the ROH and its work, this place should be avoided.
Erin Jay . 2023-06-09
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Never knew this restaurant existed! Had pre-dinner drinks on the terrace with a stunning view on Covent Garden. Then the food was really tasty, had small plates and found them super easy to share. Staff was lovely and service on spot. I'll definitely be coming back again soon!
Jess Dervyn . 2023-06-06
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A lovely tasty if small lunch sat outside on the terrace one sunny Saturday afternoon. Booking was easy and we enjoyed our visit. Strange though that there are different menus depending on whether you sit outside or inside. We had small dishes and loved them, service was ok and the vibe on the terrace is just wonderful.
CompJax . 2023-05-31
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Fantastic afternoon dining here and with great views over covent garden. We enjoyed the cocktails and the food was delicious. The staff were super friendly and we will be returning again for sure.
big music management World wide . 2023-05-30
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Stumbled across this hidden gem in Covent Garden. Stunning views of the piazza below and incredible service and food and drink. So happy to discover this place and will be returning on the regular. Highly recommend 👌
kye sones . 2023-05-28
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This was a pre - ballet meal where choices were made before the day. We had ordered the plaice for main course which arrived just after ordering drinks and receiving bread. That should have rung alarm bells. The fish was dry and overcooked, my husband’s the same. At that point we should have returned the food but we thought it may just be the outside. It was just about edible. We felt that the meal was very expensive for what we ate and when asked we did comment about the food being poorly prepared. No concession given. Fortunately the ballet was magnificent.
daninlancs . 2023-05-27
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An oasis for a quiet break tucked away overlooking Covent Garden
Brian Samuel . 2023-05-20
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Lovely atmosphere and outdoor seating overlooking the square, it's perfect for people-watching. Despite being busy at times, the wait times are good. It is a great choice for a restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden.
simone petasecca donati . 2023-05-17
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Service was bad, slow and unorganised.
Charlotte Wall . 2023-05-15
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This is a place to just come for the nice view of Covent Garden and get a drink The food is beyond average to say the least,the salad was over £11 and consisted of lettuce and some celery??? Prawn fritters were also more just of a croquette minus the prawn!
Natalia . 2023-05-07
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This is supposed to be a nice place to drink/eat and it is. However, the problem is that they don’t seem to have experience or training to work here. The cocktails are just pure alcohol and you can’t taste anything else. The only drink that is ok to drink is the ones that came straight from the bottle to your glass. They don’t even know how to serve a drink, look’s like they are at home making drinks for friends. I was very let down by the service! Such a fancy place with a subpar service! (One star for the place, not for the service)
Tiago Fernandes . 2023-05-05
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We had drinks only at the fantastic rooftop/terrace bar/restaurant. One of the lesser known ones in London. We cannot comment on food. Fantastic view and service
C-Reviews . 2023-05-01
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The staff at the piazza are very friendly and efficient. Decor is very nice. Food very nice but very expensive. On performance days it's quite hectic in there. Nice restaurant for a treat.
Tina Robbins . 2023-04-27
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The dinner was a special treat for my friends birthday before ballet at 7.30. We preordered our 2 courses and arrived promptly at 6.00pm- plenty of time for dinner before performance. Pleasant ambiance, glass of wine arrived promptly. Not the food. After 25 mins had to ask where the starter was. Arrived few mins after. Again had to ask at 7pm where the main course was as we were going to the performance. After a lot of hassle and apologies main course arrived at 7.15. Not enough time. We asked for it to be made fresh for the first interval. That arrived promptly at the beginning of first interval, with another glass of wine, was just about warm but delicious. We had our desert in the second interval. To be fair food was taken off the bill , but not the experience we hoped for.
Lucycharli . 2023-04-21
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I received an email from the ROH which REQUIRED that I pre-order for a reservation in the Piazza restaurant. I do not go to restaurants that require this of me and am cancelling my reservation!
David Simon . 2023-04-03
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The price of the sparkling wine is much higher than the rest of the wine list. Beware.
Jakob Thorhallsson . 2023-01-30
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Ordinary food @ extraordinarily beautiful restaurant 👗🩰🎨Battalion suggestion: improve the quality of food
Anne-Jolie . 2022-12-29
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This Could be a fantastic venue but inexperienced staff, very pricey menu, 2 out of three cracked and or dirty glasses means that this is not on my to visit again list. Please can someone explain why the bar on the terrace does not serve the same beer as the bar inside only 50 ft apart. Also at £8.50 for a glass of very average wine served in dirty glasses I’d expect table service. Also when I rejected two beer glasses for being hot the lady behind the bar took great exception to the request for a cold glass. Will not be back as there are too many good venues in this area, who know how to clean glasses and serve cold beer.
David Sayer . 2022-12-13
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Slightly disappointing experience overall. We were kept waiting on arrival as the "host" was chatting to a friend. Service was variable. Decent price for set lunch. Food mostly good but some of the dishes quite salty.
Andrew Spells . 2022-12-01
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Fabulous place to have a coffee
Susan Woolnough . 2022-11-30
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Great place to take a break from Covent Garden and to look out over it all
M C L . 2022-11-25
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