Quo Vadis in City of London, Westminster

What a disappointing evening. Had been so looking forward to eating at the iconic Jeremy Lee’s restaurant in Dean Street but ended up feeling like a naughty school girl! The food was so delicious until I had some slightly under cooked cod - it had mostly been lovely and flaky but was a bit gelatinous, sinewy and undercooked in the middle, and I had left this bit on my plate. It was no big deal and I explained this when they cleared the table. I hadn’t asked for a refund or said I wouldn’t pay, however, I was startled some time later to be reacquainted with my leftovers by a server trying to explain that this is apparently how the chef chooses to cook his fish. My uneaten food had been brought back out of the kitchen for all to see like I was some naughty school girl who hadn’t finished her dinner! The server continued to explain until I was left saying how uncomfortable he was making me feel. They said they wouldn’t charge for the dish and would we like to go for a free drink in the members’ bar - no thanks! Really don’t expect to be grilled like that in any restaurant but was so disappointed to feel like this here. Must just say, the chicken pie is to die for though and our original server was an absolute peach! 😅

Unique menu in a great atmosphere

Someone messaged me offering money to give the restaurant 5 stars, according to the Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Act this is illegal and this practice should stop ASAP

Visitar Quo Vadis siempre es una experiencia placentera. Este es un hermoso espacio. Como siempre el ambiente era encantador y la comida excepcional. Los entrantes eran deliciosos y los principales de Onglet & Phasant deliciosa boca. El servicio proporcionado por nuestra camarera Justine fue igualmente encantador, combinando cortesía y precisión. Nuestra visita coincidió con el Día Nacional del Pudín de Toffee Pegajoso y nuestra elección del postre fue una conclusión inevitable. En la ausencia temporal de Justine, un colega que intervino se olvidó de proporcionarnos cubiertos, que era un poco decepcionante, así como la actitud de un guardián bastante hosco. Aparte de estas pequeñas indiscreciones, el día fue, como siempre, memorable.

Esta fue mi segunda visita a este restaurante, y por desgracia, ha ido significativamente cuesta abajo. La comida era increíblemente sosa, poco inspirada y mal presentada. El servicio fue igualmente decepcionante: en un momento dado, una camarera anunció en voz alta al otro lado del restaurante: “Eww, hay alguien vomitando afuera”. ¡No es exactamente lo que quieres oír mientras comes tu curry de garbanzos! Es una pena porque la decoración es elegante, y la ubicación es excelente. Sin embargo, dada la fuerte competencia en la zona, especialmente en este punto de precio, el restaurante realmente necesita intensificar su juego. Lamentablemente, no volveré.

They send messages asking for 5 stars, offering to earn a few pounds. You have to earn 5 stars by good work

The Best restaurant in London...

Quo Vadis in Soho is an extremely charming restaurant that combines tradition with modernity. Located in a vibrant district, it attracts both local guests and tourists who want to try authentic Italian cuisine. The interior of the restaurant exudes coziness, with elegant decor that makes everyone feel special. The Quo Vadis menu is a real feast for gourmets. It offers a wide selection of dishes, from fresh pasta, through juicy meats, to delicious desserts. It is worth trying their tagliatelle with truffles and risotto, which delight with the intensity of flavors. The service in the restaurant is at the highest level - the waiters are professional, polite and always ready to advise on the selection of dishes. Quo Vadis is also a perfect place for social gatherings or romantic dinners, thanks to its pleasant atmosphere and carefully selected background music. To sum up, Quo Vadis is a place that delights with both taste and atmosphere. This is an ideal proposition for everyone who wants to experience real Italian cuisine in the heart of London.

delicious food well cook and the presentation to customer is outstanding.

Everything about this place is beautiful. The food is lovely and the staff are very friendly.

Was approached and asked to give 5 stars I was offered 5ustd for this review I would give less stars as it’s not even open today!

Gran servicio, buena comida! Sin duda recomendaría. El servicio fue muy atento, uno de los mejores lugares en los que he estado en esa zona.

The restaurant has a good atmosphere, food was excellent and great customer service.

Este lugar es ideal para una buena cena, la comida era genial, buen ambiente y un excelente servicio al cliente. Recomiendo

What a great restaurant! My wife and I visited while in London, and found the food, decor, and ambience just perfect for a comfortable, romantic night out. As others have mentioned, we loved the smoked eel sandwich as an appetizer. I tried the pheasant, having never had it before, with pomme frites and found it to be very flavorful, though slightly dry. It was enhanced with red cabbage and a bitter lettuce, an unusual, surprising melange--but it worked wonderfully and was delicious. My wife tried the chicken pie with mashed potatoes: both excellent. The chicken pastry was very thin, but perfectly cooked. The flavor of the mash was enhanced with swede (rutabaga), pumpkin, and herbs, and we both really liked the flavor. Desert consisted of a delicious almond tart with custard, ice cream and cream, while profiteroles came filled with vanilla ice cream which added a suitably sweet ending to our meal. My only caveat is that I prefer chilled whipped cream rather than ice cream in my profiteroles. The food portions were generous, and we were both replete at the end of the meal. Service was excellent from everyone we met. I found it good value for money considering the overall experience. We were lucky to meet and chat with Chef Jeremy Lee while there (your Texas friends). He was warm and friendly to us, cordially answering our questions. We have his cookbook which is very well written and photographed. We'll definitely return on our next visit to try more of his inventive dishes.

This is my new favourite restaurant. The quality and pricing are fantastic. Can’t wait to go back!

This was an excellent experience. We were 3 and decided to share the starters. The Eel sandwich is a must. We practically tasted all their starters and then went for the beef and venison Pie. It was delicious. I had the profiteroles as a dessert😋. The wine and cocktail choice was also excellent. And not to forget the wonderful service and people. Thank you!

Interesting modern European food. Unique recipes made interesting

Seasonally inspired contemporary English cuisine that proves British food is phenomenal. Recommend the pie and smoked eel sandwich. Knowledgeable staff.

We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and everything was perfect and enjoyed our time in the club area too. We would like to especially mention our server, Dominic. His manner and wit really meant that the meal was special and he is a real asset to Quo Vadis.

What a pleasure! Such a comfortable and welcoming restaurant with a really friendly staff. To be there is like sitting in a nice living room and being provided with perfect food. Every single dish we had was perfect starting with the bread - wonderful sourdough with a perfect crust. Bread as bread should be. The starters, puntarelle with anchovies and the signature dish, the smoked eel sandwich were something to remember, pure, simple, only focussing on the taste and texture. Good food needs nothing more. The main courses, fegato and the pie of the day (turkey and bacon) could not have been better. There is nothing to add, honest dishes with best ingredients balanced in the best way The same with the desserts, buttermilk pudding and blood orange sorbet - a wonderful finish for a wonderful meal. Thank you! Next time we're in London, we have to go there again! Volkmar Pamer, Vienna, Austria

Just the most wonderful place 🥰

Just relax and enjoy! Realy cozy restaurant with great food.

The food was really good, but it is quite pricey. The service is not in line with the price. We had a lovely dinner, and would have given them the 5 stars if the price was better.

This is one of the best places I’ve eaten in my entire life. Amazing food 👏🏻

Decent food, good service in a smart restaurant in soho, a little dated on the inside.

Definitely one of London's finest restaurants! The food was absolutely delicious, the restaurant is gorgeous and the staff outstanding. Special thanks to Gigi, Saskia and Maciek

Fab. U. Lous. Chicken Volant was amazing.

Outstanding food from a menu of refined British classics. I had chicken veloute pie which was incredible - tasty & full of big pieces of tender chicken. Drinks were also excellent.

We had a great evening. The whole experience from start to finish was wonderful, (as always) festive and was a brilliant way to celebrate our 10th anniversary. the food, wine and cocktails were fab! Thank you to the whole team. Rachel Horton

Firmly on my where to eat in London list. Thank you Jeremy and team for a wonderful evening.

La pasamos muy bien en el evento de OCC que se celebró aquí la semana pasada, el lugar, el personal, el ambiente era perfecto, mención especial al camarero Jackson que me atendió, trabajo impresionante. 10 / 10

Quo Vadis is a gem in Soho—combining charm, history, and exceptional food. The atmosphere feels warm and intimate, with a touch of understated elegance that makes it as comfortable for a casual meal as it is for a special occasion. There’s a timeless quality about the place, a sense that it belongs to both Soho’s vibrant past and its present. A restaurant that feels personal, welcoming, and consistently excellent—a rare find.

My daughter's birthday dinner was an absolute delight. It was as if we had passed into a more gracious and time honored way of dining. Everything, from the moment that we checked our coats to the classic elegance of the dining room to our exceptional (and sharply attired) host and server Tommy, made for a lovely ambiance. The food and wine were superb - and the men's bathroom was an unexpected gem from a bygone era. We look forward to our next visit to Quo Vadis!

Went there as two couples on a Saturday night. The place is very pretty but the service was not fantastic. They also did not have 2 of the mains which one of them was a pasta so I don't how can you run out of pasta. The food was alright, not great. I find the whole experience on par with general Soho House vibes, overrated, overpriced and underwhelming. Also because the restaurant is under their bar, there's constant vibrations and sounds coming from over your head. It was a let down unfortunately.

Interesting restaurant with some nice dishes but left feeling it was missing the X factor. Perhaps i don’t appreciate fine British cuisine as much. I had the smoked eel sandwich which they are seemingly well known for. It was very tasty and quite unique. For main I had the hake which was very good too. Perhaps the service impacted our experience as we waited a long time to order and to receive food. We also felt the service was quite basic and not worth the 13% service charge they add. We paid 152£ for two courses each and a cheap bottle of wine which felt quite expensive. As much as we enjoyed the food, we would probably not come back as it lacked a wow factor. PS: restaurant feels pretty anti-vegan, not much plant based dishes.

We had a tremendous lunch at Quo Vadis. Everything was excellent from the welcome at the front desk, to the table, food and service. Delicious starters of chicken, cep, carnage and bacon terrine and chicken livers with bitter leaves sage and walnuts. The chicken veloute pie was one of the best pies we’ve ever eaten and the whole partridge with braised cabbage, onion and mustard jam was also delicious. The short crust pastry on the pie was delicious and inside it was filled with chicken. The pomme frites were also top notch. We could only share a pudding as we were very full, but the brown bread ice cream with chocolate sauce was both unusual and tasty. The service from Fabian was excellent. He was knowledgeable about all the dishes on the menu and ensured lunch was served at a lovely leisurely pace despite the restaurant being fairly quiet.

Outstanding service, outstanding food, and the best atmosphere in London. The seasonal menu means you can keep coming back to try something new, and everytime I have done so it's been exceptional. Tommy was our waiter yesterday and he really brought a sparkle to our evening! Thank you so much for having us, we will be back soon! Ps. You must try the bite..and the grilled bread with figs and ricotta starter.. and the brown bread ice cream (on October's menu)!!

Cannot recommend enough - every time I go to Quo Vadis it is absolutely unparalleled in service, atmosphere and quality of food. Everyone is so lovely and helpful with suggestions, but everything on the menu is incredible so you can't go wrong! For October I'd particularly recommend the olive bite and the fig and ricotta bread. Plus the pie of the day is always a great choice!!

Wonderful experience from the time we walked in to walking out. Food and service were first rate. Can’t wait to go back.

What an amazing experience! We had the chance to have a private visit of the establishment with Saskia and Macek, who told us a lot of very interesting information on how this place became what it is now. Regarding the food and the service, everything was excellent! Thank you for the amazing experience.

It was fairly quiet so 1 was sat and had my order taken quickly. The surrounds are lovely and the atmosphere was very cosy. The meal was excellent, and thank you to the waitstaff who took the time to chat with me for a bit.

We went for a pre-theatre meal and everything served to us was just delicious- from the bread to the starters through to mains, wine and dessert. The eel sandwich is a must-try of course (it was much better than I was expecting- probably one of the best starters I've had in the capital). The pie was packed full of deliciousness and was quite hearty. The other mains and sides were all expertly handled and thoroughly enjoyable. Service was friendly, unpretentious and relaxed and the general atmosphere was altogether comfortable and charming, reflecting the character and history of the place rather nicely. We left the restaurant feeling very satisfied, well looked-after and wanting to come back for more. What more could one ask for in a restaurant?

Great food and wine. The manager, Isuf is the quintessential example of enthusiasm, expertise and affability. He made our visit exceptional.

A refined British Restaurant with a lovely ambience great food and excellent service . Thanks for a lovely evening

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Awesome ambiance. Took my wife out for a dinner date and it was amazing. The food was great. A nice place to spend with that special someone. ❤️

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Quo Vadis and I must say, it exceeded my expectations. The restaurant's ability to accommodate group dinners was impressive, and the bar service was top-notch, serving delicious cocktails. I had a fantastic experience and would definitely come back for more. Highly recommended for a great dining experience!"

Very good location, the staff are very accommodating. The food is very good

Food is poor service is terrible and the atmosphere was so shocking was not a very good place to go and if I could give it 0 stars I would

Brilliant place to eat , service was great. I would highly recommend to friends and family . Great food

Amazing assortment of food and drinks. Staff really friendly and inviting.

Nothing I don’t love about this restaurant after a couple of visits. Delicious cooking, fantastic service, wine, ingredients and environment. In a busy location that is packed full of some pretty nice places to eat (and a few to avoid) this one is the real deal.

Think there may have been some insider dealing going on as I have a vague connection with Jeremy Lee but nevertheless, top class service and fantastic food in one of London's less trumpeted restaurants. Liz Truss is a fool.

Pretentious twaddle. Did not have the soup we ordered so palmed us off with a different one without even asking. Avoid! Not worth the large bill.

Relatively sane private members club with restaurant that serves the public. Staff are friendly and personal. Food good but not exciting. Atmosphere a little uninspiring as well. But nothing to complain about - and the Mexican bar tender is very willing to explore new creations.

Classy place. My wife and I were nervous about eating eel. But it's a must!

Visited this evening for a Quo Vadis and Friends evening featuring Kolae restaurant. The food was predictably fabulous from the Som Saa chef founder Andy Oliver, but the setting, service, and shared tables made for a very special evening!

OMG possibly the best meal I've had all year. Always feels a bit strong to come out with such a statement, but the rabbit main was just immensely delicious, perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned - one of those rare moments were I could close my eyes and enjoy every mouthful. I liked the eel sandwich too, not sure I'd order it again but it really was a wow in terms of flavour once more. Service good, wine fabulous. I was very impressed.

Work lunch for four. Overall, excellent experience, with warm welcome, friendly staff, good food - well presented, comfortable and stylish decor. One minor point: staff could be more attentive about who ordered what. We had several occasions where drinks and food were given to the wrong people, including a fish dish to a vegetarian.

As with many, Quo Vadis was on the list for a long time and we eventually booked for a special occasion. Unfortunately we were incredibly disappointed and it did not live up to the hype. We got the pork terrine which was more like parsley terrine with some pork. There was far too much parsley. The pie was nice but the sauce was incredibly watery and would have preferred a thicker sauce. The sides were also disappointing with the potato and pea salad having far too much mustard. Also to note our waitress was really brusk, she rolled her eyes when we said we had a voucher and got annoyed that we had spilled some food on the table. It was incredibly awkward. All in all I have to say it was quite a disappointing experience and unfortunately won't be recommending to friends and family.

A meal of delights! Salads Nicoise as it should be made with lovely brown anchovies, thin French beans, double peeled broad beans, lettuce and the most wonderful peeled tomatoes. Then rabbit cooked as a riff on saltimbocca, cooked with sage and lardo, served with tomatoes, basil and courgettes. I don’t often eating pudding - but the pistachio cake with apricots was a delight. What a blissful meal - fantastic ingredients cooked with love and helpful service. The Albariño was good too! I want to go back.

Really delicious, unique and scrumptious food. Great portion sizes and super friendly service

Our lunch waitress — blonde, English — was extraordinary. Charming, engaging, intelligent, charismatic. Couldn't be bettered. Food was elegantly presented and perfectly simple. No pretension and plenty of rigour.All in all, delightful. The price was right.

Great food and service. Would recommend the eel Sandwich. Was so good we had 2 of them. Chicken pot pie was also great.

This place had been on the list for a while. We went for a lunch on the weekend, booked on the day. The restaurant is beautifully fitted, and spacious enough you don’t feel too close to your fellow diners. The eel sandwich was delicious, as well as the salted trout. Their martini menu was also interesting, offering a few variations on the classics. Very friendly and prompt service. Would happily go again!

Attended a private party, cocktails and canapes! Venue is beautiful, fabulous location right in the heart of Soho. Staff were incredibly helpful. Canapes were delicious.

We arrived at this longstanding institution after a some fantastic jazz nearby. The restaurant decor seemed welcoming with its bright colours and the staff were very friendly in showing us to our table for 6. The place felt relaxed but with a pleasant hubbub of conversation as a background. The menu had an odd mix of things on it but I chose the much recommended smoked eel sandwich starter and pie of the day (chicken), both were really excellent. Some of others were cheekily served vegetable soup instead of the fish soup ordered (as they had run out). The head waiter smoothed this over by apologising graciously (as he should have done!) and refusing to charge for starters. None of this mattered we all had a great time and left feeling happy.

All I can say is WOW!! Very impressed by the food. Everyone needs to have the smoked eel sandwich. I had the hanger steak and it was perfect in every way. I still think of that peppercorn crust. Pricey but worth it!

Good meal. The recommendations for the eel sandwich is justified. It is very good. Really like the bourride hake with mussels.

Food and service were excellent.

Overpriced, some style but little substance. £23 for a ‘pie’ that was a dish with overcooked pastry top. And the price didn’t include sides. Service not of the quality to justify the price either, ordered a bottle of chenin, then over 5 minutes later the waitress came back saying she’d forgotten what wine we’d ordered.

Great place to spend time! Is cozy and well organised.

We had a private room for a company event and we had excellent service. Food was superb, especially the dessert. Amazing location too to go out for drinks after. Highly recommended.

Always love it, we had dinner in the members restaurant. I had the pie and the waitress was amazing

Just come here for the smoked eel sandwich it is great. Other dishes are well done and nicely put together. Great service from the staff as well!

There are a lot of stories and history to this place and there is also a members only section of the club. With such an interesting profile, a visit seemed worthwhile. I feel this place has a Moulin Rouge feel (maybe due to the colour tone). Table arrangement is a bit intimate but comfortable. I started off with the whole artichoke vinaigrette (which I kind of regretted a bit) but with hindsight, probably the famous smoked eel sandwich should have been a better choice (I thought the eel sandwich was a full main course, that's why I didn't order it). I was looking forward to have the pie but was told it was a beef pie that evening. As I do not take beef, I opted for the lamb rump. The lamb rump was in fact very tender (surprisingly) and that brought my mood back. It also went well with the red wine I ordered. The meal was finished off with a creme brulee, which was a bit different from the usual version (it didn't have that burnt crunchy top. Strange but maybe that's their interpretation of the dessert, I didn't bother to find out. Why I said "brought my mood back" was because, during the meal, I saw the guest (also a solo diner) next to me having the exact courses I was planning to order, the smoked eel sandwich and the pie. To my surprise, the pie didn't looked like a beef pie as it had a white meat filling. So, I had a casual chat with him and found out the menu had changed half way through. At that moment, I thought the waiter could have been more informed and suggested that I could have the chicken pie as an option. Will I return for the eel sandwich and the chicken pie? Maybe, if I do not have other priorities.

The reservation was made on May 1, 2024, for May 27, 2024. On the day of the reservation, I received text messages confirming that I would still be dining that night, followed by another reminder of my reservation. I paid for an Uber to be driven to the restaurant, only to find it closed upon arrival. When making the reservation, it was stated that there may be a fee for no-shows or late cancellations. Given this policy, I believe I should be compensated for my time and the Uber expenses incurred due to the restaurant's closure. It is unfortunate for such an establishment to act so irresponsibly. As a visitor from the United States, I could have made alternative dining arrangements had I been notified in advance.

The food is amazing and the atmosphere is great! It's a brilliant spot in the members area for private business meetings.

I’d been looking forward to a meal here for many years and after our experience I had to wonder why. The food was mediocre and that’s being kind. We thought we were off to a good start, as the mackerel beetroot rhubarb and fresh horseradish hit all the right notes. The fish was lightly pickled, as were the other elements, each done in a slightly different brine, and it was fun, playful and tasty. The rest of the meal was a mess. A boiled artichoke was simply plunked on a plate and served with a thick vinaigrette. This is something we do at home all the time, but getting the inedible choke out was a real chore with a fork and dull knife- who wants to fight with their food at these prices? Mains were both hugely disappointing. A tough bit of sliced lamb rump was served with an oily mint sauce which didn’t do a thing for the dish. My pie of rabbit and Guinea fowl was full of bone. The sauce inside the pie was not creamy and rich but rather a very thin broth. While the flavour of the broth was good, it just didn’t belong underneath a crust. When I questioned the server he said that if a pie contains either rabbit or Guinea fowl, traditionally it’s served this way. I have to wonder why. We had some just okay drinks to start, and a glass of very ordinary Champagne with the mains. Though we were really looking forward to desserts which sounded delicious, we knew at this point they probably wouldn’t be so asked for the cheque. The room is nice and service was okay, but the food was inexcusable at this price. Sadly it seems like a tourist trap- the best thing about it? The cute menus.

We decided to visit as thinking of joining the Club, and first impressions were very promising. Charming staff, delicious, well balanced food and a lovely calm atmosphere, mercifully uninterrupted by the loud thumping music which has ruined so many recent restaurant experiences. We had a quick look at the Club premises above and discovered the members' restaurant impossible to talk in, due to - loud, thumping music! So we won't be joining, but we will go back to the ground floor restaurant.

Had to edit a previous review so guess it’s been 4 years since I was last here! Food and wine was great as always, but have to say I do miss the old dining room with the iconic stained glass window! The stand out about today’s experience I have to say was the service! Previously it’s always been very efficient but I’m afraid a little clinical (the quality of the food always made up for the lack of true connection and warmth). Today there was a difference, great warmth, connection and efficiency by Lydia who served me. I was too immersed in my book to engage in conversation, but she was incredibly attentive, always engaging and always greeting you with the most disarming smile. A true hospitalitarian! Thank you Lydia!

Had a wonderful dinner at Quo Vadis this evening. The food was so good: inventive and creative, but balanced and delicious as well as exciting and new. Our server, Fabian, made it a really special dinner. He looked young through my 63 year old eyes, but he was a seasoned pro. I think if what we had been looking for was structure and formality, he would have delivered. However, as this was our first time here and my wife and I have no dietary restrictions and like just about everything, we asked Fabian to work with us to assemble a sampling that would give us a taste of what Quo Vadis does best. He delivered the goods. He was warm, engaging, confident and knowledgeable. A good reminder to the owners that what separates a good meal from a great one is this level of service.

Had a wonderful dinner at Quo Vadis this evening. The food was so good: inventive and creative, but balanced and delicious as well as exciting and new. Our server, Fabian, made it a really special dinner. He looked young through my 63 year old eyes, but he was a seasoned pro. I think if what we had been looking for was structure and formality, he would have delivered. However, as this was our first time here and my wife and I have no dietary restrictions and like just about everything, we asked Fabian to work with us to assemble a sampling that would give us a taste of what Quo Vadis does best. He delivered the goods. He was warm, engaging, confident and knowledgeable. A good reminder to the owners that what separates a good meal from a great one is this level of service.

Sadly I must recommend to skip Quo Vadis. The service was friendly but disastrous. They were out of many things and kept realising it progressively as the evening went along. Drinks took 45 minutes to arrive from when we first sat down, and didn't even arrive together. Then they couldn't manage to course out our food so we ended up with too many dishes all served together that went cold before we could manage to eat them. Had to beg for the bill 3 times. For a dinner with very light drinking (1 drink per person), bill was £280. Which is a lot to spend to be badly served. The smoked eel sandwich was amazing. Get one to go and eat it on the street? Then go elsewhere.

Nice venue, but food at a recent event was disappointing. Access to the rooms upstairs was very difficult for anyone who has difficulty walking.

Quo Vadis has evolved from French food cuisine into an Italian influenced menu. The food is excellent; the restaurant is wonderful for friends and families. The restaurant has a beautiful look that is pleasing for all customers. Quo Vadis easy to find. We loved Quo Vadis, it's a wonderful place for couples to dine. By the way, there is a wide choice of wine for diners.

Imagine refined British cuisine in a quiet place in Central London. I was surprised at how elegant this restaurant was despite its location. Outside, the restaurant is quite loud and lively from the neighbouring bars, but inside the restaurant, it feels like you've popped yourself over to Mayfair. The first thing I noticed was how decorative the menu is. They have a variety of options for all diets. We chose a mixture of fish and meat. Their seafood was delicious. The meats were seasoned well, but the smoked eel sandwich was my favorite. Overall, it's a high-quality London restaurant. All the dishes were up to par, but I didn't quite find anything that would urge me to come back quickly.

Old school legendary place with hearty food, some modern takes on traditional British food, with an extensive (and not cheap) wine list. Food was top notch, loved the pie of the day (game). Service was good but not exceptional, for example when we went to the loo between courses they brought out the next course and left it on the table rather than waiting till we were both sat down. Sommelier was very knowledgeable.

Elitist, exclusive, arrogant, full of Boris Johnson types etc, basically everything I hate in a restaurant BUT its still worth a visit for the experience and the food which is pretty decent modern British.

The new refurb seems to have done away with the stained glass windows which is a shame. There is much more space though and it’s very comfortable, just lacks some of the old character. Serving staff were uniformly excellent and pleasant. Chef even shook hands! The main problem is that the two hour turnaround for tables is too short to enjoy a relaxed meal. We arrived 20 mins early but were reminded several times that the table was needed back. No time for coffees and liquors! Food was tasty and most enjoyable without any fiddly fine dining pretensions. If only we’d had longer to eat it!

Conveniently located in Soho, this place is a great find if you fancy Modern British cuisine. We tried a few starters, and they are all very good. We had pie and skate for the main course they were a bit underwhelming. The pie crust came a tad too hard. I appreciate the generous portion of the capers that came with the skate, but the fish was pretty much soaked in the oil. Overall good experience though.

Pretty average. Food was ok, nothing exciting. Service was poor, they seemed to lack enough staff so everything took longer than it should have done. The private members bar lacked any sort of atmosphere and when we were there had only one person making and serving the drinks so only managed to have one cocktail in an hour

I have been twice now and been disappointed on both occasions by various elements of the food. The eel sandwich is great but be warned, it’s extremely peppery. I also really love the pistachio cake with rhubarb, this is the best dessert they do. However, it goes downhill from here… The first time I visited I ordered the cured cod, courgette and salmoriglio. It was extremely bland. This week I went with a friend to order all of the puddings and try the legendary sticky toffee pudding. As someone who lives and dream by sticky toffee, I was expecting great things from Quo Vadis, especially considering I have heard it’s one of the best in London but I left truly heartbroken. I judge a sticky toffee pudding as it is, and therefore asked for the cream and custard on the side but when it arrived there was NO toffee sauce?! It was so dry. Yes, I am sure people will say but that’s what the custard is for but custard is not sticky toffee pudding. They are too separate things and I didn’t have the heart to tell our sweet waitress how upset I was. I will admit that the custard is good though, so that’s something at least. Also, the sorbet was absolutely fantastic and is definitely the superior dessert on the menu. Lastly, I have to share my disappointment in the trifle which had a very strange flavour that neither my friend nor I could place. An odd bitter after taste and excessive amount of custard and cream. I love Jeremy Lee and will continue to admire him from afar on instagram but I do not think I’ll return to Quo Vadis. It’s expensive and has let me down on both occasions. The staff are very sweet and it’s not their fault at all, the food just hasn’t met my expectations.

Really average restaurant, not made to feel welcome in any way. Service strange would be the word to use. Starters - mine was pear, Stilton, bitter leaves etc was very nice. My husbands goose rillettes seemed off? Mains we both chose Chicken pie which was ok. Felt like we were wading through thick porridge and eventually we had to give up as it became inedible. Decided against a desert as preferred to leave. Not the best experience and very sad as we had both looked forward to visiting this restaurant.

A group of us went in November and all ended up ill. The common denominator was the oysters, though Quo Vadis denied any responsibility. Fair enough and they were good enough to offer a complimentary meal up to £150 (original cost was in excess of £500). I went with my husband for said complimentary meal and we were rushed from the very beginning. We’d not even been there an hour and a half and were told they’d need our table back before the stipulated two hours. What a weird experience when they were supposedly trying to make us feel welcome. Sorry, I just don’t get this place. I was a returning customer after numerous visits following a bout of food poisoning - though they accepted no responsibility - and made to feel like a bloody nuisance. The lack of customer care/service is an absolute joke. Owner Jeremy Lee may be a celebrity chef but these places seem to rely on their reputation when maybe they need to take care of the people coming through the doors. I won’t be back.

Guys, try the Eel sandwich, it will blow your mind! Extremely delicious!!! For the other dishes, they are excellent too. I recommend the main haddock dish, dessert with pistachios, and the sirloin starter too!! (forgot the names sorry)

The food is excellent. The eel sandwich is a must. And the service was some of the best I've witnessed in london.

Quo Vadis is a British stalwart - Jeremy Lee’s fabulous kitchen kicks out delicious food. Top tip: always make sure you leave room for the astonishing puddings.