Rail House Cafe in City of London, Westminster

Estábamos allí para un brunch de cumpleaños y de inmediato estábamos saludando cálidamente con deseos de cumpleaños. Estábamos de servicio rápidamente, aunque desafortunadamente los dos batidos que queríamos no estaban disponibles debido a que la máquina estaba rota. La comida que pedimos llegó rápidamente y fue de una generosa ayuda. Estábamos muy contentos con la comida y el servicio

Lovely meal and fantastic service from Francisco. Thank you

Lovely atmosphere and great decor. We stopped in for coffee and teas, the menu had a lot of choices. Only thing I would say is that the toilet signs are not that obvious, I wasn't sure which door to use as the images have faded, a couple of letters (F/M) wouldn't be a bad idea.

Fabulous food. Lovely Portuguese server.

The food was fairly flavorful, but expensive for what was served. Not worth the price.

Great Service and Food is delicious

I was told "kitchen is now closed" at 2.45pm on a Sunday. I pointed out that the café closing time was 7pm and I was told that "it doesn't matter". Went to a local competitor instead and, shocker, they were still serving food.

Had such a lovely birthday here! Food was delicious (I had the whole vegan tasting menu and it was delightful), but even better was the amazing service from Solomon - who quite literally sung me a whole solo rendition of happy birthday in the most divinely angelic voice. He was utterly fabulous and made our experience even more special than it already was!

We had a good English breakfast here.

100% recommend coming here for brunch or lunch when in London! Djeli and Solomon looked after us, first with a friendly welcome, then plenty of adaptability when we needed to move tables with my son spontaneously joining us. The food was tasty and quick to arrive. Very big appreciation for heated plates which meant our meals stayed warm while we chatted. Thank you for this relaxed moment as a family in your welcoming and delicious restaurant. :)

Solomon was an amazing host and helped made my Mum’s birthday extra special!

Boring and dull. Food was bland and tasteless. Sauce was thick enough to be custard. Had to ask for condiments for my sausages which I had almost finished by the time they arrived. Atmosphere is what you would expect for a chain place. Don't expect anything unique .... Don't even expect too much.

Lovely meal, staff were attentive and the atmosphere was chilled. Would definitely recommend. We were served by Francisco who was lovely. Thank you.

El lugar es acogedor, con una zona muy agradable en el interior para sentarse y relajarse. La decepción fue la comida, cara y mal hecha. Pedí un pollo con algún tipo de pastel pero estaba súper seco y no húmedo y el pollo estaba matando picante. El café estaba bueno, pero la comida necesita mejorar y lo más importante que servir, el chef necesita probar lo que está cocinando antes de enviar a la mesa.

Went in at 10am on a Sunday. No more than a dozen people there and was told it was reservations only. Clearly thinks of itself as better than it is.

Went for dinner yesterday and this is such a fantastic place for a delicious meal! The food was great but the staff are really what made it a perfect evening. They were just so lovely and helpful. Fully recommend

The decor was okay, but the food was expensive and tasteless. The service charge was much too high for the average customer experience. Therefore, cannot recommend.

We had a great afternoon there. The host/greeter Solomon was very enthusiastic!

Great place, the food is very good and reasonably priced, the service is excellent.

I was so excited to visit this place, having been recommended it, and I have to say it did not disappoint! The food was great (we particularly enjoyed the fish and chips, and pavlova) and the drinks were great - I had a mocktail and didn't feel like I was missing out. But the night was made even more special by the service - particularly from Solomon, who greeted us so warmly and continued to be a wonderful, sparkling presence throughout the evening. Thank you so much to the whole team, but especially Solomon - please never change!! We look forward to visiting again! ☺️

Fantastic breakfast much better prices then the nearby hotels

We loved the decor and cosy yet vibrant atmosphere. We had the vegan set menu and it was such a treat - a real celebration of modern healthy plant based food. I hope RHC continues to offer a vegan menu and we will become regulars ! Francisco our waiter was engaged and helpful and friendly. And the restaurant manager is a total sweetie and so passionate about his profession and his place of work. A real treat and highly recommend.

fantastic food with reasonable price and great service

A fine spot for a quick work breakfast. Food qualilty was very good and service fine

The atmosphere, customer service◯, and the food are delicious.

Nice atmosphere but the food was disappointing. Maybe it was a bad selection on my part but chopped salad was underwhelming, halloumi and broccoli portions were tiny and the grilled cauliflower was extremely salty. Could have cooked better myself.

Quick Saturday lunchtime, ate upstairs. Very good service and friendly staff. Well prepared and presented food. Highly recommended.

After being rudely turned away from Timmy Green on the basis of having too many prams (2 by the way), we decided to try The Rail House Café—and I’m so glad we did! From the moment we walked in, Aaron greeted us with warmth and made sure we were well taken care of. He went out of his way to ensure the kids were comfortable, which made all the difference. The service here is exceptional, and the atmosphere is far superior to what we experienced elsewhere. The staff are genuinely welcoming, attentive, and accommodating, creating a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience. Whether you’re dining with kids or not, I highly recommend choosing The Rail House Café. It’s a place that truly values its customers, and we’ll definitely be returning! Also, the schnitzel and creamed corn were delicious.

I can’t recommend this place enough. Solomon, the host, was exquisite and really made my trip to London that much better. The food was excellent. The service was timely and attentive, but not overbearing. The atmosphere was stellar! The bathrooms were very clean and chic, along with the bar area was trendy and upbeat. I was the first customer on a Sunday morning, and I was the only one for about 20 minutes then it picked up. I went without a reservation, as they have a lot of space, but for more of a lunch time I would suggest a reso. Thanks for a wonderful meal!

Came here for a team lunch, the roast beef sandwich (with sourdough) was not bad.

They let us relax for hours but no food cooked between 3 to 5pm as they switch menu

Went here on a Sunday to meet my cousin. The Sunday roast was good, but quite pricey. The salmon royale (muffin) was cheaper but horrendous, and felt I could have the same quality at Wetherspoons. Muffin was dry, nothing much on the plate and little to be desired. Restaurant needs to streamline and rethink menu and prices. Service slightly slow when busy but acceptable.

Nipped in for a quick bite before our train. Relaxed, dim lighting vibe. We had Soul Burger and Feta salad with halloumi from the new menu - all very tasty. Burger - £15.80 (£6 more to add chips).

I visited London with my mother last October and want to leave a glowing review for the Rail House. The food was delicious, and vibe in the restaurant was superb. The atmosphere was cosy and vibrant and the staff were very friendly and accomodating. We were made to feel very welcome and our suitcases were held for us in the luggage store whilst we ate and relaxed. We were doing a spot of sightseeing before a long journey back to Wales. The staff offered to keep our luggage in the hold whilst we explored Westminster. My mother has some mobility problems and this made such a difference for her in that we were able to move about without lugging suitcases. Her last day was made much more enjoyable. I would like to thank the staff for their kindness in doing this. It made our day! We came back to the restaurant early evening before leaving London and had another delicious meal! The menu was original and healthy. Again, the atmosphere was great and it rounded off our trip superbly! Aside from the great food, having staff who are so attentive and mindful is something you should be very proud of! To show genuine kindness in this way just goes to show the calibre of people that are working at the Rail House. Thank you again! If we are ever in London again we will be sure to come back! A huge 5 stars from us 😊

Ate outside here in the summer, decent food and not too pricey.

A place with chairs and tables that are completely different from each other but that at the same time combine perfectly with the cozy and pleasant atmosphere, good cocktails, good food, excellent service especially from Djeli the service was amazing

New year outing was a disappointment The red ribbon offer was not worth what’s on offer as it was less than what you pay for We opted to go for the menu We ordered a Scallop for starter .. we only got 1 ONE on a plate for £10 😳 main course we ordered one Cod and one burger they don’t come with anything NO POTATO OR VEG OR CHIPS OR SALAD … prices for cod £21 and burger £15 Never again Oh we forgot to get a doggie bag

I visited the Rail House on the 21st of December with a group of friends. The food, atmosphere and service were great. Solomon, the gentleman at the door, was fantastic. He made our already lovely afternoon memorable by helping us capture our annual Christmas get-together by taking some beautiful photographs. Thank you.

Nice venue, good for work parties - the snacks are also pretty good (especially the cheeseburger sliders)

Breakfast at Rail House Victoria was exactly what we needed to get a busy day in London started off on the right foot. We were immediately seated by a lovely host, and started off with mimosas and coffees while looking at the menu. We ordered the smashed avocado and chard Benedict, the Burgerdict, avocado toast and bacon and halloumi sides. Portions are not that large so our server recommended that we go for the larger size Benedicts - a recommendation we appreciated as the larger portions were just right and all of our food was perfectly prepared and really tasty. We can highly recommend this wonderful spot. Next time we'll also include a few malted deep dish pancakes...

Went with some friends. The place is really good. The food as well. Prices not that crazy. We were seated upstairs which was great (not lots of people) but that also mean a bit of a slower service. In any case I’d recommend anyone to try it and even go myself again (if upstairs, downstairs seems too loud/crowded).

Para hacer eco de muchas otras críticas, Solomon fue un anfitrión excepcional cuando visitamos el café Rail House - hizo que nuestra visita se sintiera muy especial, sobre todo cuando me dio una serenata con una interpretación impresionante de feliz cumpleaños - la voz de un ángel. Fue un gesto muy dulce. También nos encantó descubrir que a pesar de una escasez aparentemente global, el restaurante tenía Guinness en el grifo. Una experiencia positiva en general.

Wandered in to the Railhouse when journeying around London and what a let down. Service was Hot and Cold either all over you or as we experienced Sat down then never asked for more drinks for the whole hour of the experience. Food is overpriced and tiny portions, salad ordered was literally tipped from the salad bag into a bowl and all meals very tasteless and bland. Sadly will not be adding this to our list in future I Unless it’s the ‘avoid’ and don’t let this ruin the day.

Great brunch! Solomon is the best 👌

El personal es lo mejor de este lugar. Solomon es una delicia - el mejor maitr'd en Londres. Gracias por la calidez y diversión. Nos alegró la noche. El burbujeo bueno e inglés era bueno también. Volveremos.

Food was amazing. Fransisco was super amazing.

Had an amazing time for our Christmas meal. Rizwan & Justin really took care of us and we're great. Would come back again.

Had a lovely and delicious weekday brunch with friends. Was warmly welcomed and enjoyed the delicious veggie options - and possibly the best Bloody Mary of my life! Highlight of the meal was being serenaded by one of the staff members Solomon. Beautiful voice to finish our lovely meal.

Great service by Francisco who was very helpful.

Increíble comida y servicio, pero lo más destacado fue Salomón frente a la casa, cantó feliz cumpleaños a nuestro amigo y le alegró la noche. Su voz era impresionante y realmente hizo la noche!

Well recommended; met and served by friendly staff and very impressed with the food selection. I had the veggie breakfast and was pleased with both the quality of food and the quantities. Ambience nice and would suggest this if arriving into Victoria. Just a short 2 minute stroll from the station.

Had a fabulous afternoon at the Rail House - the food is nice, albeit on the pricey side (but expected around that part of London). Visit was made memorable by the service - the host, Solomon, was fantastic. So welcoming and just gave good vibes - he also had a fantastic rendition of happy birthday!! We met for brunch, and left at 6 - sign of a good venue!

Good food and nice dining experience. Menu to suit all tastes. Good value in central location.

We hired the mezzanine level for our Christmas party. We had 40 guests in attendance. Everything went so well, I cannot believe how hard the team worked to keep all our guests happy. I am sure they were exhausted at the end but honestly they worked unbelievably hard and did the best job. They were so attentive to everything – they kept the drinks flowing, and made everything look so organised. I had so many compliments from our guests – many more than I have ever had before. It was obvious that everyone went the extra mile to make the evening perfect and it really was perfect. The food was fantastic, everyone loved the sharing platters. I tasted a lot of the vegan menu too as there was so much food and it was delicious as well. The room was beautifully decorated, and we had lots of room to mingle and chat. There have already been requests to come back here next year, thank you so much to everyone who made the night perfect.

Absolutely brilliant service, very generous and good quality sunday lunch and fabulous cocktails and coffee. Our go to place when we visit london. 4 mins from Victoria

I was surprised this was rated only 4 stars as I think it is much better than that. The brunch we had was quite good - my steak and eggs was done perfectly and came with a very nice anchovie pesto sauce. Service was excellent and the ambiance is quite nice.

Nice place for lunch, friendly staff, and quality food.

Solomon was a 10/10. He welcomed us through the door making polite friendly conversation. When we left he remembered who’s coat was who’s and went the extra mile for us. Thank you Solomon you made the experience absolutely lovely.

Great place for a breakfast 👌 the berries pancake and Shaksoka just amazing 👏🏻

This was disappointing sadly. The lovely site I visited went at lunch to get some work done and it was full with similar people and new mums with babies. So overall I felt comfortable and happy. I asked for a recommendation on lunch as was told to get Brunch Waffles malted waes & maple syrup as they were famous. Excited and high expectations I ordered that for £15.50. What I received was 3/4 of a waffle so not even a full one. The buttermilk fried chicken breading was soft and fell off and didn't have that crunch you expect from fried chicken. The waffle was the complete opposite. It was crispy and hard and had no softness in the inside and tasted a tad overcooked. They both were doing what the other should've done. The hot honey jalapeno butter was tasty and cut through the savoury and the super sweet but for £15 I was overall disappointed. I did eat it as I was hungry and the staff and atmosphere was so nice I didn't have a heart to say something. But i won't be back. Plus the wine seemed like they needed a refresh as we see the same wine in a few places now. Please do better and take this onboard but it's put me off from returning as a frequent dinner in London.

What a lovely evening… After a recommendation from a colleague we made our way to the restaurant. We were greeted by a very busy but patient gentleman at the door. Our server a lovely Scottish gentleman was a great server. Throughout the evening our host who we later found out was called Solomon was possibly the most perfect gentleman. We found out due to a finger injury he had been in an accident and despite this he was phenomenal. I could not of hoped, as a friendly northerner, for better service-thank you.

We had a reunion brunch here. The guy on the front desk was PHENOMENAL. He was so friendly and welcoming. He seated us in a really good place with comfy chairs (one of us was pregnant!) and we had a delightful time. They even noticed that we were exchanging birthday presents and so surprised us with some cake and the front desk guy sang an amazing rendition of happy birthday for us! Amazing service - above and beyond.

Great little spot for brunch with really good atmosphere, music and a general buzz. Food was delicious and quick! Big shout out must go to Aaron, the manager. He is the epitome of what a top class manager should be and we will return for his excellent hospitality! Thank you for my birthday cake too - so kind!

We didn't book a table, but managed to fit our group in. Helpful staff and good food

Fantastic, highly recommend! Burger was delicious

Really lovely restaurant, the manager went out of his way to accommodate myself and my friend with our babies. Food was lovely too!

Food lovely staff very friendly

Estábamos aquí para un almuerzo de cumpleaños para mis hijas de 11 años. Quiero hacer especial mención al maitre d'hotel que organizó un pastel y velas con gran estilo. ¡Muchas gracias!

We went for a friend’s birthday, everyone was so lovely and went above and beyond to make our dinner special. Would definitely recommend!

The best English breakfast my husband and I ever had so far.

Muy buen servicio, personal amable y servicial y el ambiente era excelente. La comida era deliciosa y ofrecía un menú variado para todo tipo de comensales. Me gustaría comer aquí de nuevo.

Jeet was our server at the bar- what extraordinary service! Friendly, prompt and personable - always smiling. He made our visit to this establishment memorable! As visitors from Canada, it won't be one that we'll forget any time soon!

Loved the food and atmosphere, stayed from 6.00 pm until closing time and not pressed to leave which was great as catching up with friends I’d not seen for a while. It’s has a great look and feel to the place and a great night out for work colleagues or meeting friends for an evening out.

Great place to meet friends for lunch

Four of us enjoyed a lovely meal in this restaurant prior to a show. We each chose a different meal and were all happy with our choices. Prompt helpful service, nice environment, would go again

What an absolute joy this place is. My Daughter and her husband took me there for my birthday brunch last week and we were welcomed by one of the most charismatic individuals I have ever met. Funny, friendly and keen to engage as we settled for our food. Food was excellent, a great environment and I would absolutely go again

The food and service were great, but it was very noisy.

It’s a basic brunch place, nothing special. Service was subpar, incredibly slow the entire meal, especially when we asked for the bill. The Burgerdict was really quite disappointing for the price - yeah, it was edible… but I was expecting much more to the dish. The beef patty was so dry, there was only one half of the brioche bun. A few pickled onions, some brown old lettuce, a tomato and an egg. Beware, they charge 13.5% for their poor service and an extra 25p for some charity donation. It’s rude to charge customers for donations before asking them if they would like to, it’s guilt-trippy and quite frankly if the restaurant really cared about the charity, they would donate money from their own pocket and not by guilt tripping their customers. Also, upon entering, the FoH told me my table was sat at the back of the restaurant and pointed. When I asked for more help finding it, she huffed and took us there herself as if it wasn’t her literal job to help take customers to their tables. Management seriously needs to take notes. Wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone and will in fact recommend people not to go.

Fabulous place ,the service is great and food lovely

Excellent experience in this restaurant found unexpectedly next to Victoria Station! We arrived, my boyfriend and I, with 2 large travel bags and we were immediately offered to store them in a dedicated place while we ate. We were well advised on what to choose on the menu. The burgers were really very good! And to top it all off, after explaining to the manager that our departure was going to be delayed by two hours due to a technical problem, he kindly offered us a glass of champagne and started chatting with us. It really touched us to see the understanding and sincerity in the way he spoke to us. We highly recommend this place!

Loved my first visit to The Rail House Victoria. We came for lunch and received a very warm welcome from Arun on front of house. Service was excellent and the food delicious. I ordered the chopped salad bowl with chicken skewers. Salad was fresh and not over dressed. This will certainly not be my last visit. The location so close to Victoria Station was excellent.

Great service by a very welcoming Solomon, front of house and such a nice friendly guy!

Nice ambience and energy, good place for brunch

Had a birthday brunch experience with a friend. It quite a nice atmosphere although I was bit personally out of my depth with the menu. I appreciate the hospitality, the staff really looked after us. Especially one of the hosts Solomon, who was an absolute joy. For his friendliness and energy, I would love to come back again. Lovely experience overall.

Had a lovely time at RHC today with my friends. We were looked after really well by all the staff but specifically Solomon! We celebrating my birthday so Solomon decided to sing the most beautiful rendition of Happy Birthday I've ever had sang to me and I was gifted a delicious slice of red velvet cake. He has such a wonderful voice and I hope he gets a chance to showcase it more often. Honestly his presence was super warm and made us feel super cared for! I would come back to RHC just for him tbh -he was a fab. But thankfully the food was just as good too. I had the Burgerdict which was really lovely and I feel like the portion sizes and prices were decent. The location is perfect and the interior decor is really beautiful. I will definitely be visiting again and highly recommend😊

Came here with work and had amazing service from Solomon and decided to come back for a friends birthday. Solomon again for the second time made it an amazing experience, customised to our tastes he delivered the best service I have ever had in London. Highly recommend for both the food and service. This has easily become a new hang out spot for me.

Nice location and atmosphere, bit expensive but food good

When I’m in Victoria I always try to come to Rail House, great food and super awesome staff! I think the lady was called Joanne it was Tuesday lunch just gone! And a thank you for the pastry with our wine after lunch you know who your are! X

Extremely delicious and inventive dishes. Portions a little small though for the price. Waffles looked delicious though!

Increíble experiencia general! Muy buena decoración, buena comida y personal encantador para colmo! Sin duda volvería cuando en Londres.

Se topó con Rail House para almorzar, mientras buscaba para la cena pre-teatro. Pedimos toda la lubina con nuoc cham estilo vietnamita (la opción de menú arriesgado) y el chimichurri minuto filete con huevo frito (la opción conservadora) , y ambos eran fantásticos! No recomiendo la lubina entera a los comensales exigentes con un ojo (disimulado alegremente por una guarnición de pepinillo afeitado) o intimidados por un estante de huesos de alfiler, pero si realmente te gusta el pescado fresco, entiendes que el hueso delicado pero mortal es lo que mantiene el pescado húmedo (lo mismo es cierto con un macho T - filete de hueso) y que cuando el pescado entero se cocina a la perfección suculenta, como en la Casa del Raíl, la carne se descama inmediatamente con algo de ayuda suave de una cuchara. Digo esto como alguien que busca pescado entero, cuando salimos a comer, porque fuimos a varios restaurantes de 4 estrellas en París, donde los camareros son lo suficientemente hábiles para deshuesar un pescado, pero lo hicieron sin nuestro consentimiento y quitaron el plato de operación que tenía todos los jugos sabrosos de vuelta a la cocina para ahorrarnos el desastre visual. Es un sacrilegio para un pescador con siglos de pescadores y pescadoras en la sangre, pero comprensible desde el punto de vista de un restaurante, cuando tienes turistas delicados para servir. El cocinero vietnamita en mí diría que la guarnición de salsa para el pescado, nuoc cham, se habría beneficiado de un toque más de lima y azúcar y chile rojo más asertivo mezclado en la base de la salsa de pescado, pero el pescado estaba perfectamente condimentado, jugoso y tan esponjoso o escamoso como el arroz basmati. El filete diminuto era húmedo y medio raro, pero la estrella de nuestro almuerzo fue una orden a la carta de batata ahumada con mantequilla de rábano picante batida. La suya es una fusión de lujo con una patata al horno estilo cena, con mantequilla y crema agria que comerás en tu vida. Podía bajar un tazón entero de solo la crema de rábano picante batida, tenía la sensación en la boca de un batido espumoso caliente y la cantidad justa de rábano picante, para elevar y cortar a través de la dulzura y la grasa de la mantequilla y la batata asadas y ligeramente carbonizadas a esponjosidad bifurcable sobre una llama abierta. Sé que intentaré replicar la receta secreta en casa. Inicialmente sentimos que los precios del menú eran un poco altos, pero el servicio era excelente, los camareros eran tan amables y acogedores, no aguantaron aires y no nos apresuraron a salir por la puerta, el menú tenía originalidad y ralladura, y pudimos notar que el chef se enorgullecía de la preparación experta de cada bocado. Una de las mejores comidas que tuvimos en Londres.

Amazing! We got a table in Lunch rush hour Very nice staff, delicious food for a reasonable price A little bit loud when full but very pretty mechanicalish design Would recommend!

Warm welcome. Very good meal.. I recommend...

We were greeted at the reception not only with a smile but a warm welcome and friendly first visit to the Rail House Cafe from Solomon. He made us all feel like celebrities I must say. This made our night to begin with. We were shown to our table and the rest of the service and evening went beautifully as we could imagine. Food was wonderful enjoyed especially the truffle mac and the butter chicken, well done to the chefs, our waiters were really sweet too. We cannot stop raving about this place to our friends and family. We will for sure revisit. Thank you so much. 10* service and shout out again to Solomon.

From the second we got there, our host Aaron and the team made us feel welcomed. They were professional, chatty and went to great lengths to make sure we had an amazing time. The food was fantastic and the service better than 99% of restaurants in London. We’ll definitely be back!

Solomon is an absolute legend! Such great energy, cheerful and just a delight to be served by. My sisters bag was stolen and he ran after the theft to deal with it! He looked after us so well snd a real credit to Railhouse team, going completely above and beyond to keep us happy.

Wow Solomon is the best, from chasing a guy out of the restaurant down the street who stole our backpack. He then called the police. Quick thinking, charming as entertaining. Solomon even sang happy birthday. GM wa also charging and offered a bottle on the house for the theft even though it was not the restaurant teams fault. Well done all your dealt with the situation brilliantly. Solomon you are a credit to Rail House 👋 Thank you

Great dinner and service for a large group of us from work. The maitre de, Solomon, is a hero. A diner had her ‘phone stolen and he ran like Mo Farah to catch the thief, get the ‘phone back and hold him there until the police came. That is service!

Locale incantevole a due passi da Buckingham Palace, arredato con gusto e dettagli ricercati. Personale gentile e disponibile, menù con proposte molto varie. Piatti serviti con cura, tutto quello che abbiamo assaggiato ero buonissimo! Atmosfera rilassata, il luogo ideale per la nostra pausa pranzo quando siamo a Londra. Ci siamo stati a gennaio e sabato scorso…torneremo presto! Grazie per l’accoglienza! Un saluto dall’Italia, Lara

My POV is on a fairly quiet day, probably due to bad weather, so fairly busy, nice laid back environment both for business or leisure. Plenty of space to choose from, place offers both vibrant center seating and nice more quiet intimate corner to establish a nice conversation. Friendly staff, and good service.