Randall & Aubin Restaurant in City of London, Westminster

In my top 5 restaurants even after all these years. Champagne on arrival today, even better! Come for the fish and stay for the atmosphere. Window seat for people watching.

Uber cool place, very good food, chill vibe, on the higher end of price.

Not only was the food beyond compare, the service was equally as stunning. Sussu in particular made it so special, hilarious and attentive, can't wait to come back

Excellent food and excellent service, had the best experience, lovely staff members especially by Sussu!! She was fantastic!

Wonderful. We cannot fault the food or service and every occasion is always a pleasure.

Staff great…v helpful and knowledgeable

Lovely food, fantastic service, as always!

Great service and food. We loved it!

This place is so relax and easy. Service flow smoothly without single breaks in communication and contract in good way. Food (fish & seafood) is very very good. I coming back. Pricing match with quality perfectly. Thanks for nice experience.

One of the best restaurants we tried in London! Food was absolutely delicious, we tried 4 different dishes and all of them blew us away. Service was amazing, our waiter made great recommendations and made us feel right at home. Atmosphere and vibe far exceeded our expectations. Would recommend all seafood lovers to try this place out! Will definitely be returning if I am ever in London again!

This really is a great fish restaurant. We have been on numerous occasions and everything is always top notch. The food is really exceptional and the staff delightful. Highly recommended

Had a great dinner here for my gf birthday. Food was very tasty and would deffo go back again

We went for the seafood and were not disappointed. There was a great selection and it arrived piping hot and delicious. The ambience was cosy and lively, the wait staff were charming.

We ate: Oysters were not the best although I took the expensive ones Oysters with a creamy sauce "Hors" Moules marinière Fine jumbo chips The crab bisque was too heavy - I don't recommend it It wouldn't hurt if they brought bread at the expense of the house

A double whammy weekend : My wife & I have been visiting R&A since 1996 & when we moved to Scotland, visits to Randall & Aubin were reserved for long weekend trips to London. On our latest trip we were in & out like Ninjas arriving Friday afternoon & heading back up the road. What better way to get your "fix" of deliciousness than a Friday Dinner & a Saturday late Lunch ! You'll be immediately met by Sussu who has been front of house at Randall & Aubin for 25 years, professional, personable & friendly. The space is compact, the music is loud & the food is fantastic! Fish lovers should seek this place out to experience this very special restaurant at least once in your life The only flaw is that they need a decent array of malt whisky to compliment the end of the meal, Sussu already knows & I intend remedy that when I visit next in July !

Food was really excellent, from start but not quite finish. The place is very nice if not a bit too crowded so not particularly comfortable. For dessert my boyfriend and I went a bit wild and ordered the sticky toffee pudding, cherry and almond tart and 2 flavours of sorbet. All was just delicious except for at some point my boyfriend found he almost cracked a tooth on something in the sticky toffee pudding. When he took it out he found it was date pit. When we told our waitress she laughed it off, informing us it could happen as the pudding is made with dates. We weren’t very amused. When the manager came over he was somewhat apologetic whilst also emphasising it can just happen. He took the sticky toffee pudding off the bill but proceeded to accidentally charge us for an extra sorbet scoop we didn’t have. Maybe my expectations are high, but I would’ve expected in an instance where my boyfriend nearly broke a tooth from the food that dessert as a whole just be taken off the bill. We had ordered a substantial amount of food anyway. Really disappointed by the dismissive customer service, especially given we really enjoyed our meal until that point.

Randall & Aubin remain our 1st choice for fish. The service was friendly and efficient and the oysters, fish, and large garlic prawns, were spot on, washed down with a dry Spanish white wine. It is q quite a small restaurant so is a bit of a squeeze when full, but the ambiance is worth it. It is popular, so you often need to book well in advance for the weekends. Their house martini goes very well with the oysters.

What a fabulous place. We went on recommendation of family member and were not disappointed. The food, ambience, vibe and service was 100%. Would highly recommend.

Lovely restaurant to celebrate an occasion

Great restaurant, amazing food and service. Would definitely love to come back :)

Always enjoyed a visit here. The staff are very knowledgable and make the whole meal an experience. I have been here several times and never disapointed..

First time at Randall & Aubin - and it was 1st class. Top quality food, atmosphere and service. From the moment we walked in, we were made to feel welcome - and the seafood was of the highest quality - from crab to halibut, and from prawns to sea bass - give this place a try! We will be back!

Love this place! Consistently great seafood, the freshest fish cooled to perfection, thank you again for another brilliant evening

Well executed seafood platter, lively atmosphere, grab a window seat if you can.

Once again an excellent lunch at one of our favourite restaurants. A perfect day visiting National Portrait Gallery followed by the best fish lunch at R&A

Great oysters, lovely little place with friendly helpful staff. Go in the daytime,as there's loud music at night. My favourite place in Soho, and been the same for years!

This was our second visit within 3 months with a different set of friends and it was just as well received - superb fresh food with immaculate service that was attentive but not at all oppressive We had the best oysters in town yet again along with some classic cocktails made extremely well. This was followed by starters that included scallops, mussels and prawn cocktails and each of these was relished by the person ordering - lots of ecstatic sighs and mainly silence whilst we enjoyed every mouthful downed by extremely good wine which was ordered following a recommendation by Marco The mains ordered by our group included the special of the day, Cornish John Dory on a bed of risotto, Hake, a pasta with clams and good old (but no comparison to the normal chippy version) fish and chips servers with mushed peas and a fresh tartar sauce. Choices were made based on really great advice from Marco and each of us were delighted with the freshness and perfect cooking we experienced No room but had to try the desserts and not wait till the next visit and again thoroughly enjoyed them all downed with great coffee What a lovely leisurely afternoon of gastronomic delights and our sincere thanks to Marco for his attention and knowledgeable recommendations and to Michelle who served us so efficiently also

The fish selection is excellent and well prepared.

Brilliant as usual! Probably the best sea food restaurant in London. Cannot say enough good things. Oh and definately have their house Champagne, it’s superb!

Amazing as always. My first go to restaurant whenever I’m in London and it never disappoints.

Loved it. Superb food friendly helpful staff and lovely atmosphere.

This place was always a favourite of mine back in the day. It must be about twenty years since I dined there and I was worried that it might not be as good as I remember. No need to worry as it was as if I had stepped back in time. Still the same amazing food, service and atmosphere. Loved it.

Brilliant food, shame about the noise The food was fantastic, we love fish which is why we chose this restaurant for my partner's birthday meal. We stared with minced crab mixed with avocado and toped with a pickled green apple which had a lovely blend of flavours I had a bouillabaisse which reminded me of Marseilles except for the absence of rascasse, almost impossible to source in London but also no rouille which is straightforward to make here but lots and lots of saffron making a delicious soup. My partner would have like the John Dory from the specials but they had run out of but not deleted from the chalkboard so had the tuna with Mediterranean vegetables instead, very good but not a dory. We shared an almost perfect cherry and almond tart for afters The staff were attentive and helpful and allowed us tastes of a couple of wines before we chose a glass of delicate Albarin̄o each. The food and the service were well worth 5 stars but the music was so loud it was impossible to hold a conversation. This was made worse as we were on one of the benches that surround the crowded dining area so we were next to each other and not facing each other. The whole meal at £150 for two was good value for high quality food in central London and we had a special meal even if we could not talk as much as we would have liked.

Been coming here for over 20 years! Not so much nowadays as we have moved from London But never fails to deliver. Always factor a visit in when we do 5 stars every time! Great food, great service and great atmosphere Make sure you book to avoid disappointment! Thank you for a lovely afternoon of fun, good food and giggles! Thoroughly recommend

Beautiful food and wine, great service our waitress was very good, they managed to squeeze us in on a very busy late afternoon, atmosphere was fantastic, the food is cooked so well, the chefs are very good Our wine was perfect also Thank you

We love this place; beautiful food, great service and friendly staff. Carmina was very nice to us and we will always come back to Randall & Aubin x

Great vibe, amazing staff and delicious food. Best sea food in town.

our favourite restaurant in London celebrating my wife retiring from work

It is one of my favorite places in the heart of London. It is greatly situated, especially if you have a show in one of London's theaters. Amazing cozy restaurant with tasty food and great service. Always busy, so you need to book it in advance.

This place is magnificent, brilliant in all aspects of what they do. The dining highlight of a couple of days spent in London

Our favorite restaurant in London Soho. Great food and atmosphere. Very attentive and friendly staff that will make sure that you enjoy your visit here.

This was, as you might expect, a fantastic experience. That is all that needs to be said. My review is only 4-star because of reasons that I do not feel would be fair to share, given that the issues were (I’d hope) unique to my dish and will not occur again. The staff accommodated the issue well, despite not being able to prevent its consequences. Despite this, I would certainly go again. Good food, good service, good atmosphere - what you’d expect from the feeling and price, given London prices.

Decent sea food place, but their burgers suck! Went with the wife. She loved the sea food, but I don't care for fish, so had the "deconstructed burger." Had better ones in five guys. I suppose it's not their area of expertise. It is on the pricey side, but then again, everything is in Soho. French onion soup was excellent and the wine was good. All in all, pretty good, if only they could do a decent burger.

Had a lovely meal here pre-theatre. We had Hugo Spritz’s to drink, the calamari and the sashimi starters, halibut and moules mariniere mains. Lovely friendly and attentive staff, lovely people at adjoining seats to chat with, great food - quality ingredients and well cooked. Would definitely eat here again!

As always, fantatstic! Never disappoints. Delicious food, fab service, charming staff and the atmosphere is always perfect.

A busy seafood restaurant in SoHo delivers delicious seafood like oysters and scallops and wine and cocktails in a smallish fun room. The service was impeccable.

Food was great - the service was spectacular!!! To other food establishments please take note…great service can make a meal even more memorable and this restaurant provided us with such a great experience. Can’t wait to be back!

I have been visiting this restaurant for nearly 20 years. We now live in Spain, but as we were in London we had to visit our favourite restaurant..superb food, atmosphere & staff! I would fully recommend to anyone ❤️

The shrove Tuesday Pancakes was an amazing touch I think this should be the desert on the menu for the whole of Lent. We had the special oysters, then the duck salad for starters followed by Lemon sole for main. One of the best meals I have had in years. Thank you to all the amazing staff.

I had been a regular to this wonderful restaurant pre Covid (remember that age ago?) but then forgot about it. But they, rather cleverly, hadn't forgotten me and sent me an email informing me about Feb set price lunch. Great idea owners. How about continuing it throughout the year? So I went with my daughter. Happy to say that this long-established seafood restaurant is still top notch. Wonderful fish specials of course, but also Randall & Aubin hamburger and fries is unbeatable anywhere in London for quality and value. And the service so warm, friendly and professional. There are very few places in my home town of London that have been consistently excellent over the years. This one (and Bocca di lupo) absolutely are. If you haven't been, you must go.

We absolutely love Randall & Aubin! Thank you so much for always managing to squeeze us in last minute for lunch. Food and service impeccable, cannot recommend enough and looking forward to coming back soon. Emily

Highly recommended. Where tradition meets cool atmosphere. Stunning food and excellent service. Credit to the chefs and front of house team. I’m telling everyone how good an experience we had at Randall & Aubin.

Home service kitchen atmosphere, everything is perfect. A great time

We reserved a time slot from 10:15 PM to 12:15 AM. After clearing our main courses at 11:15 PM, the maitre'd said that we could no longer get a dessert with coffee or anything from the coffee bar because the machine had already been cleaned. We were quite disappointed! The bread we ordered twice was also not served.

Scallops is nice, Dorset brown crab average, Loster bisque strangely sour but got the reply "its Bisque" from the waitress.

Two delicious fish soups and sea food platters plus faultless service despite the restaurant being very busy made my birthday treat most enjoyable - Excellent ! - Many thanks and full marks !!

We all fell sick after eating in this place. Food wasn’t fresh

A great place that brings you joy!

My wife and I came two years ago to celebrate her birthday and today we returned. Everything was first class, fab menu, excellent cooking, superb service. Just a tip, would be nice to get a small chocolate on the side of a coffee?

Excellent Seafood and wonderful place

Top manager Nicola service the best in the city the fish the best ever I highly recommend it

Stopped at this spot first night in London, the food was so good we booked a reservation and made it our last meal before heading back to the states. The staff were friendly, the wine and champagne offerings were the best around, and the food was decadent. We ordered pretty much everything on the menu between the two visits, so here are my recommendations: 1) The Caviar (just get the 50g, you won’t regret it)* I preferred with the sincere but the champagne was good as well. 2) The tuna steak (or any of their “main” fish dishes) all were cooked perfectly, and paired with unique yet complimentary flavors. 3) The muscles 🤤 4) Crème brûlée. The presentation of this dish was exceptional. They let the flame die out as it sits at the table. It wasn’t overly blended or runny, and the flavor was subtle but amazingly rich. (The chocolate mousse was great too, served with sugar candy and raspberry) **The second time we visited we got the White Bordeaux option they had. If you’re looking for something less expensive If you’re like me, and you know MA/ME 🦪 then I would skip them in the UK. We tried oysters at almost every restaurant, and while R&A had the best ones, they’re nothing compared to the ones in the states. The staff was top tier. They made recommendations, answered questions, and helped navigate the menu/specials. Kind, generous, and professional. The atmosphere was bar lounge, dark lighting, and the music was so good I had to download SoundCloud just to access it another time.

Always love coming to R&A - especially for the oysters - but this time around sampled the Prix Fixe menu. My daughter had the mussels starter which was delicious, nice juicy mussels in a lovely creamy broth. I opted for the Foie Gras which was delightfully creamy. For the mains we had the duck and the steak with both dishes being so tasty. Given the price for 3 courses was £32 we of course went the whole hog and indulged in creme brûlée and Brie. The prix fixe menu idea is fantastic and hope it continues maybe with changing dishes (?) - perhaps we can see a steak tartare appear at some stage? Missed having my usual fix of oysters and seafood this time around so will be back soon to rectify that little problem. Great food, amazing restaurant, friendly staff - what more do you need? Except a table always being free. Thanks R&A, back soon.

A++ Dining experience. The food was art. Thank you !

Lovely evening… however, cramped knee room at window bar and got a blank look and shake of head when we attempted to order a lemon drop martini. Come on guys, your bartenders should know how to mix a classic. Apart from that ( and lukewarm tap water ) we had a blast!

I remember going here 10 years and it's still just as good as I remembered.

The food was lovely, as were the atmosphere and the service. No problems with any of that. My problem was being overcharged this time and on my previous visit for wine which I never ordered. Coincidence? Maybe. However, the defensive attitude of the waiter made me smell a rat. Had the mistake been genuine, surely an apology would have diffused the situation. As it is, I felt embarrassed when I left and suspicious that some sort of racket is going on behind the scenes .

Lovely restaurant with a great atmosphere. The food is always delicious, this time we tried the Prix Fixe menu for the 1st time. It was lovely but we felt the portions were a little on the small side.

Took my wife for our wedding anniversary! Loved it ♥️

I’ve only been a few times as I don’t live in London Each time has been amazing there’s nothing I can say that can improve the experience. Best service nothings too much Freshly cooked fish. Great buzzing atmosphere I won’t hesitate to go there when I’m up there again

When it comes to seafood in London, Randall & Aubin is the first place that comes to mind for my wife and me. We've become regulars, and this lovely restaurant simply never disappoints. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is charming and inviting, setting the stage for a truly delightful dining experience. The seafood itself is incredibly fresh and prepared to perfection. Whether you're a seasoned seafood aficionado or just looking for a special meal, Randall & Aubin is a must-try. We can't recommend it highly enough!

very good restaurant in Soho, as soon as I come to London I have to go there. on the other hand, it is better to reserve a table so as not to wait. The fish soup is delicious .

The food was very tasty, the dishes are appetizing, the seasoning is subtle, you can feel the freshness of the food. It is highly recommended

What a place - Turned up without a booking, got lucky & managed to get seated. Our visit was excellent, probably best to reserve a table next time. Observations were that it does get a little busy & you could be disappointed with just turning up. Starters - French onion soup with Comté cheese & sourdough croutons Mains - Roast Basque chicken with garlic, parsley & lemon stuffing, rocket, aioli & house chips & The sea bass special Desserts - Crème brûlée & Sticky toffee pudding with ice cream Of course, it goes without saying - Voka Lemonade & Gin & tonic. SEVERAL haha

R&A never disappoints. We ate here (again) on Saturday and it hit all the right spots. The serving team are unfailingly great - always the right side of casual and friendly, without being too much so, the food was probably the best we've ever had there (in 25 years of eating at R&A) and the ambiance is unmatched in Soho. Go. Just go.

Lobster bisque and half lobster were great! Terrific service!

Used to go regularly to this restaurant, but haven’t been there for sometime. I’m not much of a fish eater. The restaurant is fairly small and used to be a fine butchers and has retained a lot of the original shop details such as the ceramic tiles, but this can mean its a bit of a squeeze depending where you’re sitting. Service was really good and the staff were very friendly. I did order a drink without ice but it came with ice but this was corrected very quickly. I initially ordered the beef burger but that wasn’t available so I went for the chicken. Half of it was good tasty white meat, but the other half was greasy and fatty, not enjoyable at all. My friend had the Devon crab and oysters which he thoroughly enjoyed. Good atmosphere, but the food for the price should’ve been better

A great dinner with excellent food and service!

The food and service was very nice, really enjoyed

Had a great meal at Randall and Aubin on a dull and cold January Friday afternoon, we had a booking at a later time, but the staff were kind enough to fit us in 30 minutes early. The staff were very well informed and helpful with the menu and describing the food. The space here is what I would describe as cozy, you are on some of the locations right next to the next couple just out of elbow range, which for us was no issue as both couples either side of us were friendly. Along the outer wall the width of the table is smaller, but you are not so check by jowl. We had some lovely food; I went for the half a Dorset crab which was well prepared and cooked and very tasty. The service was quick without being too quick. You are not hurried through. The desserts were great with my wife having the sticky toffee pudding and I have the apple piie

Great fish restaurant close to theatre land. Rather pricey, but surprisingly value for money. If you want the best you have to pay for it. For three courses expect to pay an average of around £50 to £70 per person, not including the wine.

An amazing evening. Divine food and wine, excellent service

My Favourite restaurant in London will be back soon.

Full marks. Being going here almost every visit to London for 30 years. Long may we last.

Why can't I give 6 stars!! We've been coming here for years now. It's a special go to place. Arrived yesterday Monday lunch time - left around 5pm. Perfect window spot for the Soho vibes, really helpful team that were happy to let us go at our own pace and a stunning selection of seafood and fish. Took the Oysters, Scallops, Skate Wing and squeezed in a cheeseboard too. Well priced quality wines as well. I'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for and this delivers value for money. An extra special celebration day - we shall be back :)

I love this place. The staff are fantastic and the seafood, delicious and fresh. A must go if you’re looking something above casual.

It’s a really cool place with friendly and helpful staff. The food was fantastic

Seafood was fresh; wine was crisp; and service was attentive but not smothering.

R&A is by far the best fish n chips I've eaten in London, but that's not all, excellent apps and dessert and even coffee. Top marks all around would highly recommend and I'll be back.

We went for drinks and apps before we went to the theater Friday night. Sat at bar seats by the window and everything was delicious- especially the Gallagher oysters, Devon crab app and espresso martinis. Can’t wait to go back for full entrees! They were busy but took great care of us.

Charming, quiet and atmospheric central Soho eatery. Food is wonderful and an open line makes you feel part of the kitchen experience. Attentive staff ready to help in a friendly way, and generous portions for such high end food. I highly recommend it, very expensive but worth paying for.

First time visit Friday 10 Jan. Restaurant busy and atmospheric - staff took us to our table immediately and drinks came promptly. Excellent menu and specials board & food also served quickly (but without us being rushed in any way ). Starters and mains were delicious - well presented, good portions accompanied by well chosen wines. This was one of the best meals we’ve eaten out in a long time and throughout the staff were extremely friendly and attentive. Prices were reasonable given location and quality. Highly recommended and we look forward to a return visit.

Love this restaurant! Me and my best mate go when in town,amazing food! Oysters are great to start with and you don’t have to be a fish fan to enjoy.. great menu!

Celebrated our anniversary and recommend it highly. Unique layout and atmosphere that adds style to their exquisite seafood. The house bubbles were beautiful. No need to go further than that.

Never fails to deliver. Superb seafood. Excellent service. Great restaurant. See you again soon 👌🏻

I come every New Year's Eve, and the food and service is exemplary

Second visit to this restaurant and it really was delicious. The large Garlic prawns are just sublime. I would go out of my way to have these again. Lovely atmosphere, small and perfectly formed.

Delicious food, amazing staff, quirky decor. In a city filled with great restaurant this is a place I regularly visit.

Keep coming back and it doesn't disappoint t!

Visited on 28th December 2024 and so happy we decided to book, space is limited but intimate, food was absolutely delicious and piping hot, impeccable service even though it was quite busy and a beautiful warm and welcoming atmosphere all at a very competitive price. Excellent drinks menu too, Would 100% recommend and revisit in the future. Thankyou for a wonderful experience.