Rochelle Canteen in Tower Hamlets

One of the best places in London

Con amigos conseguimos una reserva de última hora para una mesa de domingo de 4 . Hemos comido en la calle John’s pero no aquí antes. Nuestras expectativas eran altas. Entrando por la puerta, se abría a un hermoso jardín del patio y al restaurante con un enorme conservatorio. El personal apareció mágicamente y atendió todas nuestras necesidades. El menú era excelente y atendía a la mayoría de las necesidades y deseos, pero incluso entonces modificaron un plato para satisfacer mi inquietud. Fue realmente magnífico. Ya sea rodaballo, venado o vegetariano. Cada plato y elemento eran perfectos. No olvidemos las galletas parmesanas, los espárragos, las ensaladas y las patatas nuevas más pequeñas. Todos los complementos perfectos para las comidas. Vino intenso, buena cerveza y refrescante sorbete Campari para terminar. Un domingo por la tarde meandroso. Una verdadera celebración de hermoso restaurante, personal atento de calidad y en Héctor seguramente uno de los mejores chefs de Londres.

Stunningly good English food, drink, setting, service and hospitality (enhanced by a sunny day conducive to enjoying the garden/glass house seating). A hidden, though well-known, gem. Legendary for good reason.

Completely disappointed, cold food, there was no separation between meat and fish all together at the same time, even though we were two people and we shared the whole dish, unfriendly staff, very sad

the food was outstanding and the service was so friendly and gentle. the yoghurt pudding with rhubarb was a triumph. thank you for my lunch - you really made my day. all the best. chris.

Delicious food with delicate and amazing flavours - loved the scallops, the mussels, the courgettes and the pumpkin soup (bread was a bit disappointing as it was cold and the butter was hard to spread - excellent to dip in the sauces of the dishes though). Excellent wine list. Servers were friendly and attentive. The garden area is really beautiful on a sunny day. Will definitely be back!

Great atmosphere and service but ultimately a very disappointing meal for the price. Menu looked awesome - really great choices of ingredients and presentation was super, but overall flavour and value was lacklustre. We shared the pigeon and the lamb which was wildly overcooked and 80% bone respectively. The starters were good, but c.£15 for a single scallop is absolutely wild. We really wanted to like this place but would genuinely have a hard time recommending it - either we either came on a bad night or reviews are hype.

Rochelle Canteen is a hidden gem in Shoreditch, offering a seasonal, daily-changing menu in a serene garden setting. Signature dishes include the Smoked Cod’s Roe & Pig Skin, Braised Squid with Fennel & Aioli, and Grilled Lamb Leg with Amarillo Beans & Romesco. For dessert, the Marmalade Bakewell Tart and Chocolate Cake & Chantilly Cream are must-tries. With its relaxed ambiance and thoughtful cooking, it’s a top spot for those who appreciate simple yet refined British-European cuisine.

Been meaning to visit for so long and it didn’t disappoint. Really tasty & well executed British cooking. And the attentive service really stood out - thank you Amelia and Fergus for looking after us! 👌🏻

Service and food delivery a bit hit and Miss. Otherwise a lovely dining experience. GREAT Food

Can't be faulted. Especially on a sunny day.

Stunning food in unique surroundings.

The food was absolutely incredible, the staff very friendly, attentive and polite and the place itself feels very cozy and welcoming !

Disappointing experience. The most unpleasant part was the impolite restaurant manager at the reception, whose tone is full of irony. I was treated with clear disgust while heading to the restroom to dispose of my baby’s wet nappy. I completely understand that wet nappies are not pleasant, but I would have expected a bit more understanding, kindness, and respect. The food was OK but underwheming—while I generally enjoy bitter flavors, the vegetables were so overwhelmingly bitter that they were inedible. Additionally, I found both a string and a bone in the lamb ballotine, and when I informed the waiter, they didn’t seem to care much about it (just after all the fuss about the nappy and arguing with the manager they gave me like a 10% discount). Whilst the setting is pleasant on a sunny day, this “restaurant” doesn’t live up to the hype. I definitely wouldn’t return. I had visited a couple of years ago when it was a really good restaurant, but sadly, that’s no longer the case.

A dream—hidden away in Shoreditch with a relaxed garden setting and simple, seasonal food done perfectly. Every dish feels effortless yet packed with flavor. Service is warm, the vibe is unpretentious, and the whole experience feels like a secret worth sharing. Can’t wait to go back!

The entrance is hard to find (hidden behind an unassuming door with an intercom) but the interior is spacious! Service is quick and the waitresses are friendly :) The menu changes every now and then but this time, friends and I had the wigeon (£32), roast pork (£28) and turbot (£32). Roast pork was the best to me! We also had the apple crumble which is made in-house, it was delish and not too heavy.

Such a strange experience - we arrived on time but missing two from the booking. A surly waitress told us several times to order within 15 mins of being seated. We were chased every 3 minutes to order despite telling the staff that we were sharing some exciting news about being pregnant. When we later ordered desert, the staff brought the wrong food and, having had their error highlighted, sighed and brought back a replacement which they literally slammed down on my friends plate despite the fact that they knew it wasn’t for him. Service was so sassy that we found almost comical - so incredibly far from Michelin standard!

Loved the vibe of this place , i was the only black guy there though 😂 however,the food was top notch plus they have friendly staff. You have to book ahead of time

11/10 we loved it ! It’s food and service at its best ! See you soon x

Lovely evening with friends, eating delicious food. Great staff. Thanks so much!

Favourite restaurant in London! Food and service always exceptional and the atmosphere is so calm and welcoming in a beautiful setting

Disappointing considering the price

The food is generally good, nothing that exciting to be honest though. you could tell the ingredients were high quality and that’s the whole point of the restaurant, but it’s not the kind of food you’ll leave craving. However the ambiance was very nice and the service was excellent.

I feel like we went to a different restaurant to everyone else. The food was very average for the price point. We had the Sutton hoo and beef and mushroom pie and a dessert of bakewell tart which tasted very much like a treacle tart. It was also quite slow service that we were on the verge of cancelling the dessert as it had been over half an hour. Maybe it was just a bad day for the kitchen?

We had high expectations for this restaurant as heard positive things about it. The food was excellent but the service attentive until it got busy and the atmosphere destroyed by the number of pushchairs and crying babies. The toilets were a disgrace - they are well appointed and clean but the smell from I can only believe dirty baby nappies was awful. Returning to the food it had a Scottish theme being Burns night and it was wholesome, beautifully prepared and tasted excellent. We had the scotch egg (with a runny egg), black pudding and a fried egg, lamb with scotch broth and traditional fish and chips with curry sauces. Maybe a week lunch will be a quieter time.

Hidden gem in London What a lovely restaurant with fine foods!! Staffs were always friendly and careful. Want to come back in Summer season. still not sure the location where is official entrance but hope you can get there

We had a nice dinner last night. Food was made with good ingredients and with professionals every bite was nice. I recommend this place.

Don't let the name fool you!!! I can understand that the environment is a bit informal but service is excellent and the daily menu is top tier. Good wine list and coffee too. A bit tricky to find the main door but that was not a problem. Had a great time despite the very cold weather Definitely recommended.

Great food and good service but nothing exceptional. We were inside a heated tent however it wasn’t super warm. Would love to go back in spring to enjoy the garden.

El servicio en este restaurante como otros han dicho en Trip Advisor es muy pobre, nuestro camarero también fue particularmente grosero / desagradable para nosotros, manipulador, ya que cuando cuestionamos su error en nuestro pedido, lo hicieron sobre nosotros, como hacen los manipuladores, no proporcionaron todos nuestros entrantes al mismo tiempo, uno llegó como otros comensales terminaron el suyo, no volvieron a servirnos, procediendo a mirar nuestra mesa y evidentemente pidiendo a otro que nos sirva, el vino tampoco llegó hasta mediados del plato principal, necesitábamos instar a los otros camareros a traer esto a la mesa, junto con otros alimentos / artículos pedidos no servidos, sentimos una molestia en este lugar esa noche. La comida era muy promedio por el precio, una simple sopa de remolacha podría haber sido deliciosa, pero era similar a ser de una lata, otro plato, un plato de picadura de nuevo a semejanza de la comida enlatada, carne en una lata ‘alrededor de los 70 s’, en las tostadas este invento se sintió en aras de la invención, acompañado de repollo sobre cocinado + toda la comida carecía de condimento / sabor, estaba frío al servir. El vino era caro, sabe como una botella de plonk de precio medio ‘supermercado’, que definitivamente es sabroso en este punto de precio. El entorno está bien, necesitando zumbido a través de un secreto ‘sin pretensiones’ - como la puerta, entrando en un ‘El jardín secreto’ - Hogson Burnett, 1911 ) tenía una sensación mágica... . podría haber sido ‘mágico’ pero ¿escuchar nuestros comentarios? La zona de comedor exterior / interior es de estilo ‘cantina’, hay una pequeña zona en el interior, la otra debajo de tiendas de campaña de plástico con calentadores, la iluminación / ambiente general bueno, pero debido al servicio y la comida este lugar se sentía pretencioso. El proyecto de ley “regar los ojos”, por lo que se proporcionó, si se trataba de precios de “cantina”, habría estado bien y añadiendo un automático 12. El 5 % cobra una indicación de que necesita hacerlo, no confía en lo que entrega, lo que permite a los clientes hacer su propio juicio del servicio es una señal de un establecimiento de calidad. El comportamiento combativo del camarero puede haber sido indicativo de cómo son tratados por los “superiores” y el equipo “circundante”... . comportamientos imitados, podrían haber diseminado fácilmente la situación con diferentes medios, pero no eligieron también? O necesita más experiencia en este sector, atención al cliente para gestionar el ‘piso’. Fue una pena que habíamos estado aquí antes, y tenía un tiempo encantador, pero parece que se ha caído en el error a la falta de atención al restaurante, el servicio de detalle?

Lovely concept, friendly service

The place is nice but the dishes are disappointing.

La primera vez en este lugar toda la experiencia de entrar en este maravilloso entorno fue brillante. El servicio era promedio todo lo que queríamos no estaba disponible, así que optamos por platos de cerdo y cordero, no mucho sabor en ambos . Mi opinión general es que el nivel de expectativa del lugar era alto para nosotros nos entregaron comida promedio y servicio promedio. No para nosotros, pero al menos podemos decir que lo probamos.

taste for slow relish lavishing nomads unite hugs around our hearts

First time here, and can't wait to come back The food was just perfect, drinks were great, the staff was great and attentive everything we ate made our eyes roll back in our heads I was stuffed but I wanted more. Can't wait to go back to London next year just to eat here again. Thank you for making our experience so special!

El primer reto es encontrarlo. La dirección en el sitio web no es una que mi taxista negro conocía. Tuvo que recurrir a poner el código postal en un navegador. Nunca lo había visto antes. Buen menú y a un precio muy razonable por la calidad y la ubicación. Nuestra mesa era para una duración fija, pero no hay prisa en absoluto, gracias! Carta de vinos muy interesante y vinos de postre por copa también. El personal era agradable y sabía de lo que hablaban, especialmente con respecto a la opción sin gluten, incluidos los platos que se podían producir de esa manera. La única observación es que la “tienda” estaba fría, a pesar de los calentadores. Ve por una mesa adentro.

Really delicious food, and friendly, attentive service. Decor is simple and comfortable, with a lively, interesting crowd.

Everything you want it to be, and more. A lovely, hidden-feeling setting, delicious fresh food and a great wine list. The team are polite and attentive, the food comes out quickly, and they are generous with their portion sizes. I’ve been wanting to swing by for a while, but it will now be a local haunt for me. Thanks so much!

Beautiful and quite elegant canteen, focusing on classic dishes. You could either sit inside or in their heated tent. Located by a lush cute garden, in a calm neighborhood. Very popular, so a reservation is recommended to dine here. Food was good, but slightly overpriced perhaps. Service was polite, but not the warmest nor happiest.

The outdoor bit is lovely and warm enough with heaters even in the winter. Food was really good too.

Vry cozy and welcoming restaurant in east london All dish very fresh and savoury

Four of us went to the Rochelle Canteen in the evening because the reviews were quite good. I can't confirm that. First we stood at the address in front of a locked door in a high wall. To get in you have to ring the bell. You have to find that out first. There is no information about this. The food was ok. but certainly not excellent. My starter was zucchini with lime zest. Overall it was rather tasteless. The main course was the Pork Chop. That was ok. but also the lentils and beans as above. My companion felt the same way. The Tuna, for example, was very "fishy". We had a bottle of white wine together. I had to ask about the cooler... Overall, the service wasn't attentive. The ambience is an unusual glass house look. The bill included an additional service charge of 12.5% ​​for whatever...

Lovely place, very tucked away, entrance is a gate in a wall on the circus with Boys written above it.

Beautifully done, chill place. Perfect for lunch 👍

Waited nearly 15 minutes for someone to take our order. Food was good, but when ordering, I was told the item I wanted wasn’t available. Ordered 2 espressos at the end of the meal, waited 15 minutes and finally just decided to get the bill instead. Bit disappointed due to how long we’ve been waiting to try Rochelle.

One of the nicest restaurants in London

Teníamos muchas ganas de comer aquí y quizás mis expectativas colorearon mi experiencia. Era difícil de localizar, pero disfruté que nos tuvieran que llamar para entrar. La decepción fue principalmente con el servicio de perfumería por nuestra camarera. Pedí el rodaballo que era bueno pero bastante óseo, así que no una porción muy grande. No estoy seguro de si volveré.

Impeccable service and amazing food!

Lovely setting. Unfortunately our waitress was quite emotionless, not at all engaging. Our main course vegetable's arrived after we had eaten almost half of our lunch. It wasn't until our plates were cleared for desert, that I mentioned, we couldn't eat them as they had arrived so late. A different waitress came back and said we wouldn't be charged for them. When the bill arrived, they had been charged, so not sure communication between staff was that great. My partner thought his polenta, new potatoes and venison were under seasoned. However the red pepper, goats curd starter and the John Dory was superb..

Snooty atmosphere despite the nice food; what’s the point of ‘hospitality’ if you’re not made to feel welcome…but rather made to feel like you should be grateful for even getting a table. I was ignored at the door for a while when I arrived and the service throughout felt impatient. For the price, I’d rather go elsewhere particularly as this was supposed to be a massive treat for us. They also forgot to add the cheese to our starter (which they later brought out as a big chunk midway through our main on a plate, without any charge deduction) and the ice cream at the end wasn’t great, unexpectedly watery. The starter and mains were GREAT and the chefs clearly know what they’re doing but at that price and with that atmosphere, I don’t know how I feel about this place.

one of the most elegant meals I’ve had in london all year. service was so friendly and unobtrusive, the food was perfect and the patio was warm and cosy even in torrential rain. a perfect date spot

Salad was over dressed, sardines were under seasoned-as in no seasonig-lamb was tough. Altogether disappointing.

I don't have any pictures of the main course because I was busy eating it. It came a little late but it was worth the wait. Dessert... the combination was perfect. I think it would be better to come on a sunny lunch day. I liked that the garden was pretty and had a private feel.

Nice British food in an old school. If you can manage book the terrace. On a lovely day, the sun shines through the grapevines and the terrace. Food was great, they messed up with order ss it was late but they make it up by offering us some snacks and extra side. A bit expensive all considered but we would be back, especially on a great sunny day for lunch.

Incredible team Dream worthy food Best food spot. Radishes and smoked cod roe is the one. 🫶🏻 And most importantly dog friendly 🐶

Favorite restaurant in London 😚

Really cute garden dining spot. Lovely scenery.

Accomplished food and "old school" approach to service in this old school. Not cheap (nor exorbitant) but worth the expense. Would happily return.

Iconic restaurant with the lovely garden setting- the food is always delicious and generous. Service is pleasant and the tent at lunch/ early evening time seems always convivial. Really enjoyed the classic watermelon feta salad this time around and the meats were lovely and filling. Keep coming back!

Haven’t been back here in a while and glad to return with a pleasant experience overall. Service was lovely, staff would check in every now and then to make sure the food was okay. Starters and mains were wonderful, desserts are sometimes a hit and miss. The elderflower and peach jelly we had was overly sweet and with too much flavouring for us to finish.

The setting of the restaurant is beautiful and unique. The wine list is great. Our waiter was very agreeable. Some of our dishes were good; some lacked the refinement you'd expect for paying £25+ a plate. We had been there for 1.5 hours before our mains emerged and we finally got a bottle of wine that we'd ordered some time before. This was a bit disappointing given it was a family birthday and we'd travelled from the suburbs especially to go to the restaurant. They made good by giving us the wine on the house when it eventually arrived, at least. On that day you could tell that the restaurant was struggling to get the basics right before they could add flourish. I'm not sure I'll go back, but was glad to have tried it.

Gran ubicación en un jardín amurallado. Esto era perfecto incluso en pleno invierno. Empezamos con un gran cóctel que estaba muy bien de precio. La comida era espectacular. Disfrutamos de los mordiscos, incluyendo el maravilloso ambiente relajado. Un verdadero punto culminante mágico de nuestro viaje de Navidad en Londres.

I'm from New York and was really excited to get a lunch reservation in the outdoor patio. It's a gorgeous spot, albiet it was a little confusing how to get in as the first time we rang the bell, no one answered. The food is bright, beautiful and really delicious. The mackerel was divine and understated. The food is really an 8/10, and the service and vibe maybe 7/10.

a PERFECT restaurant, a thousand out of ten

Wonderful setting and delicious, rich, vibrant food, takes on classic dishes. You take the ridiculous wine glasses and the high prices for given as it's a St. John family restaurant. What was not acceptable was my starter of four ingredients missing one of the ingredients and this fact being shrugged off. Really poor form.

My partner booked this for his 50th for him and 3 of us. He and me were vegetarians. The vegetarian main was appalling for a restaurant like this. One main course “choice” and not even a special. It was basically a tasteless courgette watery stew with borlotti beans. Starter and desserts fine but not enough to make up for a woeful main. Really let him down on his big day. Despite knowing it was his big day they didn’t make any effort. Waiting staff were otherwise very attentive

3.5 stars - parfait and fish pie was great! Although quite expensive for what it is Nice vibe for a lunch outside in the courtyard

A very pleasant place in the borough of Hackney, away from the hubbub of the city. Impeccable service and excellent food. Just one small remark: no vegetarian choice.

Exceptional food with complex flavours exquisitely presented. Will come here again for sure.

Lovely place and terrific food - 10/10 recommend.

Ive been several times and always had a positive experience. I particularly like it when it’s sunny as you can eat outside. Food is always great. I really like it. If you have kids, it’s useful to know that they have a changing table in the toilets. Overall would recommend 👍

Flawless from start to finish. Seasonal, fresh and delicious menu. Classic cooking with modern twists. Wine list well curated with classic wines from classic regions to more undiscovered grapes and varieties. Divine.

I went there yesterday and got the worst food poisoning (most likely from the milk-based pudding dessert as that was the only dish I didn’t share with friends I came with). Avoid!!!

Food is always amazing. Small interesting menu, perfectly cooked. Interesting non alcoholic options. No surprise it's the place chefs choose to go in their day off.

Anything you want. Super food, nice staff, nice place

This place has a lovely garden, and the atmosphere is nice. But I thought the food was very basic and small portions and not too my taste, and I thought the food was overpriced. Also, I found the cutlery and serving plates were basic. Both of us had starters and main dishes, and all the dishes were so boring compared to the photos here on TA so I do not know if we were just very unlucky or if the menu has changed a lot lately. It is absolutely not worth to go on a long taxiride as we did for a lunch like this!

Very underwhelmed after hearing such great things. The food was average and overpriced and while the service was very friendly, it was very slow.

First time here. Best restaurant I've been to in ages. Wonderful food catering to dll dietary preferences. Great wine selection. Delightful staff. Beautiful location.

Lovely place. We were there for a birthday lunch. Asparagus was great, and the red mullet and brill. I noticed too late in the day they have an Orgo Rkatsiteli on their wine list which is a very good sign. Next time....

Great atmosphere and very good food. Hats off to the kitchen crew. Gladly again.

Wish I could eat there every day. The quality of the food is outstanding and everything tasted perfect. I loved that it felt like going to a secret garden, the area and also the restaurant itself are just so special and beautiful.

A hidden restaurant where you've got to ring a bell to enter through a garden. I loved sitting in the tent on a warm, sunny day. It was like being inside a conservatory, so you got sunshine and warmth even in April. Food wise, we got 4 starters and 2 mains. I was shocked at how well the cold roast beef was prepared. I was fully prepared for a bland cold cut, but the capers and sauce on top was delicious. Although I have to give the crown to the quail. Our mains were both tasty (hake and lamb) with sauces that went well with a side of hispi cabbage. The only disappointment was the monkfish liver. My first bite tasted almost like throw up. Aside from that one dish, everything else was top notch. Service wise, they were very attentive. Aside from bringing more water as soon as we needed, they brought over a different knife when they noticed I was having trouble with the butter knife. They also brought over a plate to put the hake fish bones. Ambiance - I couldn't ask for a better spot on a Sunday. It was chill, busy but not too loud, warm but not stuffy, and above all - calming. I can't wait to come back!

Heaven is a place on earth, and that place is Rochelle Canteen.

We were unfortunately disappointed with our visit, given the £50 p/h price and reviews. Fishcake starter was nice, but my partner's starter (monkfish parfait) had quite an unpleasant taste. Our mains were pretty average. Garden salad side was acrid/bitter tasting. Service was fine, but a bit cold/unfriendly. I'd like to return once more to see if this was just an off day, given the reviews.

GORGEOUS GREENHOUSE MEAL 🪴 📍 Shoreditch, London ⭐️ 4/5 💸 £££ 🍴🍴 Nestled within a picturesque greenhouse adjacent to the Playground Gardens lies the charming Rochelle Canteen, a culinary gem in central London that has been beckoning me for ages! ☀️ Rochelle Canteen’s seasonal, daily changing menu is a celebration of both classic and modern European cooking 🌱 The menu is small, yet ready to please all stomachs, focusing both on quality product and beautiful cooking My last week's favourites included the divine Smoked Cod's Roe accompanied by crisp pig's skin, perfectly complemented by their heavenly bread selection as starters 🥖 For mains, the Braised Lamb served with creamy mash and tender green beans stole the show, alongside the indulgent Pheasant & Bacon Pie, bursting with rich flavours and hearty goodness! Unfortunately we didn't have time to go for dessert, but I'm def coming back again to try them all! 💓

Came here bc of anthony Bourdain mentioning it on one of his London/UK episodes. The space this restaurant is at is undeniably beautiful, the outdoor space + with the use of the lunch tables is really nice. I can imagine a group dinner at a lunch table in the summer being lovely. We ordered the Seared Steak w/ Anchovy Sauce, Braised Rabbit, and had a side of potatoes + greens. I found the steak to be quite good, the anchovy sauce is VERY anchovy so be prepared for that. You have to really like anchovy. The braised rabbit was delicious, i would recommend. I also thoroughly thought the greens were A1 delicious, a specific green I haven’t had before; at least in NYC. Would recommend!

Highly recommended. The most beautiful garden & restaurant, the staff were so lovely and the food was incredible - will be back!

Delicious seasonal fare locally sourced served in an intimate convivial setting

We couldn't find any fault with this place, everything was spot on. Out of four dining out experiences over a long weekend, this was by far the best. Excellent food with high quality ingredients, perfectly cooked and served well, and fine wine - what more could you ask for. We will be back, soon.

We couldn't find any fault with this place, everything was spot on. Out of four dining out experiences over a long weekend, this was by far the best. Excellent food with high quality ingredients, perfectly cooked and served well, and fine wine - what more could you ask for. We will be back, soon.

We visited three restaurants while in London. Rochelle Canteen was the best by far: excellent food, very helpful and knowledgeable waiting team and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. We will definitely be back

Nice atmosphere but the food was too expensive for what it was

impeccable vibe incredible food and lovely staff. I usually take all my guest here and it never disappoints!

Food was genuinely terrible — incompatible flavors, bland, and over/under cooked items. Please don’t waste your money here! It’s super overpriced and it’s not just underwhelming, it’s fully disgusting. Service was nice! Staff are great.

I really wanted to discover this restaurant with rave reviews. The place is really very pretty, located in an old Victorian school, with a private garden. This is why it is better to choose the heated tent, which overlooks the garden and is naturally lit, than to go inside. The food, on the other hand, was very disappointing: prices too high for the quality and quantity. A good point for the excellent and very British Sutton Hoo, Chanterelle and Wild Garlic Pie and for the excellent new potatoes. In terms of service: a somewhat dilettante waiter who made a mistake when ordering my main course. Result: 15 minutes of waiting for the other guest, it's not ideal but his colleague was very friendly and I was not charged for the dish.

What a let down. It starts with the unpeturbed service - a waitron who didn’t introduce herself, runners casually passing us dinner plates or placing them carelessly and recklessly on the table , no communication or apology about unavailable good, no water despite asking 4 times.. 0 charm or care from staff. The food was average and ungenerous at best. The ambiance in summer might be nice but was freezing, sterile and just felt like no effort had been made. Even for London, this was extraordinarily expensive for what was delivered. Would never recommend and cannot believe the hype.

Beautiful atmosphere with unmemorable food. Truly do not remember a single thing I ate. Maybe soup I think was good? But so pretty to look out onto the garden! And lots of hip good looking people. Pricey so be warned.

Best food I’ve had in while, the dishes are delicious. You can taste the outstanding Quality. The portions very generous too. Will definitely be back. Amazing restaurant, a must visit.

Let down by under-seasoning and burnt desserts. Sad to say I was disappointed by my first trip to Rochelle canteen. We ordered cockles in cider as a starter and they were gritty and wildly under-seasoned. Bland as you get. The mains were better (seabass with aoili and chard, and an aubergine stew), but again quite under-seasoned. Dessert was a fail safe slice of date cake with toffee sauce and ice cream. Excellent ice cream, but beneath the blanket of toffee sauce, the cake was burnt - not on the top but on the sides, like it had been in a too-hot tin, where the metal itself ended up burning the cake. Despite the food disappointments, the atmosphere was lovely and venue magical. A big shame that more care was not made to avoid such basic cooking errors.

Wait 45 minutes for the "leg of lamb" that comes as 2 small slices of high sodium meat of about 3-4 oz, half of which is fat and pay 26 pounds + tax and tip... Quite the rustic and uncomfortable seating. Interesting and cool place but...