Scott's in City of London, Westminster

One of the most beautiful restaurants in London. The location, food and service deserve a million stars.

Probably the most attentive service I’ve received in a restaurant in a while along with fabulous food (cod is recommended)!

Love coming to Scott’s it’s our newest favourite restaurant and travel all the way from Lincoln for a lovely lunch here! Our latest visit yesterday was fabulous as always.

Beautiful food, service, atmosphere, drinks. A wonderful place to eat.

I want to start by saying the sommelier recommended a truly outstanding wine. It was so good and matched the food perfectly as well. Mains were lobster thermidor and filet of John Dory and a side of creamed spinach. Each dish was extremely good. The fish had a really awesome sauce. The service was good. However, we found the pace extremely fast for fine dining. We also found the noise levels to be exceeding high so it was hard to carry on a conversation.

Went here as a treat for Mother's Day. Me and mum shared the scallops to start and then I had lobster thermidor and she had the salmon. We both loved our meals and said it was definitely worth the price

Lovely food and trendy restaurant. The grilled lobster was nice, but the shrimp masala curry was superb. Please order it with rice on the side. They had mixed seafood and sweet potato in masala curry. So delicious! Staff is polite was super busy. Absolutely recommended!

Both fantastic sourcing and cooking

Outrageous behaviour – unacceptable and unprofessional To the Management of Scott’s London, I’m shocked and frankly disgusted by the way I was treated during my recent visit to your restaurant. I came with a guest for a coffee. At no point were we told about any £75 minimum spend — not during booking, not on arrival. Instead, while sitting calmly and enjoying our drinks, we were approached by a member of your staff who loudly and aggressively told us that “next time” we’d need to pay £75 each if we don’t order food. Let me be clear: this kind of arrogant, condescending treatment of guests is outrageous. I don’t care how prestigious your establishment claims to be — if your staff can’t treat customers with basic respect, then your reputation is built on nothing. You don’t shame paying guests mid-visit for not spending “enough.” You inform them clearly and beforehand, not through public humiliation. It’s completely unacceptable. I expect this incident to be taken seriously, and I expect a formal apology. If this is the standard of your hospitality, it deserves to be publicly addressed.

Best fish restaurant in London incredible atmosphere delicious food everything is so fresh not forgetting the excellent service highly recommend lunch or dinner

Subject: Complaint regarding unprofessional behaviour and lack of communication about minimum spend Dear Scott’s London Team, I recently visited your restaurant with a guest, intending to enjoy a coffee in what we expected would be a relaxed and welcoming environment. Unfortunately, our experience was far from that. We were not informed at any point — either when booking or upon arrival — that there was a minimum spend requirement of £75 per person. After ordering coffee and sitting peacefully, a member of staff (possibly the manager or host) approached us and very loudly and rudely informed us that next time, we would have to pay £75 each if we were not ordering food. This was both surprising and disappointing. We understand that fine dining establishments may have certain policies, but they must be communicated in advance and delivered respectfully — not shouted at guests who are simply enjoying their drinks. The tone and approach were inappropriate, and it left us feeling embarrassed and unwelcome. We kindly ask that you look into this matter and ensure that your policies are clearly stated during booking and that your staff maintain professionalism when dealing with guests. We would appreciate a response regarding this issue. Sincerely, [Andrii] 13.04.2025 [13:00]

Subject: Extremely unprofessional behaviour and unacceptable treatment of guests Dear Scott’s London Management, I am writing to express my strong dissatisfaction with the way I was treated during a recent visit to your restaurant. I came in with a guest to enjoy a cup of coffee, and at no point — during booking or upon arrival — were we informed of any minimum spend policy. After sitting down and ordering, we were abruptly approached by a staff member who very rudely and loudly told us that next time we would need to spend £75 per person if we were not ordering food. Let me be clear: this was not just unprofessional — it was downright disrespectful. Speaking to customers in that manner is completely unacceptable, especially in a restaurant that claims to offer a high-end experience. Had we been told about such a policy in advance, we would have made an informed choice. Instead, we were subjected to public embarrassment and treated as if we were unwelcome. I strongly urge you to retrain your staff on how to speak to guests and ensure that any such policies are made clear before someone is seated. A prestigious name means nothing if basic hospitality and courtesy are missing. I expect a proper explanation and apology. A terrible place that I do not recommend to anyone!

Terrible service, the waitress rudely forces me to order when I'm on the phone, I had a cup of coffee with my friends, although the table was free until 15:00 and we came at 13:00, the administrator ran out and shouted that next time there will be an extra payment of 75 pounds, although he didn't say anything before that there was some kind of minimum order, we didn't want to eat, just drink coffee, for what rudely spoiled our mood and impression of service

I have been to Scott’s multiple times and I can only say it is one of the best fish and seafood restaurants in London. Food is always tasty and service is good. If you grab a seat at the outside terrace you can have a nice view of the beautiful and architecturally rich Mount Street.

I love langoustines, and this is one of the few places where you can get half a dozen on ice. Yes, they’re expensive, but I don’t begrudge a penny of it as they were as fresh as fresh can be. Mains of slip soles (cooked to perfection) and sea bass (likewise), were sensational. The chips were fabulous. Service totally on point. All in all, you can see why Scott’s is consistently so busy. It’s an utter joy to eat here in all respects. How they keep standards so high with so many covers, I’ve no idea, but they absolutely do. Just one of my happy places to be in life!

Good food, extensive wine list although hefty wine prices.

A delightful Dinner at Scott's, great Cocktails, high quality seafood & desserts as well as an attentive Service. Definitely a high class place!

Top restaurant for a special occasion or just a delicious meal. Food cooked to perfection. Excellent service and atmosphere!

If you love fresh fish and seafood

Wonderful restaurant with fantastic staff and equally fantastic food. The staff at Pragnells next door recommended Scott’s for dinner - and we can see why! Highly recommend and will certainly be returning! 😎

Amazing food and amazing service, my favorite meal from our trip to London.

Oysters are great . As well as the whole menu is delicious. In the heart of Mayfair. Sophisticated place . @shermanalice

Excellent service and great food! I love outside tables. Recommend it if you are lover of seafood

My wife and me have been to Scott's for lunch and or dinner over 140 times.Food is fantastic and service is out of this world. Great team.

Increíble comida y lugar. 1 visita a la calle y definitivamente no será la última. Tenía el pescado del día, amigo tenía salmón. Mientras que la experiencia fue fabulosa y el personal era muy atento y genial también. Fui por recomendaciones de unos amigos y me alegro de que lo hice.

Fabulous food, very attentive friendly staff and a very enjoyable experience

Amazing food and great services. Love this restaurant…

Very tasty food, Good service One of the best fish restaurants in London maybe the best

Absolutely great food and atmosphere. Highly recommended

A Delightful Lunch Experience I had a wonderful experience at Scott’s for lunch on Saturday, March 15, 2025. From the moment I arrived, the service was pleasant and welcoming, with a special shoutout to waiter Matt, who made the experience even more enjoyable. I opted to sit outside, where I could watch the world go by while enjoying the warm heater beside me. The outdoor seating had a lovely and relaxing atmosphere, making it the perfect spot to unwind. For my first course, I had the eel, which came highly recommended. It was delicious, light, and full of flavor—a great start to the meal. For my main course, I chose the fresh fish & chips, and it did not disappoint. The fish was incredibly fresh and practically melted in my mouth, while the chips were perfectly crunchy, just how I like them. I decided to skip dessert but finished off my meal with a tasty cappuccino and a refreshing mint tea—a perfect way to end a great dining experience. Overall, Scott’s provided a relaxing ambiance, outstanding food, and warm hospitality. I truly felt welcomed and look forward to returning soon!

Un muy buen restaurante de mariscos Excelente servicio. calidad de la comida excepcional cada plato muy sabroso Bonito ambiente. uno debe reservar

Great place for fish, little bit noisy though, and quite expensive. Still worth visiting. Food amazing!

Delicious seafood, no doubt the best in London

Awful food - very basic and the sole I had was full of bones. If you kissed the ivy with a Wetherspoons - that’s what this place is. The service was dire - asked to order food before even being asked what we would like to drink. Meals came out crazy different times.. 15 mins inbetween each of us getting our mains so some of take had finished whilst some hadn’t started. Waiter was inattentive and not friendly.

Fantastic food, great service, well worth a visit. Staff were great and extremely helpful.

Really good restaurant in the Mayfair area. The atmosphere is brutal... we went on a Monday and it was packed and super lively. The place is very cool. Eating everything very good. To snack we ordered French oysters that were luxurious, good quality. We also ordered the salmon tartare with avocado and it is another good option. For main courses we ordered the sea bass which was spectacular. The grilled salmon with vegetables was also exquisite and finally the smoked salmon which again was of very good quality. For dessert we ordered the cheese board, which comes in 3 types and a good quantity, recommended. The service is super good and attentive. Very professional. As for the quality-price ratio, it is not a cheap place by any means, but the raw materials and processing are of a high level, so it seems to me that it is in accordance. Our experience was pleasantly positive.

Muy buen restaurante, estaba ocupado y buena organización. El servicio es eficiente , el personal volvió a comprobar en algunas ocasiones para asegurarse de que todo iba bien. El personal está lleno de atención. Compartimos ostras 'spéciales de claires' . estaban muy frescas y llenas de sabores , el Henriot Champagne era excelente como se esperaba. Compartimos los mariscos tostados , deliciosa y muy bonita presentación. Particularmente aprecié como pedido secundario el queso coliflor , salsa muy rica 😋

One of my go to places in London for some great seafood. What is even more impressive than the food is the service which pretty old school and highly attentive. 6 ⭐️ for the service.

It's definitely old school but it's really good. I love the grilled lobster. Usually busy for dinner but noise is absorbed by soft surfaces and you can carry on a conversation. Lot's of business parties can be found speaking in a variety of languages. Also, close to Mount Strre Restaurant above he Audley Public House and to Connaught (excellent bar) and for asian, Kai. We go at least once every time in London which is 4-5 times a year.

An excellent seafood restaurant

Excellent service , food is good as well masala shrimp weird but not bad

Great place with great staff and delicious food

Excellence everywhere: the welcome, the establishment itself, the service and on the plate. We took the octopus carpaccio & tuna and sea bass ceviche to share as well as the cod fillet & monkfish curry, the apple pie with custard to finish. Everything was perfectly cooked, seasoned, presented. Looking forward to coming back to try the rest of this menu which offers classics and more trendy dishes.

Excellent, service was very good considering how busy it was. The food was fantastic, a wonderful mix of dishes that were excellent in quality. If you love seafood places this is definitely one to experience

Nice spot for a business lunch, though at the pricey end

Just love it here. The choreography of the service is a joy to behold. Brilliant!

Wonderful atmosphere and service. The linguine with crab and the Pan-fried ray wing, potted shrimp and cucumber butter were exquisite. I want to come back here again.

Classic old fashioned London Restaurant. Great attentive service. The food was very good and the staff are excellent. One of my go to places to eat in London. It is not cheap and like many restaurants prices have gone up since Covid.

The Quality of the food is very high and the environment very friendly. Salmon was excellent, even the tartare. Same for lobsters. Waiters gave us time to discuss our business without being too much at the table.

Amazing food, nice atmosphere, fantastic wine!

This amazing place offers not only incredible food consistently, but also the perfect ambiance for a lazy lunch or evening meal with family. We love the counter dining as it gives a more immersive feel. The fish here is always plentiful and cooked to perfection. nothing better than sitting at the counter with a glass of wine from the incredible Sebastian and enjoying an amazing treat

Absolutely amazing dinner. We sat at the counter. It was fun people watching too. The food was delicious the waiters very attentive. It couldn’t have been better.

Lovely place to dine in a beautiful street of London. Service was amazing and the seafood we ordered spectacular ! And we were in London and stop for dinner. It’s the best for us !

Scott’s – A Pleasant Surprise I was pleasantly surprised by both the food and service at Scott’s. From the moment we arrived, the staff were warm, professional, and attentive without being intrusive. The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the caviar and oysters, exceptionally fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavour. The attention to detail in both the food and overall experience made for a truly enjoyable evening. I’ll definitely be returning and would highly recommend it to any seafood lover.

Went with four friends on a Thursday evening. The place was buzzing. Starters were delicious - my tempura prawns were gigantic and the batter very light and crispy. Four of us ordered the monkfish and prawn curry and when it arrived, before I had a chance to taste mine my friend complained that hers wasn't hot enough at which, without question, a swarm of waiters swooped on our table and removed all of our dishes. V impressive. Additionally, they took our desserts off the bill for the inconvenience... now that's what I call service!

A goto place for amazing seafood. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the lobster Thermidor and the specially seared sea bass, both cooked to perfection. The service was impeccable—attentive, courteous, and always ready to guide us through the specials of the day. The only drawback was that the adjacent tables were a bit too close together. Otherwise, a fantastic experience!

One of the Mayfair classics. They have a pretty good genre, which, although not quite what you would find in Pescaderías Coruñesas, does not disappoint. Comparisons are hateful, but in this league of restaurants it is inevitable for me to think of places like Alabaster and O'Pazo, and in terms of product, Galician quality is simply better. The attention, yes, is impeccable. You can choose between dining at a table or at a bar, which is quite lively, by the way. They have very nice details, like there being a couple of Mercedes E class at the door with drivers waiting. Others are not so much. That they charge 8 pounds for six petit fours counted seems to border on bad taste, and is something absolutely unthinkable in Spain. Although it is substantially more expensive than similar restaurants in Madrid, for London it is not crazy.

One of the best seafood restaurant in London, excelent food and proffesional service with warm atmosphere.

Excellent food, Caviar is amazing, the seafood dishes were delicious.

One of life’s pleasures is sitting at the counter at Scott’s with a few tasty scallops and a glass of white Burgundy.

Wonderful. My favourite restaurant that never disappoints in my opinion. The quality of the food is exceptional with service to match. Fab

The food is always excellent (delicious prawn tempura and crab linguine), very good products, lovely decor, lovely atmosphere. Too bad to have removed the oyster tempuras from the menu. Still as expensive (but it is entirely possible to take 2 starters), especially the wines. Very friendly waitresses, but condescending butlers. Wine by the glass forgotten, and the bottle is not presented to you at the table to serve the glass of wine (expensive). As for cleaning, the tops of the dark red leather benches (along the walls) are white with dust. No doubt there was a shortage of dusters in London, necessary to adorn the hat of the Order of the Garter.

Had a really lovely evening to celebrate a milestone birthday. Service and food exceptional. Lovely atmosphere. A special treat. Will definitely return. Oh and just a note on the Bakewell pudding. The BEST pudding I’ve ever had!!!!

Have not looked, but suspect other reviews have mentioned that the acoustics are terrible and hard to hear across the table. I ordered the haddock, fish and chip style, and waiter said it was the best in London. The fish rested in the middle on the mushy peas, which were unpleasantly over-salted, and made that part of the fried fish soggy. The fish was good, but the next day I had better fish and chips at Heston's Perfectionist Cafe at Heathrow terminal 2 - it was superb / perfection. And much cheaper. I guess Heathrow is not in London, so maybe waiter is correct. Re service, at these prices there is no excuse for not refilling our water glasses, and after being given the dessert menu nobody came back and we had to ask 2 times to get our order taken.

This place is top class. My wife and I celebrated her 60th birthday with a meal here and it was the best decision I’ve made in a long time. Food was excellent, staff were first rate, in particular Serigne who made our day even more special. The atmosphere is buzzing as well. Not the cheapest place I’ve eaten but I’ll definitely be back.

It was a very delicious food and service at the Scott’s restaurant and we enjoyed our time there

London staple. You can’t go wrong with this place - go to place for seafood. I recommend fresh oysters and generally fresh seafood, Dover sole. Very fair pricing for the value and location.

Took a friend for her birthday, lovely restaurant, lobster and scallops were to die for!

Good Experience – Very busy the night we were there, so service was a little slow. Appetizers of caviar and octopus carpaccio were very good. Mains of lobster (recommend the full versus half portion) and Dover sole – very nicely done with a meuniere sauce. We skipped dessert.

The service is always very good. One of the only professional places in London where waiting staff are fully trained. The food is good and the portions are filling. The menu could be more variant. Not many options for vegetarians or people who wants more vegetable in their food. I really recommend the monkfish and snail entree which comes with grilled Bonemarrow and rich enough to be a main if you’re not a big eater.

My favourite London restaurant. Went here with friends and had amazing fish as always.

Good spot for Lunch and Dinner 👍🏻

Michelin star feeling! Great ambiance, top notch sea food. We lived all forms of shrimps and steak was soo delicious as well. Scallops were tender and wonderfully cooked. Great option for special occasions!

Perfect food and even more perfect and friendly service. 🥰 The terrace was cosy and warm with soft blankets and a warmer, it was a bit chilly in October.

Simply Scott's oozing chic. Food divine, wine exquisite. Service comme il faut! X

Excellent atmosphere and service. Enjoyed the Truffled cauliflower soup and Beetroot and ruby leaf salad for starters. Fillet of cod and half lobster for mains. Bakewell pudding and Paris-Brest for dessert. An excellent venue for a special occasion.

One of the best seafood restaurants in all of London.

My best business lunch was in Scott’s It’s embarrassing, Thanks Amani

Stunning ….. been many times but first time sitting at the Bar counter - our new fave seat location ! From arriving to leaving everyone were fabulous and soo attentive. Tomas our main chap was very entertaining and super professional. Definitely be back at the Bar !

Amazing service and scrumptious food. The atmosphere was vibrant and exciting. It's definitely the place to go to for a rich dining experience

Scott's as good as it gets. Don t miss this besteat in London. Pricey maybe for some places but for the quality of service , food and drinks reasonably happy to pay the bill.

I recently dined at Scott's Mayfair and had an exceptional experience. The ambiance was elegant and inviting, making it perfect for a special occasion. The seafood was fresh and beautifully presented, and each dish was bursting with flavor. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable, ensuring we had everything we needed. Overall, it was a delightful dining experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for top-notch seafood in London.

A great place for dinner! My wife and I enjoyed the freshly prepared seafood, especially the grilled turbot. Delicious! The sommelier was very helpful too.

Well a fine restaurant it certainly is with exceptional service, brilliant location and magnificent food. Thank you to all of you for a wonderful lunch, we will be back.

Love this place. Amazing atmosphere, fabulous food every time. Scott’s has a simple menu, fabulous fresh ingredients and great staff. The atmosphere is always buzzing lunch and dinner time. I will be back! Thanks again

Excellent service, consistent high quality food at market prices. One can get consistent high quality food ,these guys are professionals and have been around for long time and they are always very busy,Bravo to the staff and management

We had the octopus carpaccio which is extremely good value and the scallops were perfectly cooked with a lovely sauce. My favourite is the cheese soufflé it’s out of this world .. It is a romantic place for a date night ..

Great seafood Excellent service Cozy

Went with friends. Great atmosphere, great service and great food. Best we have had in a long time.

All good and thanks for the special staff who made our time at the restaurant very lovely.

Amazing seafood, on the pricey side but you know what you aee getting into and it was worth the pricd

Quite disappointed if I am honest. The service wasn't up to what we were expecting at all. This was our anniversary lunch on 14th July. We had a toss up between going to Daphne's again or Scott's and went with Scott's . I just felt that the lack of consistency was unexpected, we ended up with 3 or 4 different serving staff at various points of the evening...the guy who took the bill didnt even ask us if we had enjoyed our meal. As it turns out , not terribly . My lobster was good but my starters which was octopus carpaccio was overcome by oil and I couldn’t even taste the fish or its texture. We almost had to beg for bread. My vesper martini was very good. Wife enjoyed her monkfish curry and as I got to try some of it , I wish I had ordered the same myself....but her burrata starter was below par .

I had high expectations for this restaurant but was extremely disappointed when I found a hair on my fish plate. It was disgusting. The staff barely acknowledged the issue, offering no proper solution beyond a weak apology. For the price and reputation, I expected much better hygiene and service.

Nothing to dislike. Service and food both excellent and they manage to deliver them in a non stuffy but respectful way. Love Scotts

The food here was unequivocally delightful. I have found a new appreciation for seafood since attending this restaurant. The cod was so fresh and perfectly cooked, I haven't stopped thinking about it since. I also really enjoyed the ceviche served with plantain, the portion was very generous. The atmosphere at Scott's is very calm and elegant and the service was attentive and wonderful. I look forward to returning soon.

Great food and good ambiance, but they seem to wedge all the Americans in one corner and allow the Brit’s to sit all over the restaurant.

We had a special dinner my husband & me and it went very well experience. Thanks for you Scott’s staff for this amazing experience.

Had amazing lunch last min and they were just great fast and accommodating Great place for a lunch they have amazing seafood selection and a great house champagne

Great food even for vegetarians and service as well

Great sea food, and atmosphere definitely recommend it,