Social Eating House in City of London, Westminster

Great place in Soho for group entertainment

Our first time at Social Eating House having been to all the other Jason Atherton establishments. Casual setting and very lively and a real buzz with a full restaurant. In the evening it is a short A La Carte menu(there is a fixed price at lunch and pre theatre) with inventive food as might be expected. Our prawn mousse and white asparagus salad were excellent. We then had a long wait for our mains - chef was not satisfied with one of the dishes- but when they came, cornish wild ream and monkfish they too were excellent. Portion sizes are generous and we had room to share a dessert, black forest mousse, which was also very good. The wine list is very well chosen and if you look carefully can be good value for money if you avoid French classics. Overall it is not cheap but quality is excellent. Because of the long wait they kindly made a reduction to the final bill which was a nice gesture. We would certainly go back.

As we were in the area, and having been to this restaurant a couple of times before, my girlfriend and I thought we'd see if a table happened to be free. The front of house guy (he appears to work at the front bar of the restaurant) told us in no certain terms that there was no table available, after all, this was Soho and a Saturday evening (his default assumption seeming to be that we were tourists - we are not). This was despite the fact that the restaurant was half-empty. This was 7:25pm. We wondered outside for a couple of minutes, before I went onto the restaurant's website on my phone and booked a table for 7:30pm. We headed back in and told the guy that we'd just made a reservation online (no doubt he was surprised to see us again so soon). He went to check it and then informed us that we had until 9pm (despite my confirmation email saying the booking was 7:30 - 9:15pm) And, he added, were we aware that this was to eat, and not merely for drinks? Well yes, of course we were aware of this. The food was nice - we both enjoyed the fillet steak. 4 stars for the food, minus 1 for the poor reception.

Dinner with a friend last night. Great buzzy atmosphere which was great! Food options are not extensive but the quality of the food was nice. The pork belly sliders and the chicken and mushroom ravioli standout dishes. We had the banana parfait for dessert and that was heavenly! The only downside was the service. We felt so completely rushed - we had barely sat down before the waiter came over to ask if we were ready to order. A minute later a different waiter came to ask the same question. We were eating our starters and had not even started eating one of the shared dishes when our main arrived and the starter was pushed to the side to make room for it…. Such a shame as the vibe and food is great. Generally love JA restaurants having eaten at Pollen street and little social - so was looking forwards to this first visit. Not sure we would come again sadly

Visited the Blind Pig bar for drinks and bar snacks on a Saturday evening. A reservation is required. The bar is located on the 1st floor of the Social Eating House restaurant. Very subdued lighting which is not the best. The cocktail menu was Disney Film themed. The ambience was good with background music. The service was good.

My family and I decided to visit here for a special 60th birthday for my dad, and we were not disappointed!! We sat at the chefs table which was such an incredible experience, watching the kitchen in action was phenomenal and was impressive to see how organised and calm such a busy kitchen was! The tasting menu was brilliant, with such a variety of flavours and textures all presented immaculately. I opted for the vegetarian menu which certainly did not disappoint! My favourite courses were the desserts - particularly the rhubarb stood out for me. My family and I enjoyed dining at Michelin starred restaurants, and some of the courses we ate here were better than 2 and 3 Michelin starred dishes we have eaten in the past!! Executive chef Alex and Sous chef Dan took the time to speak to us throughout service and at the end, which we thought was a lovely touch. Somelier Andrea careful explained excellent wine choices suited to our pallets (all delicious!), and it was a joy to be served by Andrea who put a smile on all of our faces! We will definitely be returning to Social Eating House and highly recommend the chefs table for anyone looking for a spectacular dining experiences!

Nice place, a little pricey and boring food.

Ausgezeichnetes Restaurant. Ich dachte immer, Englische Küche ist nicht konkurrenzfähig, aber dieses Restaurant hat mich bekehrt. Erstklassige Speisen, sehr schmackhaft, gute Weinkarte. Unbedingt reservieren, was online problemlos möglich ist. Absolut empfehlenswert

We made a reservation for dinner via the website however it was a bit unclear and accidentally reserved the Bar upstairs. Having told them our mistake the hostess was extremely unhelpful in accommodating us despite the fact that there were multiple tables open. We ended up going to the bar for a drink and reserving a table for the restaurant in 30 minutes so we ended up eating at the restaurant any ways. Despite this the food was pretty good and we were able enjoy the meal. The next morning however it bugged me enough to write my first ever negative review of a restaurant.

Wow, great combination of low key, relaxed setting and fine dining. The beetroot etc appetizer was amazing, with English mustard zing. See photo, it looked great too. Another pic of cauliflower main. We ate the monkfish in a truly delightful sauce, soaked up commendable by the triple cooked chunky chips side. A highlight meal.

very expensive, but worth to visit if you are looking great dinning experience. very attentive service but on a slower side so don't recommend to visit this restaurant for pre-theatre dinner.

The food was absolutely amazing. The service was superb. The creativity with the carrots and beetroot, tells you a bit about the chefs journey. My only negative experience was eating food in a VERY warm room. It was pretty uncomfortable and decided not to have dessert or enjoy more drinks because of this. People eat less when they are hot…please consider this for future drinkers and providing a better overall experience. .

We chose Social Eating House after lots of research on other tasting menu options in London for a special occasion. We have eaten in Jason Artherton's Little Social previously and had a great meal. We are so glad we chose Social eating House...the food was interesting, creative, tasted really delicious, and the presentation was fantastic. All executed impressively well down to the food, skill on view (really great to be able to sit just next to the kitchen and see the amazing coordination and skill of the staff) , service and wine flight with a really sweet and knowledgeable sommelier with an interesting choice of wines. We didn't chose it for the price but the cost of this compared to others in London is extremely reasonable for the standard and creativity if you are lucky to be able to have this kind of meal for a treat. Our waiter pitched it all just right, this place is not stuffy and manages to achieve a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. We were really lucky it was a quiet night at the Chef's Table and we were able to have a good chat with the exec chef Alex which was really interesting and added to our lovely and memorable experience. My husband who is a chef was able to pick his brains a it! The level of work, skill, taste combinations and time taken is amazing. I cannot recommend this highly enough, we love our food, and had such a memorable and special evening with every aspect of the experience outstanding. Treat yourself and chose this over other maybe more high profile options, it won't disappoint.

Really disappointed with the experience we had for Valentine's Day here. First off, I'm not here to blame the servers who were there that night. They were massively understaffed with around what looked to be only 3 people to serve a packed restaurant. They were polite, apologetic and clearly out of their depth that night. This feels more like mismanagement higher up. We waited over half an hour to even be served bread initially which came out burnt, and well over an hour before we even got our starters. The couple next to us said they had been there almost 3 hours and were only just finishing their mains. When their desserts turned up, the ice cream was already melted on the plate... Considering this is a highly rated Michelin Guide restaurant, with the price tag that comes with it, we had anything but a fine dining experience. If there had been an adequate number of staff members instead of upper management skimping on one of the busiest evenings of the year for dining, this could've been a great experience. But alas, that did not happen. Instead, we decided to leave after our starters as there was no way we were going to finish before 12am. The server comped our starters, with us paying for only the wine plus the 12.5% service charge, which was appreciated. We spent the rest of the night hunched over a table in McDonalds at 11pm with my partner wearing a formal dress and me in a suit, the juxtaposition was quite funny. My partner travelled 2 hours into London for some McDonalds fries... On the plus side, at least we received our order within 10 minutes...

Really disappointed with the experience we had for Valentine's Day here. First off, I'm not here to blame the servers who were there that night. They were massively understaffed with around what looked to be only 3 people to serve a packed restaurant. They were polite, apologetic and clearly out of their depth that night. This feels more like mismanagement higher up. We waited over half an hour to even be served bread initially which came out burnt, and well over an hour before we even got our starters. The couple next to us said they had been there almost 3 hours and were only just finishing their mains. When their desserts turned up, the ice cream was already melted on the plate... Considering this is a highly rated Michelin Guide restaurant, with the price tag that comes with it, we had anything but a fine dining experience. If there had been an adequate number of staff members instead of upper management skimping on one of the busiest evenings of the year for dining, this could've been a great experience. But alas, that did not happen. Instead, we decided to leave after our starters as there was no way we were going to finish before 12am. The server comped our starters, with us paying for only the wine plus the 12.5% service charge, which was appreciated. We spent the rest of the night hunched over a table in McDonalds at 11pm with my partner wearing a formal dress and me in a suit, the juxtaposition was quite funny. My partner travelled 2 hours into London for some McDonalds fries... On the plus side, at least we received our order within 10 minutes...

Had some tasty food here but a couple of bits let it down so left feeling a bit underwhelmed. We went for lunch on a Thursday. It wasn’t particularly busy so would expect great service, yet they were fairly sporadic and not the friendliest. The other odd thing was portion sizes. Starters were all tiny. I had scallop which was a really tasty dish. For main, I had sea bream (excellently cooked) which was a really generous portion, but served on about a spoonful of the potatoes and a finger sized carrot or two. It just wasn’t enough to pair with the fish. Can’t fault the food quality but wouldn’t race back for the reasons mentioned above.

Great food and experimenting food combinations at fair prices. Spent a lovely evening there. We had deer saddle with a chocolate sauce - tasted great

Don’t eat out in London much and went for the Menu Fixe as we were early. Cocktail option was not wise as it then accompanied the starter at rapid pace. We went for the £15 supplement on the steak as the Cumbrian rib eye sounded amazing. It was too salty and when we were asked by the lovely waitress my wife told her and she brought over the manager. He insisted on getting another one which was good and I finished my main course alone and wife then had hers after. Desert was nice. The worse part was how we were told it was not the steak but us, and the salty glaze was a speciality. Both of us had steak and both felt the same and we do like our rib eye. Just disappointing and no eye contact at end even though we tried not to make a fuss.

Starters were sensational. Steak were very good But the parfait was sublime

My friend chose this restaurant for a pre-Christmas dinner - despite the fact it has one of those annoying deposit taking terms where if you need to cancel within 48 hours you have to pay £40 per person. Also, their phone lines are not open weekdays so you basically can’t cancel! My friends had booked the pig pub upstairs for pre-dinner drinks but decided not to stay upstairs as it was super dark and very loud. As they arrived first at the restaurant downstairs, they were shown to a round booth in a dark corner with a small circular table. They asked if it would be possible to switch as the table was very small for four and one person had no back support because of the way it was constructed. The front of house seemed disgruntled but did move them. Once we were all seated we asked for a couple of glasses of Prosecco and were told that they didn’t have any Prosecco as they had run out. The only alternative was to have champagne which was double the price or we could just have wine. Really poor show considering it was the week before Christmas with festive menus et al and there are supermarkets which sell Prosecco all around…. The set menu was fine - not many choices but the food quality overall was very good and we had a lovely waitress. The only food related issue was the sirloin steak which had lovely flavour and the sauce was delicious but loads of gristle we had to keep spitting out. You really would not expect this in this kind of restaurant. Our booking was quite early so when we arrived the atmosphere was good but as it filled up it got louder and louder and we were sitting by a big group who were talking very loudly and it became impossible to talk to our friends or hear what they were saying. I mentioned this to the manager who said something like ‘what am I supposed to do about it’ in a very offhand manner and I also mentioned I was disappointed about the Prosecco and the steak. He basically had a very dismissive attitude like he couldn’t care so I went back to my table and re countered the conversation to my friends. He was clearly listening and came over, interrupting me to tell us all how wonderful he is and how everyone loves him and what I had told them was rubbish (he clearly hadn’t heard exactly what I said and assumed I had said something else). It was all terribly childish, unprofessional and extremely rude. Needless to say we will not be back.

Attended a work Christmas party here and had the festive menu. All of the food was well balanced, tasty, and cooked perfectly. The service seemed a tiny bit clunky and bumping into waiters on stairs when going to the toilet. You’ll remember having a nice food in a slightly too loud restaurant but nothing stood out for me unlike other menus for the same price.

The restaurant was very noisy. The waiting staff were all very polite but didn’t match up to the prices of food. We were served by different people which never helps so hard to build a rapport. Gents toilets didn’t have hand towels. Just kissing the basics but can’t fault the food, it was incredible.

I’d steer clear of this place. Went here with my partner this evening and ordered the lamb saddle for £38. The portion size was behind a joke. Two tiny pieces of lamb which were just slightly bigger than a two pound coin, a shred of some cabbage, and some blobs of sauce on the side. Never in my life have I been served such a pathetic excuse for a main course. I had half a mind to send it back and get something else, but my partner convinced me to not make a fuss, however we will not be returning. We had bottled water (no alcohol or even soft drinks) shared a snack (not even a starter, a *snack*,) and had one main each and the bill was over £100. Even for london that takes the piss. Steer clear.

Nicely priced for a Michelin star restaurant the food was amazing and the service is great good for Date Night highly recommended

Thoroughly enjoyable lunch. Very reasonably priced set menu with very tasty food. Recommended

Almost impossible to find due to a fundamental lack of signage (one assumes to emit an impression of "cool"). We visited as a group of friends on a wet Tuesday lunchtime. We were sole occupants for quite a while with very little atmosphere. This was great for us as we had so much to catch up on and could actually hear each other (realise how old this makes me sound). The service was prompt, and the food was good, not amazing. Those who had the steak were pleasantly surprised at the quality and how well it was cooked. We would happily go back for lunch again.

We had a drink upstairs at the Blind Pig first and can report great cocktails! We couldn't stay in the restaurant, unfortunately. It was full, but the noise was really loud and disruptive and not good for sharing a meal over a catch-up. They need to invest in some kit to absorb the din to create the right environment.

Great spot for amazing and well constructed modern European cuisine. Can tell the food is made with great imagination and thought. Service could be a bit faster and more personalised given the price of the food, though any issues feel minor compared to the quality of food on offer!

We looked at booking this on line but there was plenty of tables left so we decided just to walk down from where we were close by. The chap comes over and totally dismisses us saying nup nothing for you. We said well on line there is plenty of tables, well try booking on line now he suggested. Anyway another guy comes over and says hang on I will check. Ok he says come back in two hours. That’s fine we said shall we leave our names? Oh no don’t worry it will be ok just come back in two hours. So when we arrive back, you guessed it no sorry my mistake says the guy, no tables. Oh my gosh they were soooo rude. Please don’t bother with this place. Understand the food maybe ok but we don’t have to put up with the rudeness displayed at this restaurant. Drop the attitude guys, this area has so many good restaurants that just want you there and bend over backward for you. Not these guys, they feel you are privileged to be there. It’s a big no from me, go elsewhere and don’t bother.

This is a lovly place to eat dinner. We found the allover experience lovely. Wil recommend 😀

Avoid this place! Worst value for money ever. Nothing to complain about the service, the waiters were kind, but as a main I ordered cod and the portion I was served was one fourth the size of the palm of my hand, so I had to send it back and order another thing. I have never in my life been served such a tiny ridiculous main course. I will never come back again. The management need to learn the hard way not to cheat customers. They simply rely on people who are having fun with friends and don't want to make a fuss, so better avoid the situation by choosing any other restaurant in the area.

This is a very good restaurant. Set in the middle of Soho, it is well-connected. Inside, the vibe is fairly casual but the atmosphere, at least the first half of our meal (we sat down at 1:15 pm) was pretty vibrant. I enjoyed the abstract art on the walls. The food was superb through-out. We had three courses each - I had the mushroom & chicken raviolo, followed by fillet steak (medium rare), then panna cotta, washed down by a single glass of red wine. The only thing stopping a 5 star review was the service, which was fine instead of brilliant. Rather than taking our client's coat, the waitress simply pointed at the coat hooks on the other side of the room, while it took slightly too long for the main course and desert to arrive, considering the lack of other customers by that point. We struggled to catch a waiter's eye to ask for the bill.

We visited on Thursday evening for the Chef's Table Tasting Menu and it was beyond excellent in terms of food and service. It was great seeing the guys prepare all the dishes and chat with them but the food was totally off the charts, so much so it is hard to pinpoint the best dish. A standout though was the prawn and pickled melon, just delicious. The steak tartare was also excellent but we weren't sure about the accompanying waffle and sour cream - the tartare was amazing just on its own. We've eaten in a good few high end dining establishments but this one is right up there with the best of the best. Thank you for a fabulous evening and we will be back next time we're in London.

Amazing lunch, highly recommended

Just pure fine dining perfection, from start to finish. (The place was unbearably warm though)

Good lunch deal. The staff all seemed new and not fully trained. When they are up to speed it will be a fantastic place to visit...

Absolutely amazing treat. Everything was delicous. Stand out was the carrot salad, the celeriac and Eccles cake.we had the set menu. Service and Food was great .

Fantastic! I had a Ribeye and a panna cotta, both dishes were a fine tuned explosion of flavors. This was by far the best food I had in London so far!

Amazing experience! Thank you chef Alex and Andrea and the front of house team

A great laid-back restaurant. The food is excellent and good value for this type of restaurant. It was our anniversary, and they made it a great night to remember. We also had cocktails in the bar upstairs before, I'd definitely recommend getting there early to experience this too!

I arrived 6 minutes before my reservation. I asked to wait inside the door because I was cold and my table was apparently not ready… even though they had an entire restaurant of empty tables which were ready. A member of staff then came over and asked me and my friend to wait outside, I explained I was freezing cold, and I was told it wasn’t allowed, even though there was ample space and I was just told by another member of staff it was ok. The waiter then purposely held the door open, letting all the cold air in. My friend suggested we go to the bar, which the waiter agreed to. We then went to the bathroom, to wash our hands before our reservation. We came back and told the waiter our name to get our table… to which he claimed we weren’t in the system (we were). The restaurant was empty… and there was no need for a reservation whatsoever. The lead waiter was purposely giving us a hard time. This kind of behaviour is unacceptable. I won’t stand for it. And I hope reading this review will help you to choose somewhere else.

Outstanding restaurant, the place was beautiful, great vibe, amazing food & service. 100% recommend & try the mushroom & chicken ravioli!!!

Epic meal, the best meal for my most recent quick trip to London. Wine list is superior. All the food was delicious. My significant other has a laundry list of food allergies and the kitchen produced a meal worth remembering. My ribeye was cooked to perfection. Dessert was divine. I will definitely return on my next visit across the pond.

Poor service again in the restaurant as well as the bar upstairs and when I mentioned this to the evening manager on leaving (around 7pm) I was greeted with “yes we know all about it and 3 people will be sacked today” Arrogance at its worst. I suggested slightly better training which was dismissed with “they’re being sacked”. You really need a new management team in asap. On a positive note - the food was delicious. Well done to the kitchen but I’m afraid I won’t be returning. Sorry.

Wir haben im September 2023 aufgrund der guten Bewertungen bei Trip Advisor das Social Eating House besucht und waren begeistert. Freundliches Personal und eine gute Atmosphäre. Wir haben Fisch und vegetarisch gegessen. Sehr kreative Küche und absolut faire Preise. Das Dessert hat uns nicht so gut geschmeckt und wurde, sehr professionell, nicht berechnet.

Simply delicious and great service.

Absolutely amazing experience at the Chef's counter downstairs at Social Eating House! The staff were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and highly professional! Fantastic tasting menu with wine pairings. Highly recommend this experience!

Simply one of the best restaurants I've ever been too. Get the goats cheese and pea ice-cream starter. Sounds a bit ridiculous, but tastes incredible.

Amazing service and food experience!!

Had a lovely pre- theatre lunch with my Mum for her birthday. Menu had lots of great options and everything we had was delicious. Also had a carafe of wine which was good value and very nice. Will definitely come back and can only recommend the set lunch

I’ve eaten here on many occasions as it’s very central for SoHo and the food is good at a reasonable price. I usually have a steak which tends to be very good. Also nice wine with helpful staff and prompt service. Really a good restaurant for this part of London serving a good mix of British and Modern European dishes.

The straciatella cheese is spectacular!

The menu was 29,5 for two dishes. We added 15 to replace salmon with steak and 8 to have cheese in stead of dessert. 52,5 GBP for two dishes. What a mistake. The steak was so hard to chew that we gave up and the cheese so small that all three very small pieces could fit on the fork. Drinks (13 pounds) were watery. Social Eating House is milking their good review in Time Out and it was a very poor experience that spoiled our last night in London. When we talked to the waiter he said the manager would comeå, but he nevet did. Probably hiding in shame.

Loud. Extremely loud. Tiny portions. Like, very small. Tasty but absolutely not worth the money. Wine was delicious. Service was excellent.

All the staff were fantastic and we received some help with our wine choice, which we were very grateful for. The food was sublime and the additional dessert for our anniversary was a lovely touch. Thank you for a truly wonderful experience.

Nettes Restaurant in Soho, Qualität und Zubereitung der Speisen waren ausgezeichnet, Essen war sehr schön am Teller angerichtet, Portionen sind etwas klein, aber mit mehreren Gängen wird man schon satt, sehr zu empfehlen für ein gepflegtes Abendessen, schönes Ambiente, aufmerksames Personal, Tischreservierung notwendig

The restaurant has a nice cozy atmosphere and the food is amazing, with lots of fresh produce and deep robust flavours. The staff were very friendly and super attentive; even did some lovely birthday surprises for our table. Definitely recommend.

Servies rekenen ze standaard 12 %. Het brood dat we besteld hadden kwam als onze borden leeg waren en na dat we het een tweede keer vroegen. Ons aperitief leeg glas heeft op de tafel gestaan tot we het restaurant hebben verlaten. Ze hebben niet gevraagt om bijkomende drank bij ons eten te serveren. Enz.

Great food and atmosphere. Small portions

The mains from the set menu were so delicious. We tried a pork dish and a salmon dish, both which were very tasty. I would be returning to try some more as soon as I'm given the chance.

The food was excellent - tasteful, delicious, very well presented. The portions instead, they were VERY small. It's not just me being Italian - it is impossible that an adult human being could be fed with starter-main-dessert from this place. And it's not a matter of how much you spend! We spent £196 for 2 starters, 2 mains and 1 dessert (we had already decided to go home and have spaghetti aglio and olio, we didn't want to give away £12 for one pannacotta) and one bottle of wine (priced £50, available on the internet for €13). I would have gladly spent 10%, even 20 more, to go home full. Once you enter you're prepared to spend a lot of money, it wouldn't have made any difference to me, and I bet it would not make any difference to any of the (potential) customers (this is a free piece of advice for the management - you've got my name and surname for next time). Instead, I have spent a lot of money and I have been thinking since then "What if the scallop I had for starter was scallopS". If you really want to have dinner here (food, preparation and presentation are excellent), I would suggest to stop at Pret a Manger before or after - there's one nearby, 30 metres.

Very nice restaurant. The portions are small but plentiful. Was a great night out.

Nice restaurant with excellent service. Good food with even better drinks

The food was simply exquisite. The service was impeccable and the atmosphere was pleasant . I would absolutely go here again .

An interesting lunch. We were a part of eight and booked for a midweek lunch. As for atmosphere we were a happy and joyous group but other than us it was as quiet as the grave. Very quiet restaurant, only two other tables occupied so staff not exactly rushed off their feet. Despite that we had to get their attention to order aperitifs and also for our food and wine orders to be taken. Food was good but not exceptional. Nothing really stood out other than some of the courses were on the meagre side. A scallop starter must have been a very small example that was sliced very thinly and distributed across the plate with sea herbs and a padron pepper puree. The chef responsible for slicing and dicing is wasted - could be a brain surgeon. A sirloin steak was well cooked and of a decent size, a cod dish was pleasant but on the small side. Desserts were mixed. Lemon verbena pannacotta over a gooseberry puree was ok but the pannacotta was more like a thin custard. The pistachio frangipane tart didn't elicit gasps of delight. As for cost it worked out at £95 a head including two bottles of wine. We've all eaten at several of Jason Atherton's restaurants but this is one which won't get a second visit. One plus that's worth thinking about is the bar upstairs which opened at 3pm. Ideal place for a post lunch "one for the road". Attentive service, great selection of gin and wonderful cocktails.

I ate at the Chef’s table and it was an unexpectedly stunning tasting menu. The courses were beautifully presented and the flavours were terrific. The service was perfect.

Great meal and service. Best in a while. Sensible prices for London and quality

It was ok, nothing extraordinary. The food was ok, but it’s expensive for what you get. The service needs to improve. I wouldn’t go back.

Really good food and great atmosphere

We ate at Social Eating House (Modern European cuisine) recently and we're very impressed with the food. The food was cooked to perfection and the sides, especially the chips were really delicious. As Australians we were pleased to be able to enjoy a Heathcote Shiraz with our meal. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a London dinner.

Really nice taste in London Really love it Specially desert is the best

Social Eating House, unfortunately, provided a rather lackluster and bewildering culinary experience. Despite my initial excitement, the overall impression left much to be desired. The food failed to meet my expectations and left me feeling perplexed and unsure. The dishes at Social Eating House lacked a clear direction and failed to deliver a cohesive flavor profile. The combination of ingredients and flavors seemed confusing and didn't come together harmoniously. It was challenging to discern the intention behind the culinary choices, leaving me questioning the execution of the dishes. Moreover, the dining experience itself lacked the spark and excitement that I look for in a memorable restaurant visit. The atmosphere and service were average at best, failing to elevate the overall experience. The lack of coherence and standout elements made it difficult for the restaurant to leave a lasting impression. While tastes can vary, and others may find merit in Social Eating House, I personally found it to be a mediocre and perplexing culinary experience. The lack of clarity in flavors and overall execution left me wanting more and struggling to understand the restaurant's reputation.

The prix fixe is excellent value, the food is invariably delicious and the service always impeccable.

I cannot express how impressed we were with our lunch at the chef’s counter to celebrate two birthdays. What a special place to eat - amazing service, great interaction with the chefs and the food was superb. I want to come back asap. Thanks everyone

What an amazing night. Started upstairs in the Blind Pig, and Jason Atherton was in so went downstairs for the Chefs Dining Experience. Such an honour to sit there and watch the team cook our meal. Food perfect, service perfect and attentive, sommelier matched our wines perfectly. Really cannot recommend The Social Eating House enough.

Absolutely delicious, service was excellent. We had booked a table for 3 originally but we needed to increase to 7, and the restaurant was quickly able to accommodate. Food, drinks and ambience were perfect, and very much enjoyed after work meal with colleagues.

Bra ambiance, høy kvalitet på mat. Kunnskapsrik betjening, sømløs og upretensiøs service. Maten var nydelig dandert og kom med god forklaring om hver enkel rett , levert med innlevelse som gjør at kokkens mesterverk virkelig gir maks opplevelse for gjesten. Takk til sommelier Andrea som tok tid for en privat omvisning av hele restauranten og «Speak easy» baren 👌🏼

We had an impromptu lunch … and it was absolutely delicious and fabulous value. The two course menu and house carafe of wine was exactly the right amount for us - I had salad to start and the pea ice cream should be sold by the tub, parfait, chicken and pork all highly recommended too. Excellent service, relaxed vibe, great food. What’s not to like?!

I went for the chef experience downstairs. It was definitely worth it and I highly recommend! 💛

Great little place tucked away on poland st, one of Londons best kept secrets! The menu is always simple so you know the food is fresh and on point. Service is efficient, though at busy times you can feel a little rushed but never pushy. Atmosphere matches the food perfectly. The upstairs cocktail bar is decent, but the speakeasy next door is where you’ll want to be after dinner.

Food was fine and ok value for prix fixe. The place was empty on a Saturday lunch time but they insisted on keeping the banquette tables free for larger groups (of which there were none). Servers lacked confidence and experience. ‘Sommelier selected’ is just a chic way to say house wine. The vibe and decor lack taste and care, the place very much smacks of a chain. Cocktails upstairs are good.

אכלתי את ארוחת הטעימות. אוכל יצירתי ומושקע עם מרכיבים מגוונים וטובים. כמות אוכל מכובדת. השירות היה מצוין והאוירה ממש סמוך מטבח שממוקם בקומה התחתונה הייתה מקסימה. I ate the tasting meal. Creative and invested food with varied and good ingredients. A decent amount of food. The service was excellent and the atmosphere right next to the kitchen located downstairs was lovely.

great and tasty food. Orkney scallops are delicious , even the bread is tasty, nice crust ! I recommend the sirloin with black pepper sauce for your main course , the creamed potato is very rich and buttery. The wine list is interesting without being too big , making a choice was easy . The service is friendly and efficient .

Great scallop starter. But unwhelming mains, the halibut was overcooked，and while the venison was cooked perfecty the lasagne didn't add to the dish at all. I've had much better meals in london , and it was a shame that my favorite bread and wine was closed. I mentioned to the waiter my feelings on the mains but no comment was made. I would have let that slide but from the moment we walked in we felt like we were looked down on even though the restaurant was quiet they had to check if tables were available. We also were asked to provide our name and number as if a possible no pay risk even, and after paying the bill and service charge ready to leave no one brought our coats back , having to walk of shame across the restaurant to obtain them. Much better food for the price to be had where you do actually feel welcome.

excellent repas partagé belle expérience culinaire ambiance très bruyante c'est dommage

ミシュランの星を獲得したレストラン。雰囲気が良く、料理も美味しい。

Thank you for a great evening! The food was amazing, great combinations of ingredients and flavours and all beautifully presented. The service was professional, nice and friendly. The prices and value for money of the fixed menu is excellent for a fine dining restaurant, I don't think there are any other restaurants in London that can beat it. Overall we had a great time and will be back again soon.

We went for lunch yesterday and we had an amazing time. The service is very good and the food absolutely delicious. The plates are really well layed out and beautifully presented. The quality you get for the price is incredible, especially in the heart of Soho. I recommend and will be back!

My wife and I had an awful experience here at dinner last night. Our main course took an hour to arrive and I had to ask two separate people where our food was! When the food did arrive the food was nicely presented but generally underwhelming given the long wait. To make thing worse when we had finished our main, 10 minutes had passed and no one cleared our plates, offered a top up of wine or presented a dessert menu. I had enough of the bad experience and called for the manager... I can't comment on the dessert as we decided to cut the meal short and go elsewhere. I've given 1 star as the manager offered a discount though I still paid over £90. Can't recommend social eating house and won't be visiting again.

Main course was very poor. £85 steak I won’t feed it to my dog, hard meat and burnt Over priced, over £500 for six people Won’t go ther again

Excellent quality and value of fix prix menu . Unbelievable haggis gravy . Fast attentive service and interesting venue over 3 floors with different food / drink offerings . Well worth a visit for the Michelin star quality flavours .

We went downstairs for food at the last minute and the staff were very accommodating to find a table. The food tasted great with the steak tartare being my favourite.

Food was ok - Service was truly terrible. Had an entire drink spilled on me by Marco the general manager. Pretty much pretended nothing happened and he didn't do anything wrong. No apology but claims he said it 10 times however 6 people at the table never heard it. Said he would call the next day to sort out dry cleaning. (He didnt). Will never go back to another Jason Atherton restaurant.

A very unassuming facade... passers-by would never guess at a Michelin star! Super advice from the sommelier who served us a wine which wasn't even on the wine list, based on our said preferences. Sometimes didn't understand what our waiter was explaining but service was always with a smile! Portions were very decent for a Michelin starred restaurant. Relaxed atmosphere and not too noisy.

Food was good. Concept is sharing but the size of the plates is normal size (not like tapas or the “small plates” places). So your dishes are served in middle and you both have a plate to decant food onto. We enjoyed the sausage and...

Had an excellent lunch here. Service was professional, friendly and efficient while the food was beautifully prepared with wonderful complimentary flavors. Highly recommend.

Fixed price menu great value for pre-theatre & food very good. Only spoiled by techno type music - not in line with the ambience.

Great food, good service but please... turn on the lights!! We barely saw what we were eating. Really a pity.

Great value set menu and exceptional food. Highly recommended.

3 course lunch with a carafe of French red wine (Carbenet and merlot), white will be French Grenache blanc included service charge cost £55.69 Quite a reasonable price for a Michelin restaurant. Food quality and presentation is great tho a slight longer waiting time each course. It’ll be great if the lunch set comes with warm breads and butter to complete the whole course. Overall, I enjoy the food and service is wonderful. I definitely will back again for new menu next visit. Food were bursting your taste buds!