The Depot in Richmond upon Thames

We had the most fantastic dinner. Everyone had something different but all were sublime. As was the wine. A visit here is essential.

The Depot was a solid, up-market gastropub come restaurant. It's now been bought and rebranding by the Rick Stein group. See other reveiws

Esperé mucho tiempo para visitar a una familia en una velada especial: mi esposa es amante de los pescados y durante los últimos años hemos disfrutado de excelentes comidas en los restaurantes Rick Steins y estamos entusiasmados cuando se hizo cargo de The Depot, un gran pescado sin la caminata hacia la ciudad. la ubicación es maravillosa y el ambiente cálido y amigable, pero a partir de ahí es un poco cuesta abajo - el servicio fue amable pero lento e inconsistente - tuvimos que pedir 4 veces mantequilla y mi esposa descubrió al revisar el sitio web lo que debería haber sido parte de ella el plato principal nunca fue servido. A estos precios descuidados no es lo suficientemente bueno, no importa cuán encantador. La otra decepción fue el menú: las opciones para los que no comían pescado eran pobres y poco inspiradores en ese tipo de arrogante 'si vienes a un restaurante de pescado donde comes pescado', dos bistecs y pasta. Tengo que decir que el fruits de mer fue increíble, pero uno esperaría que el resto del pescado fuera agradable pero poco inspirador, el tipo de cosas que solía hace 20 años en un buen restaurante, agradable pero un poco soso. .

This restaurant has now closed and the premises are occupied by Rick Stein. Rick Stein runs a good restaurant with good food and ambiance ...but very slow service

Stein's rock reciente llegada en el Old Depot es una adición bienvenida a Sur - Restaurantes en el oeste de Londres. Buen servicio aunque un poco repetitiva y entusiasta.

Como mucha gente me he me apetecía comer en lugar de Rick stein en Padstow, pero la idea de arrastrar a Cornwall era un poco de una desventaja. Un lugar para otro día, y el día que parecía nunca volvería. Felizmente el Sr. Stein ha abierto un restaurante en el sur oeste de Londres - es mucho más fácil para mí para llegar a 7 millones, y de hecho otros londinenses.

Visitamos el depot para una cena de domingo. La vista sobre el río es absolutamente precioso. Pedí la carne asada y no me decepcionó, disfruté muchísimo de mi comida. La única razón por la que no he dado 5 estrellas es porque el personal era como si no alojar niños muy a menudo, así que tuvimos que pedir cosas como la silla alta.

Went last night during their opening period where they are easing their way in....it was excellent, terrific hake and superb fish cakes....I'm sure once things have bedded in they will do very well in this great location !

We ate at Christmas and had a lovely meal. Service top notch, food lovely, pretty setting by Thames. Will be interesting to see how new ownership affects standards/pricing.

Este es un lugar encantador. Hermoso entorno junto al río, el personal es encantador y siempre servicial y la comida es sencilla y elegante y siempre delicioso. Es genial para una cena para parejas o para eventos más grandes. Asistí a una boda allí hace poco y la comida era tan buena para 30 personas ya que es para dos personas. Bastante raro en mi experiencia. Una joya escondida.

Well this place is a little unassuming gem at the end of the high street in quiet little Barnes / Mortlake. The staff are lovely and friendly and super helpful. We had the oysters and mussels to start and they were just perfect. I can happily say that it carried over to the main, John Dory cooked to perfection. Met the owner/ manager and he was a lovely friendly chap.

Lunchtime visit for 4.warm welcome from staff who showed us to table for 6 so plenty room to spread out, by the window so great views of the Thames. Quickly offered water, left for few minutes to ponder menu, water served, questions about menu explained, order taken and wine delivered. Waitress very friendly, attentive and professional. Starters served after about 10 minutes which left time to chat, admire views. Parsnip and apple soup was lovely, 2 of had Bavette steak, winter greens and frites served hot, good amount of steak which was very tasty and fat/rustle free.Asked for time before dessert served, Eton Mess and Orange cake well recommended.Thoroughly enjoyed our food, great place for lunch.Understand restaurant to close for two months at beginning of January for Rick Stein makeover, will be interesting to see changes made, new menu and how different the Depot will be when reopens.

Stopped for lunch at The Depot as it is on the Thames path and would let a well behaved couple and their dog in the bar area. Staff very polite and service was good. We had a mains dinner and a glass of beer/wine. Food was excellent and served very quickly. This was good for us as we had to push on with the walk and had enough of the dog dribbling down my leg! Hopefully your time at this restaurant will be as good as ours.

The food was adequate but service was mediocre. Staff were indifferent.Owing to the good reputation, lovely location we were looking forward to a Christmas treat. Unfortunately we found the service to be lacking in any care or interest in us.When asking for the service to be removed from the bill, one must have expected some response - none was forthcoming demonstrating the indifference.

Understand Rick Stein has bought the Depot which I have been going to for years - do hope he is not going to make too many changes to this favourite of mine. Had lunch with a girlfriend - food was great and the service (which I know can sometime be commented on) was excellent!

We were a private party of 60 for a reunion Sunday lunch. The food was excellent, fresh and hot - no mean feat for such a large party. My sea bream was perfectly cooked and my husbands beef rare as requested. The staff were pleasant and efficient. Not cheap but would return.

Started with prawn parcels delicious Fab roast pork with roast potatoes and fresh vegtables with lots of gravey .Shared a sticky toffee pudding with ice cream , know I shouldn't but it is so jolly good .

Superb dinner with friends.... Oysters delicious and plump, and my risotto with seabass and scallops was exceptional. Cote de boeuf tasty and cooked perfectly medium rare and the fishcake was fantastic too. Hasten to say that I didn't eat that lot on my own!! Highly recommended riverside restaurant

We celebrated my son's 18th birthday at the Depot this weekend. The service and food were both great and it was excellent value. Thank you so much to all the staff. The Depot has been a Barnes/Mortlake institution for so many years. We hear that the restaurant is to be taken over by Rick Stein. Let's hope the great Depot formula will be preserved.

Went for Sunday lunch today with a friend - saw the reviews so thought we'd give it a whirl. I had the pork roast and Eton mess; my friend had the mushroom tagliatelle and lemon posset. All very delicious. Whilst quite pricey for a roast; the portion size was HUGE - probably too big which is why I've taken off a star. Great atmosphere and the staff were lovely and attentive (but not intrusive). Highly recommend.

We had a splendid lunch, good food, impeccable service and a lovely view of the Thames outside. It is not pretentious but smart and lunchtime during the week is a good time to go.

We regularly stay in Barnes and have frequently eaten at The Depot.Earlier this year standards seem to slip a little, but on this our most recent visit it seemed to be back to its best, efficient staff, well cooked food and great ambience. Now we have learnt that Rick Stein has taken over and is planning to revamp the restaurant in January.It will be interesting to see if this is a positive or negative development.

Very disappointing, other than the location on the river the food is very average and way over priced. Spinach starter which was a dry bed of leaves with even drier breadcrumbs and some pieces of avocado and blue cheese, completely didn't work (no olive oil). Main was a slab of beef rib eye with oven chips and some lettuce leaves...this dish was over £23!!! These prices one would expect to pay at a top class restaurant not at a pub. Oh and to top it off they stick 12.5% service at the end so, not good unless you're after a simple pint with a good view.

We booked for 2 persons and when we arrived told all riverview tables were reserved.2 tables for two and a table for 4 remained unoccupied ungil we left at 3pm.This is really annoying to customers and the management needs to get its act together.Apart from this the food was mostly good, and a half litre of picpoul at £17.20 reasonably priced.The serrano ham at £7.95 was excellent, although the Cote de Bouef at £23.50 lacked flavour and the Bearnaise disappointing.Eton mess with soft meringue was delicious (not like the bullet proof French stuff) and the peanut cheesecake was unusual and really worked.Our bill was £82, they diplomatically dropped the service charge!You need to call ahead to sort out the river view tables!

Last visit was at the windows overlooking the River Thames. We had Dover Sole and Seabass. Both were delectable! Excellent service and place to park just off Mortlake High Street. Will return.

Sitting on side of the river Thames, this place was very pleasant and quaint!I liked how relaxed the atmosphere was and the staff were quite attentive!We were given a table by the window and we had views off the river which was nice, but the tables were too close together and made moving quite awkward as other diners were too close together!Food was nice and we had a pleasant evening, but next time I'll ask for a table in the main area.

Lovely rustic style brasserie with delicious food and fantastic service! I went with my partner to celebrate my birthday and I wasn't disappointed. The selection of wines is good and offers something for everyone. We found lots of interesting dishes on the menu and decided in the end to go for halibut with scallops (my choice) and bavete steak (my partner's choice). Meal arrived to the table in few minutes! This is the fastest service I have ever had!... We were a bit surprised as defintely not in a rush but loved the quality of the food which was super indulging. Dessert happened to be mouthwatering too. I had peanutbutter and chocolate cheesecake and my partner enjoyed his flowerless chocolate cake with raspberry coulis and creme friache. Both delicious, however very rich and a bit too sweet but that's just my palette.We left happy and will definitely be back for more!

Visited last Saturday on our last night in London with family based there. Cote de boeuf was high on the wish list and did not disappoint it was fabulous. Service very attentive and when an error in the bill was discovered by the staff after I paid a refund was made voluntarily. It's that sort reason that keeps you in business for 30 years in the restaurant trade. Can't recommend the Depot more highly. Food fabulous drinks excellent all up a great evening thank you!

We keep coming back because it is such a comfortable place with excellent food and service. I think this is why they have survived and thrived over the last 30 years. At our visit last week, I had steamed mussels with shallots, garlic, parsley, white wine & cream, which is an old favourite, as their white sauce is absolutely delicious. Winter berry Eton mess with vanilla ice cream and toasted almonds was generous and had a wonderfully satisfying mix of tastes. They have a great selection of drinks and also serve lovely mocktails. Ask for the tables next to the windows when you book for the great river views. (I keep hoping to see Stanley Tucci here as he is local and would definitely like this place ;-)).

4 of us for a family lunch on Bank Holiday Monday. Great location, easy parking and plenty of charming and helpful staff. Sadly, probably my fault for choosing mussels on a Monday in August ( and over a bank holiday) my main course was nearly inedible. Probably ate 10 % of the over cooked chalky molluscs- even that was too many! But ... Everyone else had good food. Excellent salads, great fish and steaks. Went on to choose Eton Mess - another disaster. Not a raspberry in sight. Blueberries ( most odd) and a few mushy pieces of strawberry. Meringue tasted stale and the whole thing was far too sweet and sickly. Other puddings were ok. So was this bad luck? Bad choosing or are standards at this 30 year old restaurant slipping? It is in a great location, it has great staff but somehow the wow! factor has gone.

I first visited The Depot around 1988 and it is still going strong – a great restaurant on the river in Mortlake, very close to Barnes.We enjoyed the set lunch on this occasion, which offered very good value and good food – in my case, mussels followed by chicken with risotto. There is a nice choice of wines with one or two at the sensible (lower) end of the price spectrum.I really had no criticisms other than that our waitress said she would tell us when we should come to the table – we were having a drink outside. She didn't but we went to the table anyway, only to find our food arriving before we sat down. The outside area could do with a little tender loving care.I strongly recommend this restaurant and will no return on many occasions.

I have been to this restaurant a few times in the past and always enjoyed a good meal. Great location, grab a window table if you can (book early) and you'll be treated to nice view of the Thames as you dine. Food is really quite good, not the best I've ever had but still very good. A good wine list too! Recommended

Had a lovely evening here last night. We booked online the day before our visit and then phoned to ask if we could get a table with a river view. Unfortunately all riverside tables were booked. When we arrived we were taken to a table WITH a riverview and so that was an immediate massive bonus. I would say that to make the most of your visit it is probably best to book in advance and ask for a table with a view. It really is too good to miss for the sake of a bit of forward planning! With or without the view the food and service is executed to a very high standard. We did not go for the cheaper options and I felt that by the end the price charged was a fair reflection of the quality and skill delivered in the three courses which we were served. I ordered the sea bass which was faultless however when I saw (and very sneakily tasted) the Cote de Boeuf that my husband had ordered I wished that I had ordered the same as it really was AMAZING ! Starters were also excellent, I had Foie gras and my husband went for the oysters. The oysters really were very special and certainly worth every penny of the premium paid! My husband and I conceded that of all the restaurants we've visited over the past year that there are two that we would revisit, The Depot is one of them, the other being the A La Carte menu served at the Petersham Hotel in Richmond. This gives a rough idea of what to expect! I doubt that anyone could be disappointed here :)

This is well worth a visit. It's very good value at £16ish for the two-course set menu and the food was good. We went in the evening and had a lovely table overlooking the river. Starters of mussels were nice and the main course fish dishes were very good. Didn't have room for pudding. Service was very good though the tables were a little close together.

What a good find! Over looking the Thames a perfect place for a romantic evening or a business dinner. The 2 course set menu was great and an exceptional value. Service was also very good. We will be back.

Three of us chose different main courses, one beef roast, one pork roast and one fish. The meals and drinks came very quickly and were beautifully cooked and presented. The staff were all charming the price was reasonable. Parking at the weekend was also easy. The Depot team is really trying hard and they deserve a really high 5 star review!

Was with a large party on a weekend night. The restaurant was rammed to overflowing, but service was fast, friendly and efficient. A very pleasant riverside location with good view over the Thames and the bonus of fireworks from Kew Gardens, as darkness fell. Food was very pleasant with a good choice, if not the cheapest. The draft Urquell pilsner was superb. Only drawback was the noise. With a full restaurant and lively atmosphere it was sometimes difficult to have an easy conversation!

I have visited The Depot three times now and on all 3 occasions I haven't had a 'bad' experience, however, all visits have been different from the last.The Pub is situated right on the River Thames in Barnes, it's picturesque & quiet. The sunlight during the early evening floods the area with a warm glow, perfect for an 'end of day' drink or dinner. Absolute perfection.The first experience with The Depot was quite frankly beautiful. The service was friendly, attentive but not overbearing - the staff are well learned regarding the menu and were extremely helpful. The dinner was a surprise, I'm not one for eating all three courses (deserts aren't my 'thing') The dinner menu was simple and exactly what I wanted; good British food.Each course was better than the last, the food arrived within good time and the staff made sure that any requests were made.In all the dinner we had was perfect.Cons.Like with anything in life there's bound to be something that doesn't quite fit well.. The Depot maybe great for a quiet dinner, however, where it lacks is its Lunch menu. The menu, for my taste, seems extremely heavy - nothing light on the menu, very heavy based lunches that are suited for dinners, for example Duck with celeriac and gravy - not something you want on a nice summers day. To be fair, there were a few options that seemed light, however, I believe that a menu should change and keep in touch with the seasons.The seating area is extremely cramped! We were wedged into two other tables, crowded and just a general uncomfortable feeling. The seats are tiny and stiff, it's not something you want to lounge in and take your time - its like they WANT you to eat and go. Unfortunately I only stayed for mains and quickly asked for my bill as I needed to breathe!! I've never felt so uncomfortable in such a nice place! What is with this new trend of fitting as many tables into a space? You want to optimize business but it's at the expense of the customer - it seems the company rather bring in the profit and ignore customer satisfaction. Sure, the food is beautiful, the setting is amazing, the staff are polite and attentive... that doesn't mean you can skimp on the rest, a GOOD restaurant ticks all the boxes, and not the majority. My one concern and request - give people space! Let me WANT to stay for desert every time I visit. For the record... I'm ONLY 5'9!!I would recommend this place but will suggest try visiting when the place isn't busy - which is hard because The Depot is, quite rightly, popular.

Took some out of town guests here for dinner - it is my favourite SW restaurant. The manager even managed to find us a window table so we could watch the sunset on the river. Food, as always, really good and the service is efficient and friendly. Not the cheapest but definitely worth the trip.

We visited on Thursday evening for my dad's birthday. My boyfriend and I have been to The Depot on a number of occasions and once again it didn't disappoint. The staff were lovely and very accommodating and the food gorgeous as ever. The atmosphere is always warm, friendly and inviting. Without doubt our favourite restaurant in Barnes.

I visited The Depot on few occasions.I like the atmosphere,tables by the Thames,polite staff and great food,especially calf's liver and aged cote de boeuf!YUM!I'll be definitely coming back!

I have often eaten at the Depot over many years. This time the dinner portion of utterly delicious mackerel was one, tiny fillet, worth about 40p in a dish that was charged at £15.95. The service was wonderful but the cost of that mackerel was shocking. I often cook fresh mackerel at home. They didn't offer to refund the meal, but only to inform the chef. They have lost a customer.

Lovely atmospheric setting with excellent menu beyond the typical Sunday roast. We had fish and lamb dishes for mains and all were cooked to perfection. All had a unique twist that set them apart from the norm. While expensive the quality of the dishes more than justified the cost.

A comida muito boa, destaque para a sobremesa. Menu kids muito bom. Carta de vinho bem completa.Atendimento deixa a desejar, lento, mesmo com o restaurante não lotado.

We had a great table right next to the river with amazing views. The food is delicious and good value. Also have interesting new beer called hop craft which is fun to try

I love this place but was really sad to call up to arrange a birthday supper for my uncle and have such an incredibly rude waiter answer. unhelpful, arrogant and dismissive... Such a shame as it puts me off going to such a lovely restaurant. Sort out your staff depot!

Went here for dinner during the week. We didn't have a booking but it was OK since the restaurant was not that busy. The staff is very helpful and nice. You can get a table by the river! The food is really good and the dessert was marvelous.

We used to go here all the time but moved a little too far away to make it a regular haunt. We returned last week and will definitely going back. It has a great location, a well priced and superb tasting menu accompanied by a similar wine list.

Booked online for a Friday evening and requested a river view. We were welcomed with pleasure and shown to a riverside table with marvellous views of the sunset over the river. The smells in the restaurant were divine, and when the food came it matched it. Absolutely marvellous. Had moules mariniere/goats cheese soufflé then seabass. Marvellous home made icecreams too.

Came here with friends on a very busy Friday evening. We'd booked ahead and requested a river-side table, which we got. There's not a lot of space in the 'conservatory' area and since it overlooks the river it does get a bit crowded and can therefore be a bit on the noisy side. I had the souffle to start which was delicious, my husband had kidneys on toast and really enjoyed them. We both had steak which was perfectly cooked and a really generous portion size, I couldn't finish mine. There's a good selection on the menu, featuring quite a bit of fish and a veggie option or two and some starters can be ordered as large plates too. The service was brilliant all night, informative, attentive and friendly, even though they were rushed off their feet!

Friends first brought me here in January and, wow, the food was good. It had all the attributes too of a river location in Barnes, a very pretty and very green corner of London that seems so at odds with hip-chic-urban London or the London of museums and monuments. But, I digress. The dining room is bright and spacious and minimal, with exposed brick walls and large windows and polished wooden tables; there is a conservatory that, so close to the Thames, seems to bring the river lapping at your feet. The place had a cosy 1920’s time-capsule feel where you could wile away in dreamy contemplation, lingering as tables emptied, not wanting ever to leave in the advancing afternoon shadow. It occurred to me at the time how lucky for the locals to have a place like this on their doorstep and the seduction was such that I was determined to return and return I did.Part 1: The excitement of my return on a lively Bank Holiday then was palpable: beat, beat, beat went the heart and Old Man River purred and bubbled. Yet my reacquainting with the place was to prove the theory that holiday romances are never quite the same on a second visit and was to last all of the 10 minutes it took to bring the starters. There was a lentil soup thick as mortar that required steely determination to wade through, a deliciously sounding but hugely disappointing scallops with pancetta and black pudding that looked more blanched than seared as if the combination had seen a ghost and done a runner from the kitchen and, to complete the nightmare, an ugly slab, pardon, “parfait”, of foie gras and chicken liver that appeared more flung-on the plate, than lovingly placed, in the petrified company of a few scattered leaves. Part 2: The thing with nightmares, so goes the cliché, is that they’re recurring. The main course, saved only by a tasty fish cake with poached egg topped with hollandaise, was a mere of all cauchemars: the marquee “cote de boeuf” (£23 + 12.5%) was white as a sheet, a sorry rendition of flash-grilling, that came with curdled – I kid not- béarnaise that had to be returned and oven ready, sorry, “triple-cooked”, chips. I have an issue with the modern (industrial) chip served in supposedly “smart” restaurants, but that will have to wait for another report. Suffice to say that at £4.50 (including 12.5%) I figured we might have expected better then factory-made but with the carpaccio of tuna looking as if it had had a slashing by Freddy Krueger, figuring out chip from frite was the least of our worries.Part 3: The bill came in at £145 for four teetotallers, i.e., without alcohol (2 cokes, 2 coffees and a bottle of sparkling to be precise) and no puddings. The puddings tempted us but, suffering the debilitating trauma of post-gastronomic syndrome, a landslide vote decided against. Had we “pushed the boat out” (3 courses + wine), it would likely have taken the bill to £60 a head which –based on the evidence- would have been a travesty not just a nightmare.

Service was slow and grumpy. It was packed. Had to ask for everything several times. We ordered a fish off the menu. 15 minutes later told they had run out. Ordered another fish off the menu. 15 minutes later told they had run out. Offered an alternative fish (Halibut) with the sauce etc of the last order even though it didn't really go together. Finally opted for mussels. Not the best. It seems that they had probably run out of that too as the portion was miserly when divided between the two of us ! The fish cake with the egg hollandaise - well the egg was hard boiled rather than runny. It was replaced but the fish cake was rock hard and over cooked. The tuna portions were miserly. The pasta was average. Okay let's give them a break, the chips were good as was the chocolate flourless pudding!

Visited today, topping off a great weekend visiting our daughter. Both my wife & I have the sirloin of beef. The meat was beautifully cooked & the balance of flavours between the meat & accompanying components was first class. Main course topped off with the sultana & ginger pudding for me, Mediterranean cake for herself; again both delicious. I suspect we shall be back on future visits.

A classic in Mortlake but The Depot delivers. Excellent menu, not a bad wine list, friendly and professional staff and of course a dining area that overlooks the river. Good for a relaxed business lunch as well as family get-together.

Booked for Easter Saturday dinner at fairly short notice. Lovely welcome and really efficient friendly service from an enthusiastic staff. Fillet steaks were well priced and beautifully cooked. Sea bass was presented in a modern style and very tasty. Salad starters, and mussels very good as well. All in all a very enjoyable experience, in a. Half full restaurant, but still with plenty of the right ambience. Absolutely nothing to criticise.

I found a very hard and large piece of plastic in my fish on Feb 23. It was pretty hard and I definitely could have broken a tooth. I wrote a pretty nice complaint letter right after and its now been about a month with no reply. This is suppose to be higher end restaurant. I have never been so turned off by food and I am even more shocked that they did not have enough courtesy to even respond to my complaint.

I am delighted to announce that upon my second visit to this establishment I discovered that the quality and efficency was not only consistent with the last time but it had in fact developed to even greater lengths than before setting a new standard not only for itself but for all food outlets in the world. The food itself was to die for with colours and spices bringing all forms of exotic experiences straight to the table. The flavours and smells filled oneself with pure aromatic affection, combining tastes and textures never seen before in this part of the world. They really showed of their culinary creation proving they were not afraid to make a bold mark on the world of fine dining. This is Ben Milton signing off (no relation)

Been coming here for years. Always great. This time they lost our reservation - had us down for March! but hey. We still got a great table for the 4 of us in the main dining room. Adult daughters had roast pork & roast beef - both with Yorkshire Pud!!! I had moules 'er outdoors had mushroom risotto sans Parmesan 'cos she's Vegan. Lemon posset was great finished off with Baileys in coffee. Yum! Service was delightful, wine excellent and the whole lunch very reasonably priced. We will be back

The Depot is perfectly situated for calming views of the Thames - so try to get a window table if you can. The interior is casual bistro in style, quite atmospheric when busy. The menu reads well, the food is modern British for want of a better description & the set-price menu is surprisingly good value. The food is a huge improvement on what it was but still sounds better in writing than it looks on the plate. Starter salads of beetroot, squash & goats cheese, were huge but soup was served in very ungenerous bowls & was far too gloopy. Risottos were stodgy rather than creamy; although we ate it all, it was ultimately rather uninspiring. There's a good selection of wines by the glass as well as bottle; service is welcoming & eager to please.Overall, this isn't a place to come for a special night out, but for a casual weeknight supper, it just about ticks the box.

Have dined at the Depot many times and loved it - however this time it was disappointing. It was a birthday celebration with family. I recommended the steak which I had had once before when it was melt in the mouth. However this time it was stringy, tough and almost inedible. (having recommended it, I was therefore embarrassed). The service was slow and intermittent - we had to get up and try to find a waitress and we were told they were busy. But this is their problem not the paying customers'.

A little late in writing a review, as we are now into January, but I felt that it shouldn't go un-noted how delightful our Christmas Day lunch was at The Depot, and what that meant to us in making our day so special. As we were a tad early for our booking we were instantly offered Champagne at the bar whilst they prepared our table. Just after our first course, we were then approached and given the option to move tables as one had become available with a river view. For me this kind of approach meant that although the staff were so obviously rushed off their feet and incredibly busy, on such an important day of the year they still took time to note what is important for their customers, and how to make them feel relaxed and at home. Apart from which the food was delicious........and we were also offered after dinner drinks on the house. A memorable day for all of us. Thankyou.

We had a splendid meal here last night. The service was good and friendly, if not exactly prompt... but we weren't in a rush. The wine was good - £28 for a good Malbec (Raza, if memory serves right). The tuna starter was light and fresh. The cod with linguini could have done with a bit of chilli to lift the flavour. The fish was lovely, but I felt the rest of it needed a bit of a flavour lift. NT had the steak... which I shall be having next time I come here. We have lived locally for a long time, but have never made it around for a meal. We shall be back. £88 all in, including tip and a bottle of wine. The service is very friendly and welcoming. We shall be back.

Went on the off chance of getting Sunday lunch without booking - offered a table as long as we vacated by 1430 : which have us loads of time. Staff booking in and serving ask very professional and polite and didn't try and rush us off.I had the fishcake in hollandaise with spinach - excellent, one of the best I'd had, just the right amount of sauce.My friend had the Sunday toast - heroes portion, all excellent, apart from the crackling was so hard it wasn't eadable, despite being really tasty.Overall really good, and decent value for that part of London.

I have to say, a lovely pub by all means. The staff are very nice, friendly and attentive (but not too much, just right) the food served is clearly well cooked. I did not have roast beef myself due to being vegetarian. There was absolutely nothing i could eat on the menu - I resorted to a small pumpkin salad which I don't even really like. I tell a lie, there was risotto which we veggies like to eat every time we go out... The beef roast cost roughly £16. The roast consisted of: one very small Yorkshire, two decent slices of beef, 2 potatoes, lots of red cabbage, carrots yes, and I am not exaggerating, the end stubs of baby carrots, roughly 3-4 stubs. I was actually shocked. To sum up, a random little pile of watercress - (I don't know) as mentioned before, whilst the food served was well cooked, the meal was very overpriced for what was served. A huge rip off. Very disappointing. The whole thing just lacked. I may be vegetarian but I don't want to dine out on a Sunday and eat side salads.

Had a fabulous family pre Christmas Sunday Lunch. Great atmosphere - wonderful staff and very attentive especially to two young children. Food did not disappoint. Look forward to going back soon.

We recently visited the Depot to have our annual group Christmas meal and ordered a bottle of Prosecco, only to be told there wasn't any! During the run up to Christmas----- this is ridiculous to run out and it was only 8pm! No attempt was made to rectify the situation ---- send someone over to the road to the local Sainsbutys perhaps? No, because customers don't seem to matter.The service overall was pretty poor. The food didn't arrive at the same time and so some people had to sit watching theirs getting cold. Nobody came to ask if we'd enjoyed it------ the soup was lukewarm, the partridge so tough that it was impossible to cut----- and so we hadn't! Nobody came to take a pudding order or offer more drinks and so we went home instead.We refused to pay the full service charge, but no one came to ask why.Very disappointing.

Hi there ,I stopped by this restaurant with some local friends on Saturday night .The place was very nice and we got a warm welcome . The waiters know what they are talking about and that's enjoyable .The food was really good , the meat was excellent and so tasty . It is not that often a restaurant can reproduce the taste and the finest of the French cuisine but this bavette was really good . This fries was a bit over cooked but that's a small detail . must be a nice place for Sunday lunch close to the lovely Thames .XArnaud

I would be delighted to recommend this restaurant for three reasons: the food is usually very good, the setting is outstanding with wonderful views of the Thames and the staff are exceptional. We are quite regular customers and have always enjoyed it but recently went with friends one of whom embarrassed us with her criticisms and rudeness. The staff were absolutely superb in difficult circumstances. Although the cooking is generally good to excellent, there are occasional blips and the steak can be dodgy, but fish is always a good choice and the bread, when they make it themselves, can be heaven.

Have eaten here a number of times - always a good experience. Lovely setting, good food and pleasant service. Haven't tried the set menu but it looks like very good value - maybe next time.

I have been going to The Depot over the years for lunch and dinner, and always loved its ambience and location. Three weeks ago the lunch menu was a revelation: the food was fantastic, the value is amazing, and we asked for the chef to be praised for it.

Good atmosphere, efficient friendly service, very reasonable prices. Steak bavette was fantastic! good for families as well as the rugby crowd....

Early Sunday lunch here. The food was delicious, the view over the river was lovely and the staff were very pleasant.

This is an aesthetically pleasing restaurant with sensational views. Unfortunately the seating plan by the window leaves a lot to be desired, very crowded and lots of chair bashing with other guests - more room would be lovely. My food was delicious and the service was faultless and friendly.

I visited the place for the first time in some years. I have been there for lunch but this was the first time for dinner.The first thing was the lighting, or should I say, lack of it. I had to use the electric candle, not ever a real one, to read the wine list: I wish I hadn't. I had paid less for a bottle of wine in Soho, just a few days before.A couple joined us, at the next table, and they used mobile phones to read the menu.Food was good, but the overall price was a bit of a let down.If you are dinning there, take a decent amount of money. Oh yes, and a torch.

I’m never sure about restaurants with views. Too often, the scenery seems to be compensating for something the kitchen lacks. Depot was no exception, the food was good but not great. My risotto was slightly undercooked and a little bland, my plumb frangipane was a bit too jammy for my taste. The service was very good however, and this restaurant is certainly popular.If you’re lucky enough to get a window seat, then don’t expect a lot of room – it’s like flying on easyJet: tighter than a tenor’s trousers.

My friend and I had a really nice meal here and we got a river view table on request which is definitely worth it. Our steaks were cooked to perfection and we both had eton mess for dessert which was simple but refreshing. I thought the wine list was very good as well. I did think the service was a bit odd though. One waitress in particular was very pushy in trying to get us to order a much cheaper steak, which I thought was odd given that would be the opposite of up-selling! But I would visit again and would recommend it if you're in the area.

We regularly eat at The Deport. The staff are unfailing polite and professional. The menu is small but interesting and the wine list is again perfectly good. The restaurant is situated on the banks of the river Thames and if you can get a table by the windows it is a very good spot to see the sun set over the river. Highly recommended.

"It's always lovely if you're lucky enough to get a window table, but we didn't last time we visited, so clearly they show no favouritism for familiar faces/names! So, we opted to sit outside on the terrace, and kept our coats on. The sun was shining, the food was superb and the atmosphere was jolly and light. This place is definitely more than just a great river view."

Visited as a group of four plus a young child. Did not have a table booked and was told we could have a table but would have to leave by 8.30, giving us an hour and a half to eat. Took a long time to take our order and for the food to arrive therefore ended up feeling rushed to finish our meal. Not child friendly with no child seating available. The food was ok but nothing special and the portion sizes were on the small side. Although nothing really wrong just felt with more care and attention the experience could have been much better.

Very nice business dinner! Scary waitress with knifes. The food was very good and the view of the thames at dawn it is breathtaking

We have been to the Depot many times. Our last visit was disappointing food wise.the service was average , we had to wait a long time for the food though the restaurant was far from full. the mackerel I had was over salted and the bed of spinach was a bit watery, my friend's lamb steak was over cooked and tough, he left a third of it.It is good value, i would prefer to pay more and enjoy my meal more.we will go back again,we like the location a lot. the wine is not expensive with plenty of choice

We went to The Deopt when it first opened many Moons ago and it has has had an interesting journey along the road.It's been a while since we last went but the experience, ambience and food was excellent.We were able to get a Table overlooking The Thames which was great and we enjoyed good Service.My wife and I opted for the set menu as we both like Fishcakes which were excellent.A friend had the Duck which she found very tasty.Given there's a lot of news about how Restaurants divvy up tips with many people resenting it lining the pockets of the proprietors The Depot seemed to have a fairer policy.You can get parked when it's not too busy in their Var Park which is a bonus.

Mojito royal...... Best I've ever had. Would seriously recommend. Bar manager........ Outstanding. Think his name is Chris get him to make your cocktails!!

Revisiting after a few years, we were not disappointed. There was a good choice and the food was lovely. Service was good and the wine was a reasonable price. Looking forward to going again soon

We visited The Depot on a Monday evening during August. We had a table booked and arrived shortly after 8:30pm. I had personally been worried that the restaurant would be quiet on a Monday but, I was pleasantly surprised that is was quite busy when we arrived. We waited at the desk for a few seconds, and then a passing waitress stopped and asked our name. My boyfriend happened to be standing in view of the reservations screen and saw that following our booking, there was only one more table due. The waitress took us through to the restaurant (which was half empty) and showed us to a table right next to 4 other diners. We asked if we could be seated elsewhere and she had to go back to check the reservations! We suggested a table of 4, which she did allow us to sit at- but made us feel like it was a big effort for her. Overall, we didn't feel particularly welcomed. We ordered some water from a different waiter, which arrived quickly from a very bubbly British waiter. We took our time looking at the menu and choosing some wine, but still felt like we had to get the waiters attention to order. When he came to take our order, he said 'Did anyone tell you these is no lamb?' - luckily neither of us wanted lamb, but it would have been nice to be told this when we were seated. He took our order, but I don't think he wrote it down. Our wine arrived quickly and was presented well. However, water and wine were not topped up by the waiting staff after this. The food I cannot fault, I had the tuna carpaccio to start which was delicious and my boyfriend had the foie gras which he enjoyed equally. We both had chateaubriand for main course, both were cooked well and served with some tasty chips and lovely béarnaise sauce. As well as a decent salad. We did also order spinach- but this didn't turn up. By the point we couldn't be bothered to mention it to our waiter. Although I'm sure he would have been apologetic and we would have received it very quickly, that wasn't the point. We took our time with the main course, so that we were able to enjoy the wine and food, as well as the relaxing surroundings. However, we were asked by 3 different waiters if we had finished, when we stopped for a pause. We felt as though we were being rushed, as other tables around us slowly started to leave. One waiter (I think a commis) who turned it around for us, was an Italian guy who gave us the dessert menus. He firstly apologised for his accent and then started chatting to my boyfriend. He was really friendly and clearly cared about his job, although it is not his chosen career. I have visited The Depot on a number of occasions, and have always enjoyed the food. Last May, I attended a wedding here and the food was delicious, a tricky task when serving over 100 people at once. I have also bought my parents here on a couple of occasions when they have been visiting. The location, ambience and food is just right, but I always feel there is something lacking with the service. A bit more of a welcome and a few more smiles are needed.

The ambiance at The Depot is pretty unbeatable on a warm summer’s evening and the service was tip top too. But to me, summer or winter, breakfast, lunch or dinner, The Depot Brasserie has always offered up a relaxed and attractive environment with very palatable food of interesting flavour combinations, fresh and well prepared. For a more detailed review on The Depot, please see www.fizzoflife.com

Last time I came to the Depot was probably 20 years ago… I love the location especially and a table by the river is terrific. But the food and service was disappointing for the high prices. My cod sat on mustard mash which was much too strong and my almond tart was very dry and served with Cornish cream - it needed an injection of moisture. The service was poor and the waitress inattentive. I had to keep trying to attract her attention and, with an elderly companion, I would have hoped for a more caring approach. I didn't feel like paying the 15% service charge so asked that it be removed. It's a very pretty restaurant but at £50 for two courses for two people and only tap water to drink, this is not good value for money.

Two of us walked along the river to this hugely popular restaurant overlooking a quiet stretch of the Thames. It was full of families finishing early meals, ladies who dined (rather than lunched), and middle aged couples with mediterranean tans. Asparagus and quails' eggs, and moules to start with, mackerel fillet with tomatoes and an elderflower and citrus reduction, and chicken in a red wine reduction were all spot on. Puddings were rib-sticking, and the rich chocolate pudding was especially appreciated. We washed it down with a bottle of Picpoul and were very content.

We came here on Sunday for lunch with friends. We had a lovely bellini and Kir Royale at the bar with a very attentive/friendly barman. Although we had been given a table overlooking the river we asked to be moved back to a larger table which was better.Food was lovely - duck starter was yummy as was my husband's roast. Service was attentive and friendly and we stayed from 3pm to 7pm without anybody hurrying us.Great place to meet friends and a nice walk along the riverside afterwards.

I came with my wife and daughter, for a spontaneous meal Saturday evening. Depot is one of our favourite places to dine in the area and we've been a few times. Food and service works very well here. Food is always spot on and service is always exceptional. We got a window seat as we were early when we shouldn't have but service as usual is good. After fixing our uneven table our starters arrived which was nice,simple and tasty. For main course, I ordered the leg of lamb steak medium, my wife the blade of beef and fish cake for my daughter. The other two meals were very good but my meat was the over cooked and while it wasn't a huge issue, the chef that came out didn't do himself justice. Rather than apologising, he was telling me that for him it was perfect and in the west end medium means medium rare. I didn't appreciate being told that I didn't know the difference between the two cooking temperatures and secondly if I wanted to speak to the chef I would of asked for him. He might not be but I found him rude and defensive, who shouldn't put himself in an awkward situation. It isn't a bad thing for the chef to venture away from the kitchen but he must be able to deal in the correct manner with guests. Maybe he should leave that to the service team, it's what they do and very well.

I have eaten at The Depot many times, its a great location and the food is superb. The manager can be a little strange over reservations unless you book inadvertently in advance turning up without a reservation makes you feel you never want to return and the service can be very slow and testing, but the food and wine is very good. I will certainly return as a local to the area, its a great restaurant in a great location, the chef is amazing!

We had a lovely lunch here last week. The view was great, the food was good. The service was rather lacklustre and took a long time on a quiet Saturday lunchtime. It's a family local and good value for money so we'll be back.

Great view, with good food and company, made to feel welcome and enjoyed the duck salad. This restaurant changes its menu and is always friendly!

Booked table for three for lunch on Saturday and requested window seat overlooking river, which is on first come, first served basis. Shown to lovely table. Great food, very reasonably priced, staff attentive but did not rush us at all. The Depot fish cake with soft poached egg, spinach and hollandaise was yummy, especially with side order of chips! A find which we will definitely be going back to when in that area again.

Saturday's meal at the Depot was superb. Despite being a group of 20+ the food and the service were great. In particular the willingness to accommodate food allergies. Thanks to Sophie for superb service.

Mixed review !Dined here with colleagues recently. Good location just by the Thames, however no real view despite being "lucky" to have window tables reserved for us. Great selection availale from menu with ample choice of wines and drinks to choose from.All dishes were very well cooked and presented, unfortunately marred by service.....Starters were slow coming out, inconsistent too resulting in some dishes getting cold whilst waiting on colleagues to be brought out. Similiar with mains. Unfortunate really.I would dine here again, to give benefit of doubt. Not recommedning after this experience.

Pretentious and inconsistent staffI visited the depot on my day off as it is located in an area my family had lived in for generations but have been priced out due to the inflated housing prices in London. The location beside the river is apparently a draw-card these days. The bar staff were friendly enough and one of the female English waitresses was very nice and made recommendations. I enjoyed the well-presented and appetising food and found the atmosphere rather clinical. On a sunny day the location adjacent to the river was pleasant enough and only ruined by the loud tones of a group of ageing “ladies who lunch” who seemed to have the need to brag about the exploits of their various grandchildren as well as making racist comments about various ethnicities. When I attempts to settle my account one male member of staff turned his back on me and proceeded to be very rude to a lovely young waitress for no apparent reason. One does not need such conduct and it speaks volumes for the mentality of the perpetrator.The meal was very good but I think it was over priced compared with other options within the area.

Booked The Depot for 20 people to have a big family reunion with some coming back from the USA. Despite the large number the set menu choices were well varies, balanced and catered to all tastes. High quality food, and over the starter, main and dessert courses the food was without fault save one justifiable comment that a risotto dish was under seasoned. Other than that glitch, the food all arrived in time, the service was very good and there were no problems sometimes associated with catering a large number such as people waiting for food when others have got theirs etc.We sat in the back of the restaurant overlooking the Thames and it is a great spot. Very pricey to be honest, but as a treat and once in a while I would highly recommend this place.Oh, and by the way, make sure you reserve a table overlooking the river. It's worth it.

Despite being a Bank Holiday weekend, we received fabulous service and the food was its usual high standard. It is perhaps not the cheapest restaurant in the area but the quality of the food makes it great value and the atmosphere is the perfect blend of relaxed and 'special'. Highly recommended.

Excellent location at the limit of the village of Barnes in London. Great weather when we went, so we had to chose between a table under the sun with no view or a table inside with a great view on the river. We took the latter, which ended up being an excellent choice as many beautiful old-timer boats passed in front of the restaurant while we were eating. Good food. Good service. Good wine. Good company. Nothing pretentious, but a very good place to spend a good lunch as a family. Fine by me!