The Don Restaurant in City of London, Westminster

Encantador restaurante, en un fabuloso edificio con una larga historia, fue el almacén, el embotellado y la distribución del puerto de Sandeman. Preciosa arquitectura de bodega. El gerente incluso nos dio un recorrido rápido y una lección de historia, excelente. El personal es amable y conocedor. Teníamos el menú fijo con una copa de champán y era de buena calidad y raciones razonables, buena relación calidad-precio y una gran variedad. Realmente me gustó todo el lugar.

Due to Coronavirus warnings we knew there had been cancellations.The restaurant wasn’t full and I’m really pleased that my guest and I decided not to cancel. The staff thanked us for coming and impressively the menus were being wiped. My guest and I both<br />agreed we had a lovely time. And of course the food and service was great.

The best, most thoughtful and hands-on manager I have ever come across. Fred took care of us and we had a lovely 2 year anniversary together. Food was lovely and I felt looked after throughout. Jack

We dined early one evening after a trip to the Theatre. We were the first to arrive and warmly welcomed.Our son wanted the Bistro menu but we wanted the restaurant menu, they were more than happy to accommodate.Good selection of choices (including vegan) as well as a couple of specials.My wife had the 'special' tomato salad which was excellent a balance of flavours and a really tasty garlic dressing that was flavourful but not over powering, going on the menu in April, worth a trip back. I had the scallops again tasty and interesting to eat. For main course I had the fish of the day - John Dory served simply with a caper butter, when ingredients are this good that is all you need, simply delicious. The assiette of pork was also very good, all portions were generous.The desserts were a small selection but all very good.This is clearly a restaurant aimed at the business market and we could have felt out of place but the service was just right and we were made to feel very welcome, even with a 7 year old in tow... Ketchup, mayonnaise no problem.It is also worth noting very close to Bank and Cannon Street stations so easy to get home after.We will be back! (PS no drunk waiters in sight)

Angelo and Nicoletta were our servers for a late afternoon lunch. They were attentive without being obsequious. The wine that was recommended, a Brillo 2016 Chianti, was excellent, and the two dishes, salmon and risotto, were cooked to perfection. I would not hesitate to return to The Don when we are next in London.

Great food, not a lot in the local area so that&#039;s a plus, was a bit miffed to be greeted with &quot;still or sparkling&quot; - tap please. Come on, this 2020.

I really like this place - although it is a bit of a city boys haven I suspect. Great service. Nice (very filling) food and good wine on offer. A hidden gem.

He comido aquí anteriormente en que era agradable, pero parece haber bajado la sartén.Fui allí con un grupo de amigos para una noche de celebración. Durante la comida, repetía una historia donde se decía la palabra 'pene'. Dicho esto, el camarero se acercó para preguntarle a mi amigo si podíamos "ver nuestro idioma ya que había un niño de 13 años en otra mesa". Este fue un comportamiento totalmente ridículo por varias razones: 1. Eran alrededor de las 9 de la noche del viernes 2. La niña tenía unos 20 años, no 13. 3) Dije "pene", lo cual no es una mala palabra, y finalmente, se lo dijo a mi amigo en lugar de solo hablarme.Lo detuve en esto y su respuesta fue totalmente extraña, luego se volvió bastante desagradable y estaba claro que no estaba realmente con eso. Arruinó totalmente la noche para mí y no era lo que esperabas de un restaurante caro en la ciudad.Agregue al hecho de que la comida era muy normal para el 160 por dos precio.Evitar evitar evitar

Good restaurant off St Swithin&#039;s Lane. Christmas menu on offer. Not cheap but good quality.

Good food in pleasant surroundings. Set menu has good choice . Noisy with large tables before Christmas but quieter at other times.

I found this place in the app as an option to eat something nice in Bank area and the experience was great. The food and the service are fantastic, this is a hidden gem restaurant. Everybody there is really friendly and always willing to make you feel good!

With a large group of business associates for dinner last night and enjoyed the wine and my prawn appetizer. Ribeye was flavorful if not slightly undercooked. Excellent service and atmosphere....a good cellar vibe.

Went there twice over my recent business trip to London. Overall relatively satisfactory experience although the beef filet over my 2nd visit was a little bit too dry.

One of my favourite place for a city lunch above ground! Really thoughtful &amp; good menu with attentive service. Not cheap by any means - extensive wine list.

Well besides the prices way too expensive and the waiting time I got sick after I ate in over there . To avoid!!

Service was nothing like what you would usually expect at lunchtimes.

Classic in the City. Good food, decent wine list, classy yet efficient, best cheese trolley in town!

Good food and a lovely waiter from Puglia in Italy provided great service, got a bit noisy when a large party of men came in, bit of a shame really.

Great meal and atmosphere. Good selection and reasonably priced when using the set meal

Had a lovely evening at The Don on 4th October. Food was excellent and the staff friendly and knowledgeable. Dined on the £29 menu with a glass of Tattinger - delicious and would recommend. <br />Thanks for a lovely evening.

Something of a steal at £26 (perfect calves liver) and fair prices for the a la carte (excellent halibut) . Keep to their own Trinity Hill wines which they sell at a low markup. Lovely spacious dining room and attentive staff.

I visited this restaurant with a business contact and it did not disappoint. We was celebrating so had a glass of champagne followed a 3 course meal from the main menu. The wine list is huge and we opted for Rjoja which was a perfect choice with the meat main course. I can recommend the lamb and the date pudding is amazing. I will definitely back with colleagues and contacts

First time at The Don and extremely impressed - great food on the very affordable set menu. Excellent service and a nice atmosphere. It is a bit of a City bloke place downstairs and the toilets are not great but generally speaking we really liked it and will be back.

Four of us had booked in on a £29 deal with a glass champagne. It was good value for a city restaurant. The air conditioning was freezing, we were casually dressed but the staff were suited up, however they soon altered it when I asked. The service was good as was the food.

We loved the courtyard entrance and the history of the building given its connection with Sandeman&#039;s. The set menu had a good choice of dishes and everyone was pleased with the quality and taste of every dish ordered. Good wine list. Great strong coffee.

Always reliable and great prices for the City. Highly recommended.

Ce restaurent falsifie les contrats de ces employés ( Commis) afin de ne pas payer entièrement leurs salaires.

I went twice this month of August and I was not disappointed in either visit. I love the spaces between the tables for quiet conversation and attentive service.From the set menu I had the superb broccoli soup, and the potted salmon. The cod on each occasion was superb. Panncotta to finish the three courses.The wine list is very extensive and I opted for the Portuguese Red on the basis that it must have been good to fight its way onto the list. I was not disappointed served perfect temperature and really goodThe serving staff are very helpful and kind. I’m looking forward to my next trip!

We had the special offer 3 courses and a glass of champagne for £29 and it was great value. But better options than one often finds for special offers.<br /><br />I have been going to the Don for many years and it never fails to please.<br /><br />The service was really excellent and we had a great evening. Many thanks to the staff for being so considerate to a bunch of rather loud- we were only laughing- women celebrating my retirement.

Went for lunch with old business contact/friend.

The food here is good and the setting nice however it is a tad annoying to have 5 different waiting staff serve you, with the same person incapable of doing more than their one thing, ie bringing you to the table, bringing you wine, taking your food order, bringing you food etc. It is also annoying that our wine was kept 10ft from us and we were not trusted to pour it ourselves (and it was assumed we wanted the same amount from the bottle). Would it kill to ask people where they would like the bottle to be left? Other than that it was good.

Lovely restaurant set back from the hustle and bustle of the city. <br />Good food and excellent wine<br />Will be back

Great wine list and the food is well priced for the quality. I was in a group of 7 and we all enjoyed what we had. I had the liver and bacon, and it was exceptional. Visiting again tonight and hope the quality is consistent.

Delicious starter, well cooked chicken and cosy atmosphere. Special mention for Margolene for her attentive service. Very good.

Good choice, great price with set menu, enjoyable meal

Nous avons passé une excellente soirée au sein du don restaurant. Produits frais, de qualité et de saison. Bon rapport qualité prix.

Visitamos con amigos a la hora del almuerzo, el personal de recepción era muy bueno, el personal del restaurante estaba bien. Tuvimos que pedir pan para comer con nuestro entrante y la selección de vinos por copa no era extensa.

Buena comida, tuve la cena a precio fijo de salmón, ternera y tarta de queso con una copa de champán por 29 (más 12. 5% de servicio). Buena comida y valor. El servicio era un poco anticuado / sofocante y en su cara, pero no es terrible.

Overall the food was very good. The only tiny bug was the profiteroles were a little dry and hard. The wine was excellent. The dining room is spacious and tables are not packed together so you don&#039;t feel that you are listening to other diners conversations. Staff were attentive and when asked to slow service as we were in no particular hurry they did so. They were charming. Would recommend the Don highly.

Lovely food and a good atmosphere. The set menu was very good value.

Great service. Good menus. Friendly. What else can you ask for! Meal for two c90 for 2 courses each. And coffee.

Absolutely delicious food as well as kind and friendly staff. Highly recommended for quiet and intimate Friday evening dinner

I thought the menu was interesting and varied and the staff were attentive and professional. My only hesitation in recommending this place to others would be around the expense. Seems pricey, even for central London.

Este exquisito restaurante no dejó piedra sin remover.

Went there with my colleague and had a very nice and quite relaxing lunch. The food was at the very quality and service was very satisfactory. The environment was just relaxing and discreet which I thoroughly enjoyed.

Another great lunch at The Don, the staff are delightful, professional but friendly. The dishes are always beautifully prepared and presented, you can even get decent wine at a very reasonable price at this City gem.

We visited The Don for a midweek lunch and were very pleasantly surprised to find such good quality fare at a sensible price. We chose the fixed price menu, every course was excellent and the New Zealand sauvignon blanc complemented the food perfectly. Our only criticism was the price of a gin and tonic which, at £13 for a Hendricks and Fevertree tonic marred what had otherwise been a competitively priced meal.

The Don is a great high quality restaurant tucked away in the City, going on expenses would be great but for those of us now paying from our own pocket there&#039;s a good selection of reasonably priced dishes and wine. The staff are charming and the service excellent. The dishes are confidently prepared and presented; I am careful about recommending somewhere but this place is a very good bet.

I booked the table at 7.30pm for 4 people but one of my guest arrive an hour late! The manager Laurant and the waitress Barbara host us without pressure don't let us feel embarrass of our late order.

Invited out by some lovely people. Haven't been for years.

Great location. Great food. Lovely art.

excellent lunch. Really good food; well spaced tables; pricing is sensible.<br />Service is welcoming.

THe Don is still one of my favourite restaurants.

Great food, great service, great location<br />What more can I say

We had the Christmas meal which at £47 was not cheap but the food was good without be exceptional. Lamb was really good though. What annoyed me was that the restaurant was 60% full during the meal and yet we were rushed - food came way too quickly and they even took away my wine glass before I had finished it. When you end up paying £90+ per head, this level of service is not acceptable.

The Don is a regular restaurant for me for business meetings. Food and service are always excellent.

Had dinner at The Don to catch up with an old colleague. Chose The Christmas fixed menu. Unfortunately the food was distinctly average at best; the mushroom consume was absolutely tasteless. The waitress did not seem to know what was included in the menu, and the “sommelier” simply poured the second bottle of Beaune into our glasses topping up what was left in them without thinking that we should taste it first. Overall it was extremely disappointing and not at all value for money. This is especially disappointing considering it’s connection with the Bleeding Heart, one of my favourites. I will not be going back to The Don.

Six of us had a splendid evening. The service is flawless and the food good enough for the prices. I particularly enjoyed the crab and rack of lamb, enhanced with excellent rosemary roast potatoes. The zucchini fritters were also excellent.

The food here was really good, the portions are small but it is of a high standard. The wine selection is great and has many affordable options as well as specialty wines. <br /><br />The restaurant was empty when we arrived and no other customers appeared for about an hour. This caused the staff to be rather over-attentive, filling water glasses after every sip, watching for us to finish our dishes and flying out the next courses. There was also no music playing so we could be heard quite clearly across the room. It was just a bit awkward. <br /><br />By the end of our meal, when the restaurant had become busier, the atmosphere improved immensely and the staff&#039;s manner was a lot more comfortable.

Nothing terrible about this place, although the service was a bit strange at times, but at the same time, had it doesn't history as one of the great restaurants either. Shame as there's lots of potential.

Food was great. Perfect execution. The chef should be proud. However her or she should know that up front people are frustrated. The Service was non existent. Took 40 min to serve drinks. We poured our own wine. Waitress did not speak english and could not even put the bread on the plate. <br /><br />Great place to have quiet conversation.

Un amigo y yo, al azar, nos encontramos con el restaurante y decidimos sentarnos abajo en la brasserie, en lugar de lo que parecía un restaurante a la carta más formal.

Very good for a “City” venue. Good food &amp; wine, polite &amp; professional service. Importantly one can hear oneself speak!!

If the service was consistent. Good service and great food. Our wine and water was topped up frequently but the waiters all disappeared near the end as the restaurant emptied at 9.30. Hopefully better next time as I do like this place and have come here a few times.

The Don is a classic spot for a smart business meal and if you haven’t been, you should try it.

Inconsistent food spiked by strange service. Salmon tartar and chicken were excellent. Scallops and monkfish both over cooked and dry. Service was simply strange!

Bonito lugar. Ahí es donde termina lo bueno.

Para que quede claro: este lugar TIENE un menú de almuerzo a precio fijo; es solo que siempre abren el menú de tal manera que solo ves las opciones caras a la carta, a menos que lo busques específicamente. Finalmente tuvimos el menú fijo y estaba bien, pero no excepcional. El tartar de salmón sobre aguacate goteaba en jugo de limón debilitado para evitar que el aguacate se ennegreciera, supongo. Ahogaba el sabor del salmón. Luego el radicchio y el risotto de gorgonzola. No hay mucha evidencia de que el radicchio (que no sea una pieza carbonizada encima) lo peor de este plato fue el color púrpura pálido. Parecía como lo hacen los blancos cuando se los ha lavado con las prendas de colores equivocadas: simplemente visualmente poco atractivas. Sabía bien y era una porción generosa, pero el mensaje era claro: opta por la opción de tacón barato, le servimos comida normal. De ahí la calificación media, me temo. Touche!

I booked the Don for an evening out with my wife. I booked the bistro (basement) but we were told on arrival that it was closed and we were shown into the restaurant. The restaurant is fine but does lack some atmosphere. The service was sporadic but when we had decided what we wanted we were told both dishes were unavailable - Steak and The Burger. How does a restaurant run out of Steak?! This was a a shame as my wife is gluten free and I don’t eat fish so it really limited the menu - which is already quite small.

Very, very good brunch. The food really is delicious and the atmosphere and service are also excellent. The hostess happily moved us to a better table. Couldn’t recommend enough.

Slow, disorganised and way too long between courses for a business lunch.

It is the third time I am visiting the don and every time it is getting better. Last time, it was for a Christmas dinner and, to be honest, I didn't like much of their mains. But this time it was great. The atmosphere is calm and quiet. I have seabass tartar, chicken with petit pois francais and Crème brûlée and I loved it. will come back again for sure.

The staff were very welcoming. The food good value and tasty.

A very wet Thursday but luckily through Opentable was able to get a last minute booking at The Don Tavern. Which is the more casual area of this very classic restaurant in the basement

Love how it is tucked away from the bustle of the busy street down a quaint ally. Had a small group for an informal business dinner and was very pleased. Atmosphere was quiet, not crowded and you could have a conversation without having to tone it down. Wine selection was great, although thy had run out of the 2012 I chose from the list and offered a less than spectacular 2015 instead. Food portions were small but well prepared and extremely tasty. I did feel hungry when all was said and done. Would not recommend for tourists or families with small children or those who enjoy a filling meal, but for a tasty dinner while talking - it is just right!

The Don Restaurant is good for business catch up - good food and private enough to have a conversation

Excellent service and fabulous food. The wine waiter was very knowledgeable and we took his advice and tried the Austrian white wine. Perfect for our meal. Definitely visiting The Don again. Particularly if they continue to offer the two/three courses for £21/24 menu option.

He utilizado el Don durante muchos años principalmente por negocios, pero nunca ha sido con mi esposa.

We had been recommended The Don and it did not disappoint. The highlight was the service. The waiting staff were very experienced and had in depth knowledge of both food and drink. Our Gluten free friend was really well accommodated, the chef even made a creme brûlée just for her. Tucked away it was a nice quiet option for a Friday evening in the city

Lo que está pasando con el don? He tenido un gran número de comidas allí en el pasado, pero no esta vez.

We had an excellent business dinner here with some colleagues. The food was great and the wine selection excellent. Thanks for a great meal.

We booked in the bistro but we're put in the corner of the bar which was ok but not quite the same. There is quite a limited menu even though the mushroom risotto did taste nice. Not much in the way of decoration or presentation. There is a fixed menu but you don't save much on most options. Friendly staff. £8.50 for a small glass of house red seemed a bit steep. 12.5% discretionary tip added. Coffee a bit disappointing. The chocolate mousse did look good and tasted nice apparently. Ok overall, convenient for Bank station but if probably choose somewhere else next time.

I&#039;ve been using The Don for years and it and the Bleeding Hearts are among our favourites for special events or just a nice blowout. <br />The food was as excellent as ever and of course, the wine selection was superb. <br />Whatever you have, it will be excellent. Do yourself a favour and get along there.

We have been going to this restaurant for nearly two decades and whilst not on a regular basis, it has always been a pleasure. Sadly this visit left much to be desired and we won’t be returning. I had the crabmeat with turnip to start, (£16) which at a push had a teaspoon of crab in it, all turnip, and totally tasteless. Not even redeemed by the mayonnaise. For main I had the pork chop which would’ve sat better sewn to the underside of a pair of brogues. My husband had the smoked salmon, fine, followed by the sirloin steak (£34) which had to be 5oz at best. I’ve never seen a sirloin SO thin! Coupled with chips at £5 and spinach at £4, that makes a very expensive £43 meagre meal. They got the order wrong with dessert, but nonetheless, what we received was lovely. All in all, very disappointing, over priced and mediocre service. Even for city prices, the wines are way overpriced. The entry level for a bottle of wine is £38, which was awful and then ordered a bottle for £50 which was acceptable. This wasn’t a fancy business dinner on expenses, just a supper with friends. Very disappointing. Shame

A city restaurant close to Cannon Street station. The light and airy dining room is well appointed and is a pleasant place to be with a good collection of fine wines on display. We were warmly welcomed and shown to our table. The service continued to be friendly and efficient. The menu had plenty of choices for us. The Cornish crab, mushroom veloute and terrine starters were all well presented and very flavoursome. Our mains were the lamb and the steak. Both were delicious and happily devoured. The sides of chips and spinach were also great. A great place for an informal or formal business lunch.

First visit for lunch September 2017 was excellent - returned 5th February 2018 very disappointed with the quality of food.

I love the atmosphere and the service in this old City institution. This was my first visit for a number of years, and although it was a good experience overall the food did not fully match expectations. Our large party had a partly segregated table at the end of the restaurant and we had some tasty canapes before the lunch, which was just as well given the portion sizes that followed. The turkey Christmas lunch was quite small and a bit plainly served, although the cranberry sauce was excellent. I went for cheese course rather than Christmas pudding (our group size meant we had to take the set menu options), which was OK but nothing special. There were some good options on the wine list which I did not find outrageously priced compared to other high end City restaurants.

Frederick Forster&#039;s food has always been amazing, I have been to The Don twice and can&#039;t complain. Unfortunately on the second visit which was in the evening the waiters seemed to be distracted despite there only being four bookings and the bathroom facilities were not up to scratch. I waited 10 minutes to retrieve my coat from the make shift cloak room and then had to go behind and get it myself.<br /><br />I would go again but not for an evening meal as the service was not up to standard

I went to The Don with some business colleagues and had high expectations. The location in St Swithins Lane in former port cellars is lovely, but the lunch was disappointing. The Scottish smoked salmon was simply some smoked salmon on a plate with a few condiments scattered on it, the turkey (£28) was a couple of small to medium turkey slices, 6 half sprouts, 3 roast potatoes, some cranberry sauce, stuffing and a couple of pigs in blankets. The presentation was unimaginative and for the price I would have expected something better either in quantity or presentation / trimmings and it was lukewarm. Similarly, the steak and the dover sole were presented in the plainest way one could imagine. If you are looking for very plain simple cooking, it is probably fine but personally I would expect something much better for the price. The wine list is broadly sourced and extensive but you will struggle to find a good bottle for under £40. There are much better choices of restaurant available in this locality.

Typically on expenses I'd not select somewhere like the Don. whats on offer is invisible from the street. A look at the menu suggests fine dining menu. Prices at a level with most else of a similar standard in the area. Food was great, service...

Good food and service - nothing overly special but it works. starters are overpriced.

We enjoyed Good service , great food and and lovely wine during our business lunch at the Don. .

I have been a regular visitor to this restaurant for many years, and the food and staff have always been of high a quality. In the Summer the Chef changed and since then the level of cooking has dropped, the portions halved and price increased. I have had grouse in 5 restaurants around the City this Season and the price has only ranged between £26 and £29 pounds in September for a whole Grouse, in the Don the price is £36 and you get less than half the bird , on the menu it states grouse so unless it states otherwise I would expect the whole bird, also the cooking of this dish did nothing to add to the flavour of this bird. I had Skate on another occasion and it was the portion was tiny, also the fish was far from fresh and the colour was dark grey with an unpleasant odour. I have visited 5/6 times since this Chef arrived and they are probably the worse 5/6 meals I have eaten in this Restaurant over the years. I would say the rest of the staff in the Restaurant are first class, but I believe the new Chef has not lived up to all the hype written on his arrival and has taken his eye of the ball

I was recommended to come here by a friend and have visited three times. It is a good place to come with work colleagues, friends on on a date as it has a lovely atmosphere. The artwork on the walls is by late British Artist John Hoyland and it adds a splash of colour and sophistication to the feel of the place.

Wonderful restaurant serving delicious seared tuna and wonderful decor by abstract painter John Hoyland. Sea bass highly recommended!

Quite quiet. Small portions. Had been my favourite place for a long time, but needs to be a bit snappier in my opinion.

This restaurant is tucked away down St Swithin’s Lane between Bank and Cannon Street. It has the feel of being tucked away, and there is nothing overly grand or luxurious about the venue. It is, simply put, a solid and easy choice for a business lunch. Our meal - which was lunch for three on a Monday was well cooked, and flavoursome. The restaurant was quiet - and not buzzy at all, but it was a Monday. The only minor complaint was that service was a little slow.

Took a client here - very good all round, service and food all very high quality. We both had fish with a good bottle of Mersault. Will certainly use again.

Good food, friendly and efficient service, nice rooms, well spaced tables. Special August 50% grouse deal excellent value ! Very well cooked and presented and succulent. We enjoyed the grouse earlier in the month and &#039;foodie&#039; guests from out of town were suitably impressed. Not what they they expected in the City.

Location of venue is good and so as the food value. Very suitable for business meal and value for money.