The Garden Cafe in Lambeth

Lovely cafe adjoining the Garden museum, which can be accessed separately. Friendly staff and nice cup of tea and cake!

A calm oasis in a busy and touristy area. Delightful spaces indoors and outdoors surrounded by green plants in this gem of a restaurant near the Thames and St Thomas' Hospital. The hake was done just right, tender with crispy skin, sitting on a bed of succulent fennel and thinly sliced fried potatoes. The bread was absolutely fresh, with just enough stretch and a good crust. The Easter tart was a fruit cake peppered with tiny cubes of orange peel and wrapped in a layer of marzipan topped by a marzipan ball. The hot water for the tea came hot enough to make two perfect cups of tea. All in all, an excellent dining experience.

The food, service and location are all excellent but very poor value for money - avoid the cheese option at all costs. For £9.00 you’ll get the smallest sliver of cheese disguised when served by wafer. Truly mean. Many customers have complained but the kitchen won’t change the serving. Despite being a longstanding customer of the cafe, the poor value for money will cause me to lunch elsewhere from here on. I’m left feeling sadly just ripped off but a greedy institution.

The food, service and setting are lovely but truly dreadful value for money. Avoid the cheese course at all costs. For £9 you will get the most minuscule sliver of cheese - genuinely microscopic - concealed under a large flake of wafer to save the waiter’s blushes. It seems many have complained about the ludicrously small morsel of cheese served but Cafe refuses to listen. For £44.44 I had a very tasty but very tiny lunch. The cheese was the final insult. It’s just dreadful value for money. Despite being a regular, I’m determined to find a better value alternative and avoid feeling like I’ve been ripped off by a greedy institution. A shame.

Excellent quality ingredients and technique. Flavours simple and full! Photos just don’t do it justice. Service exceptional too. Chris, Rosa and Jose were attentive and made excellent recommendations. Highly recommend!

What a pretty oasis amongst the grey concrete! Lovely smiley staff (even on a Monday morning!) and good coffee await. But that's not all! Vino and cakes available and if you have an affection for plantlife, this is a great place to arrange to meet friends. Spacious and light with music at just the right volume. Their decaf mocha was delicious (and trust me, it's hard to find a good decaf!). I did not eat here so I actually cannot comment on the food but I felt mean giving one star so gave five instead 🤣 Wheelchair friendly entrance.

What a gem, came across the Garden Cafe by chance, food was absolutely delicious, staff were lovely, just can’t wait to come back in the Summer to enjoy the garden,

Quite impressed with quality of food. Very friendly staff. Casual and light filled space. Bit of a random location but wouldn’t be out of place in East London.

The food is superb. The service is excellent. Will definitely go again.

It is a beautiful place, you could feel a sense of comfort and cozy; stopped by for a mocha, really nice, and the cookie and biscuit were just divine; yet, great location, museum just behind, great sunset view, very friendly staff and attentive!

Off hand and abrupt waitress and the coffee was too small and poor value for money No general low sugar soft drinks

The guy greeting people let me sit at an obviously dirty table without doing anything about it, and I needed to ask the waitress twice to wipe it for me. She did so only after my food and drink had arrived, then told me I could have sat somewhere cleaner (there was one other table available when I walked in, right in the middle of a crowded room, and I’d picked the window seat). It would have taken anyone 10 seconds to sort. Made me feel bad while I was trying to enjoy my cookie.

Friendly cafe, only had coffee and cookies but really good, friendly staff.

amazing food! wow! lovely staff too

It is hard to find truly quiet places to eat in London. This was perfect, and in a beautiful setting. The floor to ceiling glass and being surrounded by plants feels like dinning outdoors, with the warmth and quiet of being indoors. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, though a little pricy. Service excellent.

The menu is short but it is hard to choose because all the dishes look so good. The quality, execution and presentation of my duck was exquisite. This was my second visit, I will be back!

A great find when in Vauxhall, not many other cafes in the area. This one is top notch! Quite pricey but a lovely environment.

A cozy place, direbbero qui a Londra. E, sì, non lo si può descrivere meglio.

Nice staff, beautiful surroundings

Nice place to have a coffee. Very friendly staff.

Beautiful food/ Charles - a very attentive waiter/ lovely garden outlook.

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Near Lambeth Bridge and busy road might just put some off eating here, however the food is delicious, imaginative and varied.Staff informed and attentive, a lovely courtyard garden to eat in should you want a little more peace.

We stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. We were told that, without a reservation, we could have lunch, but that there were reserved customers coming, and that we could have the table for only about 45 minutes. Fine. We had things to do, and could skip the starter. But it took a long time to come back and take our order. The main course came in a reasonable time, and was DELICIOUS (soufflé and venison &mash). But we were still hungry, and wanted dessert. But we sat a long time trying to to get a menu back—we asked the busser who finally. Ame to take our empty plates, but without result. Eventually, someone came to tell us that we could go to another table if we wanted dessert or coffee. By then, we were fed up, and just asked for the bill. And got dessert elsewhere. This should be a 5-star review, given the food. But I wouldn’t go back.

Amazing place, lovely food, friendly service. This is an oasis in the heart of London that leaves you relaxed and satisfied.

Everything was perfect. The food was delicious, good-looking staff and friendly

Phenominal. Ambiance, staff, food quality simply superb. If you love flavour explosions in your mouth, great quality ingredients cooked with expertise to deliver a plate of 'yumminess' then look no where else. The quality, texture, flavour and artistry in the food is exquisite without the normal fussiness and 'la dee da' of other chefs climbing the greasy ladder to fame and fortune. Don't get me wrong, these chefs are talented but they don't need to shout from the roof tops as their food does this for them. As for the menu!? The only issue you will have is what to select as all of it is a dilemma: But a nice one to have. Here, the staff were great in leading their suggestions and they were bang on the money.

Literally the best coffee in London. Fabulous. A little pricey but the food, cakes and coffee are fab. The lunch menu changes daily and is packed with flavour. The cafe has a lovely atmosphere with nice music. One of my faves in London. Cannot recommend it enough.

Some room for improvements Coffee was good, bitter tho possibly due to being such a small cup, smallest flat white I’ve ever had. Unable to buy any dairy free cakes, first time we have come across this in London

Stars are for the setting which is gorgeous, my server, who was v sweet, and the music. My food, however, wasn’t great. Or even good. Fish was mushy-a complete waste of a bit of hake-it died in vain sadly. Focaccia had a ton of salt over it until it was inedible- the beans were left with skin on and the sauce on the dish needed salt-but not so much as was on/in the bread. For goodness sake put condiments on the table-you’re not Michelin starred! No sides come with mains which leaves them bereft. Put some spuds or pasta on as sides-please! My cheese and crackers was the best but but v small portion for the price -£11.. I really didn’t enjoy the food at all. Wine wasn’t bad-or good. Would go for a wander around the palace again but I wouldn’t eat at the cafe.

What a wonderful find! We stumbled across this café today in search of a bite to eat, and what a tasty ordering there was to have. The choices are not vast, but what is offered is done beautifully and incredibly tasty. This matched with experienced staff makes this an excellent choice. We enjoyed mackerel and squid today. The menu changes daily, to match what's seasonably available.

If we lived closer we would go back, but I cannot in all honesty say that I would travel from Chelmsford just to have lunch here as it is a bit too far. Having said that we enjoyed our lunch there very much. We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed eating in the garden. The only minus point was the choice of mains on the day. one veg, 2 fish and one meat, i would have liked one more meat to choose form. Having said that everyone in our party thoroughly enjoyed the meal which was excellently cooked and prepared. The service was good and not intrusive

Tea and chocolate brownie. The brownie was nice but a bit too rich. We went on spec but would revisit for lunch or dinner as the food looked great.

Tucked away amidst the bustling streets of vauxhall, The Garden Cafe offers a tranquil escape and a delightful dining experience. The cafe's name is a perfect fit, as it boasts a charming outdoor garden area that exudes a sense of calm and relaxation. The lush greenery, adorned with vibrant flowers, creates a welcoming atmosphere where guests can unwind and enjoy their meals in the company of nature. For those seeking respite from the city's hustle, The Garden Cafe provides an ideal oasis. The menu is equally impressive, offering an array of dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Pate is very good. During my visit, the service at The Garden Cafe was warm and attentive, reflecting the staff's genuine passion for hospitality. They were happy to accommodate special requests and provided helpful recommendations to enhance the dining experience. In conclusion, The Garden Cafe in Lambeth is a hidden culinary haven that invites guests to indulge in delicious food while surrounded by nature's beauty. Whether you're looking for a peaceful spot to enjoy a leisurely brunch or glass of wine with snacks, this restaurant delivers on all fronts. With its serene ambiance, mouthwatering dishes, and eco-conscious values, The Garden Cafe is a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.

A group of us arrived about 1pm on 22nd June. There were lots of empty tables outside. We wanted coffee and cakes. The staff at the bar were not busy. We waited in line. And waited. And waited. No one was at the check in desk. Staff were wandering about. I tried to ask if we could order at the bar and sit outside but was told curtly we had to wait to be checked in. After 15 minutes we gave up. What a disappointing experience. Beautiful setting. Super Museum. It was so badly organised. I emailed on behalf of our group. I got no response. I don’t like leaving negative reviews but I would say this cafe/restaurant needs to get organised and not treat its customers so shabbily. It could easily be in two sections. Cafe and restaurant.

Excellent cafe with good atmosphere and very pleasant staff. Delicious choc chip cookies and coconut macaroons!

Food, service, everything was very good. Would go again.

If your looking for coffee and a slice of cake your fine. But avoid if your actually hungry, small portions and high prices are to be expected. Mentioned I was hungry and received the Child sized bowl of soup and similar sized portion of pasta for £28 added bread to stop the stomach from caving in for another £4. Staff are polite and the food tastes nice enough but overall, an Unsatisfactory experience.

Seasonal menu with creative flair, good choice also for vegetarians and really lovely venue especially in the summer when you can sit outside in the secluded courtyard

What a real treat. Delicious food, served in wonderful surroundings (it was a hot day and we sat outside in the dappled shade) by a lovely, friendly team. We shared an Artichoke heart to start with, my companion had the Cornish Octopus and I chose the butterfly Mackerel. All delicious. We finished off with the sweetest Kent strawberries and the cheese plate. I couldn't recommend it more highly.

Nice surroundings, pretentious overpriced food with small portions and slow service.

What an incredible alfresco lunch today at The Garden Museum cafe. The food was delicious, I highly recommend the grilled john dory with new potatoes, watercress, cucumber and elderflower. 🐟 I also enjoyed the spiced lemon spritzer. The food was so fresh and beautifully seasoned. My husband had the courgettes, white beans and olives, washed down with a glass of orange wine! The staff were attentive and friendly. I could not recommend more a visit to this London gem. 💎

Food was good, well made and nice presentation but the portions were ridiculous for the price which is charged.

A very lovely place very cool and fresh Biscuits were delicious and coffee excellent. A very fair price too.

So disappointing! Lovely building and setting and was a great restaurant. Now not so. Everything poor - staff, menu, quality of food. So ordinary and dull. 2 slices of bread for £4. Supermarket type salmon fillets with peas and a few lardons as a main course - embarrassing!

In an area with few restaurants this place stands out providing quality food well cooked and ideal for a light lunch. The menu is small though there is a choice of meat, fish and vegetarian/vegan. Everything we ate was enjoyable especially our starters of soup and mains of chicken and black sea bream. Our carafe of Italian wine was so so - nothing special though my friends steam pudding hit the spot whilst my choice of rhubarb fool did not though that was due to my choice. Not a fan of cream - should have asked. Service was fine on our visit and there was no pressure to turn the table. At £120 for 2 including 50cl carafe of wine + service not cheap. If you want a light lunch in a lovely setting do go and visit the Garden Museum at the same time. Booking a must.

We visited for lunch and found everything g absolutely delicious! They have a very limited menu which varies day to day. It seems that all of their ingredients are top notch resulting in fantastic dishes. The crusty bread with amazing butter from Normandy was wonderful. We could have just eaten that! We asked the brand of the butter and it is Etrez....yummy!! I had Robollita Soup and my husband had mussels with Saffron. The seasonings were perfect. For dessert we shared pistachio cake with Chantilly cream and honey (I'm not a big fan of honey but this was very tasty). So, while at first a bit disappointed by the menu options we were quite happy by the end of lunch. Service was great and an amazing setting on the grounds of Lambeth Palace. There is a garden atrium and gravesites scattered about. Charming and historic.

Positives: - one of the best restaurant space in London, especially if you like plants - inventive cooking - short and effective wine list. Negatives: - staff slightly aloof (got better as the meal continued) - poor customer care. One of our mains was over-salted. We informed the waiter, who said they would let chef know. And there it stayed. No replacement dish (lose a tripadvisor point) and nothing off the bill (lose another point) So: could have been an easy 5. Poor service brough it down to 3.

I don't understand the negative reviews because we loved our lunch at the Garden Cafe. One word: YUM! Honestly, we wish we had time to go back during our trip for a second lunch. We shared a bunch of different plates and each one was delicious. The soup, the smoked salmon, the burrata - everything was perfect. Also, the homemade bread is to die for.

This is a lovely setting. I visited on Friday 29th April for lunch. I paid over £30 with the service charge . For this I had one green side salad, one portion of minestrone soup (not served with bread), one small pot of mint tea made with a small number of mint leaves and a cappuccino. Since the minestrone was a main course , £16 I think, I expected it to be be particularly hearty. It was a thin vegetable soup, with some pearl barley and a few vegetables in it. It was pleasant and delicate, but someone is having a laugh here in calling it a main course. The customers were a quiet and civilised bunch, nice people on a special day out and I did not have the heart to complain and spoil their day, as everyone would have heard my comments, due to the acoustics. I think that whoever is running this is showing a contempt for their customers by charging such outrageous prices. This cafe does serve coffee and cake and I think that must be the best way to experience it, although it would be wise to check the price before ordering. I believe one is legally entitled to offer the restaurant a fair price for a meal, and personally I think that half what I paid would have been more than sufficient at usual prices.

Had the sad experience of lunching with my partner and my newly-wedded son and daughter-in-law at the Garden Museum Café last week We’d eaten there twice previously, before lockdown, and thoroughly enjoyed the experiences How things can deteriorate! Whilst the quality of the ingredients remains fine, portion sizes have plummeted in direct proportion to the price rises; A small plate of quiche, with leaves, was £17; bread and butter, at £1.50 per person, was a half slice of a home-baked loaf. So for the 4 of us, £6 Wine, £26 for a half-litre of Sangiovese, £30 for Viognier (both blends) Filthy toilets and chipped crockery only served to reinforce our view that this is an establishment in dire need of reinvention My partner wrote to the café manager to make these observations and complaints A detailed reply confirmed that “the crockery is bespoke, and we think very attractive, even with a few chips in it”. The bread “is made from heritage grains, and served with some incredible butter from Normandy”, and “we were welcome to have more bread or butter if you had asked for some” Plenty of other platitudes in the 600 word apology, but no hint of remorse or remedy. Avoid at all costs!

My wife brought me to the church as we saw a couple of people up on the tower, overlooking Thames, we had to pass through the café which my wife has been to look at for an event space for her company and mentioned if I wanted a bite to eat ? To which I replied yes as I was a bit peckish this Sunday afternoon before gallery across rd… Service was great the decor and layout was very well done all glass windows like a conservatory… I ordered pigs head terrine with pickled rhubarb and a side of Focaccia bread… the bread was lovely but the terrine with salad and pickled rhubarb very tasty & gorgeous… wash down with a lovely white Beaujolais ( never heard of a white one ). Well I’ve heard some of my bread and a latte… Service was excellent, food amazing.. just what we wanted before our gallery visit

Delicious lunch at the Garden Cafe from the brilliant George Ryle. Lovely setting and friendly service. Highlights for us were mussel croquettes, focaccia (fantastica!) and courgettes - best I've ever had and my husband who doesn't normally liked them agreed!

Had read recent review in the Independent and had high expectations which weren’t matched with reality unfortunately. The cafe setting is just lovely, bright and airy so everything started well. We decided a main and pudding would be enough for lunch but had not anticipated rather small portions☹️ Our pasta with aubergine, mini tomatoes and pine nuts was nice enough but rather salty and not much aubergine. Honey and pistachio cake with plums and cream - lovely but still a small portion - just the one plum! Service was sullen and not easy to get their attention. I’m not sure I’ll be back as it didn’t feel good value for money.

I was a little gutted to read the last reviews about it going downhill as I’d booked after lusting after the menu for an age! It was for my partners 30th birthday lunch too so felt the pressure for it to be nice. Luckily it was a beautiful day of and despite arriving really late (I let them know in advance) they were super accommodating and had even reserved us a table outside in the courtyard! Such a warm welcome and lovely casual but attentive service throughout. The setting & atmosphere is absolutely stunning. The menu changes regularly so you’re guaranteed fresh and delicious plates. I could have eaten everything on there if I had the time and room in my stomach! It was also not insanely priced so the review I read about it being like The River Cafe but in a nicer setting and it not bankrupting you is absolutely spot on! Utter perfection. My partner and I love this so much, we actually preferred it to the dinner we had later that evening at a Michelin starred restaurant. Thank you to the whole Garden Cafe Museum team. Can’t wait to visit again soon.

I had an excellent experience here in May but my revisit in August was a disappointment. I had booked and asked for a courtyard table but was told I had to be seated inside. It was very noisy, the music volume was high, people were talking very loudly to be heard and the acoustics didn’t help when metal chairs were moved on the concrete floor. I chose the monkfish with beans and potatoes. The monkfish was acceptable although I would have cooked it for a half a minute longer. The dressing on the beans was tasty but it was the potatoes that were very strange. They were stone cold and too hard to cut. The pleasant waitress took them away and replacements were brought back by a rather dour waiter who told me they were served at room temperature. He walked away as I attempted to tell him they were not room temperature but cold. I did manage to eat a couple of these potatoes but once again they were not all cooked sufficiently. I had written a glowing review after my previous visit and had been surprised at some of the negative reviews but after my last visit I can see eating here can be a mixed experience. What a shame. Perhaps I’ll give it another attempt in the future; the rosemary focaccia is delicious!

I took a friend for a special meal to a place where I have previously had really good meals!Has the chef changed or what? The meal was OK but the food was nothing special, Service was attentive but sometimes odd: we got our coffee slightly before our dessert but weren’t asked if this was what we wanted. The carpaccio was well flavoured but sliced over 1/8” thick which made it difficult to cut and it was tough, I asked for a doggy bag so I could tackle it at home which was graciously brought and we were not charged for that starter which was a nice touch, although no one came to discuss the issue. Fish was well flavoured but a tad undercooked so the skin was difficult to remove, a pork chop came with the onions as described on the menu but no other vegetables which previously have often been a highlight of the meal and which made for a slightly daunting looking plateful.Desserts were adequate but lacking that special flavour boost which I have so often enjoyed here.This used to be ‘my GoTo restaurant’ but although I will give it another try to make sure I didn’t just hit an off day, it is no longer top of my list.

We were very unimpressed by this cafe. We were told lunch had finished and were sat outside for coffees and cake, only to see a steady stream of other diners being welcomed with place settings and menus. Our waiter came over and asked ‘What do you want?’ and when asked what our options were, he said soft drinks and cake or a biscuit. He didn’t even tell us what type of cake it was! We were largely ignored after said mystery cake arrived. I’m not sure what they had against us- perhaps we weren’t posh enough or well dressed enough- but they were downright rude.

Wonderful calm oasis in historic setting. Excellent food, great service. They went out of their way to accommodate a solo client at a busy lunchtime on a public holiday. I was very impressed. The food was excellent and fairly priced for the quality. On my list for revisits and recommendations. Thank you for your thoughtful courtesy.

Obviously popular as only 1 table available at the time we called (near lunchtime to be fair). Also my friends are rather thrifty!! Very helpful patient staff with all our fussing about whether to have tea/coffee/food. The food did look great I must admit. Perhaps another time ..

Regularly changing menu of seasonal starters, main courses & desserts. Always exciting to explore their menu. The restaurant opens up on a lovely internal courtyard which is tastfully landscaped. One of the best restaurant in the Lambeth area.

Lovely space within the Garden Museum with attentive cuisine and good service. Tables are arranged around the modern courtyard so if it is a sunny day is really enjoyable to sit there and have your lunch. Just a bit pricey though for a cafe.

Nice place to sit inside or outside, having cup of tea or coffee with sandwich or their sweet cakes- good customer service

I was expecting to get a sandwich and a cup of tea in a chain cafe. But passed the Garden Cafe and had the best soup of my life, the best bread with masses of butter. Even the tea was amazing. Real tea leaves and such a good taste. If you’re anywhere near you should pay a visit. Needless to say the staff were all excellent too. What a find!

Lamentablemente no comí aquí en esta ocasión, pero vine a buscar una receta. .Compré una galleta Anzac aquí el año pasado y estaba tan deliciosa que decidí ver si podía encontrar la receta.El pastelero no pudo haber sido más amable y dispuesto e incluso me dio algunos consejos sobre cómo tratarlos cuando salieron del horno.Tengo mi propia receta favorita que uso, pero quería compararla con la suya.¡Esperaré hornearlos pronto!

I went for lunch with friends and had a fabulous meal. All dishes were delicious and well presented. Wine was perfect. Would come again!

La cafetería en el museo del jardín ha sido reconstruida y ha pasado de ser una cantimplora vegetariana estilo "manivela" a una aventura gastronómica en toda regla, con precios a la altura. Pero es un espacio moderno encantador en una ubicación apartada, y un viaje al museo también vale la pena. Almorzamos en un día de invierno, con anguila ahumada, y luego merluza cubierta con colmenillas, sobre brotes cremosos. La cocina era perfecta y el sabor sutil bien ejecutado. Mi compañero tuvo una maravillosa sopa de raíz de perejil condimentado con comino, y luego estofado de frijoles blancos con cavolo Nerón y calabaza. Terminamos con tarta de pera y almendras con un maravilloso pastel de galletas y sabrosa crema fresca. Con un par de vasos de fino Trebbiano y café para terminar la cuenta fue de 77 inc. Servicio. Caro para el almuerzo, pero una excelente comida de todos modos.

Went for Sunday lunch at the Garden CafeLovely looking cafe, modern and bright, but music was a bit load for my likingService was friendly but a bit on the slow side considering it was very quiet Small choice of dishes across all courses but something for everyone. Daily changes to menu which is a nice touchCod cheek starter was lovely but a bit on the small size (could have eaten more) pate was a very generous portionI had the pie as a main which was lovely but probably to big (enough for 2) and came with nothing else, would have preferred a smaller sized pie and some mash with itSide of greens was amazing and a good sized portionOther main (fish) again lovely but a bit on the small sizeA bit on the expensive side but all in all a nice meal, lacked any WOW

Fui al Garden Cafe para tomar una bebida caliente con un amigo mío. Cuando entramos, nos enamoramos del lugar, así que terminamos quedándonos a almorzar.El Garden Cafe es una joya en el corazón de Londres, a tiro de piedra del London Eye. La comida estaba muy bien preparada y el servicio era excelente.Un agradecimiento especial a Eros que hace el mejor capuchino NUNCA y la Gerente María que nos recibió y nos hizo sentir como en casa.¡Muy recomendable! Definitivamente regresaré.

Comenzamos con té y café por la mañana y regresamos para un almuerzo estupendo. Nos recibieron con una sonrisa amable y pedimos tres comidas diferentes del menú. Cada uno estaba delicioso y bien presentado. El ambiente dentro de la cafetería era muy relajante y agradable y la comida era deliciosa. Gracias a todos, disfrutamos mucho nuestra visita al café.

We needed a place to grab breakfast near our hotel. We were staying near the London Eye and wanted something a little nicer. This place was perfect. It is a nice little cafe right in the church grounds. There were some very nice options but I wanted something very English so I got the porridge and tea! It was a great texture and made a great wholesome way to start the day. They added syrupy sweet peaches to the porridge for a nice little bit of flavor. The others in my group got breakfast sandwiches and they looked amazing. Overall really good food and a cool little cafe setting to boot.

Excellent food, fresh produces prepared on site and nice settings. The menu changes daily. Better book as they don't have many tanles. I higly recommend it

Great spot with friendly staff located in the gardens adjacent to the church. Pleasant respite during a day of touring!

Wonderful peaceful place. Set 3 course lunch: £30.

After a visit to ZipNow I needed a sit down lol.

We came here for lunch having read some mixed reviews. I booked and am glad I did as it filled up during the time we were there. We had the plaice and warm tartare sauce, which was really well cooked, followed by the cherry and almond galette and the poached peach, which was a bit underwhelming although the ice cream was lovely. The wine we chose was very good. Service was friendly and overall it an was enjoyable experience.

Escuché mucho sobre lo BONITO que es esto. Es lo suficientemente agradable. El almuerzo para dos fue poco inspirador, debo decir. La cabeza del cerdo era una placa bonita, marrón, delgada como de hoja, de decepcionante, poco sazonada. . . cerdo, supongo. Aunque pensé que el cerdo podría probar. . . piggier Mi compañera dijo que su pulpo era muy agradable. Lo que es un triunfo es la bagatela de grosella espinosa / frambuesa. Maaaan, eso es TAN bueno. ¿Volvería? No. Pero si pasaba por mi camino hacia otra cosa, consideraría detenerme por ese poco. Los camareros agradables, un poco demasiado celoso.

This cafe is a notch above the usual museum cafes in London. The location, setting, decor, menu and service all set it apart. I enjoyed lunch of mussels and a very good gooseberry fool. The cafe has outdoor seating in a small garden, perfect for a summer’s afternoon drink. I plan to return with friends and family.

During my last visit to London it happened that my partner and I were taking a walk when I realized that I was hungry and we had a long day before us, mostly related to a tiring research in a museum, so I started looking for a nearby place to have a quick lunch. At the same time I was desperately trying to avoid the huge masses of wandering tourists, but still find a place with distinctive atmosphere and location. That's how we choose to try the Garden Cafe. It's location is both central and secluded in a way. As we entered we were asked whether we had reservation, to which the answer was an obvious no. Nevertheless we were escorted to one of the best tables for two with a wonderful view. The service was impeccable. I am a highly pretentious customer, who although respectful, gets easily irritated by this time both the service and the quality of the meals was just perfect. I must also add that the customers were mostly local, which made our experience a little more authentic and saved us from the cacophony of the tourist groups. The meals are presented tastefully (I had a nearly exceptional quail), the size is in my opinion exactly right. The also have a rich choice of good wines. I tend to always try the espresso (which is a relatively good criterion for an overall quality evaluation) in this case it was excellent. Lastly, I must express my astonishment to the poor reviews of this place. I would strongly advice one to restrain themselves of acerbity and bitterness, which are usually a product of generalization et c. I you whish to enjoy good food in a unique atmosphere for a reasonable price, I recommend the Garden Cafe. Also the staff is actually impeccable.

Everything seems to be made on site including the delicious muffins that change daily. Excellent cappuccino. Good small lunch menu that varies daily also. Homemade bread. This place deserves better ratings than those currently appearing on TripAdvisor. And the staff have always been polite and professional.

I popped in here for a sweet treat. The man behind the counter said there wasn’t much on offer but told me what the cake and cookies on offer were. Very pleasant and helpful. I opted for the Australian Anzac cookie which was reasonable at £1.50 and quite delicious.

Arrived for lunch but no reservation. Told fully booked all day. Plenty of empty tables though. Computer says no mentality. Unpleasant atmosphere from front of house. Seems others have experienced the same.

We tried to have lunch at the Garden Cafe on 27.05.19, Bank Holiday Monday, at around 13:00. The setting, in the Garden Museum, is lovely. The is an exact transcript of my conversation with a man in front:

Algún problema de actitud extraña con el personal. Nos sentamos en una mesa sucia abarrotada de cubiertos y vajilla de los ocupantes anteriores, mientras que el personal nos ignoró por razones que me derrotaron por completo. Vivo a nivel local y sé de amigos que esto no es uno. Mi consejo sería darle a este lugar un puesto muy amplio. ¡Evitar!

Mi compañero y yo nos detuvimos a tomar un café y un pastel, y el personal los ignoró rotundamente. Ni siquiera se molestaron en limpiar la mesa en la que nos sentamos y no vinieron, a pesar de nuestros intentos de participar. Misterio total de por qué. Así que nos fuimos.

Este es un restaurante amplio y luminoso, cada mesa tiene un buen aspecto.

Este café es un retiro encantador del bullicio turístico de Westminster. La comida es excelente y el entorno es encantador, con las paredes de cristal que permiten que la vegetación circundante se sienta parte del restaurante. El personal es atento y extremadamente agradable.

Vengo aquí desde que abriste. Las vistas son maravillosas y el café siempre ha sido bueno. La primera vez que fui recibido por un miembro del personal que se enorgullecía del lugar. Ha sido cuesta abajo en todo momento, el personal está cada vez más acosado y resentido, hasta hoy, cuando quedó claro que los clientes son una molestia. Llegamos para tomar un café a las 11, se estaba preparando el almuerzo y nos dijeron que solo había asientos altos o una mesa junto a la puerta (hoy hace frío y está húmedo). Yo protesté y me dijeron que estaban llenos para el almuerzo y que tenían una fiesta escolar. Nos dieron una mesa regular más lejos de la puerta. Cuando salí a las 12. 30 no había nadie almorzando y cuando mi amigo se fue más tarde en la tarde, el comedor estaba lejos de estar lleno. La fiesta de la escuela se limitaba a la sala de clase.

Had an early dinner and took the specials menu which was very good value even though the portions may be slightly smaller. We had the Pear, chicory and walnut salad and

The cafe is attached to the garden museum in Lambeth. You can book to have lunch here - opening times are limited and the menu is small but the food was beautifully prepared and really tasty. We had three courses - all superb and wine - also lovely. The staff were friendly and efficient and happy to discuss the menu and dishes, which was useful as we had difficulty choosing! We had the sardines and liver to start and then bream and pollock for mains and profiteroles and crepe suzette for pudding. And a lovely sardinian white with it. I highly recommend this place. Make sure you go up the tower in the museum first - there is a lovely view and you will work up an appetite!

Quería llevar a un amigo de jardinería por un regalo de cumpleaños, ¡y realmente me llamó la atención! Una pequeña joya encantadora de un lugar con deliciosa comida / ambiente y la exhibición de Humphrey Repton para empaparse. ¡El almuerzo no fue barato, definitivamente no es algo habitual en los cafés del museo! Vale la pena y no es caro, ya que era de buena calidad y excelente servicio.

We went there in a very grey and rainy Sunday for an early lunch. It’s an unusual shape/layout and even on a grey day the huge glass doors and panels let the light in from all sides. Even though you’re so close to the street it doesn’t disturb at all. The interior reminded me a lot of Scandinavia, light and simple- nice. We started with Langoustines and the Duck & Pork rillettes, both excellent choices, the mayonnaise for the langoustines was simply yummy. Mains were partridges and gnocchi, again very delicious. We decided to share the Flourless Chocolate Cake and that was the highlight! Excellent, smooth, deliciously made to perfection. When we asked for the recipes we got our surprise and got it - handwritten from the kitchen. Fabulous! We’ll be back.

Two of us went Sunday at 12.30 and asked for a table for four; we were asked if we would be eating and said we were unsure until our friends arrived. We were offered menus while we stood waiting in no mans land on the basis that we would not be allocated a table unless we were eating. I declined mine as I did not want to eat, even if the others would be. It was snatched away.

Disfrutamos nuestra visita al museo y necesitábamos un almuerzo ligero. Cuando entramos fuimos ignorados. Fuimos al bar y por fin alguien dijo sentarse. Pedimos una sopa que, aunque sabía bien, era demasiado cara y mi amigo estaba caliente. No nos quedamos a tomar un café y nos negamos a pagar el cargo por servicio. Este café no refleja bien para un super museo.

Мы жили в отеле напротив и пришлю сюда на завтрак. Меня удивило, что рано утром там уже было открыто. Персонал, конечно, ленивый, но это почти везде в Лондоне, как мне кажется. Меню небольшое, но все было очень вкусно - кофе, булочка с корицей и кардамоном, а также омлет на тосте. цена средняя. место очень светлое, людей мало, сад красивый.

While visiting the Garden Museum we decided to have a drink and cake in the onsite café. As we entered we were told the main restaurant area was only for diners and as all we wanted was a drink we were directed to a seating area nearer the serving counters. Not wanting the main tables to be blocked by those just drinking was perfectly understandable. I then went and queued to order our drinks, only to be told, after having stood at the counter for 5 minutes and having the young lady Barista smile at me on a number of occasions while she prepared drinks, orders are taken at your table. Surely a sign to this effect on the counter would be a useful addition? Service was also slow despite the café and restaurant being almost empty with a couple of the staff just standing and talking. It is a lovely area but the management do need to get their act together.

Great setting, calm Scandi decor and real linen napkins. Very friendly and welcoming staff and the food choice was excellent. The rose wine perfect. My starter of smoked eel was delicate and the beetroot robust and flavoursome.my main course of pasta with capers, olives and tomatoes was delicious. A perfect lunchtime meal.

We hadn't booked but luckily there was a free table. Our lunch was delightful. Beautifully prepared. The staff were very friendly. It's an interesting place and I suspect little known. It's not cheap but it is good. We would go again very happily.

Fuimos a por las bebidas y después de caminar hacia una de las muchas mesas vacías, me dijeron que la sección principal del restaurante estaba siendo cócteles preparados para el almuerzo (un vaso vacío, cubiertos y la servilleta en la mesa). Me enseñaron la esquina oscura donde nos podíamos sentar que no tenía espacio.

Dropped in for coffee and a cake. Told there was no seating even though more than half the tables were empty, then the frosty waitress/manager just walked off. Used to love this place before the renovation. Such a shame.