The Grand Duchess - London Shell Co. in City of London, Westminster

Had one of the best meals ever while visiting London. Brilliant ambience and attentive, experienced staff, wonderful food and exceptional wines. Just a really great venue in Little Venice.

We went in just because it seemed cool to eat on a barge. Turns out this place serves amazing food! Perfectly fresh fish prepared with French-style sauces, all ingredients were fresh and perfectly prepared and with a bit of creativity too. Waitstaff were charming and attentive.

Haven't been back for sometime. I love the menu great quality food at reasonable price. Staff are very helpful.

As I approach plans for my birthday, I'm reminded of last year when I booked here...Sadly I brought my melanated crew for my birthday and we were "too loud" and apparently they lost customers. This place is not for us

Attentive service and chill atmosphere. Cocktails were a little unbalanced, but they were decent.

We came excited by the hype surrounding this restaurant. Sadly we felt somewhat underwhelmed by the food. I was expecting far more. Everything was of fair quality but nothing really exceptional. The attached photo was £40 of food for one person. No vegetable side options or included in the specials of the day. Not even Samphire!!

We had a party of 6 and Tilly was our waitress. She was wonderful. You are so lucky to have her working at your restaurant. Great service and knowledgeable of the food, drinks and general area.

Delicious food - we had fish and chips with sips voucher from Indytute (experiences website) and had a fantastic lunch. Staff attentive but not overly so, keen to be helpful and utmost professional. Smiley and clearly enjoyed their work. Sparkling wine fantastic, desserts to die for. We will be back on board!

Ambled around the canal and saw this gem. Sat outside on their flower and herb-filled patio and had a delicious fish chowder and a delightful glass of wine. Tilly our server made us feel well taken care of and welcome. Highly recommend!

Watch out. Lunch scam to attract customers to their otherwise empty place. Starter sold as Lunch.

After ordering $540 USD worth of food and drinks (at their empty restaurant) they told us the only option for kids was fish and chips, I ordered it for my 7yo but my 4yo is not a fan, they had no option for plain pasta and we asked if they could simply the risotto on the menu but apparently that was not an option, my husband went to a near by restaurant and ordered a small simple pasta for my 4yo and the hostess/ manager came over gave us a hard time and told us to we were not allowed to do this, that we should have “asked for permission” to feed our 4yo something she would have eaten, it was insulting and embarrassing, he said at this point it was fine (than why even say anything) but that we shouldn’t have brought anything into their restaurant, again after spending $540 in food at their restaurant, otherwise our actual waiter was amazing. Learn to not insult your clients who are just trying to feed their child.

Very good food and friendly, attentive service.

Delicious food, fantastic atmosphere and our server (I wish we had caught his name) was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. It was my mother’s 72nd birthday and he made the whole experience special. Thank you!

Located on a barge moored off the side of the Paddington basin with a lovely interior. Amazing offer of happy hour oysters at £2 per oyster from 4-6. Had an early dinner at 5pm with a dozen oysters . Tasted absolutely amazing and with service charge came up to £28. It came with a green and red Tabasco sauce on the side. It was very fresh, more medium sized oysters. Service was average- the waiter sighed when I asked for 6 oysters but no alcohol- not exactly the most welcoming approach to customers order.

Excellent seafood in a delightful atmosphere. Service is friendly but sometimes inattentive

Brilliant seafood in imaginative combinations. Fantastic global (and British) wine list. Interesting cocktails, too. A bargain Fisherman's lunch to English caviar and all points in-between it

We were a party of 8 - celebrating a 27th birthday with a mixed age group. We sat at the arc-shaped Captain’s Table in the bow of the boat which is nicely private(ish) whilst not totally cut off from the rest of the restaurant. We all had a magnificent time. The service was impeccable - friendly, helpful and pitch perfect. Obviously the location is pretty special being on the canal, but also the ambiance is relaxed and delightful, the decor attractive and elegant. And the food was delectable. Perfectly cooked fish and all the accoutrements were spot on. We felt very relaxed, happy and well looked after. All in all it was a brilliant birthday celebration. We will definitely be back.

We had a lovely evening, a very warm welcome and excellent service throughout. We had a voucher for fish and chips and a bottle of wine and found it all to be delicious. We were given loads of time and not rushed to finish our meal. We couldn’t resist ordering the basque cheesecake and thought it was one of the best things we’ve ever eaten! Thoroughly recommend- a really lovely experience.

Overall experience is ok. Had bavette steak, fish and chips, squid. But food is not up to the expected standard for the price paid.

We happened across this place and it was one of our most memorable meals! Very cool ambiance in a boat, and very fresh seafood! I am still dreaming about the fresh Irish oysters we had. It was my first time tasting monkfish and it may be my new favorite fish now

Perfect lunch, can't fault service, food and ambience. Thank you.

We had a lovely experience at the Grand Duchess. The atmosphere was very romantic, the food was delicious and the staff very kind. Prices are quite high but overall it’s worth h the quality.

Overall good experience. Had the diver sole which was delicious. Very pricey though, can’t say my meal overall was value for money. Bone marrow was good but one 1-2 very small slices of bread and one was burnt and very hard to bite through as it was a thick cut. Atmosphere and service lovely. The wait staff were very attentive. Had some starters and sides (fries - thick cut ans angel, and brocolli were fine), the calamari was very salty. Overall I was happy with the Dover sole taste and freshness but did not fully feel satisfied for value for money for the other items. I was hungry even after £35/person sharing the above with 2 other girlfriends.

Really delicious food. Just the right amount of tables to create a cosy atmosphere.

Amazing meal. Brilliant service

Great setting on a barge next to Little Venice. The team is very welcoming with a smile. For foreigners who speak poor English, a little difficult because they speak very quickly. But listen all the same. Food wise...based on fish. Good freshness of the products. To start we tasted the anchovies and caviar. The anchovies are too salty, there was a lack of butter and bread to soften them. Caviar is something to try once in your life. For fish we tried red mullet with bisque and sole with curry. Both were also a little too salty, especially the rouget. but it's still good. The prices are what they are for fish so a little expensive. But the setting is there, you wouldn't believe it in London. But roughly 40 to 50th per person excluding drinks and dessert

Amazing place for great seafood dishes, a beautiful setting, and great service! The staff was super accommodating of my gluten allergy (coeliac) allowing me to eat almost every dish on the menu alongside my group. Will definitely be coming again!

Great service, fantastic food and what a wonderful location - 5 stars all round!!

Great atmosphere and good food.

Simply wonderful food with service to match 👌 I really could not fault it in any way, thanks for a great Birthday celebration, I will be back 😋👍

Warm welcome. Very fresh tasty fish . So yummy and did not want to finish the dinner. Photos can not justify the great taste ofthe dishes! I forgot to take more photos as the small ajd taste soooooo good. Nice evening view from boat restaurant⛵

Went here with friends for a special occasion for a late lunch. We loved it! The atmosphere was great, and the table side view of the canal was cool. The chips were soo good. Very crunchy. But also, great seafood. The staff were very nice and professional. I can’t wait to go back.

Excellent seafood restaurant on a boat in Regents canal. Limited menu, but everything was fresh! We had the oysters for starters. Cod and Plaice for main. The chocolate dessert was also excellent. Highly recommend the grand duchess!

A truly awful birthday experience for my husband. A group of 7 adults, seated on the captains table which seats 8, was told we were too loud and that they were losing customers. This was not the case. We were made to feel unwelcome and upon informing the wait staff that we would not continue with our booking, we were also not disabused of that notion.

As I mentioned when we were departing the restaurant, everything promised on the website was delivered and in fact exceeded our expectations. We came from Australia to celebrate my sister's 70th birthday and could not have been more thrilled with the evening spent at The Grand Duchess. Thank you again for a delightful experience.

A wonderful spot for a summer weekend. Great food, excellent music, service is a bit slow at peak times which is understandable.

Beautiful, cosy restaurant on the canal. Was immediately impressed with the attentive service from Hannah who anticipated our every need. The food was gorgeous; perfect portions and the option of curry sauce was an unexpected bonus! Would certainly visit again.

Lovely meal on board. We also enjoyed our walk on the cabal getting there. Worth a try.

Brilliant evening about the grand duchess, not the boat that set sails but delicious sea food in exciting venue. Quite hot during the September sun but would highly recommend!

Loved it. Great food and service.

Absolutely loved this place. All the food was divine but especially the crab on toast - exquisite!! Very friendly staff - the sommelier had time to chat with us. We will definitely come back here.

Interesting fish based menu, good wine selection and accommodating staff

What an amazing little find. Fish is fresh and alway cooked to perfection and the staff is so friendly and attentive.

Amazing fish, wonderful staff.and I love the offer between 4-6 for £2 oysters & £2 off wine's by the glass and cocktails Thanks guys!

I cannot praise the Grand Duchess enough. The food was absolutely delicious and so beautifully presented. Despite us having a large table the service was excellent. Attentive and friendly. Our guests had never been before and can’t stop raving about it.

Fantastic early evening in sunshine near the canal. Fish was fresh, sauces tasty and all well prepared. Interesting and unusual wine menu. Our waitress Maddie was exceptional - making a special evening even more special.

Unseasoned bad food, extremely slow service, over-charged, waiting staff were lovley though!

Beautiful place to visit. The area is a nice place for an evening walk. The Duchess was very clean with friendly staff. I have never had such a delicious fish before!

An amazing spot! Delicious oysters, everything perfect.

The service was great! The portions were very small for the price and the menu was limited but you can’t beat the atmosphere.

Enjoyed our oysters and fish, service was good. The wine was high priced for a small glass but is the only negative. Would come again

If you’re in London. Get down there as soon as you can. Thank me later.

We were greeted by the chef who was pretty miserable and rude. We waited 15 minutes for the menu - as they had to be printed. After receiving the new menu, some of the items were out of stock, despite being the only ones in the restaurant. We were over charged for additional items we didn't order. In addition, we were misinformed about a promotion. Food was tasty but service was really poor. No gesture by the manager and a full service charge added.

Boat looks lovely but the food is not great. Had the octopus, prawns, and risotto. All three dishes were way too rich.

We were amazed with Grand Duchess' menu originality, selection of fish and sea food and how tastes blend together... course by course 👌🏻

The restaurant is in a boat located at Venice neighbourhood. Inside there are some tables and the open kitchen. The atmosphere is nice and romantic. The service is careful and efficient. We ate some natural oyster and some dressed, both nice. We also tasted some very good fish with potatoes. There is a good choice for good but expensive wines.

Enjoyed both lunch and dinner at the Grand Duchess. The menu was full of fresh seafood and unique combinations that were a delight to the senses. We dined both indoors and on the terrace, such a perfect atmosphere for the summer weather. Dining in a barge truly reminds me of sweet memories I experienced during my travels in Asia. We enjoyed chatting with our Algerian waiter who was very friendly.

The food was lackluster for an overly high price. Avoid the place. London has better options.

Good food and servuce. Nice ambiance

Would be great if they could treat their staff properly. I was eating dinner and I saw the owner shouting at one of the staff and it was very unprofessional. Will never be coming here again.

Non formal at all but still very accurate, delicate and delicious, from starters to dessert all was perfect. Service was attentive and nice and overall atmosphere, sitting outside, was very relaxed

Fabulous seafood, great outdoor seating, wonderful place to people watch! Service is good too. The cod dish is delicious, order the angel fries and the seafood platter to share. Nice location right next to the canal and shopping.

Lugar muy recomendable! Camareros muy atentos, buenos platos de pescado y pan irlandés espectacular.

Atmosphere is great, cosy narrow boat converted to fish restaurant with not too loud music and great ambience. However some ov the dishes doesn't come well served for such place and some of them overstated. Sides are awful for a fish restaurant no attention to a small details

Fish menu is always fantastic and well cooked if you're a fish fan and like bone in fish

Full of praise for this superb floating restaurant by Paddington. Service is superb, the wine list is comprehensive (the Grand Duchess sparkling wine is delicious and very well priced) and the food was exceptional - fresh and perfectly cooked. One of London's best seafood restaurants and great value too.

Excellent food, wine and sevice! Great atmosphere.

Best fish and chips! Great atmosphere, superb customer service!

Popped into the place on a Friday lunchtime. The Grand Duchess is stylish and focused on quality fish. The decor is lovely, background music non-intrusive and staff excellent. The food was utterly fabulous. The best crispy fish and chips I’ve ever eaten and a delightful sea bass dish. I cannot rate this restaurant highly enough!

If you wanna have some fresh fish in a nice location (a river boat in Little Venice) that’s the place! They always have great specials of the day, but you could also go for the “classics”. P.S. Their selection of wine is great!

Stumbled across this restaurant and what a delight!!! Food and service excelled our expectations. The chef is obviously well versed in combining flavours in subtle and inventive ways. Gareth looked after us this evening and surpassed our expectations. He was knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Well done all and thank you!!!

Lovely Fish & Chips. Friendly service. Unusual and scenic setting just 5 minutes walk from Paddington station.

A great fish restaurant, excellent service. First, the boat (barge) itself. Built for hospitality, the windows are low so that one can have a great view on the water and admire the passing boats (it's called "gongoozling" in boat-speak :-) Then the staff. We had been there once before and had enjoyed a particular table and an exceptional wine (more on this in a moment). We booked again a few days later and - even over the internet - they changed the "automatic" table to our favourite one, and even reserved a bottle of our favourite wine for us. The service was impeccable. Finally the food. The oysters were fresh, full of their sea water, opened and with the "muscle" cut - just add lemon and do the slurp :-) The fish dishes were cooked to perfection. And the wine... If you enjoy oysters then absolutely go for an English (yes!) wine, the Charlie Herring "Fermentata" Sauvignon, from the south coast. We have travelled all over the world, this is the best we have ever had with oysters. It's the minerality which complements the taste. Highly recommended.

Fabulous food and charming service in a brilliant location! Can't wait to go back.

We just wanted oysters, but they had no place available, so they provided extra bench, and oysters were very large and tasty , service was very quick and friendly ,recommend

Nice food, liked sitting outside on a warm sunny day! The fish and chips batter was really light and not too oily and heavy as it can be sometimes. Enjoyed!