The Melusine in Tower Hamlets

One of my favourite restaurants in London. Food is amazing as are the staff.

Absolutely delicious. The food was a delight. We could tell the products were good quality. They changed their menu not every time the same, they probably used seasonal vegetables. The wine was also very good. I bring my family in law for they anniversary and they loved it. Just perfect. The price was fair as the food is good quality.

I’ve been lucky enough to visit The Melusine a few times and each time it is faultless. The food is incredible and unlike anywhere else I’ve eaten. The regular changing menu shows you how the adapt to whatever fresh fish is available and allows you to always try something different. The restaurant itself is in a beautiful location and is very cosy inside.

Fresh seafood in a lovely spot. On the docks, near the Tower bridge ,you feel far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Ask for a table with a view of the port and you will like being transported to a Mediterranean vacation.

The food was overall good - the crab risotto was excellent. Sadly the service was quite slow, despite us being one of two tables. The waitress was very apologetic about this but it was definitely not their fault..

The taste of food was okay and average. The portion size was ridiculously small and almost seemed like a joke. The restaurant could’ve just robbed me but instead they gave me two scallops. The monkfish and the octopus dish had the same fennel topping and seasoning which was weird. Service was very nice and friendly.

The best meal we had in 4 days in London...fresh, great creations and served perfectly! The focus here is on preparing fish to a high standard, no fish 'n chips, which is therefore only recommended to a limited extent for children.

A wonderful place for seafood lovers! The oysters are incredibly fresh and delicious. Special thanks to the manager — her knowledge of wines is impressive, and his recommendations perfectly complemented our meal. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a pleasant evening. We will definitely be back!

Exceptional seafood with attentive service with a calm and friendly atmosphere. We shared a number of the small plates, all were exquisite, particular shout outs to the trout gnocchi and the mussels with pork shoulder and mushrooms 🤌 Also save room for desserts as the four we had were all stunning. Don't be put off by the blue cheese ice cream which was my firm favourite. All in all a wonderful meal, this was our second visit and we'll definitely be back again 👏

Excellent meal. Great range of fish options. Cooked to perfection. First class service. Good advice. Delighted

I had a truly excellent meal last night, cooked by clearly talented chefs and served by equally clearly professional, friendly and knowledgeable front of house staff. There wasn’t a single element, food, drink, greeting, restaurant ambience, that I could say anything other than great things about. The seafood was beautifully fresh, cooked to perfection, and with a lot of care, thought and attention to the accompaniments, their flavours and presentation. I liked that there was a subtle Greek influence on the dishes without becoming cliched. Made it all the more interesting. Very, very tasty, expertly done in every respect. The only personal downside - and this is not a criticism at all- is, one of my sons is allergic to fish and there is almost nothing on the menu that doesn’t contain fish or seafood. Just the odd starter or side. So if you’re expecting a seafood restaurant that can cater for such folks by doing a steak or something, this isn’t it. The kitchen isn’t big enough. There wouldn’t be enough call for such a dish anyway. They do what they do very well, by dedicating the space they have to the fish and seafood.

Liked a lot about Melusine, nearly everything in fact. The food was lovely but the issue I had was with the moody waitress, she made everything feel like a chore. She forgot our wine and was eating behind the bar... That said the food was lovely so didn't take away from a great evening meal.

Wow. Just WOW. Is it a little pricier? Absolutely. But it is 100% worth every penny. Service was phenomenal. Took the time to sit down with my partner and outline menu options that are gluten free. She felt like she could have anything on the menu. It meant a lot to her and a lot to me. As for the food? Fantastic. We had shallots, cuttlefish, octopus, oysters, pineapple daiquiri, and more. All phenomenal tasting. Every bite. And the melon sorbet? I could eat it by the pint. My most memorable and best culinary experience in the UK, bar none. I wish I had the time to come back again. It's so good I'd consider another trip across the pond.

Second time eating here. Very enjoyable meal and we were well looked after by the staff.

Cena deliziosa in una cornice incantevole. Data la tipologia di piatti, ovviamente non ci deve aspettare di spendere pochissimo. Ma ne vale davvero la pena, lo consiglio assolutamente!!!

Delicious dinner. Given the type of dishes, obviously you shouldn't expect to spend very little. But it's really worth it, I absolutely recommend it!!!

Amazing experience, would highly recommend, especially for a special occasion. Beautiful location, you can kind of sea the sunset too, perfect for a summer dinner. Great food and very friendly staff. The cod cheek carbonara was the highlight! Starters slightly too small.

Been three times and the food quality is excellent. Unfortunately, the portion sizes are getting ridiculously small. A skatewing used to be whole but now split in two and divided into two portions and my monkfish Wellington had such small pieces of monkfish it could hardly qualify as a fish dish. The scallops for starter were only two and very small in size. The cost of food and inflation can no longer be a viable excuse for restaurants. Inflation is lowering as are food costs. And skatewing isn't an expensive fish. Would debate whether to go again.

We had a late lunch here and absolutely loved the experience! From the oysters, to the scallops, the squid and the blue cheese ice cream, the food and service was amazing. Matthew provided professional, attentive but non-obtrusive service. He suggested the Portuguese wine and elevated the experience! A must try when in the area!

Melusine is one of those places you find and keep to yourself. That's why I haven't reviewed them before now. But they deserve to be better known. I go there to treat myself - and you should too! Date night, quiet birthdays, milestone celebrations - when you want to feel like a grown-up... It has a sophisticated atmosphere with superb quality and attentive friendly service that makes you feel like a celebrity - but entirely unpretentious. It's devoted to the discerning fish-lover. Delicate flavours, surprising combinations and fresh, fresh, fresh. So if you don't like fish, show off your local knowledge and hit the fab tapas place next door. Leave Melusine a peaceful port for us dedicated nautical types.

I’ve been traveling to London for almost 15 years. This is by far the best seafood I’ve ever had here. It rivals the best I’ve had in Paris with much friendlier staff. Highly recommend.

Great restaurant on the banks of St. Katherine Docks Marine, close to Tower Bridge! Great food, super friendly staff with a great atmosphere to sit inside or outside. Fair price! I recommend!!!

What a wonderful experience! Reservations were easy. Service was attentive, warm, and witty. Cocktails were smartly prepared and certainly a cut above. Oysters were well-shucked, fresh, and delicious. Plates were lovingly presented with smartly paired flavors. They were easily able to accommodate dietary restrictions--in our case, dairy. Setting is gorgeous looking out of Saint Katherine Docks. Really a gem of a place! Definitely the right choice for a romantic dinner.

I have booked a table for a friends birthday and she just couldnt find anything to eat in the menu which can happen sometimes it was my mistake, I should have made a better choice for her although I like the food it was her special day so I kindly asked the waitress to pay for the water we drank but she didnt accept it. Her behaviour was really kind and helpful so I will definitely book for another occasion to make this up. Thank you for your kindness.

This is one of London's gems, situated in St Katherine's Dock, the food is absolutely superb, we opted for the 1.3kg Turbot, fresh on the day, and a rare London day even the sun was shining, so we had the fortune of sitting outside. The waiting staff were amazing, one of the rare restaurants where your table has no limitations. A great menu, some great specials daily, and a truly great wine list. I have eaten at this restaurant many times, this will not be my last, we will returm.

I ate here with 3 other family members and all of us absolutely loved everything about it. The food was superb, the service was great and the staff, maitre d Matt and owner Wade, could not have done more to facilitate us. We could not have enjoyed ourselves more!

SO GOOD🫶🏼 a lot of the menu is gluten free, including the chips!!

Thanks for a great evening, everything is super fresh, only top notch products, kind and supportive team. A must go

Very positively surprised by the quality of the food and service provided at the Melusine - which is surprising given that Corinna has recommended the place. Five stars.

Very much enjoyed the food. Great choice for the area. Service was very friendly and engaging.

A real treat. We had a large assortment of their wonderful cuisine. In a line of restaurants serving the typical fare, Melusine stands out as a culinary wonder. They are clearly taking risks with food that is uncommon in a tourist heavy zone. While all our dishes were amazing combination of flavors, the ending with blue cheese ice cream will stand out as one of the most surprising elements of the night. So delicious I'm thinking about it days later.

My 2nd visit to this wonderful restaurant, and it won't be my last. The staff are very friendly, helpful and were genuinely concerned about any potential allergies my friend may have had. The food itself is superb! Hats off to the hard-working chefs. So fresh and tasty - my dish of skate wing was faultless. Then there's the beautiful location overlooking the water - we were lucky enough to have a window seat, weather permitting, there are plenty of tables outside too. Yummy, yummy, yummy!

Went here for the second time recently after our previously visit around Valentines. The server who greeted us at the door instantly recognised and remembered us, having been our server last time This was a lovely thing for us as this is now our favourite resturant and we’ve been so excited to return. Was lovely to know the Melusine was just as excited to have us back. We went for several different courses this time Firstly my absolute favourite thing we had was the cucumber Sake margarita. Absolutely delicious; zesty, sharp, fresh. The apricot whiskey was pleasant too. We shared some small plates of scallops, and the carbonara with cod cheeks. We had the cod cheeks previously but they’d made some minor changes to the recipe which meant it was still familiar but delicious is a completely different way. The scallops were delicately presented and the flavours were really well balanced. We shared their special of whole grilled red mullet with a tomato sauce. The mullet was so wonderfully flaky and melted in your mouth. The sauce worked well but the fish would have held its own without it. We finished with some coffee and 3 desserts between the two of us…we were celebrating what can I say ;) The cheese platter with an perfectly sweet chutney. The polenta “tiramisu” and the cheesecake The texture of the baked cheesecake was wonderful, but my heart still belongs to the tiramisu. It’s a quirky reinvention which only contains coffee in the drizzle it’s served with. As someone who developed spontaneously serious caffeine allergy after 21 years as a major coffee addict. This is the only tiramisu i can have!!(minus coffee drizzle of course) Its also just got a great texture, the polenta is moist and crumbly, putting me in mind of amaretto biscuits steep in coffee. Our server this time was an Australian?(apologises if he was actually a kiwi my hearing isn’t what it used to be) man who was brilliant. The blonde woman who remembered us from before was also great to see again.

Booked this restaurant for my wife’s birthday. No expectations.great food, great drinks, great atmosphere. Very hard to find fault. Every fish dish was a new experience, and I am a Grimsby man. And the blue cheese ice cream was a great finish. I can’t recommend this place high enough. Well done chef!

Had lunch here on a recent visit to London. We had the cuttlefish (which we had never tried), and it was delicious! The atmosphere is nice and the service was great.

We arrived for dinner and were quickly seated. The facility is small and nicely appointed. Service was prompt and friendly. The sunset shone in as we drank and dined. Both Kitchen and bar service was very quick. I could look over my shoulder and see the chefs in the kitchen. I believe they have a good balance between the menu and abilities. This is apparent in the menu selections. Curated, chef specialties and all of them delicious and devoured. We started with the oysters which were very briny and tasted of the sea. The pickled rhubarb contained was a nice contrast. We had a combination of small plates and an entree. The small plates are just of the right size for a couple per person. The scallops were cooked perfectly. The risotto was good but in need of a bit more crab. The plaice cutlet was also cooked perfectly and was delicious. The desserts round out the menu nicely and are big enough to share a bite or two yet small enough to not overstuff. We had both ice creams. Served quenelle style, they show creativity and deliciousness in every bite. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. I would definitely visit again upon returning. UrbanCowgill May 2024

Amazing fresh food, excellent service, super good environment. Definitely recommend and I will be a returning customer.

Great seafood restaurant with excellent service and a really interesting menu that gives a fascinating twist on many classic dishes. Good wine list with some unusual wines and good value for the quality. Have been here a few times and it is always great. Will go again.

A bit pricy for the small portions

Excellent meal sitting at the counter watching the chefs at work. I went for the chalk stream trout starter, then 2 small plates; the trout and cod cheek carbonara and the roast beef with mussels and toast. Everything was delicious, well cooked and nicely seasoned. The relatively small wine list is excellent with some hidden gems there. Excellent meal, great food and friendly service. I’ll certainly go back!

Really lovely. The oysters rule, the octopus butter is out of this world, the scallops are basically the greatest thing on the planet, and bleu cheese ice cream? Bro it was something else. Oddly enough, out of all the amazing things, my martini was the best in show. I usually write some nonsensical prose about how I enjoy a joint but this place compelled me to keep it real. Go here and spend. Don't regret life.

A truly tasteful seafood dinner was exactly what we needed on this rainy Saturday evening in London. We started with a fantastic cuttlefish dish: so tasteful! And a great combination with the fresh prawns with aioli we ordered separately. As main course we took the 750g grilled seabass. Deliciously cooked with tomatoes in a ricotta dressing. The fennel sidedish made it just perfectly exceptional. This small restaurant is nothing but a gem, nicely located at the St. Katherine’s dock. Not to be missed!

Not a top shelf whiskey for the top shelf prices. Food is good. Service is great.

We had lovely dinner at Melusine, and we’d love to go back. It’s a cute little restaurant by the dock. Food, wine, service and ambiance, everything was fantastic. Seafood is their speciality, but they accommodate vegan. My husband chose a couple of items on the menu, and the chef arranged them to beautiful and tasty vegan dishes. My scallops were incredible, and I also loved the way they cooked dover sole.

Absolutely superb restaurant, food was amazing and staff so attentive and friendly. Would definitely recommend and we look forward to coming back. Thank you so much to all the staff including chefs and waiting on staff.

One of the most amazing seafood lunches I've ever had! Both the ingredients and the way they were cooked was exceptional! The wine selection is impressive, they had so many of my favorites that I usually struggle to find! The service was wonderful, polite and very witty. I'll definitely visit again.

Amazing food, service and location! Excellent wine and seafood. I had a whole grilled fish. We had the table by the window with a great view of the wharf. We might have had 2021 Vale Da Mata a white wine from Lisboa, Portugal.

We love it here. The is interesting and freshly prepared. The cocktails are excellent and the wine selection. We love eating at the bar counter. The location at St Katherine Dock is unique too, away from the west end. There is a great atmosphere and staff are friendly.

The customer service was horrible. First they did not let us walk in even though they had open reservations online and lots of tables were available. I had to book it online again since I wanted to visit them for a long time, and finally they let us in after the second reservation. However, this was a great disappointment, and the food was not great!

Great value for money. Fresh ingredients, innovative recipes and attentive service. Definitely recommended

Absolutely incredible menu. Theodore and wade secretion is somewhat of a hidden gem. I would have to agree with various articles of subsequently , read and about the restaurants in numerous periodicals and broadsheethe menu is full of so much flavour and detail. Rodrigo Is credit to the establishment? And it was a pleasure to sample his cooking on the evening and spend time discussing the menu with him. Better than a number of michelin star restaurants i've dined in.

Tiny yet beautiful. Easy to find in Katherine's Docks. Since tiny, very sensitive about timing: we were reminded of the time left very often - which we did not mind - it is clear the restaurants earn on the clients' turnover, and reservations need to be kept and maintained accurately. Nice food (we took Skate Wings) - and the Portuguese rose wine was delicious, a good proposal made by the attentive staff. Thank you.

Tiny yet beautiful. Easy to find in Katherine's Docks. Since tiny, very sensitive about timing: we were reminded of the time left very often - which we did not mind - it is clear the restaurants earn on the clients' turnover, and reservations need to be kept and maintained accurately. Nice food (we took Skate Wings) - and the Portuguese rose wine was delicious, a good proposal made by the attentive staff. Thank you.

Very nice atmosphere, in a very pretty location, great service. Shame the food was overcooked and the bread was very plain. Portions are smaller than expected. Perhaps, one should ask server to relay to the chef not to overcook? Desserts were innovative, I would recommend their blue cheese ice cream.

We arrived on time for our reservation and the main concern as soon as we arrived was that we were out of the restaurant as soon as possible. It spoilt the evening. We were told to drink up and leave before 11pm - despite the fact that two people walked in just before 11 and were seated and sitting at the bar with full wine glasses. It was rude, unnecessary as we were just finishing up anyway and inconsistent with how other guests were being treated. The food was actually good, but no atmosphere, and certainly not a relaxed atmosphere

This is our local favourite restaurant. Last night’s meal was st superb. We shared a whole black bream for our course and it was plenty for two. The side dishes were also good and most unusually for me, the dessert menu was too good to miss. We had a baked cheesecake with Seville orange sorbet (I’m guessing here - it’s wasn’t too sweet). Lovely service and a great bottle or two of Godello. This is a must try restaurant- a local gem.

Great service, fantastic food, lovely place overall. Visited on Saturday around 4pm and had no problem to get a nice window table with the great view. Great selection of seafood. Loved it, will be coming back for sure!

We came down for our second visit to the Melusine this January. This is an outstanding restaurant, which provides you with exciting formulas for its dishes. The scallops were incredibly tender, and the wine list is extensive, giving you plenty of pairing options. We will be coming back!

Quality, creative cuisine with fresh produce. The place is pretty. A little warmer in the room and it was perfect.

The service, the drinks, the food and the ambience - all very nice! We recommend,

Great service great food, you get what you pay for. A real nice hidden place intimate atmosphere

I'll begin by saying the service here was excellent, very friendly and attentive. Unfortunately it was let down somewhat by the small portions, loud music and long wait. I appreciate the food is all made fresh but we were in the restaurant for 2.5 hours with a majority of that spent waiting for food to be delivered.

We’ve been wanting to try Melusine since we first saw it at the Savour Festival. And we are so glad we went! The food there is just spot on amazing, no faulting it! The mains and appetizers were delicious, the seafood is fresh and cooked to perfection. The drinks are also really nice and the server who took care of us was delightful! The desserts were also really good, don’t skip them! I really loved the blue cheese ice cream and the tiramisu cake - less the chocolate tart, but overall it was just such a nice meal, will definitely come back!

An excellent evening with delicious well priced food and great service.

Near the docs, had oysters and monkfish… fantastic

Heartwarming welcome Very good seafood dishes Very nice terrace

Great meal - the langoustines were excellent, succulent and juicy. The Red Mullet and the whole Guilthead Bream were fresh, tasty and wholesome. Very good service; ask for a corner / end table as you have more space and privacy from other diners.

We have dined at this lovely place a few times. An upmarket seafood restaurant. It is very popular and located near water. It’s a walking distance from The Tower Bridge. We enjoyed every visit. Nice vibe. Food was fantastic. I normally ordered octopus but this time I had the big fish. It’s delicious! Booking is essential. We will return. Highly recommend!

We have dined at this lovely place a few times. An upmarket seafood restaurant. It is very popular and located near water. Not far from The Tower Bridge. We enjoyed every visit. Nice vibe. Food was fantastic. Booking is essential. We will return. Highly recommend! Note: Tables are small. Very intimate seating.

I went here with my family for my birthday. From the minute we walked in to when we left everything was brilliant. Great service throughout, great selection of drinks and the food is exceptional. A truly wonderful afternoon spent here that made my day. Thank you!

We were lucky enough to eat here twice. The food was amazing, the service outstanding, and we were pleasantly surprised to realize that the menu had changed in the short time between our visits so that we were able to find delicious variations on what we had enjoyed previously. This restaurant is a gem. With amazing and varied seafood choices that aren't just mainstream, reasonable prices, and a fantastic atmosphere, it was by far our favorite dining experience in London. We were traveling and wished we lived closer or had more time so that we could enjoy it more regularly.

The staff were great, but let down by the minute portions, the oysters were the smallest I have ever seen, the crab plate dish was fantastic but eaten in 3 spoonfuls. The chips were the best I have tasted for a long time, but again not enough of them, we had to ask for extra aioli which was freely given. Only go there if you want to spend a fortune as you would need to order at least two portions of everything to equal one portion in any other restaurant. Wine nice but again very expensive for what it was, wine bar across the other side of the dock has a much better selection at this price level.

This place will earn Michelin star someday. It’s more like fine dining, every taste was delicate and deliberately designed. And server was much better than 5 star hotel restaurant. Very classic.

Great food, relaxed and cosy, pleasant service

The service is very good, the food delicious and light. The espresso is made for and by the gods themselves. The old ones and the new.

Service is pleasant, venue is cosy, wine list is short but intriguing, food is still good but not as good as it was used to be.

Beautiful outside seating, prompt service and excellent food. We had scallops and they were delicious. The outside seating has spectacular views of the marina and skyline. It was a lovely evening

Could not fault any aspect of Melusine after our first visit yesterday - it punches well above its weight for a small restaurant. Stunning food, interesting drinks menu and service pitched just right - friendly, informative and efficient, without being over-attentive. Scallops were one of the best dishes we'd eaten in ages! Not the cheapest in town, but we did go all out, and the sheer quality of the food justified the cost. We shall certainly return.

Had lunch with a group of four people. Extremely overpriced with tiny portions. Customer service wasn’t bad though.

Really loved this little gem of a place, beautifull location, small and intimate restaurant. The service was great, and everone was so friendly and welcoming. All the dishes we had was amazing, and the peach desert was the best I've ever had. Would definitley reccomend this place.

We had such a pleasant dinner at The Melusine. We ate at an outside table which was perfect. The Octopus was very tasty with some bites nicely crisp, the monk fish was excellent and the chips (fries) were delicious. Kata was charming and Mathew, although quite busy, was a pleasure. Highly recommend.

We had a few small plates to share, cod cheeks, cuttlefish fish, risotto and langoustine with a portion of chips and the tomato and courgette salad with whipped goats cheese. The stand out dish for me was the cuttlefish , which cooked in a coconut Thai style sauce. I loved the Moldovan wine and would happily drink this instead of my usual Sauvignon blanc. Peach with a crumble and Greek yoghurt sorbet was my dessert and I would have loved more of the sorbet, it was delicious. As previous diners have commented, the tables are small, especially for lots of plates and glasses but it’s a small price to pay for a lovely dining experience.

Absolutely amazingly friendly service, food was delicious and very filing, can't rate The Mesuline enough.... 💯❤️

The Melusine is a wonderful seafood restaurant in the Tower Bridge area at St. Katharine Docks Marina. The service and atmosphere are both warm and welcoming. It is not a large place, so reservations are highly suggested. There is outdoor dining overlooking the picturesque Marina available (and recommended) during nice weather. We chose the indoor counter this visit to watch the very talented chefs do their magic. Lastly, the food...it is incredible! This visit we thoroughly enjoyed: bread, olives, taramosalata, perfectly prepared crispy cod cheeks, skate wing, and Scottish langostines. And for dessert--a delightful drink called 'Juliette', a mix of caramel, espresso and vodka shaken with ice and served in a chilled martini-ish glass. It was the perfect ending to an equally perfect meal and evening. You musn't miss this gem; you can thank me later.

Lovely place and very good value for money. Friendly staff.

We celebrated a special occasion in this restaurant and couldn't have chosen a better place to do so. The team was super professional and friendly and the food was delicious.

This is little restaurant packs quite a big punch. How each dish is exquisitely made, that risotto was perfectly cooked, the oysters were very fresh. You can see they take care in the preparation and presentation. And it’s dog friendly! Second visit: The food is a bit average, that’s way the 3 start… hope they will get better.

Popped in and had the plaice. It was really excellent. Thoroughly recommend.

Seabass: perfect. Service: awesome. Trying: recommended.

A hidden gem with a friendly atmosphere - the highlight was definitely the blue cheese ice cream, certainly recommended to everyone I spoken to since.

Wonderful restaurant and delicious food

100% recommended, good service, excellent attention from the manager Kata. The food was spectacular, everything very fresh and delicious. I will definitely come back.

Tasty octopus dish, made on the spot. Baked potatoes well seasoned. Pure white cloth napkins.

Beautifully presented, inventive sea food. Great decor.

Beautiful view, incredible service and the food was absolutely delicious! The chef accommodated to my husband's veggie diet req and everything was amazing! The view and the atmosphere is lovely too!

Incredibly creative. Wonderful food. I tried two small plates and some oysters. One of the small plates that stood out was the cuttlefish served with chickpeas on a thin slice of lamb. I would have never considered this combo. Wow. The entire meal was excellent. Recommend it!

Great food, friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Amazing food and great staff. Every single dish we had was delicious. Highly recommend the Grilled Brill and chips. Lovely cheesecake and sorbet. The only things that are a negative are the music (loud pop- think teenage school party) and really tiny tables which mean you have to reshuffle plates and glasses throughout the meal.

Did a lot of research and took a recommendation from the hotel. Every dish was really good. Started off with the maldon oysters (asked for hot sauce instead of the shallot vinaigrette), really enjoyed the crab risotto, waitress recommended diver caught scallops, and did the...

Fantastic food. Amongst the tastiest sea food and fish we have tasted. Staff were excellent. An amazing oasis of fresh and very tasty food