The Pem in City of London, Westminster

Visited after watching Sally Abie, but very disappointed. Food ingredients and preparation were below quality.

What a journey my taste buds had. To begin, the service was sophisticated and straight forward with the staff immediately ready to take care of you. The atmosphere is rather quiet and I expected a little more ambience, nonetheless the service surely made up for it. The food took me on a lovely journey, and I was quite lucky with my selection of plates - if I were you I’d recommend to try these pictured dishes in order. The scallop starter can seem very smoky at times but I enjoyed the unique flavour palette nonetheless. The beef was also delicious - but the lamb trumps it. A person at my table ordered the veal and was not very fond of the taste as it was quite bland. I did take a nibble at the apple tart and became quite fond of it. And surely, the lemon meringue lived up to it’s hype, it was light and refreshing. Although I personally preferred the earl grey tart as I do love earl grey. Lastly, I thought it was a nice touch to see women’s portraits displayed throughout the restaurant, perhaps to represent a feminist essence of the suffragettes? I hope to dine here again as I can see the hard work displayed in and out of the kitchen.

Unfortunately underwhelming – not the experience we had hoped for We were genuinely excited to visit this restaurant after reading so many glowing reviews, but unfortunately, the experience fell well short of expectations. To begin with, we stood waiting for several minutes at the entrance while the host, who should have welcomed us, was engrossed in a chat with a colleague. The interior is indeed tasteful, but sadly, that was one of the few highlights. The food, overall, was underwhelming and overpriced. Unless you opt for the full tasting menu at £110, the à la carte offering feels unreasonably expensive for what are essentially small plates. The portions are more akin to snacks than mains. Service left much to be desired. The waiter seemed inattentive, and the sommelier gave off a certain attitude that made us feel rather unwelcome. To our surprise, the aperitif arrived after the starter – it was mostly ice and fairly standard, certainly not worth the £25 price tag. I’ve paid less for far more exceptional cocktails in top-tier bars abroad. That said, the amuse-bouche was a pleasant surprise – delicate and well-executed. Unfortunately, the rest of the meal didn’t follow suit. The starter – scallops – was forgettable and lacked imagination. The main (sirloin) was fine, though hard to get wrong, while the onion tart was enjoyable. Service throughout the evening was painfully slow. We waited far too long between courses and sat with empty water glasses for over 20 minutes before being asked if we needed anything further. For a restaurant positioning itself at the higher end of the market, this level of inattentiveness is simply unacceptable. All in all, we left disappointed. For the price point, we expected much more – in terms of both service and food quality. A shame, as the setting has potential, but sadly, the experience was neither polished nor particularly memorable.

Food was unfortunately not to my expectation: scallop/starter/the flavours were well balanced and rich, the drawback is the size, it wasn’t a scallop it was a half of the scallop, I was expecting bigger portion for a starter. Monkfish - would be top notch however too salty. Cod - bland unfortunately, nothing exciting, couldn’t find truffle at all, and couscous on a plate wasn’t necessary… thank you for the anniversary treats though!

I’m really disappointed with my latest visit to Pem. My previous experience here was excellent, so I had high expectations — but this time, the food was a complete letdown. Everything was soggy, lacked any freshness, and tasted as if it had been sitting around for hours. The quality was nowhere near what I had experienced before. It felt rushed and careless, which was shocking given Pem's reputation. The service was okay, but unfortunately, it couldn’t make up for the poor food. It’s sad to see such a drop in standards, and I’m not sure I’ll be returning after this experience.

A last minute addition to our trip. Went to lunch because of Sally's killer performance on GBM. It was delicious. Pea Soup Starter and Chicken Main. Wonderful.

It was fantastic from start to finish, such a great evening.

April 4th dinner. Slightly disappointing. Booked after seeing Sally Abe on Great British Menu but not sure if it was because she was leaving but not as good as I was hoping. To start service was very slow both in food delivery but very disappointing with waiters at the table. We only managed to get 1 drink the whole time as after main course we weren’t visited until we asked for the bill. Steak was chewy, I would have been disappointed with that steak in a chain restaurant. 4 people with starters, main, water, G&T and 1 glass of wine was £342. The quality of the food and service was nowhere near that cost.

Food was very good and beautifully presented but the portions are small. The scallop starter consisted of just one small scallop. Service however leaves a lot to be desired at a restaurant of this calibre especially when it was only half full at 8:30pm on a Saturday. We were poorly greeted, waited an age to get one cocktail menu for a table of 4 and then twice had to ask for extra menus. The cocktails arrived almost simultaneously as our starters ... The maitre d' did acknowledge the failings and removed the cost of the cocktails from our bill; but would have preferred to pay for good service and larger servings.

Delivering the highest standards of fine dining and service, The Pem is well worth a visit for lunch or dinner. The Headchief Sally Abe has recently featured on The Great British Menu, and it is not difficult to see why she is one of the most acclaimed young chefs in the country. My lamb cannon was particularly delicious, as was my lemon meringue, I would recommend both! At £170 a head, including 4 glasses of wine and 2 cocktails, it is on the expensive side but if you have the budget, I would encourage you to experience The Pem for yourself; the food was yum!

We had an excellent time on Saturday evening. The food was great, the wine pairing also fantastic and our waiter Alin was truly fantastic. Very impressed.

Delicious meal! Thanks to chef Sally!

Service was very good. Food.not worth it for the price to be honest. Had Scallops for starters- there was only 1 scallop in the plate for £24 before tax. Cod was good but pricey as well. Water was a rip off - £6 before tax

Delicious and inventive. The winter menu was warm with rich flavors and pleasing match ups. Can’t wait to discover what surprises are in store on the spring menu!

Great service and delicious food

We had the Valentine’s menu here. Good food, wine and service, but prices are Michelin star level (while the Pem is “only” mentioned in the guide) and in our opinion not reflecting the Pem’s quality and quantity served. Furthermore, we felt the serving of the courses was rushed leaving little time to digest and consider additional wine options. Our experience overall was good, but we have been to restaurants with a similar or lower price point where we were more impressed about the food, e.g. more innovative concepts or explicit flavours. We certainly were impressed by a number of dishes such as the steak tartar which had an interesting twist (I believe with a type of vegetable mixed within the dish while still maintaining umami-like taste), but other dishes such as the dessert failed to impress. Hence I don’t think we would return.

After watching the amazing food, the chef Sally Abe prepared on great British menu, we 4 decided to go to the Pem. The restaurant is situated in the Conrad Hotel. My starter was fabulous, winter game broth the single hand dived scallop was a very small starter. My wife had the artichoke which was divine, and the duck breast was nice. Two of us had the venison loin which although looked amazing when it arrived was extremely tough and gave you a good jaw workout. I presume venison needs to be hung for a certain amount of time to tenderise I'm no expert. The side of greens was very salty. The red mullet was nothing special neither was the beef, on the whole we were a bit disappointed, we had eaten the week before in a little restaurant in Surbiton and to be honest with you the food was much better at a third of the price. The desserts were good but nothing special and we had four small glasses of wine of which two were a red from Priorat which was delicious. The service charge is 12 1/2%. They also added VAT to the bill which I was quite shocked at.

Very nice restaurant in the Conrad hotel. Good food and wine list. Nice cocktails at the dog friendly bar.

An amazing night of great service and amazing food with a wonderful atmosphere. Staff very knowledgeable and friendly.

Nice place. Incredibly good service and lovely food.

Excellent food and wines, very attentive and friendly service from start to end. We really enjoyed our time, 100% recommend!

We went for Christmas lunch and it is one of the best meals my wife and I have ever had. Excellent at every course. Robert suggested the Dellamotte champagne and that was exceptional. Pem has shot up to the top of our favorites.Will be back for many more.

We thoroughly enjoyed our evening. The food was excellent, the lemon meringue was the nicest we had ever tasted. The staff were wonderful too, extremely professional and made us all feel very welcome. We look forward to returning to The Pem.

A really lovely evening for our 20th wedding anniversary. Thank you for the gesture at the end of the meal, it just makes these days a little more memorable and special. Superb food and excellent service.

We had a really wonderful lunch, The Pem is stunning. The food is wonderful, and the service outstanding.

Amazing place and perfect food and service !!!

Amazing food with fantastic service. It was a birthday celebration and we got a signed card from some of the staff which was a nice touch.

Probably the nicest place I’ve ever been. The food is amazing and you can tell why they have a Michelin star. The staffs knowledge of everything that was being served was immaculate.

Loveable palaces ,Beautifully presented and exquisitely tasty food served up with fine wines for each plate! Thank you so much to the whole team! Especially James for the wines!

My birthday dinner at The Pem was an absolute delight. The food was simply outstanding. Whether it was the delicate flavors of the appetizer or the rich, satisfying main course, every bite was a revelation. Overall, my birthday dinner at The Pem was a truly memorable experience. The combination of exceptional food, impeccable service, and elegant ambiance made it a night to remember.

Gorgeous hidden gem in Westminster with fantastic food, great service and a very cool dining room. Run don’t walk - people will find it soon!

Excellent lunch set menu, attentive service and the staff were incredibly friendly

My husband found this restaurent for my bithday dinner and we really enjoyed the meal. Food was beautiful and delicious, service was perfect. Such a lovely place!

Nice place to take someone special

It was very lovely and perfect! The attention to details was amazing. The diner was exquise and they even left a birthday card on the table for our special occasion! Couldn’t ask for a better evening. The price is very affordable for such a good quality. I will absolutely come back!

I had dinner at the Pen last night. The food and service were excellent. I really recommend a visit.!

Had the honor of coming here twice in the span of 3 days. The staff is extremely professional and polite. It is evident this establishment takes pride in their food and service. Food is of impeccable quality and attention to detail. The meat dishes in my personal opinion were superior to the fish based creations. Lemon merengue was easily my favorite dessert. The restaurant is very clean and the decor is elegant and accommodating. Highly suggest you try this place at least once during your stay in London. However, it could take 2 visits to gain a full appreciation. Special thanks to Maciej and Allen for a friendly, personalized and accommodating stay. As well as a compassionate understanding for our special diet need.

British food is known as a "food desert", with nothing much to offer except blood sausage, boiled beans, potatoes, and fish and chips. During this trip, I was amazed by the dinner at a British restaurant called "The Pem" recommended by a friend in London. The waiter introduced that the restaurant is named after Pem, a feminist activist who fought for British women's right to vote in the 18th century. Female chefs and female supervisors are also special features of this restaurant. The taste of the dishes is very innovative in traditional British cuisine, and every dish on the menu is marked with calories.

Food incredible, service very good and excellent recommendations from the Sommelier. It being Friday lunchtime, a bit quieter in London, but their set menu really worthwhile

Exquisite service and presentation of contemporary British food are very worthy of many more stars. Hats of for this great woman lead culinary centre of excellence.

Personally, I think the restaurant is great. Price / performance = top 👍 I have already eaten in many TOP restaurants and can say that the prices for London are very modest for such good cuisine. The service was also very attentive and friendly. I can only recommend it. Especially if you want to eat something like this in London for affordable money. *This recession is my personal view*

It's just perfect. Especially service and staffs are so kind and helpful.

Had a drink here with my partner as we returned to the Conrad hotel next door. The window seats were pretty for a relaxing evening but according to the staff, it required reservations and were highly sought after. The bar seats and the table just in front of the bar counter should be the next best. As for the drinks, they were solid. Well curated and executed by the bartender. The service was also attentive and overall, I had a good after dinner experience here.

Great food! I started with the asparagus tart and grilled cod for main. Everything was done beautifully with impeccable presentations. Their sourdough bread was to die for. It was very fluffy with a thin crispy crust. probably one of the best restaurant bread I've had! Service was mostly great. Everyone was nice and attentive. The somm though... May be it was a quiet night and he got bored, but he was quite a mansplainer. I ordered a bottle of white burgundy and his immediate reaction was to "warn" me that "this wine isn't very oaky." I responded saying that I know, that's why i ordered it. Then he continued to mansplain how wines are made and what made them oaky without prompt. I'm not sure what about me that made him assume I liked oaky chardonnays, or why he would assume that I don't know how wine was made. Or may be he was just trying to make conversation and kept me company before my friend arrived. Either way, I appreciated his company. But could do with a bit less mansplaining before dinner.

We really enjoyed the new, Spring tasting menu. All at such a reasonable price too, given the quality of the food, expertise and location. Service was fabulous, and we were even treated to a visit by the lady herself. Michelin stars are sure to come soon. Excellent.

Such a nice atmosphere and food!

Amazing food, great service, lovely atmosphere.

Utterly wonderful meal. Great staff, totally fantastic!

Fantastic food in lovely setting, but somewhat spoiled by the attitude of the sommelier - after politely declining to order champagne we opted to share a bottle of Riesling which seemed to upset him. Further interactions were stilted, he would huff impatiently when clearing away our glasses when one wasn’t finished, and didn’t come back to take another order. It was a shame as the rest of the staff were really friendly and professional.

Went for a mid week lunch and it was very quiet but the food and service were top notch.

Amazing food and equal service to match. Made extra special by the staff- couldn’t recommend more (photos from tasting menu)

Quite good food. Friendly service but not great quality. The ambiance is relaxed but might need upgrading.

Epicurean by nature, from Brussels. I loved all the dishes offered on the New Year's menu. Research in flavors, dressing with finesse and elegance. Perfect balance and seasoning. Cozy setting, 5-star service, discreet and efficient, worthy of the setting and the cuisine. Thank you for this sumptuous moment. .

Had a memorable celebratory lunch at The Pem today with my wife. Food was delicious with the dressed crab and veal tartare going down very well as starters. The freshly baked bread was light, fluffy and full of flavour, made all the more delicious with the whipped cream and oil spread. Mains of perfectly cooked venison and Cornish Monkfish were perfectly portioned and accompanied by tasty veg. Desert of poached pear, crumb, cream and a toffee sauce was accompanied by a glass of South African Sticky. Service was outstanding with attentive servers who were totally dialled in with the diners! Only reason it’s not straight 5s is that while the furniture is comfortable, the hotel decor feels like it needs to be smartened up a tad to meet the standards of the food!

Very good food and service. Lots of different flavors that clash well together. I enjoyed my time here and would go back.

We had a wonderful evening dining at The Pem. The food was delicious - the crab starter in particular was sublime and there was a special service of dessert which we really enjoyed. The service was excellent and we look forward to returning soon.

My boyfriend and I came for the Thanksgiving dinner and really enjoyed it!!! I'm American and I must say I was quite impressed with the whole thing. The turkey was absolutely delicious - so moist and juicy. The cornbread was really tasty and a nice touch as well! I loved the decor and I absolutely adored that the food came out to the center of the table so you could make your own Thanksgiving plate. The Pem seems to understand the "spirit" of an American Thanksgiving. Some of the food definitely tasted distinctly British - the stuffing ball wasn't my favorite, which was a shame. Delicious stuffing could be made from just stuffing the bird!! The canapés I also thought could be presented in a much nicer way, but they were quite yummy!

Living in London as an American for over 25 year's I've cooked at home and also tried many so called "American Thanksgiving meals" at many fine restaurants. This evening has exceeded all, even my own cooking. Chef Sally Abé and team created an inventive yet traditional meal to enchant and delight. Hard combo! The hotel as we'd expect from a Conrad is exceptional and the meal as well. All the staff are experienced and professional but the food is the star! Amazing presenting of gorgeous full flavor on food! Adored the family style service - much like my own family. Chef Sally Abé even popped round to our table so we could appreciate our thanks. Bow! Mention the lovely room as well. Flawless evening, cuisine and service.

Wonderful food as always prepared by the talented Sally Abé. Surprising twists on some delicious classics in a lovely setting in the heart of St James’s Park. Always a pleasure!

Great restaurant, delicious food, calm atmosphere, attentive and friendly staff. Highly recommend

In a nutshell: Nice decor but punchy prices and small portions! Approx. £70pp , excluding wine/ drinks for 3 courses. An evening of dining in style @thepemrestaurant @littlechefsally @conradlondonsj with our dear friends - an enjoyable evening of great company, Rhône wine, and food including freshly baked wholemeal bread with wild garlic butter, scallops, Dorset crab, sirloin with oysters, pork belly, quail, white chocolate dessert, light chocolate sponge, and cheese selection! 🙌🍷❤️😍 ... Chef Sally, you and your team have done an amazing job with the resign and was a perfect time to visit 2 days after reopening. Thanks to MD, Allen, and Valeria for your warm hospitality - and for organising dairy free versions of my choices for me (J) including my fab vegan chocolate sponge with raspberries & blackberry and raspberry sorbet & orange jelly petit four. 💚🤗

Had an lovely dinner with my wife, nice comfortable interior with a fresh colour palette (none of the pretentious ornate stuff), the fishes were exquisite, starter or main. The pigeon was cooked perfectly and the mains were prepared carefully, plating perhaps a little more creativity could happen no rush, but…… OMG!!! the desserts were the best, forget everywhere else with any stars, the desserts are just incredible! Brilliant combination of textures and it closed the palate nicely. I think with a little more focus on atmosphere and a bit more reputation going this place is onto be a real winner. How exciting to see this moving forward. (Update 2023, this place needs a star! )

Very nice customer service. A very nice dining restaurant. 5-stars lovely place.

The Pem is an upscale restaurant in a Hilton Hotel. Do dress up in your finest. It's not a jeans/ t-shirt place. It's quintessential elegance. There are at least 6 servers taking care of you, all excellent. All female Chefs. Be prepared for a non-traditional menu with things like Nettle Soup, Lamb's heart, Artichoke with truffles, etc. You have to be an adventurous eater at The Pem. Dinner & drinks for 3 cost over $600US. My favorite dish was a Strawberry Cheesecake dessert. Over the moon!

The service was impeccable, and the presentation of the dishes was outstanding. A must-visit for food enthusiasts.

Had a really great experience here, the food was beautiful, fresh and delicious. I’m used to American wines but the sommelier here recommended an Austrian white wine which was complex and delicious. Very friendly and helpful staff- loved it.

We enjoyed our dinner at The Pem. The service was great throughout. The ambiance was very nice as the restaurant is divided into a lot of smaller spaces so it feels cozy. The mushroom soufflé and langoustine dishes were the highlight. Their house bread was also delicious! The sommelier was very knowledgeable while their wine list was extensive and reasonably priced as well.

Didn't plan to go there, and I don't regret it. Terribly efficient in a lot of ways. Thank you for that evening

We both went for the plant based tasting menu and were given an amazing selection of dishes that were delicious and bursting with flavour. We were looked after incredibly well. Service is impeccable. A comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. We will be visiting again soon for sure.

Had a wonderful Valentine’s dinner here. Excellent services and ambience

Just seen owner on James Martin, very disappointing that she emphasises using mainly women chefs, blatant sexism

Fantastic restaurant. Really enjoyed my meal here. Looking forward to visiting again in March.

Love this place! Delicious Valentine’s Day dinner and everything was consistent. Great service too.

Excellent service and menu! Knife n fork bacon to start was superb.

Really enjoyed breakfast buffet, good vegetarian selection, great tasting coffee, had Oats porridge which was delicious Service and ambiance is amazing, thank you

We booked this restaurant on a local recommendation for a post-theatre supper

Sally Abé is helm at the Pem, who is the 'Chef to Watch' in the National Restaurant Awards 2019. Her foods are full of flavours, not yet Micheline standard, but you can taste her ambitions in the direction. We had Christmas lunch there this year, quite impressed, but there is still space to improve. The service team are friendly, but need to work more on the communications and neat service flow; the wine steward is alright... We are not experts with wines pairing, but we had enough experiences to tell how good wines are paired that impacts with the right dishes which in our experience was not the best example. He selected the most expensive one, but not the best one for our dishes which I understand that is from sale point not always the best to the food that we are eating

Absolutely incredible experience we had at the pem, we went on with the new years eve special menu and It was 10/10, the service was 11/10 everything was fantastic. It is expensive but I honestly believe It is worth to try atleast once.

Booked here on a whim wanting fancy British food on our first trip to the UK last October and were impressed by everything. The food tasted very pure and clean and hearty, the service was amazing. The staff was very diverse and warm. First meal on our honeymoon and we couldn’t have been happier.

The food! The staff! The environment Everything was perfect!

I had high expectations given the chef's, Sally Abe's, track record. Nothing terrible, has potential, just not quite as sharp as you'd expect. Food was served even though a member of our party (of 3) was absent, but not poured wine, then it was a bit of a chore to get his glass filled up for a toast, which was a little awkward. Too long a wait between starter and main, and again had to chase up. (not a full restaurant) In terms of food, we were very excited about the wild mushroom souffle, however this starter is more akin to a flan (or sformatino) in terms of form. Not offensive by any means, just not an airy puff of earthy goodness; to top it off, it literally gets suffocated by a dollop of something-or-rather cream. The deer and beef were great, unfortunately we had to ration our last drops of wine as we had already consumed most of it during the post-flan intermission. Wine list, would have liked to see more English sparkling options.

This place is a hidden gem! Wonderful food and experience

A very enjoyable visit with a very good menu

Amazing food and service. A real treat.

Beautiful food, lovely and knowledgeable staff. A truly wonderful evening. Thank you!

Delightfully attentive staff and superb food. Made for a memorable evening of celebration.

Second time visiting The Pem Restaurant and the experience gets better and better. We wanted to visit and experience the food that Sally Abe produced on the TV show Great British menu. We was not disappointed. The food and presentation was amazing and the staff were first class. James the sommelier was very knowledgeable and knew what we would like. Very much looking forward to visiting again to taste the new menu and why this restaurant doesn’t have a Michelin star is beyond me. Very highly recommend and Sally came out to meet us which was the icing on the cake.

Exquisite food and wine! . The service is exceptional and we opted for wine pairing to compliment our food. The waitress I assume was also a trained sommelier as her wine knowledge paired my taste well. Each time 2 wines were bought over to try and so you can chose a preference. This was based on the initial description of your taste. Beautiful decor and embiance. It was my birthday and there was a card signed my all the chefs which was a lovely touch as well as a mini dessert.

I Discovered this place by happenstance and I'm so glad. I wanted to try British food that wasn't chips and chips. Great discovery! The ambiance was casual and upscale, the food was exceptional, the service above and beyond.

We use The Pem for private dining functions. The food is excellent, the decor is lovely, great location and the team are brilliant. The Pem is now our number 1 go to for business events in Westminster.

Knife and fork bacon - incredible. Amazing restaurant.

A successful restaurant in the heart of London. The Pem is an oasis of calm with excellent cuisine and a perfectly informed staff. The food was excellent and the service was comprehensive and quick. A real treat in otherwise hectic London

A relaxed but classy Restuarant with very friendly and attentive staff serving great food.

Loved this restaurant. Nice quiet atmosphere with wonderful service and food. I’ll be going back next time I get the chance

Excellent restaurant. Good wine selection.

Fantastic restaurant, from the concept to the staff to the food. Great to see British produce being used throughout the menu. Brilliant wine list.

I went there with my family. Everything was excellent. The food was superb with good proportions. The service staff was attentive but not intrusive. Good ambiance and decor. Fabulous bread and canapés too. Will definitively come back.

Lovely restaurant, food was absolutely delicious, faultless service, very friendly staff, highly recommended 👌

We had a fantastic lunch yesterday! Beautifully presented and exquisitely tasty food served up with fine wines for each plate! Thank you so much to the whole team! Especially James for the wines!

Excellent food 😋 Very helpful and friendly service We had a wonderful time