The Pem in City of London, Westminster

Excellent food, charming service and elegant decor, will definitely return. Maciej and his team made us feel very welcome.

Dinner started off well enough, and the food was good, but the service became very slow and spotty as more diners showed up. For instance, I ordered coffee and dessert, and the coffee came out fifteen minutes after the dessert. Whereas someone was at our table every five minutes to pour wine, even when the glasses were pretty full, to the point where it felt like we were getting pushed to drink it so we would order another bottle. It wasn't terrible, but I expected better for such a high-end restaurant.

I hosted a private business meal with The Pem and it was amazing. Kunal looked after the entire enquiry from start to finish and was quick to respond, so attentive to detail and made sure everything was perfect on the night. The team that looked after us on the night of the 16th April were also incredible so thank you for making it such a lovely night! Private dining area was spacious, clean and sound proof. The for was exquisite - I will definitely be back!

Had a drink here with my partner as we returned to the Conrad hotel next door. The window tables 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.

Lunch here today on theatre trip with my wife Restaurant was very quiet which was a bit of a shame That not withstanding, excellent service, very good wine and good food Emma had the cheese soufflé for starter (highlight) and monk fish main I had the crab crumpet (nice - wasn’t 100% sure on the crumpet) excellent venison main No room for dessert although did share the cheese plate (bit pricey for what it was I thought but good nonetheless) Very nice experience Thanks

I could have just eaten the bread and butter all night and I’d have still given a 5* review. Visited last week for a business dinner. From start to finish the food and wine was excellent. The freshly baked bread was still warm, my crab starter was incredible and venison melted in the mouth. The lemon meringue dessert was a triumph. I was lucky that this was a work event and I wasn’t paying the bill, but I will hopefully go back in my own time because it felt like it was worth the money. Great service too.

Visited with friends. Met in their large cocktail bar connected to the restaurant - ideal as it was lively but not overcrowded. The restaurant itself is really stylish but it’s definitely not style over substance as the food was amazing. Call out to their staff as they are very friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be back!

Sally Abe and her team will take you on a fine dining culinary experience. From the minute you arrive service is attentive confident and relaxed . The food is five star delux and a Michelin star must come soon . from the amuse canapé to deserts is pure fine dining . Monkfish perfectly cooked., quail Ballantine succulent and melding . Blackcurrant teacake was a cracker . Lemon meringue plate as good as any 3 star dessert we have experienced . Look forward to spring menu change when we look forward to a second visit . Not sure what the arrangement is with this hotel but our view is one of the delux 5* hotel must come in for Sally .

This was our second visit to The Pem and it was once again fabulous. We went for the Thanksgiving dinner and the food was exceptional from start to finish. What made it more special was that all our dietary requirements were taken care of with both gluten and dairy allergies and this made the kids in our family feel extra well taken care of. The atmosphere in the restaurant was warm and welcoming, the staff were great and each course was greeted with an "oooohhh". It was hard for everyone to pick a favourite part as everything was delicious! My daughter is also a big fan of Chef Sally who came out and said hi to her at the end of the meal too, which was brilliant for! Great food, great memories, can't wait to come back!

Gorgeous on the eye and on the tastebuds! Beautifully presented and deliciously more-ish! The wine pairings were superb. Ambiance was beautiful. Service was excellent!

Super night out with great dishes booked through Amex . The restaurant and atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. The host of the London Food Festival introduced the chef and Sally Abe’ gave a good introduction to the experience ahead.

Although the food was good, our group felt the setting and service were a bit pretentious. Before even being seated we were shown a menu - not by our request - and we interpreted that to mean they didn't think we could afford to eat there. We weren't dressed shabby, just apparently didn't fit the stereotype of their typical diner. Again, the food was good but due to the overly formal atmosphere (my opinion) and slow service I would not dine here again.

My partner and I hosted a dinner for visiting friends and they were wowed. A delicious meal ( I would particularly recommend the Knife and Fork Bacon starter) washed down by interesting and very enjoyable wines recommended by the delightful sommelier. Charming service and a very relaxed atmosphere . A great choice for a special night out

I was staying at the hotel, so thought I ought to try it out. The food itself was incredible. I asked the waiter what he recommended, and he said the trout for starters, and then the Fallow deer for main course. The trout was absolutely delicious- the flavours paired so well together. I usually stay just to fish, but decided to go with the Fallow deer on his recommendation and that was also was amazingly tender. The wine list is seemingly endless, with some fantastic wines and all wines seem to stick to the Head Sommelier’s style of independent vineyards. Food aside, the service and the feel of the restaurant is great. While it definitely is made for couples, it is also open and inviting for solo travellers. The waiters really appear as if they love their job. I unfortunately only got the names of Matteo & Valeria BUT Matteo, Valeria and the entire staff made the experience so much more memorable. Highly recommended anyone who looking for an up and coming fine dining restaurant with an enthusiastic waiting team and chefs!

All the food we had was extremely good, so why not 5 stars? At these prices I need to be be wowed for 5 stars. We both had the venison, which was excellent, but (I am perhaps a philistine) I feel that meat dishes need some carbs (ideally potato) to provide balance .... and there were no side dishes on offer. I was a bit surprised there was no cheese option in the desert list either. Overall very good, but not quite the full house.

Absolutely fabulous restaurant, wonderful service excellent serving. A relatively narrow menu, but that is, of course, an advantage. I was not feeling too well on the night, I just asked for a starter, no main course, which was to some extent a shame, but my mushroom soufflé was simply beyond marvelous. My wife also was only capable of a main course. She said that her monkfish was wonderful. The wines by the glass were quite pricy, but just what do you expect in a five star Michelin restaurant? My wife said hers was lovely. I could not imbibe alcohol thus my sparkling non alcohol rose was equally excellent. We could not fault this wonderful restaurant, food and service were sublime. We are definitely going to return to partake in a more extensive offering from this fabulous eatery, a wonderful restaurant deserving of it’s Michelin rating.

Restaurant is in Conrad St James Hotel and was convenient as that was where we were staying. We reserved a table in advance for Saturday evening and were surprised to find the restaurant less than half full (perhaps because this was January?). The service was first class with the waiter being attentive. We were seated in a booth which could have seated four but was comfortable and semi private, a nice touch. The food style is described as Modern British and was delightful. A special shout out to the puddings, my apple pie and my wife's lemon meringue were in a phrase "to die for". We chose to have bottled water with the meal and happily were not made to feel pressured into ordering wine. Similarly there was no pressure to leave the table immediately we finished the meal. All in all a very pleasant evening.

We had a lovely family Christmas lunch. The menu was well planned out, perfect from beginning to end. The service was delightful and food was delicious. Thank you for a wonderful Christmas dinner!

Me being a Tripadvisor researcher, I was a bit irritated that my friends who stayed at the hotel wanted to eat there because I had numerous ideas where to go. They invited me over to a 8-people-table on a Christmas Saturday. Us not choosing the...

Some of the best food I’ve ever had and the service was amazing too. I would high recommend this restaurant

Situated inside the Conrad hotel, just across the road from St. James Park station. The restaurant is a large, yet quite intimate space, with warm reds and pinks décor. The food is outstanding, for starters we had the steamed oysters with kohlrabi and the langoustines...

We had it in our list after watching the chef on Great British Menu. We were not disappointed, if anything it was better than we imagined. We had the fixed lunch menu which was delicious, service was great. Wine on the expensive side but very...

West got back from the Pem having had a lovely evening meal. The staff were very engaging and professional, the food was served at the right pace and the portions were spot on. The food itself was just great. I think someone else said it...

Hard to improve on perfection, so I would clearly recommend eating and drinking in the place...I will be back!

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...

Why is this restaurant so quiet? This is one of the best restaurants in the world. We have done “Waterside”, “Rules”, Adam’s”, “Simpsons”, “Pier Chic” and it is in their league. Try it please!

Visited for dinner. Outstanding service, staff were so welcoming and attentive throughout. Food was exceptional. Will definitely be returning.

We had visited on june 10 2022. Environment was so wonderful and peace. Food was so tasty. We will really miss that environment.

A Friday lunchtime, we had booked and advised them if an anniversary celebration meal. The staff were absolutely fantastic from start to finish, our lovely server, the restaurant supervisor, the sommelier and of course chef Sally who came out to say hello. They were all...

Wonderful atmosphere and superb food. The team looking after us were so welcoming and looked after us so well. Service 5* Only negative is we were on a Virgin Experience and we’re disappointed to be handed a paired down table d'hôte menu ( choice of...

Meet in May 2022 for a business meal. What a wonderful setting and location. Staffs attention to the menu and wine was very good. I had the mushroom starter which was exceptional. For main i had the duo of beef which again was a delight...

The restaurant is beautfully designed with rich red/burgundy and muted pink tones. Very comfortable, relaxing and it really does entice you into having a good time - which we did. We were here for the Great British Menu and we loved it. Service was excellent...

Staff very welcoming and service great not hurried. Food all excellent and would recommend lamb and guinea fowl mains and dessert is a must malt chocolate and peanut bar delicious. Will visit again when in London.

We booked at The Pem for my birthday having watched Sally on Great British Menu. When I saw that she was cooking her whole menu for a limited run I couldn’t resist! The newly refurbished restaurant is stunning with large accommodating tables and a very...

Long overdue catch-up with friends over lunch. The five of us were seated at a lovely circular table, half banquette with two additional, very comfortable chairs. Set menu and a la cart menu did not share choices but when queried, were advised that they could...

My business partner and I booked The Pem for lunch in April. The restaurant was quiet but that did not affect the service which was attentive without being intrusive at all times. We both chose the Hen of the Woods as a starter and Beef...

It was a shame as I really wanted to like this restaurant. We had watched Sally Abe on Great British Menu and really liked her and her ethos regarding food and also her support of equal rights for women in the UK ( which is...

Our family and close friends visited the Pem tonight for the first time. From the moment we walked in we felt welcomed and relaxed. The food was faultless and the sommelier and bar staff advised us expertly the whole way through our meal. The manger...

Outstanding food, service & wine in a beautiful setting. So creative. Highly recommend. Sally Abé and her team are simply amazing.

The Chef, Sally Abes, from the Great British Menu runs this restaurant and with excellent reviews we thought we would give it a go. Wow - it really is exceptionally good from start to finish. The staff are really attentive and seem happy to be...

We had a lovely evening at The Pem. Service was exceptional, food was delicious and we loved all the amuse-bouche and treats we got. We thought the Sommelier was amazing and made a wonderful recommendation!

An excellent experience at the Pem. This is one of the most beautiful dining rooms in London, recently refurbished in an Art Deco theme, and both glamorous and comfortable. Service is top notch, courteous and professional but friendly. Started with hen of the wood veloute,...

Fantastic , What a great meal One of the best restaurants we have eaten in The Food was top notch , Service Fantastic WE had an amazing night out Many thanks to all that made our night special should be 10 stars

We had a lovely meal at The Pem. Food exceptional and excellent service. Our particular favourites were the fallow deer, beef and lemon meringue! But from start to finish everything was very good. We will be back!

I booked the restaurant immediately after seeing Sally Abes cook so beautifully on the Great British Menu the other day. She was so emotional after winning that night & her food looked so delicious we had to try it! I had never heard of the...

One of the best restaurants we have tried in recent years. Everything from the welcome, the cocktails, the wine selection (very good Davenport White); incredible food and top notch service, in a lovely environment.

This is an independent restaurant within the Conrad Hotel and run by a young chef. It is smart and comfortable with excellent service and comfortable tables. On a Friday lunchtime it would benefit by being busier. A 3 course lunch is £49.50 although with wine...

The atmosphere of the place is lovely and the service is excellent. Not only that, but I have a medical condition which means I can't eat certain foods and they were very accommodating; the amuse-bouche and after dinner mignardises/chocolate was changed and advice given before...

The food is absolutely delicious. I took my boyfriend here for his birthday in early September and he was speechless after having his first bite of the knife and fork bacon dish. He obviously had to order it again this time and it did not...

Warm friendly staff. They all help each other out and appear to be genuinely enjoying their work. Sommelier was very knowledgeable and gave excellent advice on wines by the glass. The food was amazing, from the first taste of the amuse you knew you were...

The service at this restaurant is exceptional. A special recognition for James - a real talent. Sally Abe even popped out to say “Hello”. The food is brilliant; full of colour, beautifully presented and absolutely gorgeous. This was everything we hoped for from a rising...

The Conrad Hotel is serving breakfast in The Pem. My review applies to the breakfast experience. That experience was horrible. I was seated and sat and sat and sat whilst being ignored by the staff, most of whom were running around in a disorganised manner,...

We had a truly exceptional fine dining experience at The Pem last night. The food was out of this world, especially the deer. The service was exceptionally friendly and a special shoutout goes to the sommelier who let us try a special wine pairing for...

What a fabulous experience! The food was refreshing, sophisticated and delicious! The decor is warm and vibrant. Our waiter and the sommelier were friendly and super helpful with the food and wine suggestions. In fact, our waiter went out of her way to set us...

A fabulous evening, food out of this world, absolutely faultless. I had the veal and then the John Dory which were both absolutely incredible dishes. Such a shame that the restaurant wasn’t busy, more people need to know about it, it’s a hidden gem that...

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal at the Pem, the service and setting were impeccable, food was absolutely incredible noting the John Dory and Caviar in particular which was simply exquisite alongside the perfect wine pairing from the very charming sommelier. Wonderful evening

A fantastic evening that was really made by the excellent service from all members of the team. We had the Al la Carte menu supplemented with a matched wine flight from the knowledgable sommelier James. This is a brilliant addition to the hotel and local...

I have always been a big fan of Sally Abe's food, and at The Pem, you can really see her talent showing through. The food was fabulous, superb British ingredients cleverly combined. The decor is really striking and comfortable, and the service was spot on...

We had the most magical evening and Sally's food is so special. We left full and happy and the apricot tart is something I think about to this day!

Such a great experience. Dishes were perfect and exciting. Front of house team knew the dishes inside out. Great wines list and passionate & knowledgable sommelier. Maitre’d made us feel very welcome. Make sure you arrive early so you can have a drink in the...