The Quality Chop House in Islington

We visited The Quality Chop House as a party of four and made a reservation for 8:45 PM. We arrived on time, but were informed by the staff that our table wasn’t ready and we would have to wait approximately 10 minutes. We waited at the entrance, but after 30 minutes, we couldn’t handle it anymore and asked the staff for an update. They told us they thought we had already been seated, which was puzzling since we had been standing right at the entrance and the staff had walked in and out multiple times, seeing us the whole time. After ordering our meals, we requested a bottle of wine. The staff confirmed our order, but while we received our appetizers, the wine was still missing. When we inquired about it, they seemed surprised that we had ordered it, despite having confirmed it earlier. It was unclear who was more confused—us or the staff. Overall, the food was okay, but it did not meet our expectations at all. I’m not sure why it receives such praise, as it felt quite average. We skipped dessert because by the time we got our table, it was already too late. In summary, while the food was acceptable and worth trying, the service was the worst we’ve experienced among various restaurants in many countries. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. I wonder if our Asian background played a role, as we were the only Asian table in the whole restaurant.

Well.. that place fire people with a phone call..

Excelcent Quality Food Wine and Service will be back very soon It was an honour to have been allowed in

Very confident fluid service,done well without undue pressure to order more than you want. Croquette potatoes were excellent, truly. Unfortunately Blue cheese lettuce salad too limp and wet really especially at £8 for small portion. Steak thick , 400g reasonably moist,strong flavour but actually nothing special and overpriced. Busy atmosphere,not most comfortable seats but has old fashioned atmosphere so an experience for younger people and blast from the past for us oldies

We had a super friendly and helpful waitress. I can’t stop thinking about the salt and vinegar donuts with cod roe. Everything was tasty and excellent quality. Just needs some more sides please. Would definitely go back.

Quality by name. QUALITY by nature. A complete lunch success. Chicken parfait amazing.... the schuechuan skate was ridiculous and the ribeye was a big as condos

After living in London for 8 years and this place being on my list to try for the last 5 years, I had high hopes. Unfortunately, despite absolutely lovely (if a little inattentive) servers, the overall experience was a colossal letdown and just not value for money. Snack/starter dishes were adequate - still overpriced - but the real kick in the stomach was the Ribeye steak priced at £100. Asked for medium-rare, as recommended by the house, and what I got was rare bordering on blue/raw. I’m just so disappointed by what I really thought would be a top-tier London meal. For anyone beguiled by TikTok and Insta reels, I’d think twice - don’t buy into the hype 😬

We had an incredible dining experience at Quality Chop House. From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, attentive, and professional without being overbearing. But the real star of the evening was the steak - cooked to absolute perfection. Rich, tender, and bursting with flavor, it was hands down one of the best steaks we’ve ever had. The sides complemented the main beautifully, and the wine selection was spot on.

Excellent ham and eggs. I had no idea it could taste so good.

Fantastic food and service, my only complaint would be about the long cushions on the benches, they are pretty uncomfortable.

absolutely perfect experience at Quality Chop House. food was amazing, plenty of it - and star of the show dessert wise was the rhubarb trifle. not usually a fan of trifles but it was amazing and perfect for after the big lunch! espresso martini and old fashioned were best we’ve ever had. also have to mention our waitress Rabaka was absolutely fabulous - so nice and helpful, made an already great experience a perfect one - thank you!!!

Superb set lunch menu. Great value for food at this level. Staff are knowledgable and friendly. Good, honest fare and delicious wine offerings. Go and find out for yourself.

We had an amazing anniversary dinner. One of the best pork chops I've eaten, perfectly cooked. The confit potatoes were golden crispy and the portion sizes were great. The staff gave us a card signed by all of them and the service was amazing. Lucia made sure that we were taken care of and gave us a perfect service. Would recommend to anyone looking for great food and service. Will be coming back since it's 5 minutes away from my house.

Had high expectations for The Quality Chop House, but unfortunately, it didn’t quite hit the mark for me. For the price, I was expecting more. We ended up spending £300 for two people, which seemed pretty steep for what we got. The wine was just average, and the steaks, while decent, were undercooked at first. Thankfully, the chefs were great about it and refired them to get them right. That said, the steaks weren’t anything special, and I really think adding some sauces to the menu would help elevate the experience. The default sauce just didn’t do it for me. On the plus side, the confit potatoes, chuck, and terrine were absolutely fantastic – really the highlight of the meal. The service, though, was excellent, and we had a great time overall. In short, I’m not sure the value is there for me, but the service and a few standout dishes made the experience enjoyable.

I recently enquired about booking a lunch for 8. Unfortunately, large sizes need the private room, which was already booked, and the staff failed to offer any alternative solutions to accommodate us. The maître d' did not suggest rearranging tables to seat us nearby, which was surprising given our group size, and the number of available seats on open table. Although it was an early Monday morning, the lack of genuine customer service and willingness to assist was disappointing. She clearly did not want to secure this booking. As a large employer in the area, it's unfortunate that they are allowing potential business to slip away.

I originally wanted the Sunday roast at Quality Chop House but ended up going at 12 noon due to no availability the weekend I was in London. The restaurant, away from the touristy areas, had a local vibe which was a nice touch. I tried the Suffolk lamb leg, wedge salad, and Somerset stracciatella with some wine – all delicious and satisfying. I even had leftover lamb! I'd probably return here to dine. BTW, if you're a fan of the Netflix show Lockwood & Co., it's just a 10-min walk from the filming location of "35 Portland Row", a lovely way to wrap up the meal and explore quieter parts of London!

A restaurant that conquers with its authenticity! Simple but extraordinary dishes, prepared with top quality ingredients and presented with care. Every bite enhances the genuine flavor of tradition, accompanied by an excellent selection of wines. The service is impeccable, thanks to the owners who welcome you with warmth and professionalism. An experience not to be missed!

Was disappointed with the steaks at quality chop house. The sauces on the steaks just ruin the meat in my opinion. We had the ribeye, pork loin and lamb chop as mains and did not like any of them. The starters were great. Service staff also great.

Food, Service, Wine and Atmosphere is top Loved the snacks, would recommend the croquetas and Salami. The best dish though is the stake, takes up to an hour of preparation, the waitress is definitely worth it, meat is so tasty, rish and melts in your mouth. Wine pairing was great, they have a lovely wine selection. Service was amazing too

Terrible value for money. The food was ok but nothing special. I can’t believe that we spent £180 for a Sunday roast that could easily be found in any random pub.

I'm local. I revisited after some time away. It is still outstanding cooking. Lunch is good value.

It is a pleasant place, but I would not say it is exceptional. The meats were very flavorful; however, all of our medium orders were served medium-rare. The staff was attentive and helpful. The tables and benches are extremely narrow—visually in harmony with the ambiance but far from comfortable or ergonomic for dining. The prices are significantly high, making you feel as if you were dining in Mayfair.

Absolutely worth your time and money. Great food and friendly service.

Cannot follow why this place has such an average rating: the food is just ok, seats are limited in space and rather uncomfortable, wine is expensive for its quality (as an example we got a Syrah that in Vivino average retail price was 8 euros and the price on the restaurant was 64 GBP);overall overpriced and nothing special.

Great meat, good service. A little overpriced, I felt, but you're paying a bit for the history of the place.

Without a shadow of a doubt this place makes the best pork I've ever had in my life. From the moment I called to make a reservation to the moment I left the restaurant I felt so incredibly welcome. The staff here are so of the friendliest I've ever come across in London. Our waitress was super knowledgeable about the food and wine as well as telling us more about where the meat is sourced and how it's cooked. On to the food, the pork chop is just out of this world. The fat is perfectly redenered and the chop is finished with a burnt butter sauce. It's incredible moreish and I've never experienced pork like this before. Finally the olive oil ice cream was sensational. I've had this dish before somewhere else but this version was unreal. Creamy, salty and rich a perfect way to end the meal.

Very Average, that’s about it really. For the price I would have expected a much smoother experience. The croquettes were the highlight of the meal, absolutely delicious, but everything else was below average. The bone in Ribeye at £100, I would expect to practically fall off the bone, but it was very chewy and full of sinew to the point at least 25% wasn’t eaten. The service was also extremely slow, over an hour for the steak, and 15 min between clearing the plates and offering the dessert menu. Including drinks we spent over £400 for 4.5 (child) people, which for the quality and service was awful. There’s just something missing from this place, not sure if it’s just overhyped or they are trying too hard, but we won’t be returning and felt very disappointed from the experience.

I’ve had a lot of steak in London, but this one? Easily the best. The Highland sirloin was cooked to perfection—that 2001 R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Rioja? Stunning. Aged beautifully, balanced, and a perfect match for the steak. It wasn’t just the steak—the entire set menu was fantastic. Service was friendly and professional, but there was a small hiccup with the bill. OpenTable’s wording made it seem like I had already paid in advance, so I was caught off guard when I was presented with the bill. I asked the waiter, and the manager came over to clarify that I hadn’t actually paid yet. They were completely right, but OpenTable’s phrasing could be much clearer. All that aside, this was an outstanding meal, and I’d absolutely go back—especially for that steak and Rioja.

Pork nearly 50% fat would be OK if cooked but no....Steak could not be better anywhere I'd think confit potato out of this world all else (starters) meh, not that special considering price ....wine ok , waiter seemed to lose interest once our food was served....I would maybe return but only for the steak and potato

Excellent all round. Enjoyed the banter with our server. Food was amazing. Olive oil ice cream is unreal.

The most Incredible food and the most wonderful service

The food was good but the sirloin steak a bit chewy. Thw confit potatoes were very nice!

Brilliant service and the steak and confit potatoes were phenomenal

Went for the steak. Stayed for the olive oil ice cream.

Exceptional steak, I got the Highlands Serloin 400g, which was seriously well cooked, medium rare, sitting in this delicious gravy which brought out the savoury flavour to the highest possible level. I asked for more gravy. We had a side of the confit potatoes which paired very well, sourdough bread and the croquettes to nibble on before. Price is the price, but worth it. Best steak of my life along with the A5 grade wagyu I had in Japan.

Visit London on a trip I visited for dinner after hearing the good reviews. All the food was delicious and the wine was also very good. All the staff were polite and friendly, and I really enjoyed eating in an unfamiliar foreign country. The store was lively and we had a great time. All the dishes looked delicious and I was really confused.

Food was delightful, service incredible, vibes impeccable.

Beautifully prepared dishes served with great care and courtesy. Astonishingly good value

Great service and explained how much food we needed great advice. Fantastic steaks / chops etc and lovely sides and delicious cocktails to stay with definitely coming back!

My favourite restaurant in London, a place I find myself thinking about quite often now I don't live next to it. If you're reading this review deciding if you should visit, just do. I promise you won't regret it.

As previously the food, service and wine were of the highest quality. The food was amazing, with the wine complimenting the flavours so well. Service was attentive, but relaxed.

素晴らしい経験でした。 またイギリスに来ることがあれば必ず伺おうと思います。 私のテーブルに付いてくれた優しい彼女の名前を聞くのを忘れましたが、また会うことができたら彼女に感謝を伝えたいです。 私の英語力が乏しくてごめんなさい。

Efficient and friendly service Excellent quality food Small but good selection of beers and ciders Fairly loud: a good chance to have a private convo

Honestly unreal, the food was banging, the wine was delicious and service was amazing. Already can’t wait to go back!

The set lunch menu was excellent value. Great cooking of British classics.

I celebrated my birthday at Quality Chop House, and it exceeded all expectations! The dining experience was absolutely delightful, with a thoughtful touch from the team—a birthday card personally signed by the staff, which made the evening feel extra special. We started with the croquettes (an absolute must!) and the chicken skewers, both of which were fantastic. For mains, we shared the pork chop and steak—both cooked to perfection, with succulent, flavorful meat that was a joy to savor. The wine list was equally impressive, offering great options to complement the meal. I truly felt the love and care in every aspect of the experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for an excellent meal, Quality Chop House is definitely worth a visit!

Vinimos aquí para experimentar el tradicional Sunday Roast, y valió la pena. El servicio fue amable y servicial. Él nos ayudaría a entender el menú, pero también se dedicó a bromas divertidas. Puedes pedir algunos entrantes adicionales, pero hay un precio fijo para el menú de tres platos que me pareció muy razonable. Teníamos la carne y asados de cerdo y eran encantadores. La comida en general fue súper llena y dio en el punto. Yo diría que no necesitas una gran cena después de comer esto. El ambiente es acogedor y clásico. Vas a tener una experiencia relativamente íntima aquí. La salsa en el asado, eso fue otra cosa, muy buena. Haría una reserva y me sentaría a disfrutar.

Best roast I’ve had in a Long time I will definitely be back!!

The food was nice in parts. The potatoes are amazing. The lamb chops were sadly extremely fatty, not one person in our party felt that the crops were particularly high quality. The tables are very close together, the seats are incredibly small, you are basically perching for two hours on what can only be described as a pew. Desert was very good.

Very good dinner! Rebecca was really friendly and professional - thank you! We tried the smoked cod's roe and the chicken liver parfait. Yum!! Teal and sirloin really tasty and tender. Will be back :)

Wonderful restaurant. Service attentive, warm and welcoming. Lively atmosphere. Highly recommend

The long chair is a bit narrow to sit. The food was sooo delicious! The steak was juicy and tender 😋

So good I had to leave a Google review.

Outstanding food and friendly service. We had an excellent meal here.

Estaba muy emocionada por mi primer almuerzo del domingo en la Quality Chop House. Estaba muy decepcionado. Tres de las cuatro personas de nuestro grupo inicialmente tenían los mejillones. La mitad nunca debió haber sido suministrada porque no estaban abiertas. Las patatas asadas de un amigo tenían un pelo. Aunque es genial que recibimos un 50% de descuento en la factura, no pude disfrutar de la cocina a pesar de que realmente quería. El postre era parte de la comida del domingo, sin embargo ninguno de nosotros aprovechó la oportunidad. Me temo que no volveré, lo cual es lamentable porque realmente quería saborear la comida.

Experiencia absolutamente asquerosa. La comida era fea. Pelo en una patata asada. Servicio terrible. No malgastes tu dinero. Ofrecieron un 50% de descuento en la factura, lo que fue un insulto. Los cuatro comensales no podían comer sus comidas.

We've had an amazing dinner! Food was really good. The steak and lamb we ordered were perfectly cooked! We also tried a starter with beef and gnocchi, omg that was banging! The service is really nice and kind !

Wow. They were not lying when they said QUALITY chop house. Each dish was absolute perfection, tasty fresh ingredients, the quality is outstanding. The beef was like butter. They also catered to my intolerance well and allowed me to substitute a starter. Absolutely loved this place for Sunday roast, waited 2 months for a reservation and I will definitely be going back. Super high quality, never typically return to restaurants in London with there being so many great choices but we will 100% be going back here. Pricey, but worth it, the best fancy roast in London hands down.

Great all round. Amazing food - quality ingredients. Well executed. Service awesome and so great to go somewhere that represents great value and is not in any way shape or form pretentious. Will be a firm family favourite

A fantastic place for a Sunday roast. Well worth it!

This place was or has been possibly the best place I have visited to date. Food 👌 service 👌wine 👌

We just ate dinner here for my birthday and 10/10 it was a great experience. We arrived to a birthday card signed presumably by the whole staff which was kind of funny. The apps, wine, steak, and confit potatoes were excellent - actually better than I expected and I had high expectations to begin with. Also loved that it was a bit of a hole in the wall and very fast service considering the quality of the food.

We felt very looked after from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. The food and wine is extremely lovingly cooked and curated. The quality of the steaks was incredible and melted in your mouth. It ain’t cheap but it was heck of a memorable treat.

Great food and fantastic service. Doesn’t miss on anything!

Despite a little tumble down the stairs haha we were impressed by the warm and efficient service and excellent quality of food. We will return! Thanks for the great service Rebecca x

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I finally managed to be free on a Sunday and I booked for the Sunday roast. I wanted to come for a long time but was never free. I must say it exceeded my expectations. I knew it was going to be good but it was not just good, it was magnificent. The service, the atmosphere, the buzz, and the food were just perfect. I started with the cod roe and padron peppers plus the bread and cultured butter. Then I had the ham, the beef brisket with all the trimmings, and a treacle tart to end what has been an absolutely perfect meal. I drunk excellent wines, a great white to go with the cod roe, then another for the ham, and a red to go with the brisket . The dessert was paired with Pol Roger and the incredibly nice sommelier made me taste a Marsala. They even gave me a salted caramel mini fudge to go with it. Amazing ! I must stress the service has been The best I had in a very long time. Everybody is competent, efficient, smiling, and they know what to recommend and how to make people feel good. I am truly impressed and can’t wait to go back. Thank you so much guys you are incredible !

I finally managed to be free on a Sunday and I booked for the Sunday roast. I wanted to come for a long time but was never free. I must say it exceeded my expectations. I knew it was going to be good but it was not just good, it was magnificent. The service, the atmosphere, the buzz, and the food were just perfect. I started with the cod roe and padron peppers plus the bread and cultured butter. Then I had the ham, the beef brisket with all the trimmings, and a treacle tart to end what has been an absolutely perfect meal. I drunk excellent wines, a great white to go with the cod roe, then another for the ham, and a red to go with the brisket . The dessert was paired with Pol Roger and the incredibly nice sommelier made me taste a Marsala. They even gave me a salted caramel mini fudge to go with it. Amazing ! I must stress the service has been The best I had in a very long time. Everybody is competent, efficient, smiling, and they know what to recommend and how to make people feel good. I am truly impressed and can’t wait to go back. Thank you so much guys you are incredible !

We really enjoyed dining at QCH. My partner had pigeon and I had the Barnsley chop for a main. Both were delicious. Enough people have raved about the fondant potato, which is definitely not overhyped. It was sublime! We also enjoyed several other starters and had a glass of wine excellently paired by the waiter. Great service and excellent food!

I had a fantastic birthday dinner here a few weeks ago. Great food, service, and ambiance. Highly recommend! 5 stars.

The set lunch menu was great value and we changed our main course to the vegetarian dish without question. Great pudding a great menu to enjoy in the cold weather.

We went to QCH based on David Lebovitz May 7, 2024 article about eating in London. He wasn’t wrong. Waiter was witty and knowledgeable. Every course was amazing. Our only regret was that by the time we got to desert, we were no longer able to eat another thing. That’s on us.

delish!! had the 3 course sunday menu for £55 and a couple of glasses of red. really friendly service and our waiter gave us a little digestif for the road, 10/10.

We decided to go back, as last year the overall experience was great, so we wanted to replicate it. Unfortunately this time the service and the beef were a bit too disappointing. Meat was too small and too fatty. The waiter was putting a bit too much pressure on us, they served us 2 courses within 30 mins, it seemed like he just wanted us to leave so he could prepare the table for the next customers. Also, so so pricy for what you get.. Unfortunately, we won't be back anytime soon.

Fantastic historic restaurant with a constantly evolving menu alongside some regular items. Everything we had from the cocktails to the wine to the food was fab!

Outstanding quality of food Staff were super friendly and warm. Very pricey though (£220 for 2 people sharing a bottle of wine). The wine we chose wasn’t my favourite, and the cheapest was £40+ Middle white pork, bone in steak, confit potatoes, smoked cod’s roe and olive oil ice cream were standouts

Fantastic service !! Delicious food. Loved the wine menu and also had a dirty martini made up for me - would return !

This is a great restaurant for history and ambiance. The food is good, nothing overwhelming. Our waiter gave us fantastic wine recommendations.

Our friends recommended this hot spot and it was amazing! The servers were so kind and accommodating. You really feel like you are part of London’s history when you eat here. Everything was delicious. We started with the Devils on Horseback (a must!), the Loch Duart Salmon Belly, and then followed it by Parmesan Gnocci with chanterelle, hazelnut and black winter truffle (also very good), the Hereford Sirloin (like butter!), and the Aberdeen Angus bone-in ribeye (best steak we’ve ever had!). We had the Confit Potatoes and Brussels sprouts with chestnuts and bacon sides. Both were very tasty. Even the bread was perfection. I would definitely recommend this spot!

Superb meats, great service and wine list. Bit dear sadly.

Absolutely Suellen restaurant. Meat lovers heaven. Couldn’t fault anything and would highly recommend this place.

This is the place that breaks the stereotype of bland British food—what a rare find! The wine pairings recommended by the staff were spot on as well. Professional and highly commendable service. Definitely worth a visit!

3rd time here and ha me the festive set menu which was incredibly good value, service was attentive without being overbearing and the food was spectacular.

Simply magnificent! Will be returning in 2025, have no fear!

We had a lovely mid-week dinner at Chophouse. We ordered the set menu so that we could try a selection of the food, and were happy with the variety. The steak and mince pie were the stars of the show. The sides were disappointing with not a lot of ‘wow factor’. I particularly enjoyed the details of the restaurant including the vintage style plates, Sheffield steel cutlery and cloth hand towels in the bathroom. We were in and out of the restaurant quickly, so something to keep in mind if you are looking for a ‘long-lunch’ or ‘long-dinner’ vibe, the food arrived fast and the staff were very attentive. The dessert wines didn’t have prices and our waitress wasn’t sure how much they were by the glass which meant we didn’t order any. We also thought the whole experience was on the more expensive side, in comparison to other restaurants we have dinned at recently.

Quality quality quality quality quality quality quality

It was the 4th time I've visited the restaurant on 5 December - I've been a cheerleader since I first went and couldn't wait to return for the festive menu. It started well, we were able to move our table when we got to the restaurant which was appreciated, but quite a disappointing/confusing experience: - The steak as part of the festive menu, is actually 1 smallish portion to share. I get it's a tasting menu, but, meh - No potato/carb or sauce to go with the main - half a steak portion and soggy parsnips/sprouts. - Mince pie tart was dry with clotted cream like it had been tossed next to it. - There was an optional cheese course that we would have both had - but we were given the bill without prompt straight after the dessert, whilst we still had half a bottle of wine left. The card machine brought over and asked if we'd like to split when we were nowhere near finished and hadn't requested the bill. Felt like we'd outstayed our welcome when the restaurant was still packed with everyone tucking into their mains. If it was early and they needed the table, maybe you understand (if you were being really kind) - or if we were the last in and everyone wanted to go home. It was neither. On the other occasions I'd visited I left buzzing with how nice it was, but on this occasion left annoyed.

Everything was really delicious, the meats were obviously done very nicely but we also really enjoyed the starters.

Great service, a good vibe and prices aren’t crazy but the food was bit mixed. The chicken liver and foie gras parfait with truffle was amazing, as were the roast parsnips but the lamb chop had good flavour but was rather chewy.

Lovely spot for a Sunday roast. Recommend the brisket. Delicious starters and a fine selection of wines.

I go to QCH once for a year, and every time I’m there I’m thinking “damn I forgot how good this restaurant is”. The quality of the ingredients is unmatched, the level of creativity for the dishes is absolutely outstanding. At this level this is just art. Please, please, please, listen to staff recommendations, they try and know the dishes. The best meals I’ve had there were those I didn’t think to order at first, just like this candied bacon that looked like stiffy toffee pudding. This absolutely blew my mind.

Food was delicious, martini was dirty, waitress was a delight. Will definitely be going again

Food was AMAZING!! Staff were great - Jasmine, Emma and Agne were wonderful. Get the feastive feast

Absolutely fantastic food , service and atmosphere

Amazing, loved it. Every part of each dish was cooked to perfection

Truly outstanding food. Best lamb wellington have ever had.

The food, service and atmosphere were pretty much faultless. The seating was a little uncomfortable for someone of my height (6’ 5”)

Had a great dinner her with great people. We had booked a table for 2 to celebrate my birthday. Tried to make it 4, but unfortunately they didn’t have space. On the day we received a phone call that they could make it 4 if we were happy with that. The dinner was perfect! They signed a small birthday card and the dessert came with a candle. All the small touches together make this one of the best places to eat. Thanks to the whole quality chop team!

My favourite place just stopped for cocktails great all round.

Brilliant food and service. The staff even gave us a handwritten note to congratulate us on our anniversary! Would go back in a heartbeat.