The Summerhouse in City of London, Westminster

Top venue - ambience, food, service, wine! We have visited several time and will keep coming back. We sat in the back for the first time and loved it / whilst alongside the canal is wonderful in the summer, when the nights draw in and it is a little cooler, the rear area is wonderful! We came with two friends and had a wonderful time - we all had the market special Hake, which was wonderful! We will be back… again!

Nestled along the charming canals, this restaurant provided the perfect setting for a memorable evening. The atmosphere is very intimate and cozy, with soft lighting and beautiful views that created a truly magical ambiance. The food was nothing short of spectacular. We started with a platter of fresh oysters and prawns, which were perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavor. For the main course, I highly recommend the grilled trout and Mackerel. Both dishes were cooked to perfection, showcasing the freshness of the seafood and the skill of the chefs. The service was attentive and warm, adding to the overall experience. Whether you're planning a family get-together, or a celebration with friends, the summerhouse is the ideal spot. With its relaxed vibe and sumptuous menu, it's a gem in Paddington that I can't wait to visit again. Perfect for special occasions or simply enjoying a wonderful meal by the water, this is a must-visit for seafood lovers!

Excellent service, great location.

The Summer House is my favourite restaurant in London, due to the outstanding atmosphere, location, service and exquisite cuisine. Ilya, was very welcoming, most professional, personable and made sure my guest and I had a delightful and memorable experience. Many thanks to Ilya for creating such a positive atmosphere!

Very consistent with first class food and service

Initially we’d arrived here for brunch . However we didn’t realise it’s only on at the weekend. Food was really nice. There is a good choice.

Friendly knowledgable service; great wines accompanying well prepared seafood (oysters, king prawns and whole sea bass) in a delightfully situated canal side spot. I am sure I cannot add much to what has already been said, but the staff should all be commended for their hospitality and warmth.

What a fantastic place. Excellent food deliciously prepared, attentive waiting staff and a fab location right by the canal. We had a wonderful lunch with friends and will be back again soon.

Magda is great!! Food and ambience amazing. Best chowder I’ve ever had in my life.

Good food and enjoyable atmosphere. Cool outside area

I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. From start to finish they were professional, friendly, helpful, too many superlatives to mention. From our friendly greeting upon arrival - we were early - not a problem. We ourselves took a while to get ourselves seated (who sits where, when you are 12 in number). The waiter (head I think) was knowledgeable about the wine that would suit our meals, going to great length to ensure we had what we wanted. The service was timely - not rushing our decisions and allowing us a lot of chopping and changing. We're not a difficult group but we like what we like and they were patient and friendly and kind. The food was delicious, the fish so fresh and the sauces tasty. It's not always just about the food, I really can't praise the staff enough. The cost is a little on the high side for us pensioners but we think it's worth it. Finally shortly after we left the restaurant they called us as someone had left their handbag - need I say more. Well done Summerhouse - we look forward to a return visit in the not too distant future. :-)

Lovely atmosphere for lunch or evening meals by the canal. I nice range of dishes, well cooked fish, interesting accompaniment and well presented. Friendly staff. I really like this restaurant!

Great venue. Lovely walk along the canal and table overlooking it. Great food and service. Highly recommended.

The Summerhouse was part of a wonderful lunch day out. We travelled on a canal boat from Camden and decided to have lunch at Summerhouse, a fantastic dinning experience, I would have given a 5 star review but I felt the portions were a little on the small side.

Great little hideaway on the canal loved it

A very pleasant working lunch, sat with a nice view of the canal as the early Autumn-sun shone. The food/seasoning was a little too subtle for my palette but the ingredients were of good quality and it was presented well. I had the calamari starter and sea bass special main course. I can't fault the very friendly, attentive and professional service. I'd happily return to try something with a bit more zing.

We have been coming here for years and always have a good meal. The staff are friendly and helpful and the choice of food caters for everyone.

So delicious, the pan fried sea bream on bed of spinach is very good. The tomato and ricotta salad is light and fresh.

A delightful place to spend sunny afternoons, along with splendid service and atmosphere

Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. A truly lovely place for a special occasion…

Strolling by the canal and fond this place. Got a fantastic service and excellent food and drink, watching the nesting birds. We will be glad to come back!

The canal side location is unbeatable and an amazing ambience even on cloudy days. It was the best service we had in our weeklong trip to London.

A very nice restaurant with good views of the canal. We had a great dinner and were very well advised by the waitress. I had sea bass for dinner and it was delicious.

The Summer House in Little Venice... Oh wow, this place is truly stunning, a delightful hidden gem. Upon arrival, I was warmly welcomed. I had come by train, and although I was nicely dressed, I was a bit flustered due to the warm weather. Despite this, the front-of-house staff greeted me kindly, showed me to my table, and assured me that if it was too sunny, they would gladly move me to a more comfortable spot. Their manners and warmth were greatly appreciated. I quickly settled into a seat near the canal, which offered beautiful views, though it was a bit too sunny, especially since I was feeling warm and was also wearing Spanx... lol. Eventually, I took up the lovely waitress on her offer to move, which was a smooth and effortless process. Once I was comfortably seated with plenty of cushions, I ordered some champagne, which was delicious and well-priced. My companion arrived shortly after, and we quickly placed our order: Starters: - Scallops without pancetta - Oysters Mains: - Cod - Prawns, which they kindly offered to shell for us And, of course, plenty more Chablis and champagne. Since I'm lactose intolerant, I ordered coffee and vegan ice cream, which they made into an affogato. The freshness and flavor of the food were absolutely wonderful. The scallops (dairy/egg-free) were amazing, followed closely by the oysters and prawns. For some reason, the champagne was creamy and delicious. I left feeling happy, light, but satisfied and content. Thank you to the staff & the wonderful manager whom helped us with the parking situation :). Thank you, I will definitely be back.

Setting was amazing, we visited the Summerhouse recently on a lovely sunny afternoon. We sat perfectly by the water with an amazing view. The decor inside the restaurant matched the lovely summer ambience. We ordered the Risotto for lunch which was very tasty and flavoursome. The fish and chips were spot on and we also ordered the daily special which was the Stone Bass and Truffle Mash. An exciting dish that was accompanied with a lovely pepper salsa. Really enjoyed my lunch here with the extra special views.

Delicious food beautifully served in brilliant atmosphere oen to the canal

Beautiful restaurant right along the canal! Highly recommend for a date night or celebration dinner. Food and service were great!

Wir wollten nur eine Kleinigkeit essen, haben aber trotzdem den letzten schönen Tisch direkt am Wasser bekommen. 🤩 Wir hatten die kleine Seafood-Platte, perfekt für einen kleinen Lunch. Service war gut, Ambiente perfekt. Tolle Pause zum Kraft tanken.

Fabulous place with a lovely vibe and stunning setting. We both had the eggs Benedict with a pot of tea and it was spot on. The staff were pleasant and polite. Definitely worth a visit

A gem in Little Venice! I am so glad that I chose this restaurant for my birthday celebration. The location is enchanting and my guests enjoyed their food. The host/manager Ilja( hope the spelling is correct) was not only very professional but also truly charming! His attention to detail was exceptional. He was very helpful with the planing of this special dinner. Our water( sorry forgot the name- a tall Italian young man) looked after us extremely well. I was also very touched that the restaurant staff surprised me with a candle on my dessert and a happy birthday song. Thank you, Ilja for adding this thoughtful touch. We will definitely return!

The tall Maitre’D/Host at the entrance was exceptionally rude. I have never seen hospitality staff at that level act in that way. He was very passive aggressive, and even asked “and, do you still want a table of what?” He also told us there were no tables next to the window, despite then seating couples at 4ppl tables there right after. It is a massive shame to have someone with so much attitude be the face of the restaurant at the door. The waiting staff and food were both very good. Unfortunately, that impression left a terrible taste in our mouths and we will not be coming back. Nor would we recommend it to our friends after that experience.

Catch of the day was tasty. Fish and chips were very oily and not pleasant batter. We also had Asian style broccoli which was disappointing. Last time we ate there food was excellent but now I don't know if we'll be back.

I called and made a same-day reservation which was easy with the help of the lovely Georgia over the phone. I requested a table by the canal which was delivered on. Service was excellent from all the staff. The food was great and fairly priced given that the restaurant is in central London and in such a beautiful unique spot. The atmosphere was relaxed and I would highly recommend as a nice place that is beautiful, humble and not shishi or trying too hard.

The service and the fish and chips....hmmmmmm

Very terrible! Bad service waiters was unfriendly. Food was late and cold. I won’t comeback here anymore. Chose a better one trust me

All round excellent - fantastic views over the canal too

Lovely restaurant right on the canal bank. Well ⁹laid out and good views even if you don't get a canal side table. One thing, if you order the fish and chips, be prepared for one big 🐟 on your plate.

If you want atmosphere, this is the place. Would recommend to friends & family

The most wonderful lunch on a sunny Friday afternoon. My 4th visit to this gorgeous restaurant and we will be returning again. Thank you.

A refreshing (literally) restaurant on the canal that ticks all the boxes - professional service -good food- great ambience. Much more tranquil than their sister restaurant further up the canal. A place to linger and relax.

مطعم فاشل /Not a delicious restaurant, the fish has a lot of oil, and there are no soft drinks.

A very lovely and special place directly on the canals in Little Venice. I would recommend coming on a nice day as the restaurant can be mostly open-air. The oysters and wine were excellent! Cannot wait to be back.

Beautiful food lovely setting by the river. Lovely sunny day which made it 100 % perfect.

We came here for my partners birthday meal and the customer service was amazing. Kat was our waitress (but all stuff were friendly) and she was very attentive, friendly and polite. She accommodated to our dietary requests with ease, thank you for a great service and the food was GREAT!

The food gets better and better, particularly the Sunday roast. Service is friendly and prompt (though they could do with being told not to reach across the customer’s place - a pedantic point to make, given the overall experience.)

Great place, great service, food somehow lacked the wow factor but it was OK.

The hostess/supervisor lady who showed us to our table was lovely and all the waitresses. We appreciated the glass of prosecco to celebrate our anniversary. It was a lovely afternoon. Thank you.

Haven't been a the Summerhouse for a while but it was excellent as usual. We had a beautiful table right by the water, service was very good and food excellent

Beautiful restaurant on little venice. Excellent fish dishes, cocktails and desserts, wonderful staff and stunning views. Definitely recommend heading here of you're a fish lover.

From start to finish this team performed seamlessly and efficiently, great service and all food was served beautifully, will definitely go again and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed too.

We have been several time before, but this was our first visit this year… and we loved it. From the greeting as we arrived, to a fab table by the canal, to the amazing food and drink and great service. Top venue and we will be back

Lovely place. Great food and wonderful staff

Great ambience and a spot to cherish on a sunny day. Perfect place for a seafood lunch.

My friends ordered fish and they loved it. I tried the fish and thought it was amazing. However, I ordered a roast dinner. The potato was awful, very dry and tasted like the earth. The chicken was the most dry chicken I'd eaten anywhere. It came with nearly no gravy and the veg was undercooked. It was one of the worst roast dinners I'd eaten. It was so bad it should be removed from the menu. The service was fantastic and I could feel the love from everyone working here. The atmosphere was perfect. The prices were very fair.

Beautiful restaurants Amazing location the food is not bad, but it’s not the top is very expensive. There is a big problem. Internally there is no ventilation and after a few minutes it is invaded. From the fried smell they should fix the ventilation better For the rest everything is very pleasant, the service is exceptional. And the employees are very nice.

Really lovely place to eat. Staff were very nice

Perfect location, the staff did their best to make us feel at ease, delicious food, undoubtedly a must-visit

What a place for lunch or dinner! Fresh food, great service and a lovely atmosphere when the sun is out

This review is for Slavka Thank you for your kindness. Having made a mistake with my booking you still managed to give my mum and I a wonderful table by the canal. Food was wonderful and all the waiters and waitresses were very accommodating. Thank you so much, we had such a lovely time, even tho I got the day wrong !

**Review for Summerhouse** I recently dined at Summerhouse, a lovely seafood restaurant with a fantastic view of Little Venice. I started with the salmon, which was delicious. The highlight was the Dover lemon sole special; it was exceptional, with a delicate texture and outstanding flavor. The picturesque location and top-notch seafood make Summerhouse a must-visit. Highly recommended!

Great place on the canal. Seafood restaurant. Limited set menu but really good.

Fantastic place for a drink and some food by the canal. Absolutely lovely on a bright day.

We were visiting London, as we go maybe twice a year and our friends have been here before, so recommended this for our visit this time.. we booked a table as it was Friday night and quite busy.. we requested water view table which we got.. the warm welcome as we entered made a great impression, then seated to our seats. Lovely bess from the USA was our server and very warm, polite and sweet, she seemed happy to be serving us, nothing to much trouble. Replace our food order and we had pitta bread, with hummus, this was classic lute starter to set the evening off just right. My friend and I had baked cod, husbands had haddock , chips , peas.. all plated food looked well size and presented. The taste was delicious, did not disappoint, I would recommend anyone to visit, you feel like your on the water floating by like the boast going up and down, the calm smooth vibe was just right.. all staff was smiling 😊 and helpful.

Had some visiting family from abroad and lucked out with the weather. We were totally in the mood for fish by the riverside. Managed to squeeze a table last minute, and it didn't disappoint. Fabulously tasty fish. My aunt doubled down on the oysters, and I went nuts over the catch of the day, which sat on top of truffle mash. Not the easiest to get a table in the summer but completely worthwhile.

Lovely fish restaurant up on the canal side. The owners squeezed us in at short notice and couldn’t have been more helpful. The food was excellent and the staff were particularly helpful.

Excellent food and service. Will go again.

A great place for evening meal. Food is excellent and great choice of wines.

Lovely restaurant by the water.

A great spot on the river we were lucky enough to have an open window seat on a nice day. We visited after being given a voucher for a present. From start to finish service was attentive. Scallops were some of the best I have tasted. Cod and sea bass delicious. We finished with a shared cheese plate. We took a punt on an Austrian wine which was also delicious. Such a nice place to dine we would certainly look to visit in the future.

A little disappointing on the food front. £78 pounds for shared lobster didn't hit the spot.

Make time to visit The Summerhouse - beautiful environment, great staff - professional and attentive; the food is delicious. Whilst it is certainly not cheap - portions are ample and flavours really good. We were given plenty of time/space to enjoy each course and our server, Bess, was outstanding. Thank you Summerhouse Team!

Dined here whilst away on business. 3x Oysters to start with, which were fresh, well prepared, and incredibly tasty. For the main course, the Stone Bass was exquisite. The fish was a chunky sized fillet, cooked perfectly, accompanied by a lovely menagerie of cockles, pancetta, carrots, and chive mash. A delightful dish all round. Service was fantastic. Staff were very attentive and welcoming. The scenery next to the canal was also brilliant and very picturesque. Highly recommend

Dined here whilst away on business. 3x Oysters to start with, which were very fresh, well prepared, and incredibly tasty. For the main course, the Stone Bass was exquisite. The fish was a chunky sized fillet, cooked perfectly, accompanied with a lovely menagerie of cockles, pancetta, carrots, and chive mash. A delightful dish all round. Service was fantastic. Staff were very attentive and welcoming. The scenery next to the canal was also brilliant and very picturesque. Highly recommend.

Wonderful afternoon dining option, off the beaten path.

Obviously beautiful food and service, you couldn't be disappointed here

It was a great place to hang out on a beautiful day in little Venice, london!

Very nice place. We had a such great time there. Food amazing.

I went there with my friend on a sunny afternoon for a brunch and it was absolutely amazing. The restaurant is really open and right next to the canal & throughout the meal the sunshine was reflecting to the canal water then to the ceiling of the restaurant then to us. They don’t take reservations for window tables so you may have to wait if that’s what you are after. Food was light and fresh, I had pan fried cod and it was cooked to the perfection. It’s perfect for brunch but I’m sure it’s also perfect for a romantic dinner 💕

The Summerhouse is a magic place! Chef Patron Chris is always on top of the game. Well done to everyone included the beautiful Gm Ilya.

Great atmosphere and food. Great night out.

Great wine list, great food, great location, great service... Highly recommended!

Hadn't been back here for some time. It has become more of a fish restaurant by its menu which, of itself is not a problem if you know beforehand. The food was excellent although let down by presentation, hence only 4 stars. It was surprisingly empty of customers despite being advised that they could only give us a booking at precisely quarter of the hour! It was also quite cold by the canal when we arrived and the heaters were not on until requested.

Excellent restaurant with a view of the canal. Excellent atention. Dishes and ingredients of excellent quality. To recommend.

Good ambience and decent food but not as good as the prices suggest

The atmosphere was fabulous , the food delicious , the staff charming and very helpful - altogether a great experience

Overpriced and overrated. They added a service fee. Paying for the location and there aren't even seats by the water. Wouldn't recommend.

First time here! We came for my birthday and everything was great. Our two children can be hard to please when it comes to food yet here, they both have claimed best meal ever. We’ll definitely be back

Lovely canal side spot. Very attentive and knowledgeable staff. And I had a great meal in pleasant company.

Great pub just off water. Great pint of Guinness.

My nephew invited us for lunch at Summerhouse. It was such a great experience that the food ,service, and ambiance were exceptional . Thoroughly enjoyed

We have been abroad for 2 years and as long time customers were delighted to come back. Great ambience, food and service like we remembered.

This shop is good infrastructure and food also very nice. Staffs also good friendly and helpful of the shop.

So polite and clean, foods were awesome. Highly recommend going here, relaxing atmosphere and great service.

We didn’t have a reservation so front of house requested we release our table after 90mins, which seemed fair, so we agreed. When she said it a second time i assumed she thought we didn’t hear, she said it again when we sat down and my sense of the place was a developing a negative whiff by the second. Anyway, we ordered and had decent couple of sharing platters. 50mins after entering we were done, so when the waiter came over, we confirmed we didn't want coffee, he once stated they needed the table back. At this stage I had lost my British politeness and asked him to remove the 12.5% service charge. When he spoke his mouth was full of food, which is disgusting by any standard especially when you are on the floor serving. I reminded him that there was no need for him to repeat what the front of house had stated thrice especially as we were leaving 40mins earlier than agreed. Running a busy restaurant is a great and I wish all establishments could enjoy that but don't be rude to your customers, have some manners! I will be telling anyone visiting the area to avoid.

This is one of those places that relies on location, and pretends to be something it really isn't. It is over-priced, and the food lacks finesse. I had the battered haddock, and I have had much better fish and chips in my local pub. The difference is that this cost £22 rather than £14. For the most part, everything is deep fried. The batter was about a cm thick and had clearly been made with no love at all. Dropped into the deep fat frier and left. It was still doughy inside. The real joke was the size of the mushy peas. It came in one of those tiny ramekins you might get mustard in. Literally a couple of teaspoons. Just so you understand, Summerhouse chefs, mushy peas is NOT some sort of expensive truffle-esk thing. So don't try and make it one. Fish and chip shops have been serving it for years by the ladle. The waitress even asked when I ordered if I wanted an extra portion. I asked her why I should need an extra portion, but when it came, I realised. She did give me a second two teaspoonfuls. I am not even sure if this was maybe added as an extra onto my bill? The chips were not gourmet chips. They tasted like, and had the same consistency as, McCann oven chips - nothing special. On my way out, I looked over at the kitchen. 'Chefs' standing around with their hands on their hips watching a bubbling deep fat frier, and amazingly a frying pan. Real chefs move and do not leave a frying pan on its own when flash-frying. The waiter took our wine away without checking that there was still some left in the bottle. I don't think that the sauces were not home made. They certainly didnt taste as if they were, and the alioli didn't taste of garlic at all. I think my tartar sauce was out of a jar. For this price, condiment should be freshly prepared and made in the kitchen. The view was nice, on the canal. Places like this make you realise what value really good restaurants are. An example of this might be Rick Steins in Barnes. I am not advertising, but it is primarily a fish restaurant of a comparative price point. Eat there, and then make your own mind up. Basically, chalk and cheese!

Excellent time, the service is impeccable and attentive. The dishes are delicate and at the same time hearty. The suggested dessert/wine pairings are perfect.

Lovely lunch on Good Friday. I really enjoyed my Halibut. I was looking forward to enjoying the "catch of the day", however, it was salmon. I was disappointed by this as I would not class salmon as a catch of the day fish, especially not on Good Friday. The crab starter made a nice change, and the desert appeared freshly prepared. Great location, and I will look forward to a further visit when the weather is warmer and we can enjoy the alfresco feeling. The service was spot on, too.

delicious food and friendly attentive staff

Amazing staff, fab location and food

Great quality fish restaurant. Quite expensive but worth it for the great location and pleasant service. You may event spot a few famous faces, given the location.