The Wet Fish Cafe in Camden

Best fish restaurant in London by far. Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful interior and most importantly the most creative & fresh menu in London! Perfect for any special occasion - brunch and dinner included. Great staff too! Worth considering even if you’re only 1-2 days in London! 👏👏👏

The best eatery in West Hampstead! Breakfast / brunch options & variations superb, coffee good and hot. Our guests commented on how fresh the eggs were! Servers adorable & very accommodating. A super atmosphere, what's not to like!!!

Had a fantastic evening at Wet Fish. The food was lovely and our evening was made so much brighter by Harry, the fantastic waiter. Can't wait to return!

Lovely spot für breakfast. The granola fruit bowl was delicious. Very friendly staff.

My partner and I love The Wet Fish Café! We come here regularly as we live just down the road. The vibes are immaculate, food fresh, tasty and unique, and the service is always friendly.

Lovely Hake lunch while sat in the sunshine

I have been going to the Wet Fish for many years. It is so disappointing that they have taken the Eggs West Hamstead off the menu Monday to Friday. This was a very unique dish and was very popular. Many friends and neighbours feel the same. Hopefully Andre, you will review this and we will see the Eggs West Hamstead back on the menu again soon.

Very disappointed by the food despite the high prices and the service was rude and rushed. I appreciate that you need to turn tables over, but don’t rush your customers. There are better restaurants in the area offering better experiences for your money.

Great service from Ella! !Always smiling with great energy.!

Fantastic experience at Wet Fish Cafe! The food was delicious, and Elia's attentive service made our visit memorable. A perfect spot for fresh fish and a lovely atmosphere. ♥️

Lovely waitresses but come on....why are you guys starting to take a piss with prices. I am a local resident and have dined countless times and I do remember you started very humbly. Only a few years later, you are now charging unnecessarily mad prices. I couldn't believe that a 125 ml glass of chablis premier cru (2022) could be charged £15! It's utterly insane, stupid and greedy. I will not dine there anymore and will dissuade my friends and family not to dine there anymore. Response- complain about the tone of a critical review and then respond with crass silk/polyester analogy! Yeah, i rather have an obnoxious tone than being utterly greedy! You mention chablis as the most expensive wine on your menu and that is fair - utterly nonsense. Perhaps you should borrow a leaf out of the book of tannin&oak, a few doors down, who have maintained steady reasonable wine prices( with their first grade expertise) and happier customers - especially local residents-Because the owner has a wonderful reputation within the community. And I have lived in their area for as long you started, so I have seen good places tank through word of mouth.....

Had a gorgeous lunch/brunch here sat outside in the sunshine. Cornish cod was so fresh , lovely place of longstanding though our first time here.

We went without a reservation and were fortunate to get a table. To avoid disappointment, we recommend making a reservation, as the place was packed when we left. The experience was generally good, though the prices were on the higher side. A two-course meal costs £30 and up in Zone 2, and the portion is rather small.

The 2 course option was perfect in flavor wise, quantity and quality, presentation. We will be back to try other options on the menu!

Great portion sizes and very friendly, quick and welcoming staff.

Second time to the monthly music dinner. Lovely food and very close to the band which is great. Highly recommended!

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Perfect location for dinner!

Horrible experience. Went for a quick brunch, two of us only. A nice waiter took the order then we waited 40minutes for our breakfast, while all the other guests who arrived longer after us were receiving their food. I tried to stop a guy to ask how long still for the food, I don’t know his name but is bald and he did not even listen but went to speak to other guests. When the waitress arrived with the food I mentioned “40 mins is a very long time to wait” she quickly said “sorry” and left. Only at the end, the waiter with nice nails, took a minute to say he was sorry for the wait. We did appreciate that but the team should be trained on doing that in advance. Clearly there was not communication with the kitchen team and worst, no communication with the guests. Someone should have mentioned we were going to wait that long and also we should have had an explanation with the reason. If the issue is the dish which mainly was eggs and bacon!! We could have go for another option. So rude and unprofessional. There is an add to recruit waiting staff but definitely what they need is a manager and trainings. Last point, the most disappointing, when the food arrived it was not even good and the bacon I was given it was clearly from at least one day earlier, look at the pic. They took the left over and fried it again!

One of my all-time favourite places for brunch/lunch. Their hollandaise sauce is absolutely incredible!

Lunch date with a friend, but service was SO poor and food not that great either. We sat for 15mins without a menu. Got them ourselves in the end. Asked to order after that and we were told “just wait a minute”. Coffee super weak and fresh tuna steak in niçoise salad really didn’t taste so fresh. Lovely looking ambience in a lovely local spot but wouldn’t return. Shame.

I lived in West Hampstead for many years and this was one of my absolute favourite places. Food, drink, service, and atmosphere are all excellent.

Good is delicious here, nice vibe care in the west end. Had the fish and the bubble breakfast. Good portions. Service staff was very accommodating and nice. Will be back! Oh, I do recommend the French toast!

Negatives: very noisy, difficult to have a conversation, why does not management do something. Not a place for an intimate dinner. Stingy amount of wine in the glass. Positives: Excellent food, lovely friendly staff.

Great food and service! Lovely neighbourhood place.

I never really understood the good ratings at this place - the food is average and over priced for what it is - and it’s always so exceptionally crammed and service is slow. Does have a nice local vibe though!

Really lovely atmosphere. The food was good and the portions were generous but not too impressive unfortunately.

Lovely dinning experience, delicious food, thank you!

Meal was ok although the Creme brûlée was too sweet, baked fish was a bit dry. We paid the receipt amount without looking too closely and then realised they’d snuck in a 20% service charge - £19.xx service adding up to a £124 bill. Would have been nice if they’d either kept it to the standard 12.5% or flagged it to us that it’s higher than normal.

Very pleasant,and great food,fish very fresh and well prepared

The staff were attentive and welcoming. They also allowed us to continue eating and chatting even after the restaurant was officially closed. The atmosphere was also lovely with flowers and candles, and interesting photographers. The starters for both my friend and I were lovely, the mains were just OK.

Nice spot for lunch and food was definitely good but wouldn’t go as far as excellent. Would be intrigued to go back and try for dinner. Lovely little restaurant though with a nice atmosphere and good service

It was a nice atmosphere and service was good but the food was a big let down :( The sauce with the mussels was super salty so couldn’t eat and fish was over cooked. The crème brûlée was very nice atleast

Amazing atmosphere, nice food, service was bad - the waitress was rude

Friendly and helpful staff. Good food with great distinctive flavours. Nice ambience. Worth the outlay for a special occasion.

We used to live in the area and came here a lot, we recently came back for a meal and realised how much we miss it! The food is always great - Fantastic value for two or three courses and the atmosphere and staff are always incredible. Never had a bad experience here and would definitely recommend.

Really good experience, went a couple years ago and enjoyed it then and glad to see it’s still great. Food was fantastic for the price and they had a good selection of drinks. Particular highlight was the staff who are really friendly and helpful

My favourite restaurant in London,

The worst dinning experience I have ever had. We arrived there and the reception guy said they don’t provide highchair , so we asked can we use our own pushchair? Unfortunately, this guys said they don’t have enough space for it’ , as there still 2 tables left with the plenty rooms for a pushchair .

One of the best meals I've had in London! Gorgeous fresh fish, sumptuous sides, divine starters, amazing drinks - killer house white! Service was super friendly, but also absolutely stellar - quick, precise, just beautifully judged. Loved the atmosphere and would definitely take a person I wanted to impress here!

One of my favourite places! Salads are amazing, main menu so delicious and healthy, fish is fresh. Portions are very balanced. Drinks and desserts are so good, the ice cream was the cherry on top! Really had a good time here. The staff is super welcoming, they make u feel at home. I would deffinetly come more often from now on!

Out wandering through London and we needed a lunch before theatre in the evening. We were in West Hampstead and looked along the high street until we found thd Wer Fish Cafe...a fantastically chilled, Parisian style cafe/restaurant that specialises in fresh fish. Firstly, the interior...only 40 covers, parisian style chairs and tables, lovely original tiled wall decorated with an exhibition of works of famous musicians...all for sale. Now, the important part...the food. We chose the WTF1 which is the fish of the day (trout caught in Hampshire), with squash,marjoram risotto, brocoli and purple parsnips...delicious and the Smoked haddock Monte Carlo. Thd trout was beautiful cooked, full of flavour, the smoked haddock with a creamy poached egg was wonderful. And i really must recommend the bloody marys...properly spiced with a real kick. A great accompaniment to any lunch! I look forward to coming again for dinner...when they also arrange occasional live music nights. This place is a real gem.

Out wandering through London and we needed a lunch before theatre in the evening. We were in West Hampstead and looked along the high street until we found thd Wer Fish Cafe...a fantastically chilled, Parisian style cafe/restaurant that specialises in fresh fish. Firstly, the interior...only 40 covers, parisian style chairs and tables, lovely original tiled wall decorated with an exhibition of works of famous musicians...all for sale. Now, the important part...the food. We chose the WTF1 which is the fish of the day (trout caught in Hampshire), with squash,marjoram risotto, brocoli and purple parsnips...delicious and the Smoked haddock Monte Carlo. Thd trout was beautiful cooked, full of flavour, the smoked haddock with a creamy poached egg was wonderful. And i really must recommend the bloody marys...properly spiced with a real kick. A great accompaniment to any lunch! I look forward to coming again for dinner...when they also arrange occasional live music nights. This place is a real gem.

Jazz evening was wonderful- thank you! Tasty food, great service and the most gorgeous ambience. Such a treat to see talented musicians in a cosy setting.

Fantastic fish restaurant with a lovely relaxed vibe. Great service and amazing value

We waited a bit longer for the food, but everything else was terrific. Atmosphere, good, kindness, service.

I’m afraid this is exactly what it says it is. A cafe bar that serves food. A good food place should make sure every dish is excellent and this was far from it. Very over priced for the quality.

Attracted by the décor of vintage wall tiles overlooking cozy lighting, Mummy and I had been wanting to eat at Wet Fish Café for a while. Once a wet fish shop, this now café is a favorite with locals. We did lunch with a friend of Mummy’s. I am disappointed to report that the food was not as we were hoping. If one orders avocado as the main item ones expects it to be a beautiful green colour and to have the whole of one half, if not more. A lacklustre greyish-brownish green with hints of darkening rings, it really shouldn’t have been served. Perhaps bruised bits had been cut out and is why there seemed to be so little. The small salad garnish did little to cheer it up but was better than the avocado itself. We sampled some of our friend’s gravlax and found it overly salty and sludgey in colour. It tasted somewhere between supermarket and the decent stuff! I’d not eat here again. Mummy found both the white wine (Spanish I think) and red wine (Italian, Valpolicella), mediocre. She is a fussy so-and-so though! The server was very friendly. Considered touches in the one lavatory, is a nice plant on the top of the lavatory high cistern and a fancy lavatory paper holder. There are stairs up to the lavatory and it is very small.

Went here last night for date night. Staff were so welcoming and absoloutely lovely. Even gave us a free sample mackeral pate with charcoal crackers while we waited for our main course. Candle lit tables and soft jazz for ambiance well romantic. Fresh fish to choose from. Menu small so nice and simple. Cutlery, glasses and plates clean. Tables for 2 quite small but staff clear your table quickly so no drama. Loved it here. Give it a go.

Me and my husband really enjoy the food and cozy atmosphere. The staff are super friendly and attentive. The food is tasty and well presented, as we are picky eaters when it dining out. Can’t wait to come back again!

For some reason the quality of the eggs dishes is moving in a wrong direction over the last few times we went for brunch. Scrambled eggs used to be silky, buttery and moist came out very dry and mixed with undercooked potatoes. ‘Al Dente’ potatoes don’t taste good! Appears to have no seasoning as well. Service was wonderful as always, very attentive.

Entertainment was good, service was good but the food was awful. I was actually sick when I got home.

Food is excellent and great for an evening out. Staff are super friendly.

As always a great spot for an evening out. Lovely choices of Mains, always perfectly cooked and uncomplicated wines. Lovely service and great atmosphere

Everything was great including very attentive staff, highly recommend the french toast

Always good experience here. The waiters were so polite even though the place was always super busy. Food was yummy, coffee was great.

New review: This place has turned into a total disappointment. Last night I was astonished by the rude behaviour of staff. I went in and asked for a table for drinks. When all friends joined around 5:20 pm, I was told we couldn't stay longer than 6 pm because we might not want to eat. The place was totally empty. I said, "Couldn't we stay, and when you had people coming for dinner, we leave. I was told no, that's the rule. And I asked why I wasn't told that before I ordered my drink, to which I didn't receive a response. We decided to leave. I'm living locally, and this is the second time I'm being treated like this here. I'll never go back. My review 6 years ago: nice place, good coffee, kind staff, quick service.

Having had the pleasure of dining at The Wet Fish in West Hampstead on multiple occasions, I am compelled to share yet another wonderful experience. Our recent visit was a testament to the consistently exceptional quality of both the cuisine and service that this establishment has to offer. From the moment we stepped through the door, we were warmly greeted by Andre, whose hospitality has become synonymous with The Wet Fish experience for us. Despite not being our first dinner at this charming restaurant, Andre's warm welcome and unwavering commitment to ensuring our satisfaction made us feel like valued guests once again. The ambiance and deco at The Wet Fish continues to enchant, providing a cozy and inviting backdrop for a truly enjoyable dining experience. The attention to detail in the decor and the overall atmosphere is a testament to the restaurant's commitment to creating a memorable setting . As for the culinary delights, The Wet Fish never fails to impress. The menu, a curated selection of culinary masterpieces, showcases a diverse range of flavors and textures. Each dish is a work of art, reflecting creativity and team work . We also highly recommend the concert nights with international artists for the most intimate and cosy experience . Amel & Thomas

The atmosphere soo good in here that you loose track of time. I love the set up , chef is birdseye viewing everyone from top corner . Classy seating arrangements. Excellent service by Ellie. Goat cheese salad excellent Soup = too salty for me Wtf1 Rissoto with 2 types of fish that they had was really nice , felt like a hearty healthy meal loaded with quality produce . If you like seafood , definitely give them a visit .

Apart from food being okay, we were very disappointed that we were chucked off our table and didn't even have time for dessert or coffee! We were booked for 6pm and were not told that there was a 2 hour turnaround and we were planning to spend a nice evening catching up with old friends. We were not informed when we booked that there was a time limit and was upset our evening ended at 8pm! Don't go there is want to have a full evening out!

Food was good, service is ok. The stand out was the passion fruit creme brulee. The venue is brilliant though, like a proper wine bar so definitely tailored to the 30 plus crowds as opposed to the Alice House opposite. I'd definitely be back. Perfect for a date.

Great little place! High quality food and pleasant service. Will definitely come again .

On our first evening in London we thoroughly enjoyed the tasty dishes, super sweet staff and wonderful atmosphere. Thank you!

Went Tuesday evening. It felt like a Friday in there with a great buzzy atmosphere. Wonderful friendly staff and the food is of high quality and very tasty. A real local gem.

Really cool spot with very delicious food at a good price, and cool atmosphere

Highly recommend this restaurant, food is amazing, service is excellent. I've been coming here with friends for some years for lunch and dinner. Thanks to Orion and colleague for being so welcoming.

Amazing staff! Amazing food! First time dining in and everything was wonderful. The food and service was outstanding - special mention to Orien and Harry who made the experience so much better.

We've had a late afternoon brunch at the cafe, food was very good, but above everything else, the staff was amazingly friendly.

Hard to find even the smallest fault. The set-course menu has a great selection at a decent price. The food is spectacular - well prepared, fresh ingredients, imaginatively put together. A non-fussy wine list, with some great bottles that won't crack the credit card. Will return soon.

Good seafood restaurant at the corner

A great little Sunday brunch spot! I really enjoyed the French Toasted Brioche, and my wife enjoyed the avocado and feta on sourdough toast, and the hot chocolate was also dark and rich. And a great sign outside too!

Really nice brasserie! Cozy vibe, compact but pleasant menu that’s well cooked and focused on quality fish & seafood. Highly recommended 🍷🕯️

We had been to this restaurant years ago but went with friends.this time. We think it was the Manageress she was an absolute joy. Helpful, friendly. She knew her job. There was another waitress who just plonked our bottle of Prosecco on the table and walked off. She seriously didn’t have a clue about waitressing. The food was delicious and nicely presented. The restaurant was packed our pot which is a good sign for a Wednesday evening.

Loved the food here! We had the chorizo & egg scramble dish, and the French toast.. really tasty! The place has a really nice ambience, and a good choice of music too!

We had a lovely waitress. Delicious food and wine and a nice atmosphere. Would recommend and sure we'll be back.

Tasty food, bohemian vibes, relaxed and considered service

Amazing food, fish of the day were coley and Pollack. Chilled leek and courgette soup excellent, as were the desserts. Harry the waiter made the evening. Certainly recommend. Birthday party in so a bit noisy, but I hope to visit again.

As locals we have been here many times - always happy and had numerous enjoyable lunches and dinners. However this afternoon was very disappointing. My wife ordered a new addition to the menu "Houmous breakfast". The houmous itself was too salty to eat and she left it all with a explanation to the waitress. No comment from the chef or manager (not convinced she told anyone as she promised to). No discount (we didn't ask) but we thought at least some acknowledgement was appropriate. The rating reflects the lack of staff reaction rather than the overall meal.

Very nice place with great service and food. Although it felt a bit noisy overall, maybe because we were there during the weekend

Highly recommended. The food was very good and the service was exceptional

Second time we visited, food was very good and the service was perfect and with a smile. Is it very warm inside this restaurant, it was the same in December last year when we visited, so don’t wear layers!

Delicious, fresh food with attention to detail. Very friendly and welcoming service. Can’t wait to return!

Visited many times, always nice to have the feeling of a home cooked balanced meal. Quality of ingredients is always exceptional - super fresh. Usually come for brunch or lunch but came for dinner tonight. The battered haddock wasn’t quite my cuppa tea however. The batter wasn’t light and crispy, more hard and chewy. The potatoes and veg side were very overwhelming flavour wise and didn’t really gel. However, the mussels and scallops starters were 10/10. The wine selection is great. Unfortunately the service tends to be on the slow side and it is an incredibly expensive little place, even by West Hampstead standards. Definitely worth stopping by for a hearty meal at dinner time or more interesting brunch/lunch option. The period art deco interior is stunning.

Today I came here for the first time. The catch of the day was Salmon on a courgette and sundried tomato risotto. It was absolutely delicious

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of going to this restaurant with some friends. We both had two items off their brunch menu (Home-cured gravadlax and French toast respectively). We felt the portion size was apportion and found the found to be delightful. I will note the only minor item was the service (some minor items like a server causing a minor spill and not actively cleaning it on the table) but generally pleasant otherwise.

Lovely cosy restaurant, set menu with options for everyone, delicious flavourful food. Very reasonably price food menu and wine. Perfect for date night or taking the parents out. 100% recommend - I keep going back!

Walked to W/Hampstead for a Sunday morning coffee & a table just free outside Wet Fish. Serendipity!!! So, 2x coffees? NO. A prosecco & & glass of white and... THE BEST cholla (?) french toast with bananas, berries, extra cream. The works! Heaven!!!

Never fails to deliver and was extra special due to the amazing live performance by Liv East. Scallops were amazing. Pink spritz and the wines were yummy. Love this little West Hampstead gem x

We had a great dinner with amazing live music performed by LivEast. We will come back for sure! Food was delicious!

Great healthy and fresh food with fresh fish and awesome music nights. Thank you 😊 Would highly recommend!!! I'm sure we'll be back soon enough 🎶

Had a lovely dinner here. Mussels and salmon were delicious. The soup was unexpectedly bitter.

Excellent venue! Very pleasant environment, very kind staff. Quality food. We went for both dinner and brunch. Beautiful discovery!

Great as always! The new addition to the menu, the Duck Breast, was delicious. The food is always top quality here.Lovely staff and atmosphere.Highly recommend!

Love this place! Tastefully decorated, sympathetic to the original features and capacity. Low lighting, comfy chairs and open windows - perfect for a date night or a cosy dinner for two. Had the catch of the day which was delicious, as was the creme brûlée desert. Chef was accommodating to a personal request and the waiting staff were charming. Will be back!

Wish I had visited this cafe earlier. The food was healthy and delicious

Food over priced for what you get. Dessert not a strong point made my friend sick

Fish dishes were lovely, waitress was a lovely girl. Desert not so good. Take note, service charge not mandatory , we didn't pay it. My friend felt sick after her creme brulee

I loved the atmosphere and service so much, on a sunny day sitting outside is a must. The food was very average though, we were disappointed by the brunch which had small, unimaginative dishes.

Honestly one of the best places for amazing freshly caught fish-based dishes in West Hampstead. The food tastes Michelin starred but is still amazingly great value. Been here several time with the most recent for our mum’s birthday. Just phenomenal. My partner and I had the 3 courses and she had the 2 while we all shared desserts. We even got a delicious complementary small starter! Sad I forgot to get a picture of the main (WTF2 which was an amazing coconut pollock dish over grains) but below are the incredible scallops with beetroot starter and exceptional Crème brûlée. The service was absolutely fab too with extremely funny and friendly staff. Each dish was truly an experience and we will be sure to be back again soon! 💕

We've been going to the Wet Fish since it opened 20 years ago and have consistently had friendly service and lovely food. The menu is quite small (and focused on fish), so check it's your style before you go, but everything we've ever had there was delicious.

A small, quirky place, with very moderate prices and, I must say, I had one of the best meals I've ever had in London.