Tom's Deli in City of London, Westminster

We had a great snack at Tom's Kitchen, brilliant deli. We had a cappuccino each and an Oreo biscuit cooked inside a white chocolate cookie, very unusual and very tasty. Very reasonably priced, would go again. Would recommend it to anyone. Staff were very friendly and helpful. My mum is in a wheelchair and staff helped me find the door to go in and hold it open for us. Wheelchair accessible entrance and toilets. Great atmosphere and view outside of Somerset House courtyard with fountains. Great location, just off The Strand and near Charing cross station.

サマセットハウスの中にあり、朝食で利用しました。店員の男性が大変感じが悪かったです。食事は不もなく可もなく。内容に対して値段も高い。

Si está visitando Somerset House o Courtauld Gallery. . o incluso si se encuentra a un kilómetro del lugar, vaya a almorzar a Tom's Deli, Somerset House. . . es fantástico. La comida es excelente (he cenado allí varias veces) con una amplia variedad de cocinas y estilos y deliciosos vinos, cervezas y otras bebidas. También tienen deliciosos pasteles si buscas un té de la tarde elegante y suntuoso.

¡El lugar estaba muy sucio! La madera podría hacer todo con una toallita con un paño y un poco de spray de cocina. El café y la tarta estaban bien, sin embargo.

이 델리는 규모가 매우 작아서 날씨가 좋다면 실내보다는 실외에서 커피를 마시는게 낫겠어요. 그렇지 않다면 낯선 사람과 테이블을 공유하면서 빵과 커피를 즐겨야해요. 작지만 알찬 델리였어요.

Visited on Saturday after a busy morning's sightseeing Nice place to sit and relax, away from hustle and bustle Very good coffee and excellent cakes - red velvet was delicious Very fast service Would return

Food very well displayed, well priced and delicious. The staff were very efficient and were able to answer my friends query about contents of baguettes etc. The vegetable soup was very nice, it came with tasty bread and some butter. The baguettes were well filled and tasty. If you want a more substantial meal Tom's Kitchen is in the same area and looked very nice with a good menu.

Took my mum and mum in law on a day trip to London to see their granddaughter who is studying at Kings next door to Somerset House. Out of all the places to choose to eat in London we choose Tom's Kitchen as I wanted to give the family a little treat. Got there at 11.30 and Kitchen wasn't open so decided to try the Deli - really, really, really disappointing! For a deli associated with a 2 star Michelin chef I was shocked that they didn't sell decaf coffee (my mum in law cannot have caffeine for health reasons) and they then made matters worse by charging us £2.10 for hot water. Charged £5.50 for a ham and cheese role which was dry. Staff were also very rude and on the two times I walked into the food area there were 3 staff (different people on both occasions) stood around the salad area discussing its content, meaning customers couldn't get to the salad bar to look - at no point did the staff attempt to move. They seemed more interested in how they were going to market the area later on in the day then serving the customers who were already there. Would definitely not go back.

Sitting beside the Somerset House restaurant, they offer affordable express options for food lovers on-the-go, serving breakfast, lunch and daily treats like sandwiches, salads, homemade cakes, pastries and snacks, all freshly made using local seasonal produce. Nice and tasty.

Very creative menu, full of flavour. Little pricey but worth it given the surroundings. Service was a little slow and surly but otherwise OK

Consigliamo decisamente questo locale, in uno stile informale (si ordina al banco) e a buoni prezzi offre un'ampia varietà di pietanze sfiziose e particolari. Il contesto della bella Somerset House aggiunge ulteriore valore. Adatto per uno spuntino veloce.

We visited yesterday while attending an art exhibition & presentation. The deli is situated in a convenient location& has lovely food,furniture & fixtures! We sat in one of the delightful open windows overlooking the courtyard. It was lovely! We had drinks & cake & everything about it was most enjoyable! Thank you.

Dans Somerset house, pour déjeuner rapidement, choix entre un plat cuisiné (lamb stew délicieux) ou salades composées appétissantes et roboratives. Bonne qualité et pas cher. Un bon plan avant ou pendant la visite.

I really liked the takeaway salads and the rustic interior of this café. The staff were also very friendly and helpful. The hot chocolate was quite good but would have benefited from a better balance of sweet and dark flavouring - overall I'd give the drink 3.75 stars. Otherwise, though the rest of my experience deserves 4.5 stars.

Round off the joys of the Courtauld with coffee, salad and cake in this pleasant cafe. On the other side of Somerset House courtyard from the gallery itself, with doors at the back out to the river ( and outside tables for the brave) this pretty cafe sells good salads and several wheat free cakes ( hurrah!) that are more imaginative than the usual offerings, and provides good coffee and free water. If you at the Courtauld, or just in this part of London, this is a good place to stop and revive.

had lunch here and loved it! huge portions of seasonal salads with a great salmon tartar! Staff was very nice and helpful. Will absolutely come back for more!

siamo stati al tom's deli (non alla Tom's kitchen!!!) della Somerset House per un pranzo veloce durante una visita alla Biennale del Design: abbiamo scoperto un posticino delizioso! bella scelta di insalate sfiziose, dolcetti accattivanti, sorridente cortesia del personale ed un locale piccolo ma accogliente e ben arredato con semplicità; il conto poi è stata una bella sorpresa perchè assolutamente contenuto per la quantità e qualità del cibo.da provare assolutamente, durante o meno una visita alla Somerset House

Wonderful deli hidden away in beautiful Somerset House. Good coffee and cakes at reasonable prices. Great location in London but away from all of the noise of the city. Sit in the courtyard on a nice day - it is so peaceful here. Worth a visit - will try it for lunch next time

Chaotic and unhelpful staff, really disorganized and slow. Pricey even for central London and with low quality.Great views from the terrace, I now understand why I saw so many people with food/drinks from other places sitting in that terrace.

While walking around Somerset house,I saw this Deli it was very inviting and let me tell you for under 20£ I had the most amazing lunch with coffee and dessert, you must try this place is you want a restaurant it's right opposite the deli.

It was raining. We'd just been to the Temple Church and the ladies there recommended Somerset House. I'm jolly glad they did as we were a) able to stay out of the rain, b) able to extend our cake fest, c) able to eat cake in the dry. And very scrum my is was to!

I had a really tasty wholesome lunch at Tom's Deli whilst in London for a meeting. I opted the 'Meat with 2 Salads' (GB£7.95) which was skewered chicken fillets and a choice of 2 salads, I went for potato salad and a broccoli and nut green salad. The food was fresh and of high quality and the service at the Deli counter was friendly and efficient... The dining area had a nice feel with casual old wooden tables and seating, my only complaint is that the plastic cutlery was a bit flimsy which made eating my meal a bit of a fiddle... 'Tom' get some metal knives and forks please!

If you are at Somerset House for an exhibition or just looking around this fantastic building then Tom's Kitchen is a must for a snack,lovely fresh cakes and sandwiches plus great coffee,i had Beef Stew today which was amazing,always busy but queues move quickly.

.. on a beautiful sunny day. I was in the premises to view a street art exhibition and to meet a friend somewhat later. At 3 pm it felt far too late for lunch and far too early for supper.However, a slice of Battenburg cake and a cup of tea was perfect for the hour. It was a pity in a sense because there was freshly made soup, sandwiches etc on offer that I might have wanted to try. They have ample seating inside but the Terrace space (which is open to the public) and the courtyard are also options for outdoor eating. I chose the Terrace in the sun with the riverside view. It felt like it was a "secret spot" because there were such few people -- maybe it was the hour.

Good selection of salads, coffees, cakes and drinks. Soup too. Located in Somerset house which was a lovely outdoor terrace overlooking the river. On a sunny day, everything looked good. Food was good for a cafe.

Stopped here on the spur of the moment for a quick coffee / stayed for an hour, chilling out on the terrace overlooking the Thames, in the early Spring sunshine.Delicious coffees + good service. We'd already dined, so we didn't eat here, but everything looked great, fresh & good value too.The public loos here are really young-children/family-friendly - separate, full facilities in large, private cubicles.A good choice for families or friends, methinks.

La restauration ( surtout rapide) dans les musées n'est pas toujours au top. Tom's Deli est vraiment une très bonne surprise. Des produits ultra frais, intégralement faits sur place. Un concept simple (à bases de crudité +viande ou poisson, le tout au choix) et des pâtisseries "very british" mais de très bonne facture. Compter 10/12 euros par personnes avec la boisson.

Had to leave the soup far too salty. Staff were disorganised but nice. Felt like hard work getting food here, e.g. wait time, then poor quality.I love cake...but just gave up with it

Had two Coronation Chicken wraps that were tasty and filling. Problems finding a seat at lunchtime as it seems quite popular with locals. This may be an issue if you are a family, there were only two of us.

a 'kitchen in Somerset house, which could be great, but is marred by slightly chaotic service, and over priced for relatively low level quality.

Called for lunch. All the food is sitting out uncovered and as people are queueing to pay then are standing directly over the pastries etc. Not hygienic. No trays available, no clear system in place. Food was pleasant. Lots of children. Very chaotic! Wouldn't return.

Went in for a coffee as I was extremely early for meeting a relative.It was quiet at that time on a Sunday, but the service was so good I would go there again any time.They produced a coffee that was tailor made to exactly my taste, something most places don't have the time or interest to do.Just another part of the general niceness that is Somerset House and all its staff and concessionaires.

Lunch and a bottle of wine on the terrace before an afternoon in the Courtauld is London-pricey but delightful--an imaginative menu, acceptable service, pleasant surroundings: and when you're done with the paintings, stop by the cafe and try the famous cakes. Four of us shared plates and sampled widely.

Such a nice little find, the decor is great, the staff are great and there is a lot of choice with what to eat and drink. We went for a late breakfast so obviously wanted a bacon roll, they had an offer on these, very nice good quality bacon adequately filled. Soon many choices of juice, smoothies, loads of choices of salads and sandwiches, and again loads of choices of cakes and little bits. Great coffee. Great prices. I really like this deli and i look forward to trying the restaurant next door, i recommend if your by Tower of London to pop in its a brilliant place.

very friendly young servers and it is an excellent reasonably priced place to meet friends.the stools aren't that comfortable but one can always go and talk in the foyer of this magnificent building or outside.

We just popped in for a cup of tea, but were tempted by the cakes. There's a huge selection and all look tempting and mostly quite large portions. The Bakewell tart was really nice.Shame it's just paper cups and plates though - especially as in the wind on the terrace outside, you have to almost nail everything down! In the end I forgot and the pigeons got to finish the crumbs as I chased after the plates.Brilliant view from the terrace. Not expensive for central London, especially given how nice it was.

We wanted to eat on the terrace of Somerset House so headed for Tom's restaurant where staff informed us that we would have to buy food from their deli as the restaurant did not have tables outside.Queued for the deli where there was no guide as what to was available...staff clearly overworked and a lack of organisation.What we ate was good, if dull.....but overall the experience was frustrating....Somerset House should survey their visitors and fit future contracts to their needs.

仕事の合間に休憩で使うことが多かったが、イギリスの食事、、という固定概念に反して、扱っているケーキ類やサンドイッチはおいしかった。ただ円安のせいか高く感じた。

Popped in the riverside outside Terence bar, for a sit down and quick drink. Peaceful and very pleasant with a huge canopy with heaters to fend off the weather

Kleines nettes Cafe im Sommerset Haus, wo man sich mal niederlassen kann, um sich eine Pause zu können. Der Kaffee ist ok und die süßen Leckereien machen Lust auf mehr. Zur Mittagszeit wurde gerade noch Salat und andere frische Leckereien bebracht, welche wir leider nicht probiert haben. Rein optisch machten diese auf jeden Fall einen richtig guten Eindruck.

Visiting Somerset House to do the free tour we picked up our tickets early and decided a coffee and snack would be good while we waited and found Tom's Deli! Good coffee and rolls - I had roast beef and horseraddish, my friend had goats cheese and tomato - very fresh bread and good fillings - kept us going while we did the tour! If we hadn't already planned a late lunch we would have given the lovely self service salads and quiches a try as they looked very good and very colourful!

Discovered by chance..every day from that day, I was there. Small and intimate place, sharing tables, wood interiors, 2 big tables that show you from the entrance, sweet and salty food. Take your plate and compose it. There are quiches, fresh pasta, veggie cakes, salads, meats, cheeses, fresh juices, a real bread (not that one that goes mould). For the greedy ppl: brownies, apple cakes, banana cake, muffin. Everything's good.

My wife and I were visiting Somerset House and wanted a quick lunch. The deli is bustling and has a good display of food including salads and sandwiches. We shred the soup of the day which was very nice and then had a beef salad roll and smoked salmon bagel. The beef portion was good however the salmon portion was a little meagre.

This is a really nice place to stop and have some lunch or coffee. The atmosphere was very pleasant and relaxed. There were clearly a lot of regulars / 'locals' who use this every day so it must be good for them to keep coming back when there's a lot of choice in the area.Food tasted good and healthy and fresh. Coffee was lovely.

On entry to the cafe we were greeted by a hostile member of staff. She was rather rude and slightly dismissive of the fact that we hadn't been before and therefore were unsure of the options available. If you want a meat salad, you will likely be given a meagre half of a small chicken breast which considering the remainder of the salad options are leaves and pasta is not exactly what I would call value for money. Watch out for the sweet potato salad because you will likely be served some kind of squash under the guise of a tasty sweet potato. Also beware of hair in the dessert and be prepared for a nonchalant response to any complaints you make. Honestly, if you are after a relaxed lunch option in somerset house, stay as far away from Tom's Deli as humanly possible!

I liked very much to have something to eat at that place. I arrived at Somerset House very early and I had a snack at Tom`s Deli that made me feel very well. There is a nice view from the window when you are eating something. It was very enjoyable and I recommend this palce very much!!!! Have a nice food.

Good lunch spot. Soups, salads and sandwiches, rustic setting, overlooking the fountained quadrangle at Somerset House.But thyy don't recycycle all the cardboard and paper plates, plastic cutlery and glass bottles ------shameful!

great food - home made mostly - reasonable prices - well worth a visit - fantastic selection of savoury and cakes, biscuits - not to be missed

I was disappointed when I visited this Deli at the weekend to be told that they only serve breakfast during the week. I wonder whether this has been done to perhaps 'force' the public to use the significantly more expensive restaurant on the same corridor? I think it would be realistic to at least offer toast, which does not take a lot of preparation. Also, even the croissants on offer, whilst nice, were not served warm which, again, would not have taken a lot of time. There are positives though and the cakes which we had to substitute for breakfast were enjoyed by all.

It looked lovely at the first glance. I really thought this was a perfect place for me. Only based on tables and walls, I loved the way they decorated the place. However, I did not like the self service and single use cups and plates. Coffee was only average and the cookie and the chocholate cake we ordered were fine, but way too expensive.

We visited Tom's Deli after seeing the exhibition in the Courtauld gallery. I took a delicious chocolate cake and a cup of coffee. Pity that they serve coffee in plastic cups. The space is nice, good atmosphere.

It looks lovely but is so hard to work out what you can have. They restrict you to quiche and salad or 2 salads but do not let you order "off menu" as they can't cope with the pricing. Nothing for kids and we wanted the sausage roll for them but that came with salad and so cost a fortune. Could not buy sausage roll on it's own for some reason! Staff were lovely but a bit inept (or had their hands tied). All in all expensive and the salads although they looked lovely did not taste of much. I've had better and cheaper elsewhere.

Sou apaixonada por este lugar. Você se sente em casa. A comida é uma delícia e tem diversos quitutes para levar para casa.

Todas as guloseimas do Tom's Deli são incríveis. Os muffins, o brownie, o chocolate quente! O mellhor ainda é a vista maravilhosa para o Courtyard da Somerset House! Vale muito a pena dar uma passada e tomar uma café no meio da tarde, entre um passeio e outro e ainda aproveitar para ver apreciar a vista do Rio Tâmisa, do terraço da Somerset.

The big problem here is avoiding the purchase of cakes whilst ordering the coffee! The real advantage is the setting. Either sit inside the actual café, the hall, the terrace or the square (not great in rain). Either location lets you see the world go by and provides a comfortable break from walking around.

Called in to TD to get something to eat after seeing the excellent Isabella Blow show downstairs. I appreciate that this was peak period as there was also a skating rink in operation outside. There was absolutely nowhere to sit and it took us a very long time to find somewhere in the antechamber where people who had not bought food were sitting about using phones, laptops etc.. The Stilton quiche was very nice but the potato salad was dreadfully under-cooked and like rocks to be honest. I'm sure it might be a very good place to meet and eat when everything's quiet! To have food provided in a box with nowhere to sit is extremely poor value....

Really liked the smoked salmon/cucumber rolls - the bread was particularly good - obviously handmade. The presentation of the food on display makes it all seem way too tempting. Not cheap but fairly good value. Will definitely return.

Came across Tom's while visiting Somerset House. Took a bit of working out - You sit on Toms Terrace and help yourself in Toms Deli. Just hit the spot for a light lunch on a hot day - great selection (Toms Restaurant would be too heavy at lunch). We could see the terrace filling quickly, as noted by other TA reviewers.

Great place for a coffee and a bun whilst visiting Somerset House. Probably not bad for a quick lunch either if you don't want to go for the more upmarket Tom's Kitchen just along the corridor. Venue is stylish if a bit small, as other reviewers have noted.

We popped in for a quick bite after visiting the Somerset House gallery. I have to be honest and say that S's quiche with salad was very good, but my leek and potato soup was unbelievably ghastly- a paper cup of greasey, sludge coloured stock that had only the merest passing acquaintence with either a leek or a potato, and no discenable seasoning. Truly horrible! But, in view of S's meal, I cannot say this place was terrible, though I thought it was, so must even it all out to " average".

The location is lovely and wonderfully convenient. Just a few minutes' walk from Trafalgar Square and overlooking the Embankment. On good weather days, there is a large balcony where you can sit and enjoy the view.There is a reasonable selection of drinks and snacks. And the quality is hight. But the prices are a little steep, even for central London. We paid £2.95 each for some very small bottles of fruit juice. Worth a visit but hardly a bargai.

We visited on a Sunday lunch time, had the large bagel with salad and tomatoes, delicious creamy quiche salad with a selection of 2 salads, of perfectly cooked crispy green beans & mild onions and salad leaves. Large latte and a small cappuccino, moist ginger cake it was about £20, it was filling and tasty. I felt it had been made fresh that morning. The display of food is overwelming as there were a lot of choice, the staff were helpful and coffee was smooth. RecommendYou take your picnic and eat it out on the terrace overlooking the river. Great lunch stop for freshly made food

Informal cafe in Somerset House, presenting light lunches/snacks, freshly prepared from quality ingredients. Would be a good place to recharge after visiting the Courtauld.

Went here today. Food, as always, was excellent. As usual, though, finding seats was nigh-on impossible, and the queue was exceptionally slow. That said, the surroundings and quality of food were definitely worth it, and if you're in the area and want a hearty, excellent lunch, I'd definitely reccommend it. If you can afford it...

A small space, so seating is limited, the cakes, and savoury snacks looked lovely but we simply enjoyed a coffee. Typical London prices, but a nice drink.

We stopped by for a hot drink to thaw ourselves out from walking around London on a particularly cold day. The seating is limited in the deli itself (this is not to be confused with the separate Tom's Kitchen), but Somerset House allow visitors to take hot drinks outside of the deli itself and we were able to sit and relax in the main foyer (much appreciated). I had a hot chocolate, which was really nice and certainly did the trick in terms of warming me up! Service was efficient and friendly. Prices were reasonable.

Stopped here for lunch on a rainy, foggy day. Once I got over the fact that the serving staff were rude and unhelpful, I felt it was pretty good for the price. The systems for service though are appalling and it needs to be made clearer what the process is for ordering etc. The buffet salad section looked to me like it was help yourself as it was open and had serving spoons on every dish and plates in a stack. I was told pretty sharpish by an assistant that it wasn't hence I needed to get in the queue. Meanwhile the three pieces of quiches left had gone by the time I got to the front and the salads had been attacked and looked sorry hence got pre packed sandwiches and coffees - which then meant parting the queue to locate a sandwich meanwhile the queue is getting bigger and the assistant is just waiting. How odd! Sandwiches and coffee were good and the customers all friendly and happy to share a table plus you get the lovely somerset house setting. Shame about the staff and the systems though!

It is located near the Courtauld Gallery, which gives you a chance to refuel before enjoying a selection of impressionists' art. We had shepherd's pie and fish pie, and both were absolutely delicious. Service was friendly and welcoming. It is a great value as we paid about 30 pounds for two main courses, water, coffee and tea, and this already included service. Flawless experience overall.

Put simply this is one of the best lunch stops on the market. Set within stunning Somerset House this deli offers everything from a slap up three course meal to a simple sandwich and soup. I personally had the Ploughman's board which was very generous for only £7 as it included bread, cheese, two kinds of pickles, fruit, salad and meat, I was stuffed by the end of it. Each element was well thought out and this was easily the best Ploughmans board ive ever had. The other two had sandwiches and coffee, "very nice" they said. If its a nice day you can sit out back overlooking the Thames or within the Somerset House courtyard - your choice!