Whitcombs at The Londoner in City of London, Westminster

Food both underwhelming and scant. Portions so small. Nothing was special and Escargot very tough. Barely any peach in the salad and baby chicken was tiny. Green bean salad was very good. Wine very expensive. We eat out very often and have rarely left a London restaurant still hungry, yet spent £85 per head. Four of us all left disappointed. Staff very nice and wine menu impressive, albeit high prices.

I ordered the Express Lunch menu, fried sea bass for the main and a pain perdu for dessert. The portions are a lot smaller than the calorie count on the menu. I complained about this to the manager who proceeded to say that I complain too much and dismissed me from the restaurant. The salad served tasted like a McDonalds garden salad.

Superb address. Excellent cuisine. Top presentation and impeccable service. Really, a faultless service.

Extremely expensive for such a basic kitchen.

The peaches in the peach salad were hard as rock (and were not caramelized as the menu stated) and the rest of the salad mediocre. The himachi was decent but very skimpy for 25 pounds. The linguine with prawns was good but the tortellini was terrible, one bite of the whitefish a bit suspect. What Italian doesn’t give free bread to soak up the extra sauce? It doesn’t even need to be good bread! Portions were all small and overpriced. Room is nice but two extraordinarily ugly photographs are difficult to look at. Waiter was very nice but what the manager did was appalling. I went to the bathroom and then came back. My friend then went to the bathroom and was followed out, accused of leaving without paying the bill. Seriously who would do that? They said they didn’t see me come back. Is this really a problem? We were quite upset. Manager apology was incredibly lame. Restaurant was mostly empty. It is in serious need of major changes.

Seriously good food with the location to match. The staff have a wealth of knowledge are really take the take to run you through menu. Would highly recommend.

Exceptional service paired with amazing food. A diverse selection of wines and expertly crafted cocktails elevate the experience.

My friend, Sharon and I came to experience Whitcomb's on Sunday 1st September 2024, it had come highly recommended by a few friends. The Veuve Cliquot terrace was a joy to sit in while waiting for my lunch date to arrive. I had a glass of Veuve (Yellow Label, of course) and the staff were friendly and helpful. Lunch was served inside the restaurant and our server, Rippon, was knowledgeable about the menu - we settled for Escargots, King Prawns Linguine and the triple pressed Rosemary Fries were a dream! The Veuve Cliquot terrace was such fun that we repaired to it for Dessert and some more champagne. If you are looking for laidback, Sunday close enough to the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square, yet cozy enough to not be distracted by it, then may I suggest Whitcomb's at the Londoner, oh and you must leave space for the Dessert Menu - trust me, you will be glad you did! Banjo xoxoxoxo

Fantastic food and even better service by Olha! Great atmosphere and overall vibe. Loved the burrata, tuna tartare, and chicken.

Most delicious food and guys who work there are the nicest and kindest people . Always happy to be back 🤍 My kindest appreciations to all and to dear Barbara that’s always so kind and nice with me 🤍

We had a drink on the Terrace and the staff could not be more welcoming and so charming and professional. For example, I noticed finger marks on my glass (holding it up to the sunlight) which I did not draw attention to. In a flash the glasses were both replaced with squeaky clean glasses. This was due to attention to the customer. Would definitely visit again.

I had a great time dinning at Whitcomb’s! We love all the dishes we ordered especially the king prawns and Dover sole👍🏻 Great ambiance and services from the staffs too! Thank you so much Olha for being so attentive to us during the entire time! Would love to come back and enjoy the food here!

Food was decent but nothing to write home about. The portion sizes were small and the staff were not trained. At this price point, you’d expect a better customer experience overall.

Excellent place for a delicious breakfast. The service is the best, with friendly and welcoming staff. The atmosphere is relaxed, but elegant. I recommend the English breakfast along with the breakfast bar for fresh fruit, juices, and other items.

Good food but very small portions and too high prices

One of the best places I have ever eaten. Went here after running the London Marathon so my stomach was a bit turned and I wasn’t particularly hungry. The freshness and overall quality of the food was impossible to ignore however. This was my wife’s first experience with true Mediterranean cuisine…. Yeah I’m gonna have a tough time topping that one

Great service, beautiful setting and excellent food to recommend

Beautiful food , very good service. Sunday roast beef amazing

Delicious! Very quickly brought the order :)

We had the 3 course set menu and everything was great. Our waitress, Olga, was very helpful and provided excellent service. Will be back

Had lunch at noon; very pleasant service the staff was smiling. The dishes we had were delicious. Pleasant setting; on the other hand, not everything is a typical French dish

In the midst of the craziness of Leicester Square, The Londoner is a seriously cool spot. First class meeting rooms and service. The lunch in Whitcomb's was the highlight of the day though. We went for the 2 course express lunch and it was absolutely delicious. Restaurant team were efficient, knowledgeable and warm. Highly recommend.

Incredible lunch, the food, the wine, the atmosphere and the service was perfect. We were a table of 6 and all of the dishes we ordered were delicious, Will be visiting again soon

Delicious food offering, premium service by a relaxed and professional team, who were so attentive. Thanks for making our business meeting all the more enjoyable.

The food here is fantastic. A special shoutout to the chef for the pan fried sea bass - it was cooked to perfection and incredibly delicious. It was most certainly the best sea bass I had ever eaten. Very attentive and friendly service as well.

I am addressing those who intend to book through TheFork taking advantage of the discount by exchanging Yums. Stay away as these scammers because of they canceled my reservation, with only two hours notice, with a simple email and not via The Fork app. This is to avoid any sanctions, but I have already taken steps to report their incorrect behavior.

I decided to try here on a Sunday night: the room very much seems like it is just a corner room of a hotel but the food and service were great;only had two courses (snails with nduja butter followed by pan fried sea bass with chips (which were infinitely better than the average chip served in restaurants these days) but both were very good. Service was also excellent: I doubt I will ever stay at The Londoner but if I’m looking for something to eat in this area, id definitely think about going back here.

This is my second time and I'm really impressed with all Aspects. Very comfortable seating. Airy attractive room, lighting just right and you can hear yourself and your guests speak. Amazing service. Clever mouth watering menu with creative quirks that work seamlessly I tasted everyone's dishes and all were Absolutely delicious. My only aside is that the chef needs to lighten up on the amount of salt used and some of the desserts are a bit too fussy. The crumble though was stunning. If you're seeing a play or movie in the area this is a must for before or after meal. 🌻🪷

Worst dining experience so far. We booked a table for Valentine's Day, and it was the worst possible choice, we really regretted it. Terrible service with an unpleasant hostess who was serving at the same time. We certainly arrived a few minutes late (impossible to contact them to notify them because they don't answer the phone) but not a smile, no friendliness. We were then seated at a table next to each other without any privacy and all this in a dark atmosphere as the light barely illuminated our tables. Then comes the meal... a starter and then a 1.5 hour wait to get what's next, our table neighbors had the same experience and had to stay in this restaurant for 3 hours in order to get through their endless evening, Other neighbors even left without having eaten because the wait was so long. Understaffed, the evening team was constantly in a rush and had the luxury of being unpleasant. We left this dinner frustrated before dessert because there was concrete abuse there. For this price we expect at least a minimum of consideration. Food was just ok. Thank you all the same to Louise who took over the service and who was the most professional and friendly during this long evening. To avoid, we are also very surprised by the number of positive reviews.

To start, let me be clear the food here is good and what you'd expect for the price. Unfortunately there are many other places within walking distance where the food is good, and at those you will get a matching level of good service. The service here really let it down. We had most our courses come out whilst our dirty dishes were still on our table. The waiter with the tray of food would stand around waiting for another waiter to come over, remove the dirty dishes and then find new sets of cutlery. The whole time we can see our food standing next to the table. The waiters predominantly spoke on whispers making it extremely hard to hear them. Lastly when the bill came the waiter asked if we wanted a card machine and said he would be right back with it. Around 15 minutes later with no sight of our waiter we had to flag down another one to pay. This is already after having to flag down someone to bring the bill, which was not easy given how rarely it felt like a waiter was anywhere close to the table. Unfortunately, the food here although good is nothing to shout about compared to the rest of the good food in London and I won't be going back considering the other experiences I can get at a similar price point.

We visited this place last week, it was very nice ambience with nice music & Wonderful staff , our waitress was olha . She really took good care of us , really appreciate his professional service, I my self as a waiter learnt something new from her.😆

This is a nice restaurant away from the hussle and bussle that is Leicester Square. The service was fine although a little intrusive at times as was the background music. Our starters were a bit bland and overpriced (e.g. £7 for small basket of bread). Likewise our mains were quite small but were very well executed and actually very tasty indeed. Overall, it's a reasonable place to dine if you are in the area but there's definitely room for improvement.

The setting of the restaurant is fabulous as is the cuisine served there. Impeccable welcome and service. Ideal place for a romantic dinner.

I expected something more for the price. Good quality. Steak tartare has nothing to do with the authentic one.

Lovely restaurant and love the hotel! Definitely ask for what side dishes they have as sometimes portions for things are a little smaller.

店內環境舒適沙發好坐，calamari £14.5 外酥內嫩，不會太辣很好吃，tortellini £20很厚實醬汁不膩，Marinated baby chicken £24 醃料很香但肉不算嫩，地點絕佳是逛街逛累來休息很棒的地方

Great moment, with tasty food, and excellent service. The music is a bit high, except that everything was perfect : food, service, wine.

We had a lovely Christmas lunch at this restaurant. It was very pleasant. The tables are placed a bit too close one to another but I guess it was Christmas. Special mention to Joy.

An exceptional lunch experience at the luxurious Whitcomb’s. Perfect venue to entertain and our experience was made so memorable from Olivier’s attentive service. I really appreciate his great spirit. He does this venue proud.

Thank you for working on Christmas, so that I could celebrate Christmas away from home. Andre was a fantastic host.

Came to dinner for christmas, worst service I've ever had, no question. do not come

The Whitcomb never disappoints! The food is delicious, the service is fantastic and the F&B Manager is phenomenal. Tomorrow is his birthday!!! Happy Birthday 🎂!!

Amazing food and excellent service. Awin was amazing. The food is to die for and the service had a good cadence so it didn't take forever to have a top notch meal. I am a huge fan. We always go to Whitcomb's when in London.

We love Whitcomb's. We visited again today and had an incredible experience. The food is wonderful and the service is impeccable. Awin was our server and he took excellent care of us. Everything was delicious. Highlights included the Sea Bass, Green Bean Salad, Burrata, Risotto and Calamari. We come everytime we are in London and are never disappointed! Highly recommend! I also loved that we were able to get in and out in about 90 minutes while having an amazing, high quality meal with excellent service. A true rarity. I'm sure you can drag it out longer if you wanted to, but this was perfect for what we were looking for.

The experience in overall was great. Definitely recommend for a night out with your mates. The atmosphere is very nice and trendy. The food was good: the risotto was buttery and you could taste the truffle (compared to other restaurants), the tortellini were surprising with a mix of oil and acid touches. In general, great textures and a good combination of flavors but some dishes were not worth the price. The service was a bit slow (waited for more than 40minutes to get the main dish after the starters).

Bien situado, en la planta baja del hotel. Ambiente acogedor con decoración moderna en tonos oscuros . Hicimos reserva el día anterior , pero a pesar de ello, nos hicieron esperar 45 min, y con las bebidas servidas pretendieron cambiarnos a otra mesa más pequeña para acomodar a otros comensales. No fuimos capaces de entender la mala gestión ni el descaro y la falta de respeto hacia nosotros, imperdonable, y peor si no se atreven a hacerlo con otros clientes. Pretendieron compensarlo con unas copas de champán y dulces. ( es decir, reconocen que lo hicieron muy mal) Sin cervezas nacionales (otro fallo para un restaurante que vende lujo y categoría) La comida bien emplazada pero escasa. Defraudados.

We walked in , were seen by the staff , and showed the table , but we said no but did find a table , for us the music was a bit loud , and so was the people , and it is a bit too dark, we was a bit disappointing wen our food came as we could not see the colour of the flowers , all that work the chef did and we could no see , the food was good , well as for 5* toilet that is some thing else worm toilet seat that is a first , and hand towels to dry your hand

I had a lovely dinner with colleagues. Food was delicious and nice wine. The lamb chops were perfect.

Breakfasts: Good options. Fresh fruit etc avocado salmon, english breakfast. Dinner: calamari was excellent! Among some of the tops. Light and flaky. Sea bass was excellent. Risotto amazing. Lobster linguine was good as well!!!

Overall experience was 10/10. Exceptional design and location, luxury interior with a friendly atmosphere, food was balanced and flavourful. We got the theatre menu. Would definitely return.

Très bon restaurant. Petite carte mais cuisine raffinée de style française/ méditerranéenne. La décoration est moderne et chaleureuse et on quitte le restaurant le ventre plein. Je recommande!

Fantastic restaurant located in a very grand hotel. This is by far the best restaurant I have been to in the last 6 months. Every dish was perfectly prepared and the service was brilliant. Ordered the calamari, baby chicken, fish tortellini and the Bailey's tart. I cannot fault any of it. Will definitely be returning!

This restaurant is situated inside the Londoner Hotel, for me the most beautiful boutique hotel that I found in London. The staff is very well knowledge, and service is very attentive. The food was well presented and full of flavour. Cocktails are very simple presented and very tested. Dessert is to die for, just explosion of flavour in your mouth from the start to the end. I very recommend it, is a good culinary experience.

Locale ben arredato in un clima tranquillo ma elegante adatto a cene sia di lavoro che personali

Luxury and high end quality of food and presentation

A surprisingly great experience, the food is so well done that I can't criticise it. I usually can about these things. Ingredients were great, everything was fresh and it was mixed together to subtle perfection of the way the ingredients balance each other and where cleverly done. The food was even better than I expected, even with the high ratings on here. The service was so friendly and they genuinely did everything they could to be kind and helpful. It's a bit of a ghost town on a Sunday evenings so I can't recommend it for that, but I'm guessing it's busy at other times.

Great place to eat and outstanding hotel

Great breakfast buffet and ala carte options! Fresh squeezed juices and lots of baked goods. Great gluten and dairy allergy options!

Breakfast at Whitcomb’s was a perfect way to begin every day in London. Every morning began with a friendly greeting by Olivier, and the entire staff provided a warm welcome and impeccable service. The buffet was far above any typical hotel buffet. It was comprised of fresh pressed juices, French pastries, charcuterie, French yogurts, tropical fruits, and more. Then there were the hot entrees, also included. Even the simple scrambled eggs were extraordinarily delicious. The eggs Benedict had a lightly truffled Hollandaise. And the coffees were exactly as ordered. The perfect start to any day is at Whitcombs! A gem of a place.

Friendly efficient staff. Consistant food and service welcoming environment for a single traveller. Omelette was quick and lovely. Benedict with crispy pancetta and Truffle hollandais was relish. Ripon was a lovely server who was fast, efficient, and greeted me with a lovely smile of recognition each morning. Rare! From the maître de and hostess to the servers…. were great in the bustling morning breakfast service.

味道讓人一言難盡 either超級鹹，要麼太多pepper 服務度：4.5/5 氣氛：5/5 酒店lobby有live music 食物：3/5

We visited for both lunch and dinner during our trip. Food was exceptional and hospitality was the best we've experienced on our trip!

Had a really enjoyable time, amazing food, and great service. Would really recommend this place for anyone looking for somewhere warm, relaxed, and away from the hustle and bustle of Leicester Square. Lastly, I would be remiss to not mention one of the managers at the restaurant, Agon (apologies, if I misspelled their name), who really went above and beyond to make sure our experience was worthwhile.

Such a beautiful restaurant with great French cuisine we tried a lot of the food and all the dishes we tried were really well made ! Especially the sea bass and the mushroom risotto was incredible along side the king prawns my personal favourites . We loved barbara her service was amazing !! 😇

A great atmosphere where you can have a nice lunch or dinner in London.

Wonderful atmosphere. Great food. Great service. Overall a great location BUT £5.5 for a carafe of distilled tap water is a no no.

Been here a couple of times now, the food and service are flawless. Only thing I'd say is a shame is that it's always been quiet so not much of an 'atmosphere'. I recommend using the toilets if you get the chance! :)

Amazing spot - Olivier was the perfect host for every single day I was visiting the restuarant during my stay at the Londoner. He remembered my name, my coffee idiosyncrasies, and truly created a warm and inviting experience. I will absolutly return to the hotel but more specifically to Whitcombs to reconnect with Olivier.

We discovered this restaurant a year ago and it’s become by far our favourite restaurant in London. It’s just a 10/10 in every aspect you can think of. The place is very elegant and the atmosphere is something else (especially when there’s the pianist playing and singing live). The service is absolutely outstanding, they take care of every single detail and waiters are very well trained on fine dining service (special mention to Ripon who was our waiter last time and he was the absolute best and kindest! And to Olivier, the lunch manager who we met towards the end of our lunch). And food is just out of this world, you can pick any dish from the menu and you won’t go wrong but I can’t recommend enough the mushroom risotto, the filet mignon and their layered potato fries. Also, they used to serve some bread with chicken butter that was absolutely amazing! Unfortunately they don’t serve it anymore but we hope they add it to the menu!

Amazing food I m definitely visiting again soon😍

It was the most delicious lobster I've ever had in my life! Excellent food and service! Highly recommend!

An enchanting and romantic Italian trattoria with a cozy atmosphere. The traditional pasta dishes were a symphony of flavors, and the homemade tiramisu was a heavenly conclusion. The charming ambiance and attentive staff made it a perfect choice for a memorable evening.

A cozy and authentic townhouse restaurant with an atmosphere of warm hospitality. Traditional dishes and homemade recipes created an unforgettable taste. The friendly staff and homey comfort made it a great place for family relaxation.

Excellent service from the waitress who was delightful, however as willing as I am to pay close to £20 for a (delicious) mushroom risotto in a centrally located fine restaurant, I am not happy when it comes out as barely even a starter sized portion and leaves me still ravenous afterwards.

Bardzo dobra obsługa serwowana przez miłą kelnerkę o imieniu Barbara

The food is very fancy and tasty. You can eat it with your eyes. They have nearly everything what you can imagine for drink even camomile. The cherry on top was superb waitress Barbara which helped us a lot food and local tips.

Difficult to understand the positive reviews for this place. The food was distinctly underwhelming - small portions and very ordinary ingredients. I left hungry. However the worst aspect was the service which, though friendly, was hopelessly incompetent (15% surcharge notwithstanding). For example, we were asked to order desserts immediately, together with our starters and mainsz and the server was surprised when I asked if we could order them later instead. We then had to order them before our mains were cleared away. Drinks took ages to arrive, sparkling water was brought instead of still (both at £6.30 with service), the wine list is only an approximation of what is actually available, and the wine was served much too warm. All small issues in themselves but there was a general strong impression that the staff simply had no idea what they were doing, which made the while experience much less enjoyable and relaxing than it should have been. We regularly eat in leading London restaurants and sadly this one gets things badly wrong. We will certainly not return.

Niall and Olia were really nice very, very attentive, will definitely come back again

We dropped in for dinner on a Sunday evening and were greeted by a lovely hostess. The waiter was helpful with our selections. I had the sea bass which was delightful and delicious. My husband had the Wagyu ribeye steak which was a disappointment. Side salad was fabulous. Frites were unique and exceptional! Dessert for sharing was wonderful. It took a long time to get our bill but we were not in a hurry. We were definitely return and recommend this restaurant.

Olia was so amazing food was perfect

Whitcomb's Restaurant at The Londoner Hotel is a great place to eat in Leicester Square. Whether you are a tourist exploring the sights of Leicester Square, or a local working in the area, you will find something to suit your taste and budget at this cosy and relaxing restaurant. The food is delicious. We had steak tartar, beef carpaccio and calamari for starters, and fillet mignon, grilled rib-eye steak and grilled chicken for mains. Everything was cooked to perfection and served with a smile. The service is equally impressive, with friendly and attentive staff who make you feel welcome and valued. The waiters are knowledgeable and helpful, the managers are courteous and professional, and the chefs are talented and passionate. They all work together to ensure that you have a memorable dining experience. The restaurant itself is cosy, relaxing and comfortable, with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The decor is elegant and modern, with soft lighting and stylish furniture. I would definitely go back and recommend it to anyone.

Whitcomb's Restaurant at The Londoner Hotel is a great place to eat in Leicester Square. Whether you are a tourist exploring the sights of Leicester Square, or a local working in the area, you will find something to suit your taste and budget at this...

Excellent service and atmosphere Breakfast options need some work.

This restaurant was absolutely fantastic the staff were excellent and the food was unreal very helpful when it came to my husbands allergies x

First time at Whitcombs and won’t be the last! Had dinner with a friend and staff were welcoming and friendly. Food was delicious, especially the Carpaccio de poisson, Entrecôte grillée with truffle peppercorn sauce and Lamb cutlets!!! The Beignets were to die for!….Delicious!!! Such a...

Amazing place for food lovers! Especially for those who likes trying different dishes and shares their food Excellent costumer service 🥰 We tried tuna tartare, risotto with mushrooms and truffles, gnocchi with cherry tomatoes and first time for us snails 🐌 Highly recommend for friends...

Amazing place for food lovers! Especially for those who likes trying different dishes and shares their food Excellent costumer service 🥰 We tried tuna tartare, risotto with mushrooms and truffles, gnocchi with cherry tomatoes and first time for us snails 🐌 Highly recommend for friends dinner 2-4 for experience in trying different dishes 🤩

Lovely service, food and atmosphere. Prawns were just absolutely decadent! The Somm was knowledgeable and we had some fabulous dessert. Met a nice couple and ended up hanging out in the Tavern, 8 Tooftop bar! Great hotel, great restaurants. 💯

The atmosphere and food was really good, but the staff isn’t the best. Our waitress had no idea what she was doing, she couldn’t answer basic food questions, and just named things to name them. I really think this place has potential, but they need to work on training their staff and finding their vibe.

Enjoyed the service. Staff are very courteous. Menu was limited but the steak and lobster linguine we had were both great. Steak can benefit from more flavor and the linguine ideally less buttery. Atmosphere was nice. Good to come if you are already staying at the hotel

Exceptional service and food. On a rainy Sunday night when most restaurants were closed, the bar manager at our hotel recommended this restaurant which is owned by the same firm that owns our hotel. We were uncertain what to expect of a restaurant in Leicester...

We've been there (again) last Saturday at 10 pm (had a reservation). And again we had a wonderful experience. From the sliced pieuvre to the tarte au citron pasding by the lobster it was fantastic also the wine was to die for! Kids (teens) were happy too. My friend had as main the canneloni, frankly it was too thick but when we explained the issue. The team offered the exchange for anything but she was already full so they offered a huge portion of the beignets dessert (free of charge of course) and deduced her main. It can seems obvious to be heard when raising issue but it is not always so simple in some other places. Anyways most of our plates were fantastic, the atmosphere and the service are formidable. Will come back soon!

I walk in for the breakfast and the restaurant looks good. The waiter took the order and in stead to receive a oat latte, they delivered an almond latte. We ordered 2 omelette from the live station and we received after 15-20 minutes and not...

Had been to whitcombs with my Family for my son's birthday get together dinner. Dominico and Maria welcomed us at the door with a big smile and enthusiasm. Later, Roy was equally full of energy and knowledgeable whilst explaining us the menu concept and whilst...

After enjoying a wonderful a la carte menu, we immediately made reservations for the pre-theater menu two days later. The service is excellent and professional. The a la carte menu is excellent. Unfortunately, the fish on the pre-theater menu was seared a little too hot....

Faultless Service. From the moment you walked in, you felt like you were the only one being served. The wait staff were very attentive and knowledgeable. The food was perfectly presented and the meal itself was incredible. We had the fillet mignon, it was so...

Services and variety is delightful. As hotel guests at the Londoner for a week we had the chance to enjoy Ripon’s attentive, personal service.

The restaurant is lovely, decor and interactions with Brian our server were fantastic, a wonderful guy. However our two vegan guests who ordered from the vegetarian menu were served risotto with cheese on it even though the menu didn’t have it on it. This meant they didn’t have their food whilst the other guests ate. Missing items were not served. And audaciously after the meal was cleared the missing items were presented as if they would be received without their accompanying dishes without complaint. The food is great but the coordination expected from a restaurant was noticeably lacking. With competition on their doorstep offering equal fare Whitcomb’s lack or organisation will leave it out in the cold.

Impeccable went for dinner and was not disappointed our waiter regires was very attentive and went above and Beyond even bringing back the bottle of wine up too room, The food was simple but the flavours of each dish was on point. The chicken butter...

very professional staff, amazing food with layers of flavors