Based on 5.090 opinions finded in 5 websites
Based on 5.090 opinions finded in 5 websites
Nº 2864 in 7028 in City of London, Westminster
Nº 69 of 137 Mediterranean in City of London, Westminster
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We have cooked many dishes out do the Ottolenghi books, and this place being a bit more technical than the books delivered, I also appreciated the Short menu as it helps with selection and ensures a well delivered dish. Burrata: excellent. Octopus; Devine, Cod: delicious. Fried mushrooms: a highlight believe it or not. We sampled 4 desserts along with 4 mocktails and they were absolutely fantastic.
Carlos Lopez . 2025-01-09
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Delicious! Loved all the vegetarian options, even though I'm not a vegetarian.
Nat Gen . 2025-01-08
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Excellent restaurant from the chain of the famous chef Ottolenghi. Its imprinting can be seen in every dish, the Veg choice is highly appreciated. Amazing flavors! Price quite high also due to unfavorable exchange rate but still super happy. Advised!
LUCA Canepa . 2025-01-03
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We paid over 200 euros per person for food which was “just fine”. It was absolutely not worth anywhere near 200 euros pp, which is normally the price you pay for a (very good) Michelin star restaurant. Besides that, we did not like the ambiance and it was very very packed and loud. Unfortunately we had high hopes which were not met. Felt like a pity on new years eve
Naomi . 2025-01-01
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The dishes aren’t consistently good and there are a few misses. It was Christmas Eve and a celebratory mid day meal with relatives. The male greeter at door who was Italian was perfect at his job: charming, warm and ebullient. Our service staff was just ok. Seriously, just OK. We ordered a wide selection and many courses but NOTHING JUST STOOD OUT AS WOW. Unfortunately the restrooms are downstairs. Was it a special place for a special meal on a special holiday: maybe NOT. Are we fans of the MAGIC O, well we have his cookbooks. Today was just a regular so so meal but sadly I WANTED MORE.
Brett Montclair . 2024-12-31
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I loved Yotam’s restaurant. There are great classics of his cuisine in the dishes with blends of flavors that only he can master. We clearly loved everything about it. It was delicious with great service, pleasant and efficient despite the crowds. I definitely recommend that you make a reservation, because it is rather full, and there is a wait even for a 3rd service. We tested several starters and dishes but on the December menu I recommend the beets with goat cheese. However, I am not a fan of this vegetable but it was great and as a dish the sea bass was excellent. Even the bread with its little cup of olive oil was good. If you want to eat at a table or as a couple, remember to book on the ground floor otherwise you have a large table d'hôte in the basement facing the rather nice kitchen.
Steve Attal . 2024-12-30
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Very special restaurant. The ambience is lovely, I adore the dimmed lighting—great for a date night. Dishes are delicious and there are some interesting wines to choose from.
Laura Reeves . 2024-12-30
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Very disappointed with this restaurant, I expected to find a buffet in view of the advertising photos... Or... extravagant prices for what is on your plate. 6 pounds for a small handful of spicy nuts...5 unfortunate little pieces of grilled carrots for 7.8 pounds etc... The carrots were not grilled but partly charred, the same goes for the skin of the chicken which gave the sauce a not-so-great taste. and which did not allow me to define what were the ingredients which made up the sauce, I was left with a bad taste in my mouth all day and I was not dazzled by the flavors so praised in this type of cuisine …I was so happy to taste this “…fashion effect” cuisine??? I regret not having reacted...this is the first time that I have posted a review for a restaurant because I am in the food industry myself and I don't like to demolish but here!!! a little positive touch: the super pleasant carrot apple ginger juice and the very interesting dessert.
Gabriella Maria . 2024-12-29
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Tourist trap. We are fans of Ottolenghi but we were all disappointed - the dishes were not hot enough (lukewarm at best), flavor balance was dubious (one dish for instance had a great piece of cod but it was completely spoiled by piles of cardamom and coriander corns), portions are insufficient and prices are ridiculously high. Pleasant atmosphere but nothing special (paper cloth on the table for instance). We were sat by the front door and had to put our coats back on because we were too cold. Service was very good, but not sufficient to save the experience. Never again.
Sébastien Dieuaide . 2024-12-29
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1. I have all of Ottolenghi's cooking books and I think he's one of the best chefs in the world. 2. 7 years ago we visited NOPI and enjoyed it so much. It was fantastic and this was the reason why we came back. Due to lockdown and other reasons we could not come earlier. 3. The staff is really friendly and helpful This was the foreword. 4. Our visit on Dec.12th was a pure disappointment. Last time we sat downstairs, which we enjoyed, this time on the groundfloor, a noisy place with the atmosphere of a fast food location. A poor staff who has to work in such a noisy environment. Last time the menue offered crispy salads this time the greens were poorly accompaining some of the dishes. The nibbles were ok, average. The bread crust was not crispy at all and everything a bit chewy. You should change the baker or not let rest the bread too long in humid air. The courses brussel sprouts (good), blue cheese souffle (average, far too sweet in some parts, killing the blue cheese taste), the pork belly and the ox tongue were served at the same time. The latter two dishes were luke warm. We told the (very friendly) waitress/waiter to send it back because of the temperature. It was not something pleasent to eat. They took it back and we got a hot pork belly and again a luke warm tongue. We did not complain anymore because we saw the kitchen was probably too busy to react. Anyhow the pork belly was a desaster - only fat and nothing else. Having eaten many pork bellies in my life, I know it should be something special - a melting delight in the mouth and the crackling should be beautiful brown, crispy and a texture adventure. Not something pale, hard and with a chewy finish. The accompaining sauce tasted like convenience sauce - I'm sure it wasn't but it tasted like that - quite an art to do it the other way round. A tongue can be luke warm but then it should be served e.g. on hot lentils or a crispy salad and not with greasy potato straw and some lettuce leaves. Because the staff was really friendly we did not want to complain again because we already knew we won't come again. The overall atmosphere was more 'come, eat, leave and be glad you got a table at NOPIs' and not 'enjoy your evening, relax and try to concentrate on your meal with all your senses'. Maybe people think 'if I do not like something of Ottolenghi's cuisine, it's because I have a bad taste or I do not know how to enjoy it' or the people simply accept what they got, how they got and where they got it. Or 'I pay a lot, the restaurant is booked out all the time - it can't be bad'. I'm sorry but things like this should not happen in such a restaurant. Of course there can be good days and less good days. But this time we saw, analizing the whole concept, that this was not a bad day, it was the basic structure of the restaurant. The next day we went to another star rated restaurant and we had a fantastic evening with fantastic food in a very comfortable and not dezibel filled atmosphere. Sorry. Volkmar Pamer, Vienna, Austria
Volkmar Pamer . 2024-12-27
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Nopi is one of my favourite restaurants in London, it never disappoints.
Anna Gilmore . 2024-12-25
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We have always wanted to have a meal at NOPI and this was booked as part of a birthday meal. It was very busy as expected for a Saturday lunchtime. We had a table in the window, which when split into tables for 2 can be close. Two separate couples were offered the table next to us and asked to move as they were vertically on our table. I think it was a table for 4 split in half. Service was ok but it did take a good 20 minutes for us to be offered a drink. The food was fantastic and full of flavour. If you like Mediterranean food then worth a visit, just expect it to be busy.
Phil Wheeler . 2024-12-24
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Overpriced with a poor dining experience.
Luke 123 . 2024-12-22
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We love this restaurant. A perfect place for a special occasion. Great food , wine and atmosphere! The only comment about mirrored toilets , I’m always lost , first can’t find entrance then exit 🤣
Valeriya Zhu . 2024-12-22
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I only tasted the sea salt but not the actual food.
H Y . 2024-12-21
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First time here, won’t be the last! Every mouthful was a joy to eat! I’m vegetarian so can’t comment on meat dishes but this place knows how to make superb vegetarian dishes that celebrate every taste of natural produce. The service was outstanding and we enjoyed a fabulous meal pre a theatre trip. The cheesecake small plate is to die for!!!
Alexandra Ramsey . 2024-12-20
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Another well established restaurant, with the clear signature of Ottolenghi. Food was amazing. Restroom can be overwheling ;-)
Phil T . 2024-12-19
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Such a disappointment. The food was lacking imagination. Most of the meals were below average and did not meet our expectations. I guess it’s another over hyped restaurant by a TV chef. Will never return or recommend.
Tali Biran . 2024-12-19
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I really loved the meal we had here! Really original dishes with amazing flavors, I wanted to try them all!
Ana Lopez de Arenosa . 2024-12-18
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It's my second time at Nopi and loved it as much as the first time. However....There were 3 of us and 2 people don't particularly like spicy food. A lot of the dishes were quite spicy for them, it would have been nice to have seen that on the menu as it wasn't clear. it's only a small thing but would have made a big difference to them.
An Alleweireldt . 2024-12-17
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I highly recommend this restaurant. Simple ingredients for an excellent meal. The service was very good! Their wine selection is really very good. On the other hand, there is no need for salt crystals on the bread.
Thibault pl . 2024-12-16
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Exquisite and delicious food! Nice presentation. Good atmosphere.
soroush Farzin . 2024-12-16
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Restaurant worthy of the quality and reputation of this great chef. The staff is very pleasant, accommodating, welcoming. Everything was perfect from the cocktail to the dessert. Thank you for the candle for my birthday.
Monsieur Edmond . 2024-12-13
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Terrible service and mediocre food. Small portions with a lack of flavour. Prices beyond the quality of food. Furthermore an incompetent waitress spilled a cocktail in my lap. The manager promised a lot but followed through on nothing. I would recommend fallow as much tastier similarly priced alternative.
Nirav Panchal . 2024-12-12
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Highly recommend this restaurant.
Tigre McMullan . 2024-12-11
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Very noisy but then it was very busy. My friend and I really had a great time. The food was excellent and as a coeliac there was still plenty of choice for me.
Karen Linfield . 2024-12-10
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Great food, rushed and rude service. The server actually threw silverware down on the table when we asked him for additional clean silverware.
richard rosenthal . 2024-12-03
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Disappointed! I decided to come to NOPI for my birthday dinner. The traffic made us 20 mins late unfortunately, but after 2 unanswered phone calls, we managed to let them know and they gracefully held our booking for us. The food was beautiful! Flavour combinations were perfectly matched just like I had seen & learnt from Yottolam’s masterclass. We cook a lot from his cookbooks at home in New Zealand. The octopus was beautiful, the pork, burrata salad, were all super tasty! The most disappointing part was the customer service. We were rushed through our dinner. When we arrived and were being seated, the maitre’d told us she would let us know if we had just 2 hours to eat our meal, or could we stay a little longer and enjoy our dinner?! We were still enjoying our mains, we hadn’t heard if we could stay past the 2 hours or not, suddenly the maitre’d returned, put the dessert menus in front of us and never mentioned ‘we would like the table returned by a certain time’. We had just ordered another bottle of wine and still had half to finish! Communication was terrible! We felt rushed and that we were a hassle! Food is expensive but delicious, but the service from the team let the night down. Would have purchased a signed cookbook to take home. Not as I had hoped for.
Tania Watson . 2024-12-02
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Amazing experience !!! The front of house staff were very welcoming and helpful. The food was incredible and full of flavours .cant wait to be back again 😊
lila m . 2024-12-01
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Decent vegan and plant based options. Relaxed atmosphere. Fun spot with reliable food.
Ben Blue . 2024-12-01
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Very disappointed. Food underwhelming. We shared 5 dishes as advised way too much food! All plates were very salty and luke warm. Very expensive and not good value. I cannot recommend. Food was bland and not what I was expecting.
claire duquemin . 2024-12-01
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Excellent food but unfortunately a waiter who seemed irritated from the start. He turned out to be very unpleasant in his words and attitudes. This took away from the enjoyment of our meal.
Virginie Karli . 2024-11-30
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Top cuisine, good service - I think the wine selection is really overpriced, even for London, at least when it comes to the quality of the wines!!
Bela Kerekes (V8bela) . 2024-11-27
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Nopi London: A Culinary Gem I managed to snag a last-minute reservation at Nopi and ended up at the bar counter. Being on my own, I didn’t mind at all—it turned out to be a great spot to watch the action unfold. The food, as always, was phenomenal. Ottolenghi’s creative approach to mixing textures and flavors is unmatched, resulting in dishes that are both surprising and deeply satisfying. Every bite felt like a thoughtful exploration of ingredients, crafted with precision and flair. For me, Nopi is an absolute must-visit when in London, whether you’re a fan of Ottolenghi’s work or simply love exceptional food. Warm service, a buzzing atmosphere, and unforgettable dishes make it a standout experience every time.
Laurent Myter . 2024-11-26
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We visited NOPI for a family 70th birthday and had a fantastic experience. Firstly the front of house and waiting staff were very accommodating for our newborn, warm and really knowledgeable about the menu. Then the food, our only problem was that it was all so good it was hard to pick our favourite. It was made even more special when chef Neil brought up an extra dessert off the menu which was a special touch. We'd highly recommend visiting and looking forward to coming back again in the near future.
Rory Donnelly . 2024-11-26
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Current favorite restaurant in London. With a very nice toilet 😃
Emily Miller . 2024-11-24
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It’s my second time dining here and I really love it. The food is amazing, you can taste the quality in every dish. It is quite a loud environment but still enjoyable. Service is good, but sometimes a little pushy (ex:I still had some wine left in my glass and the waiter came straight to me and asked if I wanted another glass of wine and before did the same with my partner). Anyhow, we’re definitely going back.
Maedbh Gillespie . 2024-11-22
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Amazing everything! Food, service, ambiance -- all 5 stars, and totally lived up to all the hype. Our group agreed-- the Viracocha cocktail was the best drink we've ever had. Life changing.
Emily Wright . 2024-11-21
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The best! The food, the wine, the service. Absolutely fantastic!!
blackc0ff33 . 2024-11-19
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Good range of dishes and Ottelenghi doing what he does with his range of ingredients, delicious. I have been to all his restaurants and overall they’re great. I enjoyed Nopi.
Dishes with David . 2024-11-10
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Great Food, we had a lovely evening!
Sandrine Kuenzel . 2024-11-10
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Awesome food, my favs - chickpeas - perenips - aubergine
Javier Martin . 2024-11-09
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Nice restaurant but you better have no taste. Thus the recipe books of Ottolenghi are crazy good, thus we expected so much more tasty food. We expected SO MUCH more, and it wasn’t there. It is highly expensive for what it is. Could’ve done better ! Add more spices in your plates ! Follow Ottolenghi recipe books !!
Nathan Venezia . 2024-11-09
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Great atmosphere and good kitchen. I think it’s overpriced though and the wine list is crazy. Top prices for average wines.
Gavin Green . 2024-11-06
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After each hip household holds at least one Ottolenghi cooking book I was very curious about the live experience. I booked spontaneously and got a place at the big table in the basement which I wouldn’t repeat as a single diner. I was wedged between two bigger parties and the people next to me naturally turned their backs to me to talk to their friends, which was pretty odd. The already wilting flowers in front of me didn’t help. I had 3 starters. Aubergines that were nice - not surprisingly a signature dish. The burrito with quince had a nice, fresh taste. Personally, I didn’t like the whole coriander seeds on top. Added another texture but coriander seeds have a strange consistency and they had a pretty bland taste. The flavors of the seared beef tongue were similar to the aubergines and were a little overpowering for the beef tongue. I have been surprised by the very limited wine list. There were 2 whites available and the Vermentino didn’t have enough body to deal well with the strong flavors. Maybe my expectations were a little too high and difficult to fulfill.
Annabella Weisl . 2024-11-03
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The food was great but the wine pairing was massively disappointing. For the wine one star wood be fitting, bit the food was massively on spot so three stars is the right decision.
Peter . 2024-11-01
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Very disappointed with this experience. Good cuisine, rich in tastes and flavors. On the other hand, the prices are clearly too high in relation to the quantity. The service leaves something to be desired. Cocktails are expensive and in ridiculous quantities. The worst thing in my opinion is charging £7 for 4 slices for bread when we are in a Mediterranean restaurant and all the dishes deserve to be sauced. Fan of OTTOLENGHI cuisine but very disappointed with the restaurant.
Bruno Borens . 2024-10-31
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Exceptional experience, food, and service! Flavors unlike anything we’ve ever experienced. Sophisticated and worldly—my favorite restaurant recommendation for London!
Novella W Thompson . 2024-10-30
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Very nice meal in the restaurant downstairs at large shared tables near the kitchen. Very tasty, everything of good and full taste! Delicious fish and delicious chicken and all other dishes too!
Karlijn Van der Vliet . 2024-10-29
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The chief was not present. On the other hand, the flavors and spices were there.
Jean de Bosset . 2024-10-24
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Amazing restaurant. Delicious and inventive Mediterranean food. Small menu but everything was delicious. Great service and atmosphere. Overall a fantastic experience!
James . 2024-10-23
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Disappointing. I came here years ago and remembered loving the quality of vegetables, the innovative spreads, the vibe, etc. but lunch today was stale – the aubergine is served cold, the falafel is just a spicy ball of kimchi, the lettuce is too acidic, only the cod was good. The receptionist was kind and accommodating but the servers were not particularly friendly.
Aurelie . 2024-10-22
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Been a huge fan of Ottolenghi since lockdown - his recipes got me into cooking and a few are always in my weekly cycle! Couldn't have asked for better service, food, wine and company. Try the orange wines!
Max Fuller . 2024-10-20
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Warning all parents with infants. Avoid this restaurant. There is no baby change at this restaurant. They have to set it up and it takes asking a lot of staff to help, once they do you’ll be changing the baby in the urinal if you are a dad and other people will continue to go to the loo while you are changing them. They’ll tell you it is an old building. Well it may be old but it’s a brand new renovation, Ruined a very expensive experience.
Dan Dalton . 2024-10-19
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Top food with a great ambience.
Urs Karrer . 2024-10-17
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7 gbp for three slices of bread to accompany the meal. Times three because we were with the children (and for an addition of more than 300 gbp). It's good, it's expensive, but charging 21 gbp for half a pound of bread is pure and simple mockery.
Damien Hottelier . 2024-10-16
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Had lunch there today. Were warmly welcomed and brought to our table. We were given the menu straight away. From starters, drinks, main meals and desserts, everything was included. Prices relatively high but top quality! Water is free! Toilet very clean and nicely done. Just a very great restaurant.
Simon . 2024-10-15
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Incredible evening with delicious wine and food. Pork belly and eggplant were the standout stars.
Grant Donnelly . 2024-10-13
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Delicious food. Was afraid that my high expectations would disappoint but that was not the case. The eggplant is so delicious that we almost felt it was a shame to eat it. Chicken and pork belly also highly recommended. Also tasty cocktails. Pricey, but fun to have done. Mushrooms were unfortunately very disappointing.
renate C . 2024-10-13
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I couldn't wait to come back to London to taste Ottolenghi's cuisine and everything was perfect, as I hoped: delicious cuisine, simple but refined, the crispy mushrooms are crazy, in each dish there is always an idea that adds a twist to the dish, very pleasant service and atmosphere as well. There were 2 of us for lunch and I had booked at the bar for lunch, good choice because the atmosphere was more intimate than the tables.
Alexia Barthas . 2024-10-11
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The small plates were very good. The large plates were just so so. We came early in the dinner service and they brought a lot of plates very quickly. Not the way I like to enjoy a meal. We had to ask them to slow down service. I expected better service from such a well regarded restaurant
Gail Sider . 2024-10-09
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Excellent food and wine, with great service.
Mick Murphy . 2024-10-09
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Attentive service, but a lot of the food was rather average… even more so when the high price is considered
B A . 2024-10-08
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Very loud, you felt rushed. It didn't seem hospitable at all. There was no bread to eat, three small slices of bread cost 7 pounds. But the food was delicious.
Marie-Noelle Schmiemann . 2024-10-07
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food is nice but not up to the standard of the price point, nor was the service. It was good and I’m glad I tried but don’t need to go again
Kelly Kuper . 2024-10-06
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Delicious as always. Every dish is better than the last. Come here for the flavors, not the price. Expensive but worth it.
Scott Sanchez . 2024-10-06
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Food was excellent but staff were rude and inattentive which is a shame. They practically threw our food down in front of us. Can’t fault the food though.
Team Dodd . 2024-10-06
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Wow! Incredible meal. Fantastic staff. The Viracocha cocktail was very flavorful. The Octopus, beans and xo sauce was divine. The beef tongue was also very good. The bartenders were friendly and knew what they were talking about. Can’t wait to share this with others!
Thomas Rogers . 2024-10-05
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I feel that giving 1 star for the service isn't fair, our waiter was actually fantastic and talked us through the menu really well But when you're spending £75 a head you don't expect the maître d to walk over with your bill, plonk it down in front of you and tell you its time to leave as you have other guests waiting after only being there an hour and 15 minutes and the mains took 30 minutes to come as we ordered a blue cheese cheesecake which takes 20 minutes to bake I was there for a working lunch with a client and we were mid flow, so to be interrupted by someone who hasnt engaged with us for the whole meal, slapping a bill down and just saying "we have guests waiting" was laughable - especially as there were empty tables in the restaurant Completely unacceptable and incredibly rude from the maître d - have we forgotten what good service looks like these days?
Michael TOMKINS . 2024-10-04
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We had a delicious dinner here! The waitstaff probably could have been politer, but the service was very quick. Didn’t enjoy the waiter rolling his eyes at me. We especially enjoyed the fried mushrooms.
Caroline B . 2024-10-02
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The quality of the food was good, the prices are exorbantly. Tables are really small and close to each other.
J. S. . 2024-10-02
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For all the foodies looking to have a wonderful culinary experience, NOPI delivers in spades. We were welcomed warmly and enjoyed an absolutely delicious meal. Highly recommend to all!! Ps photo is the cheesecake style starter (savory) and new cookbook release - signed copies available at the restaurant. Definitely leave some room in your suitcase for his new cookbook!
Miriam Freibauer . 2024-10-01
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Loved my dinner at NOPI! I love the cook book so much and boy was I not disapponted. The food and service was amazing. Special thanks to our server Channel that made our special night event more special! She went above and beyond 🙂 Would definitely recommend. Ottolenghi is a master chef!
Simon Rodrigue-Witchel . 2024-10-01
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Sunday Lunch; 2 adults 1 pre-Teen; booked table; a stair and 2 hard double doors to get in - wasn't an issue for us but for the consideration of wheelchair users; Got a good welcome and quick seating; the serving waitress was very professional and explained the sharing approach to Nibbles, 🐟, 🍖 sections of the lunch menu; sourdough bread on a kalamata olive oil was a perfect start with French white wine; we went for ChickPea 🧆 Tofu, Burrata 🧀 and Aubergine 🍆. My better half and child shared their favorite black like spring chicken and they finished it to the bone which says a lot about it's exquisite taste. In summary Nopi delighted us and we are surely to return soon. Toilets are downstairs, very clean and well maintained.
Dheeraj Kalladka . 2024-09-29
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Some meals are average some are bad. Service was as you can expect at such an overpriced place.
Gábor Németh . 2024-09-28
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Great food and cocktails. The reason this does not receive a higher rating is as follows: 1. My husband received the incorrect drink order. This is fine as it sometimes happens. The issue is that the bartender responded as if it were our error, but the main server apologized and it was all good. I will say that her drinks were terrific. 2. On two occasions, the assistant servers directed us to clear the table for them to place the dishes. We did not realize as guests in their restaurant that it was our responsibility to anticipate their needs while serving. We are always happy to help out, but this is the first time that we were ordered to do something while dining. This was very odd and distasteful to us as it happened twice and it is obviously a training issue.
Scott Shiigi . 2024-09-27
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It was incredible to finally try Ottolenghi’s recipes behind his cooking books. The restaurant was lively and the atmosphere was great despite the noise!
Inger Margrete Hansen . 2024-09-22
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The food was very tasty, but I would say the price is not worth the amount of food served. £38 for a miniature chicken with some sauce (that you can’t even enjoy as they do not provide bread at a reasonable price) is too expensive in my opinion. Overall, the atmosphere was dark and noisy, service took quite some time, and portions were extremely small. I would not recommend it.
Deli de Leon . 2024-09-21
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I feel like I have to rate the restaurant overall a 5 because there was nothing about the food and cocktails that I didn’t like. We had the paper plane, scotch sour, Charlie Chaplin, and sidecar to drink, and ordered the mushrooms, cheese, pork, and fish to eat. However the food notwithstanding, there were multiple lapses in service for me to consider this a truly outstanding restaurant. A cocktail I didn’t order arrived, and the bartender argued a little that it was my error! Three times when food arrived, the server asked in a not so polite way for us to rearrange the table to accommodate them. The polish was lacking to be sure, which is a shame because the food was good.
Bill Melcher . 2024-09-20
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Since I liked the food at Rovi I wanted to try another Restaurant. The Restaurant is very beautiful and the staff at the reception was very nice. Then they asked us to wait at the "bar" (it was not really a bar) to be seated. Someone came and gave us a cocktail card because our table was not ready but we could order already drinks. That was a little bit weird because the staff was really stressed and we couldn't order a drink till we asked someone. After that we where seated and they gave us the menu. It's more a sharing concept like at the Rovi Restaurant. We asked at Rovi how many dishes we should order and they couldn't help us - the same at Nopi Restaurant. So we ordered a few, after that we ordered another dish and they where flexibel. That was very positiv. The food was amazing and we liked everything. The whole evening was not very welcomed since the staff was always in hurry and it was more like "you can be happy just to eat here" but for that service it's too pricey.
Elisabeth Fernandes . 2024-09-19
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Expensive for the portions. Decent meal.
Eunice You . 2024-09-16
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Every dish was a delight. I would love a couple more vegetarian mains since they have a real talent for developing them for the small plates. Btw I’m an omnivore.
Jeff Lee . 2024-09-16
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Great gastronomic experience. All the vegetable and fish dishes were outstanding, but the meat - not so much; was underwhelming (don’t think I even bothered to photograph the dishes that weren’t great). So, everything apart from the meat dishes we ordered were amazing. Drinks were ok. Desserts were lovely. Service was good.
A H OT . 2024-09-14
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My daughter and I had a delicious meal at NOPI last night. I have been several times before and always had a great experience but this time was made extra special by the smiley waiter who took the time to ask why we were out celebrating and gave us a complementary glass of fizz. Thank you, it made our evening 😊
Alison Crowe . 2024-09-11
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Incredible flavors and textures. First time. Excellent memory. Mushrooms, eggplant, beef tongue, sole with Véronique sauce (boneless would be really better),... It was on par with what I expected. BUT A noise nuisance which spoils the comfort of enjoying such a meal. A waitress a little too eager to serve to move on to the next customers. It's unpleasant and it also spoils the pleasure of the moment. PS: special mention for these original toilets.
Florence Guicheteau . 2024-09-08
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Food is amazing! I bring my mum when she visits me and loves it
Ystem Down . 2024-09-08
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You would expect something exceptional for these prices but it's not. Well cooked, of course, but nothing special.
Kai Klabautermann . 2024-09-07
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The food is nice. The veggie dishes are the most inspiring. The logistics could be better. When one person gets his main after everyone else is finished, it is annoying.
Carsten Bartsch . 2024-09-06
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One of the best meals I have ever eaten. The staff were SUPER lovely and the food was just incredible. Also super helpful and accommodating for dietary requirements. Would recommend as a must do when in London.
Katie Martin . 2024-09-04
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Overall we had a really pleasant visit to NOPI. Several of the dishes were absolutely phenomenal, unfortunately there was a problem with two of our dishes. However, the staff was extraordinarily accommodating to ensure that it did not spoil our evening. They really care for their customers here!
Anand Van Zelderen . 2024-09-03
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We have - and have cooked from - several of Ottolenghi’s cookbooks, so we were excited to eat here. The food did not disappoint us. The deep fried mushrooms, the eggplant, the savory cheesecake (more like a soufflé) as well as the roasted chicken and the strawberry mess dessert were all delicious. Our waiter was excellent. We were downstairs at the “communal tables”. But they are really too wide to be communal and the noise level made conversing with anyone not right next to you a challenge (sound was generally 70 to 76 db, not bad, but all the hard surfaces made the sound harsh). Being next to a busy kitchen can be exciting, but we couldn’t really see anything the way the tables are oriented. We ordered food within minutes of our first contact with our waiter (about 5 mins after being seated). He was happy to bring us tastes of 3 wines (we got a bottle of the Rosso di Montalcino). Our reservation was for a two hour period. We did not linger, but the food came at a pace that lead to us being told to leave within minutes of getting our dessert, and about when we got our check. We spent a fair amount of time waiting for food to arrive. So that’s my major ding - if you’re going to tell us our time is up, get the food out at a pace that lets us relax for five minutes after dessert! Good thing we didn’t order dessert wine. Would have needed a to go cup! Wine was 90 pounds, raising our per person cost.
Harry Dennis . 2024-08-30
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December 2023. Simply fabulous. Great balance to the spices and big flavour hits. We are not vegetarian, but this is how to deliver vegetable dishes. The meat dishes too are excellent. Such skills to put together the combinations. Highly recommended
Laurence Carr . 2024-08-30
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Over priced and pretentious! Touch of the Emperor's new clothes in a sterile environment trying too hard to be on point.Tight with the wine measures. Yawn....
Peter Joyce . 2024-08-30
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A most satisfying gourmet experience! The blend of flavors, textures and colors is magnificent and surprising. It’s a unique culinary journey. Special mention for the decor of the restaurant, all in simplicity and elegance, and that of the toilets which is quite disconcerting with its mirrors which multiply the small room to infinity :) Plan a high budget, you pay for quality and creativity.
Annie Têtu-Bernier . 2024-08-27
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Very tasty meal with nice service.
Ben van der Wegen . 2024-08-27
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The service was impeccable, food was great!!! They accommodated me and brought out food quickly as I was in a time crunch and left in 45 min! I will definitely have a full and leisurely meal here next time. Savory cheesecake was to die for but all dishes were good.
Kimberly Wong . 2024-08-26
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Absolute joke. We booked a table and got placed in a storage room down the basement. Noisy, smelly just a complete joke. I hardly recommend asking in advance if they try to fraud.
Julian Herzog . 2024-08-24
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It’s just superb. Lovely staff who look after you so well whilst bringing super food and wine.
Greig Bryan . 2024-08-22
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We’ve heard so much about this place and the hype is real ! The food did not disappoint and the service was a par above the rest ! A great experience in every way imaginable .
ria ramkissoon . 2024-08-14
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We came here for our anniversary. We thought it was nice but we were not blown away. The mushrooms starter was fantastic, the rest to the food was good. For a place with such a great reputation I thought there could have been more. The vegetarian options were fairly good, the carnivore options were ok. We likely won’t come again as we have had the experience now. Staff were great.
Mark Tilda . 2024-08-12
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