Best Modern European Restaurants in Elephant and Castle

We booked this restaurant as the first part of our Christmas day out, and the building and ambience was lovely. The inside is well decorated and has a cool vibe. The front of house was friendly. Initially our table was in a section of the restaurant that was quite cramped and our table for two was right next to a step and the waiters station. I did feel uncomfortable as I felt in the way of customers and service staff trying to get through. As our waiter came over to attend to us, I asked if it would be possible to move tables and he went straight away to enquire. This was no problem for the front of house and moved us into the main hub of the restaurant near the window. The food was good quality, good size and very tasty. I ordered the full breakfast with a side of macaroni cheese (with truffle) which was amazing. My husband ordered the burgerdict which looked nice, the only criticism was that burger was dry. Our waiter in this section let down the service overall as they were slow and not particularly friendly. We ordered hot drinks and asked for tap water which did not arrive. One point I started to cough and my husband asked the waiter for water again, and he was very slow to the point where the table next us offered us their water to relive my cough - very kin of them! Eventually at the end of our meal and after waiting a long time we received our table water and bill. This was a shame as the other staff were really helpful especially during such a busy time of year. I would go again, but the service needs to be consistent as this lets the other workers in the restaurant down.

I went through four annoying verification steps to write this review and I would have gone through ten more. One of those nights that just makes your week. Deep fried parsnips, sweetbreads, pork cheeks and steak. Just wonderful. Were treated with such courtesy and care. Deeply appreciated.

We had a great time, really liked the round table for 11 of us, and the beef wellington was amazing!

An outstanding culinary experience from start to finish with first class food and wink and a wonderful ambience. The staff were perfectly attentive and engaging and we loved that Johnny delivered coffees to his kitchen team

Having wanted to dine at The Ivy since I was 20 and now late 50's it was one of my favourite experiences in London with my children. It did not disappoint. The service was superb, the waiter quickly realised my son has special needs and reacted accordingly, without judgement or prejudice, which was a refreshing change from other London venues we have been to. The food was the best I have had in years. Thank you!