London St Brasserie

London St Brasserie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Brian

   Dorset2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   From past experiences, we had high expectations when we took our friends to the London Street Brasserie for lunch on Good Friday. It was, to say the least, disappointing. Part of the context was that they have a new chef. This we discovered when, having waited three quarters of an hour for our starters, and seen others who arrived after us finish theirs, and progress to the main course. I'd ordered the Goat's cheese souffle - apparently the first attempt was a failure and the second attempt would still be another five minutes. Ten minutes later it arrived. I'd ordered the souffle because my wife had highly praised it from the previous visit. Mine was not, she said, anything like the light and tasty souffle she'd enjoyed. But my main gripe was the lack of communication - they should have come to us to apologise when it first failed. I'd probably have opted for something available more quickly. Instead, we had to ask why there was a delay. The starters the other three diners had were excellent. Only one of the four of us enjoyed our main course. My wife and I had the Monkfish. 75% of mine was chewy. My wife thought that I had been unlucky as the first 75% of hers was fine - then she found her last 25% chewy, just like mine. One of our guests found the belly pork also overcooked and chewy and far from the melt in your mouth dish he'd hoped for. The chocolate cheesecake my wife and I shared for dessert was also disappointing. When we gave an honest answer to the usual - "How was everything?" - the manager came over and apologised. He said he would adjust the bill and did remove some of the dishes. On the positive side, T K, our wine waiter was excellent and the English sparkling wine was superb value. One of our guests said she had an excellent meal. One out of four isn't good enough.
   

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   David VIP

   London18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Been a few years since we had been to LSB as we moved out of the area. Picked it for a family catch up as we have had some great evenings and memories there. Absolutely outstanding food service everything was just perfect cannot wait to come back.
   

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   Sarah VIP

   Oxford15 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Quite expensive eg £7 for a pint of lime and soda. Nice atmosphere but wouldn’t rush back
   

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   Helen

   London3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 11 April 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Reliably excellent food every time. Not rushed but always made welcome.
   

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   helen

   Buckinghamshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 9 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Would definitely recommend. Food was great and the service too.
   

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   Phil

   Surrey3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 3 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Perfect meal, perfect restaurant. A little bit pricey but worth every penny
   

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   Susie

   Warwickshire2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 31 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous choice of fresh food, cooked to perfection and beautifully presented. Excellent service and relaxing ambience.
   

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   Alan VIP

   Mexico City8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 31 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely long lunch on a quiet Monday, food v good and excellent wine list, we were well looked after. But please ensure your new hires are trained in opening a wine bottle!!
   

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   Ricky

   Berkshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 26 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food, excellent service! Really enjoy our anniversary here!
   

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    Berni

    Berkshire9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Outstanding experience (again!) Definitely the ‘must visit’ restaurant in Reading. Welcoming & a bit buzzy without being pretentious- love it. Sea bass was superb & I really enjoyed the Hake dish. Definitely will be arranging a repeat visit.
    

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