SAGARDI BASQUE COUNTRY CHEFS

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   Semih

   London1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 21 February 2025

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

   I wouldn't go again... We booked the "Experience" option via OpenTable and received a confirmation email. However, upon arrival, we were informed that this option was only valid on Sundays, a detail that was not clear during the booking process... No alternative solution or compensation was offered, which was disappointing. Simply unprofessional. Additionally, having recently undergone knee surgery and with inclement weather outside, I was looking for a relaxed dining experience. We chose the £76 per person menu expecting a high quality meal. While the bread and meat were quite good, the fish omelette and other dishes fell short in flavour and overall quality.
   

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   Alexander

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 20 February 2025

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

   Amazing Basque steakhouse - all items were exquisite. Service was brilliant, very polite and well trained staff. Will be back
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Dublin1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 20 February 2025

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

   The food was decent, but given the price, it didn’t seem worth it. Unfortunately, most of us ended up getting sick after dining at the restaurant, which lasted for a few days, so it definitely wasn’t the best experience. Additionally, the service was lacking – we had to make a real effort to get the staff’s attention.
   

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   Nigel

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 12 February 2025

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

   Great environment and lovely food. Great selection of wine
   

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   stephen VIP

   London1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 8 February 2025

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

   So where to start with this one; As a regular at both Gaucho and Hawksmoor I was intrigued to try Sagardi, with its much lauded Basque steak and to see if it lived up to the rather dubiously high ratings. The place itself is a bare brick, heavy wood and wrought iron detailing type place, loud music and no table clothes; so think upscale pub. The menu is inviting and the range of wines is good as you’d expect from a steakhouse. My wife opted for a steak tartare and I tried the Iberico ham with some sour dough. The steak tartare was clean, and well balanced, perhaps a smidge too many diced pickles, but a solid starter. The Iberico ham, was dry and fibrous, those used to shopping at Brindisa (in Borough market ) or Casa Manolo for their Pata Negra and that hit of sumptuous nutty flavour will be disappointed. The accompanying sourdough was cold, as in cold store cold and so both Jambon and bread were a disappointment. For mains we went for 1150 gram of the txuleton beef from an older animal, which was touted as having a more rich complex flavour. We took a side of potato wedges and mixed vegetables. Upon arrival the steak is served sliced next to the bone, and visually at least is impressive. However from this point on things went down hill. The steak itself was cold, leathery and extremely chewy, over salted and for its weight yielded a paltry amount of actual meat. The wedges had clearly had a dip in cold oil as they were stodgy on the outside and bullet hard on the inside; rather than a crispy triumph; the mixed vegetables were good. We were able to lubricate ourselves and the beef bubblegum with a solid South African Shiraz which helped. Service was so so glimpses of enthusiasm with longer periods of mild neglect. In conclusion then a pub like atmosphere sub par pub food sold at top end prices
   

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   Chris

   London6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 17 January 2025

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

   A bit pricey considering the ambience and all round experience. The beef is great but sides could really be improved. The grilled fish looks excellent so will try that next time
   

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   Costas VIP

   London3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 January 2025

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

   Best steak in London. Fantastic wine list. Differentiated starters.
   

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   José

   London4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 January 2025

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

   Very good food ! Excellent service ! 100% new costumer
   

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   Jeandre

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 24 December 2024

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

   Had a great time here and the food was unreal! Steak was perfection. Highly recommend
   

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    Bill VIP

    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 December 2024

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

    The steak was excellent. The wine was perfect. The service was brilliant. A great experience. Will definitely go back.
    

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