Rhodes 24

The restaurant had fantastic views, good service and food.

The tasing menu was ordered for both of us and the timing of each course was perfect, it almost seemed as though the break between each course was timed to the second.

It was four months ago that I visited the restaurant and none of the courses stood out enough that I can remember them in detail - but can remember not being disappointed by any of them.
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Bubble and Squeak - View all reviews by this user
7 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, August 08, 2012

We went to Rhodes 24 for lunch -which eventually turned into a relaxed and highly enjoyable 3 hour lunch break.

The food was certainly enjoyable, but my partner's dessert (chocolate pudding a la Tiramisu) and my cheese platter were to die for. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

The view was, of course, superb. But don't make the mistake of reserving a window seat. I had no view, because my back was to it, and my partner had a restricted view because of the deep columns between the windows. The next time we go, I shall positively specify not a window seat. Also, if you have the chance to go up to Vertigo then take it.

The final bill of about £90 per head, including drinks, was about right.
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Roger L.
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Saturday, April 21, 2012

Food good but decor very tired and dirty
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ED
5 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 3
Friday, March 23, 2012

Food was outstanding, service was very friendly, views stunning, pricey yes, but I didn’t feel cheated.
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DUFFY - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Thursday, February 09, 2012

Do not go to Rhodes 24. It is a waste of money, space and time.

The place has a nice view, and that's about all i can say for it. I went there with my g/f for dinner on Friday. We arrived early, and sat down for a cocktail. When our two very expensive cocktails arrived, they not only didn't taste like they had any alcohol in them - in fact they were sickly sweet - but they came with no nuts/nibbles/olives. When you're paying £13 for a cocktail you expect these little side things. Nothing.

It would have been nowt more than a minor gripe had it not been for the rest of the evening that followed.

We were shown to our table, sat down, and waited about five minutes before being given any menus. We then had to wait another ten minutes before a waiter deigned to attend to us. And then i had to ask for the wine list. this was all basic poor service that you shouldn't get when you're paying £100 a head.

Then the food. Oh dear. the starter was, in fairness, quite nice - scallop ravioli. However, the main, a trio of pork, took ages to come and was dull, dull, dull. barely any flavour, boring boiled carrot on the side, soft crackling on the belly, no seasoning on the loin...it was just rubbish. The dessert was rather better, a trio of sticky toffee pudding, a homemade jaffa cake and a new take on bread and butter pudding. but by then it was too late. Poor service, distinctly average food and a huge price tag weren't outweighed by a nice enough view.

If you want a good meal and a great view, go to Paramount. Forget Rhodes 24 - it's dull food, with dull decor, poor service, and a hefty price tag that only local city tosspots should really be paying, and that's more because i like the idea of them being massively overcharged than because the experience is worth it. Avoid.
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Dominic
2 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Monday, September 12, 2011

just a wonderful experience

I went at Rhodes24 on mid July 2010 with my wife and have the full course menu (5 plates for 70 GBP) and it wwas a remarquable experience.

The entree - a pea soup - was the only things I did not like, but all the rest was superb.

the combination and mix of food was incredible: truffle with eggs or, in another plate, small mushroom with fish (it was halibut if I remember well).

and at the and a marvellous sweet cake with chocolate and caramel.

the service was always excellent.

about the view, I suggest to ask for a little tour (and maybe a glass of champagne) on the top tower where you can see st.paul, millenium dome and the rest of London.

sorry for mistakes but I am Italian.
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claudio
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Thursday, August 04, 2011

I wanted to book here to propose to my girlfriend then a private dining area or my engagement party.

The customer service is so poor that I could not even make a booking.

Called up Altitude 360 - they accomodated everything for my day including a private table for the proposal - in my view forget about Rhodes24 - too many stuck up staff...
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H Joshi
4 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 4
Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Rhodes 24. (24th floor of Tower 42) in Old Broad street City of London. Great views and very nice staff. A small complimentary soup and rolls were offered which was nice. (an Amuze Bouche). Make sure you eat the rolls because the one thing you can guarantee after the meal is that, you will be hungry. For its location and the staff I would highly recommend this restaurant .However, I'm not sure how much longer 'Nouvelle cuisine' will be accepted by the paying public. It's not right to find yourself looking for a Macdonalds when you leave.

Vertigo on the 42nd floor only serves wine or Champagne. Arrange a 2nd mortgage first ! £9.80 is the least expensive small glass of wine and the staff up there aren't quite so friendly. Surly at best. An experience but not worth repeating.
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xjr1300 - View all reviews by this user
5 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 2
Thursday, May 19, 2011

Food excellent. Wine Excellent. Service Excellent.

Three of us went to dinner there last night. It's not cheap, but I've paid more for a lot worse. The standards were really good, the level of attention from the serving staff was just right, and their recommendations were all well received.
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Stewart Taylor
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Friday, February 04, 2011

it is a real romantic restaurant but the price of the food is not so good as the taste is. your wine is great though.
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compainer
5 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 4
Wednesday, October 06, 2010