Lamberts

We went there last night after reading good reviews.

A little welcoming bowl of soup was very nice. Starter - fish soup - was miniscule, slightly bitter and lukewarm.

Venison was delicious and tender. Gurnard was beautifully cooked, but came in an uninpsired sauce, very heavy on the butter, with some rather soggy leeks. It was crying out for a bit of texture. Globules of fat in the sauce. Treacle tart was passable.

Service - poor. When you're spending £100+ on dinner for two, you expect better, especially with Chez Bruce around the corner.

I'd spend another 30 quid and go for a real dining experience...

One more thing - while I don't think paying for bread is necessarily a bad thing, £2 for two thin slices of "artisan" sour dough is taking the mickey.
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Rob Jessel
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Food 5 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 3
Saturday, May 02, 2009

Just had an excellent meal at Lamberts in Balham. Relaxing decor and great service. The Skate served with cockles and capers was devine! Shared a treacle tart with ice cream dessert with my friend. Liked the complimentary chocolate with the bill nice touch! Will definitely return.
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Helen Davies
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, April 30, 2009

Unfortunately, a bad experience for my husband and I. We were so much looking forward to eating out at this Restaurant, as so many reviews were excellent...

My starter of beef pie was dry and, having complained to the waitress about it, the restaurant kindly agreed to take it off our bill. The main course of different cuts of lamb was also a disappointment, as one was undercooked, one dry and another perfectly cooked, but overseasoned. My husband's fish/mussels stew starter was underseasoned and also the portion was very small. The dessert with vanilla ice cream and wine were excellent, but shame about the rest!!... A big disappointment, we were so unlucky on the night!...
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Anna Dobrolioubova
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Food 3 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 4
Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Came here for a friend's birthday.

Fantastic food and attentive service. Luckily I didn't have to foot the bill, however a really good meal is (in my opinion) never expensive

I will definately return
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spookyzoo - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, October 31, 2008

What a brilliant place this is. Impeccable service, fresh seasonal food cooked to perfection. Great selection of wine for any pocket. A real must if you haven't tried it yet.
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Gill Cross - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, October 28, 2008

This is my favourite restaurant in London. I have been here numerous times, and it never disappoints. So, why is this place so good?

1. THE FOOD - always of an exceptionally high standard. Cooked to perfection and bursting with flavour. Sometimes you get an amuse bouche, such as a cappuccino cup of pea soup with grated truffles.

2. THE SERVICE - the staff here are always friendly and helpful, and make the experience more pleasurable without ever being intrusive

I have introduced a number of friends to Lamberts, and they have all been back. Go today!!!
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P. Ellison - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, September 25, 2008

Took my partner to Lamberts for his birthday on Saturday and was thoroughly impressed with everything. Food was a bit 'different' but really good (he had the best chocolate pudding he'd ever had!), staff were very helpful and not overbearing as with some restaurants such as this, and best of all, I found the bill very reasonable for 3 courses with wine and apperatifs. Thoroughly recommended.
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SA
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Monday, September 15, 2008

Having wanted to go to Lambert's for some time, I finally had the chance to experience it last Thursday for a birthday dinner. As birthday boy, I was last to arrive but still had the chance for an aperitif before dinner. Everyone's drinks arrived promptly without fuss, so things are already heading in the right direction especially as the appealing menu is creating indecision of the right kind. Even the fixed menu looks good.... but I figure it is a special occasion so why not focus on the full menu.

I chose Rabbit terrine as a starter which was a great even if the rabbit meat was practically whole. Smaller pieces of meat would have enhanced the terrine, but that is a small complaint. For main the Mutton, Wether and Lamb dish is a triumph in looks and flavour. The deserts were sensational and my cheese plate exhibited some fine cheeses.

The service didn't quite have the same finesse of the food, but, it was honest, well meaning and certainly appropriate for a local restaurant. I suppose you could say that the senior staff members now their craft and are imparting their knowledge on to their enthusiastic junior counterparts. No problem with that.

The wine list however needs some more thought. Whilst having some good vintage bottles at the top end of the spectrum, I feel the mid range at £20 - £50 was poor in terms of number, variety and quality. The reasonable priced end of the list was 'unremarkable' in the true sense, neither good nor bad.

Would I go again ? Absolutely.

Does this knock Chez Bruce off it's local throne ? No, Not quite. Because Lambert's doesn't have a wine list of Biblical proportions nor does it have a gigantic cheese selection. Then again it is also a little easier on the hip pocket and you can get a reservation within the month. In my opinion, it is also significantly better than my other local experiences at Trinity and Greyhound at Battersea.

Lambert's is a great local restaurant that will evolve with the seasons and with it regular customers..... which will likely include me.
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Gregory - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Thursday, June 19, 2008

Consistently excellent. We've eaten here a number of times, including as a big group and we've never been disappointed

I can see how less adventerous diners might feel out of their comfort zone with the menu, but anyone who appreciates good quality ingredients and skilled cooking will really enjoy it here.

The wine list is really good and avoids the big names in favour of less well-known but good value bottles. The service is also spot on. The stafff really know their stuff, but aren't in your face or stuffy

We really love this place and pound for pound, it has to be one of the best value restaurants in London.
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Cat - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Thursday, June 19, 2008

We had an excellant meal in this restaurant and will definitely be returning. The food is very well thought out and each flavour tastes amazing. A special mention to our waitress Kim too who was also very good.
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Saturday, May 10, 2008