The Victoria

Appalling! I took my mother for lunch on Saturday and nothing about the experience was good.

We were not greeted on arrival and had to hang around waiting for the table we had reserved. The waitress who did finally deign decide to serve us was surly and rude.

The "Saturday brunch" menu, which was the only menu available for lunch offered limited and uninviting options.

The food when it arrived was poor - greasy burgers, which were poor qualiity and definitely not worth the money.

The Victoria now has an impressive website and sends out enticing newsletters and focuses on the celebrity chef and use of seasonal ingredients. It does not, however, deliver on any of its promises. Clearly its resources are being spent on marketing rather than product.

The whole place felt shabby and uninviting and I would NEVER go again ot recommend it to anyone.
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0 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Monday, May 23, 2011

I had a wonderful evening at the Victoria the other night. Great service, great atmoshpere and amazing food. The chocolate semifreddo was to die for! Our welcome was warm and friendly and we will definitely be returning soon.
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Jill
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Having been here to celebrate NYE 2008 (which was a complete success) I can say with extreme confidence that you will not find a better pub around, certainly not in South West London. I have been here a number of times now with my girlfriend for dinner, and slowley started to bring friends and family along. The place is warm, very inviting and the staff friendly, but not overly so and welcome you with open arms. Food first then – the menu is not too big and serves classics such as Collar of Bacon and Pan Frid Seabass…the Barbury duck breast is exemplary aswell!! Aside from the dining room menu, there is a bar snack menu, a Saturday brunch menu and a Sunday menu, all consisting of seasonal produce cooked to a very high standard. The wine list is excellent value first and foremost, serving wine by the glass from as little as £2.95. The list is designed by Olly Smith – so no need to question that one! The only thing I would like to see more of is proper ales! The London Pride is superb, clear and very well looked after, but a few more options on the ale front would be nice. All in all, every experience I have had has been different, because of the people I have brought here, but equally as good. Hats off to Paul, Greg and the rest of the team, this place is a country mile above anywhere else – and I have been to many pubs and restaurants this side of the river. Bring on the summer when the rotisserie comes alive and the champagne starts to flow!
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Scott M
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Friday, November 20, 2009

Following a visit with my Son and a subsequent visit with my wife, I can wholeheartedly recomend the ‘Victoria’ as an ideal place to eat. Mike, the resturant manager found the time to talk to us, a rareity nowadays, following our meal, and gave us an insight into how the resturant has been run since they re-opened under new management and a refit.

The Steak I had was excellent, the bernaise was to die for and the ‘thrice fried chips’ were the best chips I've eaten, well done Paul!

I would highly recomend this place and strongly suggest you try it, I will certainly look forward to my next visit.
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Keith M
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Friday, November 20, 2009

Very disappointing evening October 09. Waiter was flippant and bordering on rude, not a good welcome. We requested another table as we had guests who were feeling cold, a member of our party had to sit with a coat on and we were also seated next to a table with a large party but this was not dealt with well. Should have advised when booking that they would be concentrating on large parties and we would not have booked.

The waiter was also leaning across guests to serve the food, one meal was cold and had to be sent back to the kitchen and we waited 30 minutes for pudding.

It will be a long time before we try this restaurant again.
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1 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 2
Monday, October 12, 2009

Lovely decor, interesting menu and very friendly staff. Great place slightly off the main East Sheen drag and a really relaxing spot to enjoy a special dinner or a laid back drink. Not cheap, but then why should it be?
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Jerry L
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, September 02, 2009