No 5 Cavendish Square

Had enough toptable points to earn us a free 3 course meal here. Restaurant decor is like something out of a gentlemans club. Waiter was ok till he realised our meal was free with toptable, then be became uninterested. My starter of carpaccio of of beef was tasteless. Main of Rack of Lamb was average, as with chocolate mousse dessert. WATCH OUT - they charge extra for all the side dishes that appear with the meal

We managed to spend £50 even without paying for any food! (£30 on a bottle of red, and not too sure what the rest went on) Bill would have been £150 without.

To sum up: Restaurant is very average. It was full of a pompus men with large cigars lying around, and blokes trying to impress blonde bimbo women. This was all emphasised when we walked out of the place and Joanna Guest was filming outside (I assume for men and motors or Nuts TV!). If you are after z class celeb hangout go here. If you are after a decent meal stay away
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Will - View all reviews by this user
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Food 3 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 0
Friday, September 26, 2008

My husband and I ate at No. 5 Cavendish Sq. last night and I felt compelled to write a comment as we were severely disappointed. Not with the food – his starter of swordfish carpaccio melted on the tongue and my main of sea bass was cooked just perfectly. Nor were we disappointed with the staff which were very friendly and attentive. In fact the evening couldn’t have been better except for the fact that we were the only table in the dinning room! This struck as a real shame as it was a very lovely meal and at £17 for 2 courses or £22 for 3 we felt that this was very good value. We definitely plan on returning – we only hope that it will still be there.
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Leslie M - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, July 29, 2008

very average. not special at all.
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karen S
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Food 3 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 2
Friday, June 20, 2008

We went there for a Sunday brunch, which is an affordable option to eat at this place. We were seated upstairs on a beautiful room with nice views over the square. The service was excellent and the food, very well presented, was quite good indeed, although I wouldn't say fantastic. The price, considering it is the whole experience that counts, was quite reasonable for this rather upmarket venue.
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Sunday, June 01, 2008

Arogant Staff, lousy experiance.

Save your money and go elsewhere, much better places in london, this is about as bad as it gets.
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Food 2 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Monday, April 14, 2008

My husband and I took some close friends here for dinner last night. We had been here before but for lunch only and the atmosphere was entirely different. We had drinks in he downstairs bar first (a lovely start to the evening|) and then went up the beautiful staircase to the wonderful dining room. The room is totally different at night and I was not really expecting this change. We were led to our table, near the window, and were asked straight away if we wanted water. We were quickly brought bread and a wonderful tomato "dip" and the menus. Three of us chose the set and one chose from the main (more expensive) option. The food was absolutely exquisite and the service also. The wine was quite expensive, but given the meal deal, was well worth the price. I don't think I have ever enjoyed a meal so much: it was a great mix of relaxation and sophisitication and the staff were absolutely charming (Full marks to Maria for her friendly but respectful attitude). Would we go again: well we have booked to come back for dinner with another couple in three weeks time but I am sure that I will be back for lunch before then. What a find! And what a position! I am only sorry we didn't discover this place years ago.
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Lady Buttterfly - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, February 28, 2008

I was rather disappointed, considering this place is ranked in the top restaurants on this website. The service is friendly enough, but this big empty room does not feel really comfortable. The food was way overpriced considering its average quality. It made me think that you pay for the trendiness of the place more than anything else. For the same amount of money I would rather go to the River Cafe.
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Poulette
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Food 6 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 2
Friday, February 08, 2008

We had a wondeful evening and the staff were 1st class and only made the place feel like an extension of your lounge at home. Will be booking another meal soon enough.

10/10
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Jason Swain
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, January 25, 2008

What a disappointment. I went here on Saturday 29th September 2007 for a special occasion with my parents and friends. I travelled from Cheshire especially for this. The service is diabolical - how hard is it to get 6 starters out at the same time? When all the dishes finally arrived they were luke warm at best. The main courses again arrived at different times, the fillet steak was like cold rubber, the vegetables arrived five minutes after the main dishes and were stone cold. We sent these back and when they finally arrived back some ten minutes later they were the same vegetables, still cold! At this point we gave up asked for the bill minus the food and left. Totally and utterly disappointing, without question the worst restaurant I have ever eaten in - I would not go back to this place for all the tea in China.
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T. Law
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Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Went to No.5 for our annaversary. The staff were attentive and charming and the decor was exquisite! Perfect setting for an extra special occasion! The food and drinks were great value for money compared to other west end venues. We will definately be returning and recommending to friends and family.
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, October 02, 2007