Paternoster Chop House

Just happened to walk past and found it to be one of the few places in this part of central London to be offering proper food.

The two of us ate from the £16.00 two course lunch; shared a starter and pudding and each had a main course. We had a thoroughly enjoyable meal especially the roast beef main (very well cooked , very generous portions) and a delicious lemon tart. Service was attentive and friendly. We only ordered one glass of wine and tap water and no coffee afterwards, but no hint of a tint of staff trying to expand that. Having to pay for veg & potatoes on top always irks me, but they were beautifully cooked. Total £52 seemed very reasonable. It would be very easy to spend a lot more - concentrate on the food.

Great setting, a definite go again.
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Paul H
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Food 7 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 6
Sunday, May 18, 2008

There is only one reason to go to the Paternoster Chop House. The cottage pie. However, when attempting to order it at 1.10 pm, I was told "sorry, we've run out". Rubbish.
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steve
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Food 0 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Thursday, May 01, 2008

Had post theatre meal last evening. Very attentive staff, welcoming and friendly.

Wonderful choice of meat and fish. Chose sardines for starters and roast beef for main course. Sardines were very tasty with delicious bread. Roast beef was spectacular, marvellous flavour and so tender. Pinot noir wine was perfect accompaniment. Unfortunately, too full to sample dessert menu, but had filter coffee and yummy banbury cakes.

My companion and I both enjoyed the whole experience and although pricey we would certainly like to visit this restaurant again.
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Mrs Anne Downes
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, February 21, 2008

My girlfriend and I dined at the Paternoster Chop House on Thur 14 Feb 2008 (Valentine's Day). We had very poor service so I felt compelled to write this note.

On booking a table at 8 pm we were told we had to give back the table by 10:15 pm. However, the service was slow and we did not get our meals for a very long time. The restaurant should reconsider its "give us back the table by..." policy as it takes a very long time to serve the food and place was half-empty when we left even though it was Valentine's Day.

Our waiter spent a large portion of the evening chatting to the blonde girl sitting on the table next to us. The tables are so close that every word of every conversation can be heard on adjacent tables. When, at the end, we asked to see the dessert menu, he came back armed with 4 menus and after giving two to the couple on the next table, proceeded to have a long conversation with said blonde girl while our table remained menu-less and irritated at this poor level of service. We ended up not ordering dessert and going home.

As you might expect we were offended to find a 12.5% tip added to our bill and promptly removed it. We will think twice before booking here again.
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beefeater12 - View all reviews by this user
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Food 3 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 1
Monday, February 18, 2008

"Don't waste your time and money".

Not only did we have to wait for over an hour to be served, but when the food finally arrived it was cold.

Disgraceful!!!!
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Food 1 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 1
Friday, February 08, 2008

Starters - Excellent oysters

Main - No Steaks (great chop house?)

Beware spit-roast beef = 1.5 slices for £18.50 without veg gravy is included though.
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City dwellers
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Food 6 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 1
Thursday, December 13, 2007

I used to call this my favourite restaurant in London and always associatd it with a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral. They have changed hands in the last year and not for the better. Instead of the usual attentive service, after almost two hours I had to leave without receiving my third of three very simple lunch courses (oysters, a salad, and a cheese plate). For this kind of money I am sure I can do better elsewhere. Very disappointing.
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Food 4 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 2
Monday, October 15, 2007

I eat out alot and was looking forward to some quality meat at the 'Chop House'. The quality of meat was low, it was cheap meat, and served luke warm! The food was well presented but of low quality. Service was OK if you dont mind chasing them up a few times. This was the worst dining experience any of us have had for a while and was very expensive too. Not reccommended at all I'm afraid. If you want good quality meat head down to the restaurants around Smithfields, Farringdon. Dont waste your money here...
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Max Hasani
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Food 2 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 3
Wednesday, September 19, 2007

wonderful again, must have fish of the day. wonderful staff putting up with my friend and I. Never been let down
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charlie
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Thursday, July 26, 2007

I ate here last evening with two mates. The restaurant was very noisy (eventhough it was only about half full) and so it was impossible to chat. Food was average - too few shrimps in the potted shrimps, overcooked liver and rubbery heart, weird-tasting turbot, though the Loch Fyne oysters to start were excellent - very fresh and creamy. Top marks go to all the lovely waiting staff - they are professional, knowledgeable and helpful - shame the standard of the food lets them down.
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Food 2 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 2
Friday, July 13, 2007