Alastair Little

I ate at Alastair Little two years ago when I was in London and I loved it. It was the best dining experience I had while I was there. I'm going back to London in April and it's on the top of my list. The staff was so wonderful. We were going to see Guys and Dolls at the Queens which is a short walk. They did everything to get us served and out on time and there was no compromise on quality or service. Absolutely terrific restaurant although a bit expensive. But, now that we have a better exchange rate on the pound, I wouldn't hesitate. A fine evening and one to come.
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Robert Rossi
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Friday, February 13, 2009

I chose Alastair Little's for a romantic dinner after reading mixed reviews. I must say the service was friendly, polite & the waiting staff know what they are serving. The food was simply perfect, wines could have done with being slightly more chilled, but all in all an execeptionally lovely meal. Decor may be a little tired but if people spent more time actually perfecting their food than making the place look like a palace, they may keep up with this little treasure in the heart of soho.

Compliments to all staff there, maybe get a heater in the toilets though, I could see my breath!
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Dean Bennett
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Friday, January 30, 2009

What a disappointment

Went there lunch-time 16th December, and will not be returning.

The place is not just simple in style, it is tired, as are the cutlery, glassware etc

The food was just about OK, but as for value for money - very poor.

Just too expensive to pay £24 for a simple rib-eye steak, which was not very large and lacking in flavour. The wines per glass also disappointed.

So sorry Alastair, we could not, and will not be returning or recomending your restaurant to anyone.
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Vic Sarin
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Food 6 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 2
Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Having taken my brother to Alistair Little last week I can only say that the menu appears to have changed very little since the reviews below - posted 2 years ago and more. At £40 per head for a three course lunch I thought the price was a little steep - particularly given the strong competition only a few feet down the road.

The food was good, albeit lacking in culinary verve for the price and the atmosphere was comfortable for a business lunch although probably lacking in the romantic stakes. Waiting staff were a little...indifferent.

All in all a pleasant meal, perhaps over-priced by £10 per head.
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Alan - View all reviews by this user
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Food 7 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 4
Tuesday, May 20, 2008

I ate with a colleague today after reading the reviews and have to say, yes the food is good (not excellent), the staff are friendly and the environment is 'quite nice', basically a pretty pleasant experience, however the price. £80!! for a 2 course meal (incl tip), drinking tap water. You must be joking? You might get away with that for a while, but once the credit crunch really hits, this place will be empty. Grossly over priced - very cheeky!
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Dan
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Food 8 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 1
Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Four of us ate at Alastair Little last night, and it was absolutely wonderful. Graet three courses. The meat eaters (who are a very fussy bunch) had 'the best steak they've ever tasted'. Unusually, an equal amount of thought and effort had gone into the veggie options I had. The restaurant was very relaxed and unpretentious, with just the right level of service. It's not cheap (£40 for 3 courses for dinner) but we all agreed it was well worth it.
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, February 27, 2008

I have never dealt with such rude people!! i can honestly say that i will never go back to this restaurant. first point on contact- calling the restaurant- an overly rude woman who claims to be "the manager" hung up several times. plenty of restaurants in london 100% better than this one. i do not reccomend. over priced, not great food and service to be desired!
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Lauren
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Food 1 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 1
Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Arrived the 20 minutes late due to delays at work. My colleagues were 45 minutes late but the staff we understanding and helpful. Not the usual London harrumphing. Set menu at £40 is a bit steep but I had no complaints about the food. 3 of us had the same chilli prawn starter which was lovely. All 5 had the fillet steak which was also good. The food isn't revolutionary but it's simple food cooked well.
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Kew
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Went here for a first anniversary dinner in October with my boyfriend. Lovely meal, although the main course was served with too much wasabi sauce for my liking! Service was great; we were seated as soon as we arrived, and they were quick with the food. Only problem was that the waiter kept coming over to check if we'd finished our wine every five minutes!

Quiet atmosphere, able to enjoy a conversation in peace

Bill was £110 with a bottle of wine and tip.

Oh, and Louis Walsh was there too!
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A Gabrone
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Friday, January 04, 2008

£38 for a set lunch, in my opinion this represents poor value for money even in the centre of town - food is well cooked but presentation is nothing special and the service was friendly but patchy on the lunctime that I visited even though the place was only half full.I have paid less for more - Pied a Terre for instance.
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Food 7 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 3
Wednesday, November 07, 2007