http://www.london-eating.co.uk/23020.htm Smollensky's on the Strand Readers Reviews - London Eating en-gb Copyright: (C) London Eating We had tickets booked for Joseph but had got the wrong time and were in fact 2 hours early. We need someplace to eat and didn't want to go far as we had 7 young children (under 6). With 5 adults we made up quite a large party. At the theatre they recommend Smollenskys . Almost opposite. On arrival they were more than happy to accomate us ... http://www.london-eating.co.uk/2035.htm For my friend's birthday I organised a surprise birthday party for her at Smollensky's on the Strand. She had been to the Green Park one when it was Smollensky's Balloon and had really enjoyed the atmosphere. Anyway I booked a table two weeks in advance and was helped by a polite and helpful receptionist who offered suggestions and options to ... http://www.london-eating.co.uk/2035.htm Booked a table for 4 on line and got email confirmation of this. On arrival were told their reservation said 2 people and they would not be able to accomodate us. Also our 2 children age 13 and 15 (hardly toddlers) were with us and we were told they would have to leave within an hour as that was the "law". I understand licencing laws ... http://www.london-eating.co.uk/2035.htm It was my first visit to Smollenskys and I have to say it was great. The cocktails was to die for and the bartender really friendly and helpfull with my selection. It went from good drinks to even better food. I have dietary requiremnets and the restaurant staff was really going all the way to help me. Sometimes you get restaurants taht do not ... http://www.london-eating.co.uk/2035.htm Went to Smollensky's for a Sunday lunch out with a friend - we both took our kids with us. The clowns were great, the party bags diverting, the layout of the restaurant (including DVD player and playstation) lent itself to much larking about by the kids and general entertainment. The food was pretty good (if a little pricey). The BUT here is ... http://www.london-eating.co.uk/2035.htm We went to Smollensky's after seeing it on TV and liking the look of the grilled steaks ... and the food turned out to be really good. But the service - truly appalling. Rude, stroppy, unhelpful, offhand staff, all with an attitude, all acting as if the customers were the enemy who had to be humoured and ignored. http://www.london-eating.co.uk/2035.htm I recently visited Smollensky's with my nine year old son, Charlie. On arrival we were greeted in a courteous and friendly manner and shown to our table. Like us there were lots of diners eating before going on to the theatre. The service was prompt, polite and efficient and wee didn't have to wait long for our meal and drinks. The ... http://www.london-eating.co.uk/2035.htm I went to Smollensky's for a work Christmas Do and it was great - apart from a horrible smell that kept wafting over from the toilets. They need to get that sorted. Apart from that, there was live music, the food was nice and the service was pretty good. I am posting this because the other reviews are so awful and really, its not that bad a place ! http://www.london-eating.co.uk/2035.htm What a waste of time and money. My girlfriend and I popped in for a bite to eat after a few impromptu drinks at 1 Alwych after work. We were sat down and waited 5 mins for someone to come and see if we wanted a drink. Bearing in mind there were more staff than diners at this point we thought we might have a slightly shorter wait. To make up for ... http://www.london-eating.co.uk/2035.htm Avoid this place and spend your money at other, more deserving, restaurants. The service we got was rude, the cooking is bad, the menu expensive. We thought we would be safe ordering two burgers but instead got a raw pre fabricated meat patty in a dry bread bun and some cold fries. When we asked the waiter to arrange for the meat to be ... http://www.london-eating.co.uk/2035.htm