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   CyrusG

   London

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 23 April 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Possibly the best dim sum I have ever had in London, which is remarkable really. Everything is extremely well done, with beautiful glassware, wonderful surroundings, and delicious food. Probably the best thing about Courtesan is the people that work there though. So friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I loved the whole thing.

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   MrsB

   London

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 17 April 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a wonderful anniversary dinner at this beautifully decorated, ambient restaurant. The staff took great care of us, the food was fabulous and the cocktails were top notch.

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   HamidaB

   London

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on 12 March 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A hidden gem in the heart of Brixton. Food is amazing!

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   Jeannie

   London

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 16 January 2022

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   Really lovely set up, great decor. We went on a Sunday night which was nice and quiet, would love to come back for their burlesque nights! Staff were fabulous and welcoming! Pity about the move to electronic ordering, thus the mark down on Service -- staff just served food and that was it! Personally, I love eating out to avoid using the phone -- we spend too much time on those things these days, it would be nice to not need to use it!! Beautiful find, excellent food, recommend! <3

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   Rids

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 26 November 2021

   overall5food4service4ambience4

   A really great evening out. Not only was the burlesque entertaining, the helpful staff and delicious food made the overall experience brilliant.

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   RonakP

   London

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 14 October 2021

   overall5food5service5ambience3

   Awesome venue and very attentive staff. Dumplings were extremely nice and impressively cooked fresh by a clearly very talented team. We had a lot to eat but could also see having a nice snack with drinks

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   London

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 September 2021

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food and friendly staff here, we had a lovely eve and will definitely be returning

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   OpenTable Diner

   London

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 20 August 2021

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Discovered this gem by doing a search on OpenTable for places in the vicinity. First time we'd all visited and we all agreed that every single thing we ordered tasted delicious and are going to make repeat visits for sure. The staff were all excellent too. Astute, friendly, professional and the right level of attentiveness that still gave us space.

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   SimonQ

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 18 June 2021

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   nice atmosphere, great food- would recommend for a nice evening out

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    AmyO

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 June 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good service and very accommodating

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    JoannaA

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 May 2021

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Decent dim sum. It came out surprisingly quickly So perhaps not as fresh as what you could get in China Town but for Brixton it’s pretty good.

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    Rachel

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 May 2021

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    The table we had booked wasn’t ready so we sat in the bar area, the tables were very close together. We probably would have stayed for the show had we had the table we had originally booked. Overall it was pleasant

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    julieo

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2020

    overall3food5service2ambience1

    Noisy music and quite cramped- not enough waiting staff. Beer came after meal arrived. Food was excellent but I feel it’s overpriced.

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    Cmhh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2020

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    We dine out a lot, are locals to the restaurant and this simply wasn't a great experience. Drinks took so long to come that food got in before we even had our first drinks order which we ordered at least 5 minutes before we finalised our food order. We ordered drinks again and after 15 minutes of us we saw the drinks on the bar with no one bringing them to the table, husband had to go and ask for them. As we only had 10 minutes left in our slot, we had to gobble the drinks down. Space was super cramped, I get trying to maximise the space as lockdown was looming but this was ridiculous. Clearly no "social distancing" in place once sitting at the tables my husband had to cram in between our table and the wall with someone else sitting on the other side of him and then our waiter got short when I commented on the space. Overall poor experience and much better choices in the area so will not be going back.

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    ChristianC

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great food for money, cool space, friendly service and felt very safe and clean.

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    Alize

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service, food was really tasty can't wait to come again

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    LadyB12

    London

    85 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on 6 March 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Had a very nice dim sum trying the Black Heart Dumplings with some scallop ones. Ordered the prawn cheung feng but a pork one came instead, mentioned that to "Abou" the waiter and he omitted the charge from my bill - a very nice touch.

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    LadyB12

    London

    85 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on 2 March 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Always nice to come in for a lovely dim sum lunch!

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    LadyB12

    London

    85 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    For lunchtime, Courtesan is not as busy as the evenings, though I tend to visit the joint in my lunchbreak which is a real delight.

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    LadyB12

    London

    85 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    This is my usual lunchtime treat, the only comment I can make is that sometimes the Prawn Cheung dish could be steamed a bit more, so that it comes to the table slightly hotter to warm one's belly.

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    LadyB12

    London

    85 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on 24 February 2020

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    I am gradually trying all parts of the menu, as this is my regular visit during my work lunch hour. I am thankful that Courtesan is only a short 10mins walk from work. I give it an 8 / 10 for speed and efficiency of serving their diners at lunch time.

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    LadyB12

    London

    85 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on 21 February 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    If you like Chinese dim sum away from China Town, this is the place to come. I have been a regular most lunchtime sampling dishes such as Hargau, Siu Mai, Prawn Cheung fun as my staple favourites.

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    DevinS

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2020

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    We didn't stay for the Burlesque show as it was at 10:15 in the night and we arrived at 7pm. Food was delicious and filling as Dim Sum will always do to you...cocktails were nice but lacking in a bit of flavour.

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    TammyC

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Such a hidden gem - everything was spot on! Definitely returning again!!

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2019

    overall5food4service3ambience4

    Fantastic singing, very good food. Will be back!

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    KennethG

    London

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience5

    It's my fourth time here in under two months, so clearly I like the restaurant. This time I would say the food was good, but not outstanding so hopefully standards aren't slipping. Some in my party weren't that keen or impressed with it. Service was good. It was a bit disappointing that the Burlesque show didn't start at 10pm as expected. We left shortly after 10pm. The restaurant was not busy, which was surprising for a Saturday night.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 4 July 2019

    overall3food4service3ambience2

    Great dim sum.

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    Lura

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2018

    overall3food4service1ambience4

    Food was good but service was terrible. A real shame because the place had a nice buzz. Ok if your'e not in a rush or hungry!

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 August 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Great place, with a genuine retro feel and look. Food was excellent and service was excellent and friendly. Will go back.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 23 March 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It’s become our regular local dim sum place. Delicious food and very good service! Thank you!

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fab restaurant, super lovely staff and delicious food, cocktails & wine. And amazing decor!

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    Karen70

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2017

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    A perfect date venue, great atmosphere, friendly staff, good range of dishes (even for veggies). We didn't know what to order so simply asked for a selection of veggie dishes of their choice. We were not disappointed. The fabulous burlesque performer topped our evening off perfectly and was a great talking point! Will definitely be back.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2017

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    The place has potential but Is just amature. The service was poor - our waiter couldn't tell us what dim sum he was delivering, and the drinks we ordered after sitting down didn't arrive be till half way through the meal. The food was average. We were there in a Friday night and there was entertainment. Could be cute but just felt like the place was trying to do everything and not winning at anything.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    This is such a unique and well hidden gem. Service is always friendly and never rushed and the pinched crab dumplings are insanely good. The cocktail list is also a bibulous delight.

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great place with plenty of choice in dim sum and had Peking duck on the menu too!

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    Nik185

    London

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2017

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Lovely dim sum, ambience and great service. Great for date night or a natter with friends!

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    Aviebabe

    London

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2017

    overall4food3service3ambience3

    Second time and bit underwhelmed of the vibe on a cold Monday night... but that should be expected. Great cocktails. A bit hit or miss on some of the dishes but overall good.

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    KellyR

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2017

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    Very average. The food was a disappointment as was the restaurant as a whole. Too expensive for what it is.

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    tamkvs88

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2017

    overall2food3service1ambience3

    Food is average but service was absolutely shocking. We waited far too long to order drinks/food initially. Once our food had been served, no one came over to ask if we wanted more drinks during our meal. Trying to get the attention of the staff was impossible, they were too busy chatting/making cocktails with their back to the room. The waiter then forgot we had asked for the bill and took an age to take our payment. Would not recommend this place to anyone.

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2017

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Decent food, quirky ambience and a charming burlesque show. It had ingredients for a perfect date night. The food could have a notch better and so could have been the service - they forgot to inform that kitchen was closing.

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