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JOIA Restaurant & Bar, London, Greater London

JOIA Restaurant & Bar

4.4
4.4
427 Reviews
£26 to £40
Portuguese
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JOIA is an Iberian restaurant, bar and rooftop located in the heart of Battersea Power Station's new neighbourhood. Conceptualised by award-winning Portuguese chef, Henrique Sá Pessoa, JOIA showcases Henrique's vibrant, unique and fresh takes on traditional dishes using the best of British and Iberian produce.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Portuguese
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:30–22:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–15:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30 Sun 12:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    020 3833 8333
  • Website
    http://www.joiabattersea.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    1 Electric Boulevard, London, Greater London SW11 8BJ
  • Area
    Battersea
  • Cross Street
    1 Electric Boulevard, SW11 8BJ, London, United Kingdom
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Public Transit
    Battersea Power Station tube station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Day

    £150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Dec 2023 only
    Celebrate Christmas Day at JOIA Restaurant overlooking Battersea Power Station with a lunch menu to share that captures the essence of Christmas traditions with a touch of Iberian flair. To start, enjoy a selection of JOIA's signature Petiscos & Tapas dishes to share, for mains, the Norfolk Black Turkey perhaps served with morcilla, Brussel sprouts & Madeira sauce & traditional desserts to finish. As a special gift from Henrique this year, for every Christmas Day booking, you’ll be automatically entered into a prize draw to win a special private dinner for two cooked by the two Michelin starred chef, Henrique Sa Pessoa himself in the comfort of your own home!* *Terms & Conditions apply.
    Christmas Day photo

  • Chef's Menu - £95

    £95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our chefs have handpicked a selection of JOIA favourites to curate an exclusively priced set menu for you to enjoy and share between two for £95 per person. For two, enjoy the Pan con tomate, followed by the Iberico ham, Octopus salad & Beef pica pau. For mains, the Bacalhau à Brás and Txuleton served with green salad and tenderstem broccoli, and for dessert the White port sorbet and Pudim abade priscos with mandarin sorbet.

  • Sunday Menu

    £55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Situated overlooking Battersea Power Station, join us for Sunday lunch at JOIA Restaurant in Battersea. Indulge in a delicious selection of petiscos and tapas including pan con tomate, padron peppers, grilled leeks and Iberico croquetas, followed by the choice of a traditional Portuguese fish stew called 'Seafood Cataplana', rack of lamb with roasted potatoes, rosemary and pancetta sauce or feijoada with white beans, wild mushrooms and coriander served with a selection of sides. To finish, choose between basque cheesecake with quince compote or poached rhubarb.

What 427 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South West London

    Hot spot

  • South West London

    Great for scenic views

427 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall2food1service4ambience5
    We came in last night, the view was so good, the welcoming amazing! They took us upstairs to show swimming pool, the starters were ok, the main was not good at all:(!!!! We both could not finish the cod, we said it was not good and the waiter told us it is probably because we do not know what cod is😂( how funny) , I ordered dessert as wanted eye bleach after the main course and we could not finish it either:(((((((! Came back home very hungry! I have never had top table experience like this in London! What a shame! The interior is very good and we like customer service. I wish we could be refunded for this dinner.

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  2. Carliy

    London

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. Great view. Cool people. Highly recommend

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food portions fairly small vs cost. Delicious but not enough.

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  4. nataliab

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food amazing service as expected 10 out 10

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  5. NikkiM

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding evening, nothing was too much trouble for the staff, service excellent, food was incredible. Best night out for a long time.

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  6. Lkur

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service1ambience5
    The food and ambiance was great. Very disorganised service. We were 4 people and given a not so great table while we booked in advance. Meanwhile a party of 2 was on a prime table of 4 while. When we asked to move on a free table of 6 they replied that they can’t move us because it was for 6 and while they had a party of 2 on a table of 4… At the end they ended up moving us so we were thankful for that but it was a hassle from the start and should have been better handled. That being said, I would be back as the restaurant is very nice, food good and view amazing.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Waiter, Adam was excellent and suggested a delicious selection of starters and just the right amount of main dishes and sides for our group. We had a fabulous night celebrating our friend's pre-birthday! Lovely venue for a date night, catching up with friends or family. The views are amazing.

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  8. Richard

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service with good advice on the menu and wines. We opted for the tasting menu which was outstanding. our server, Adam. could not have been more helpful. a great evening.

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 23 November 2023

    Dear Richard, Thank you very much for taking time to leave us such a great review. I'm so happy to see you enjoyed the tasting menu as well as the service provided by Adam! We really hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Valentina

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  9. Sunshine

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service, super tasty food and very nice view! 5 stars

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 23 November 2023

    Dear guest, Thank you very much for taking time to leave us a great review. We really appreciate it and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Valentina

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  10. MattS

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was exceptional and great service thoroughly enjoyed and worth a visit

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 19 November 2023

    Dear Matt, Thank you very much for taking time to leave us great feedback. We really appreciate it! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Valentina

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  11. IsabellaR

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Adam was absolutely fantastic, great wine recommendations and the most brilliant service! Would go back just for him!

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 23 November 2023

    Dear Isabella, Thank you very much for taking time to leave us a wonderful review. I'm so glad to see Adam was able to provide you with great recommendations! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Valentina

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  12. Vicky

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, lovely ambiance, very nice space for large groups. Food and menu selections very tasty! Will be back again in the future.

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 23 November 2023

    Dear Vicky, Thank you very much for taking time to leave us such a lovely review. I'm so happy to see you enjoyed our service, ambiance and food selection! We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Best wishes, Valentina

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  13. SReviewer

    London

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely outstanding!! I had medium to low expectations as I know this place is popular on TikTok and instagram for the views and glamour. Tapas/Iberian cuisine is common in London but not always done well. The food here was absolutely delicious - incomparable to other famous tapas places around the city! Just so flavourful and perfect. The staff were wonderfully friendly and the ambience was of course gorgeous! As a foodie and lover of nice restaurants this is some of the best food I’ve had in the last 6 months! A must try!!

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 23 November 2023

    Dear guest, Thank you very much for leaving us such a wonderful review. I'm thrilled to see we exceeded your expectations with the food, service and ambiance! We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Valentina

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  14. Baiba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely dinner, beautiful setting , excellent service. The food was delicious just tiny but too salty for our taste, but other than that excellent Birthday celebratory dinner with friends. Thank you for fabulous evening!

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 23 November 2023

    Dear guest, Thank you very much for taking time to leave us such a great review! I'm thrilled to see you enjoyed your special day with us and hope to see you again soon! Best wishes, Valentina

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  15. Matt

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The Bacalhau is amazing, but overall the food is not worth the price.

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 23 November 2023

    Dear Matt, Thank you very much for your feedback. I'm pleased to see you enjoyed the Bacalhau a bras however sorry to see the rest of the food did not meet your expectations. We really hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back in the near future. Best wishes, Valentina

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  16. Harboro

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stunning views, lots of fabulous flavour combinations. Highly recommend that you listen to the waiter (Adam, in our case) to explain the menu and help you order. You might miss out otherwise!

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 23 November 2023

    Dear Harboro, Thank you very much for taking time to leave us such a great review. I'm delighted to see you enjoyed the stunning views and our fabulous flavours! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes, Valentina

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  17. KatieB

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic meal, not one mediocre dish. Lovely ambiance.

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 23 November 2023

    Dear Katie, Thank you very much for taking your time to leave us a great review! I'm so happy to see you enjoyed your evening with us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Best wishes, Valentina

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  18. JackS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Venue and food was unreal. Very happy with the service, especially a man named Caesar. Very polite and helpful and went above and beyond to accommodate me and my pregnant girlfriend. Look forward to going back.

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 23 November 2023

    Dear Jack, Thank you so much for your great review! I'm thrilled to see you had an unreal experience at JOIA. Cesar and the team are delighted to hear your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable experience. Best wishes, Valentina

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  19. Canna

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the Sunday lunch set menu and it was fantastic. Both the quality of the food and the relaxed atmosphere and ambience of the restaurant make Joia a fine dining experience.

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 23 November 2023

    Dear Canna, Thank you very much for leaving us a great review! I'm thrilled to see you enjoyed the food and our wonderful ambiance. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Valentina

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  20. dianaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved absolutely everything, including the service provided by our waiter. If I’m not wrong, his name is Adam or Allan. He made sure that everyone was happy and everything was perfect. Amazing food, place and atmosphere :)

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 23 November 2023

    Dear Diana, Thank you very much for your great review. I'm delighted to see you enjoyed everything, from the service provided by Adam to our food and atmosphere! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Valentina

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  21. CatiaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic evening at JOIA. The food was absolutely delicious and the service outstanding by Margarida who was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely come back.

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 23 November 2023

    Dear Catia, Thank you very much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to see you enjoyed your time with us. I will pass on your kind words to Margarida who will be thrilled to hear. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, Valentina

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  22. Silvia

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, delicious food and wine. Perfect for an occasion or a date, unfortunately not one most people can afford to visit often, but still definitely recommend

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 23 November 2023

    Dear Silvia, Thank you very much for taking time to leave us such a great review. I'm so happy to see you enjoyed the service, food and wine! We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Valentina

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  23. Suleman

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our waiter Adam was attentive and so patient with us, he really made our night. He was so thoughtful and made the experience enjoyable with his lovely recommendations on the menu. The food came swiftly and was over all satisfying. I mentioned it was my girlfriend’s birthday nonchalantly without expectation - and to our happy surprise a warm cake was served to us with a happy birthday. Thank you to Adam!

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 9 November 2023

    Dear Suleman, Thank you very much for taking your time to leave us such a wonderful review. I’m so glad to see you enjoyed your time with us and so happy to see Adam made your night extra special! We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Valentina

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  24. Kyle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were greeted by our Host Eden who gave us the best service welcoming us, giving us a great table and view and recommending great drinks. One of the items on the chefs menu wasn’t available so a manager, Simone sorted us fantastic replacements. We had disruptive guests sat next to our table and we kindly asked to move which they obliged with. The manager continued to check in and made sure my partner got a final birthday treat with the menu. Beautiful interiors, views, fantastic food and drinks that tasted and smelt great!

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 9 November 2023

    Dear Kyle, Thank you very much for taking time to leave us a great review. I’m thrilled to hear that Eden provided you with a warm welcome and excellent service. I’m also so glad to see Simone was able to provide you with fantastic replacements. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit. Warm regards, Valentina

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  25. LISAT

    London

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Very disappointing tasteless expensive food and slow service

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  26. joannas

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely place, really tasty amd original dishes. The staff were also friendly and helpful.

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 9 November 2023

    Dear Joanna, Thank you very much for taking your time to leave us a great review. I’m thrilled to see you enjoyed your time with us and look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Best wishes, Valentina

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  27. MunH

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience5
    Food was good. We felt rushed throughout the night. E.g we were told to vacate table by 20.00 but waiter came at 7.20 pm to tell we had only 20 mins left - therefore we didn't have desert. The reception was a bit cold towards us. Very little vegetarian options

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 9 November 2023

    Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent experience. I’m pleased to see you enjoyed the food however, sorry to see you felt rushed during your visit, this is not the experience we aim to deliver however we appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our service. We hope you’ll consider returning so we can provide you with a more relaxed and satisfying experience. Best wishes, Valentina

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  28. silvia

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and great Service. Cesar was so attentive that made the lunch even more special. Will be back!

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 9 November 2023

    Dear Silvia, Thank you very much for taking time to leave us a great review. I’m so happy to see you enjoyed your time with us and Cesar was able to make it even more special! We look forward to your next visit! Best wishes, Valentina

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  29. ClaireB

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fab experience. Nothing was too much trouble. Felt very looked after and cared for by Cesar and the rest of the team. Would absolutely recommend for the views and the food. Thank you, team, for making my Dad (a Pink Floyd fan) feel so special on his birthday.

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 9 November 2023

    Dear Claire, Thank you so much for taking time to share your wonderful experience with us. I’m delighted to see you had a fabulous time and our Cesar was able to make your day extra special! We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Best wishes, Valentina

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  30. JadeC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Hi We had an amazing night, and the food was lovley. our server was not very happy we asked for a break to have a cigarette. the service was amazing up until then, but once we went out for a cigarette, they did not seem to want us there and even told us to go to the bar with out left over wine, as was clearly wanting the table even though we were still in our allotted time. When booking I did ask for a table in the window as was such a special occasion. this was not given when we took our sat next to ther wait station and bar. not a great experience as was a special night and felt like we were not wanted as we went out for a cigarette. what a shame!

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 9 November 2023

    Dear Jade, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I’m thrilled to see you enjoyed our food but deeply sorry for the service interruption during your cigarette break and not meeting your table request. We value your feedback and hope to ensure a better experience next time. We hope you’ll give us another opportunity in the future so we can show you how great Joia can be. Best wishes, Valentina

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  31. nmcg

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brought my mum to JOIA and we had such a wonderful experience. Would highly recommend for lunch, it was so quiet and relaxing. Th food was absolutely delicious, not one fault. Our waiter Adam went above and beyond for us - he made our experience really special. I’ll definitely be returning soon!

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 9 November 2023

    Dear guest, Thank you very much for your great review, we really appreciate it. I’m so glad to see you enjoyed your time with us and thrilled to see Adam went above and beyond for you! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Best wishes, Valentina

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  32. AB1131

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the most amazing lunch at Joia. Our server Adam must have been psychic because he knew exactly what we wanted and recommended some sensational dishes - the pica pau beef was extraordinary and I’ll be thinking about it for a long time! Beautiful restaurant, impeccable service, and outstanding food. Can’t wait to visit again.

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 9 November 2023

    Dear guest, Thank you so much for your great review. We’re thrilled to see you enjoyed your lunch with us! It’s wonderful to see Adam provided such excellent service and was able to recommend dishes to your taste! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Valentina

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  33. AnastasiaD

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Amazing service and cocktails! Best place for a romantic dinner with nice view and friendly staff.

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 31 October 2023

    Dear Anastasia, Thank you very much for taking time to leave us a great review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, Valentina

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  34. IanM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place. I had a problem and the manager with the man bun was very helpful in sorting it out for us and friendly. Our waiter Adam was friendly, funny and made our anniversary special and one to remember.

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 31 October 2023

    Dear Ian, Thank you so much for taking time to leave us a great review. I'm so happy to see you enjoyed special day and thrilled to see Adam and Simone were able to make it extra special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Valentina

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  35. EmmaS

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Adam our waiter made the whole experience amazing. So helpful and really looked after us.

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 9 November 2023

    Dear Emma, Thank you very much for taking time to leave us a great review. I’m thrilled to see Adam was able to make your experience extra special! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Valentina

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  36. AyesA

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing venue setting with beautiful views and ambience. The food and cocktails are incredible too. Adam, looked after us with first class service. Thank you for a fab evening. We will be back for sure

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 26 October 2023

    Dear Ayes, Thank you very much for your great feedback! I'm thrilled to see you enjoyed the food, drinks and service provided by Adam! We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind regards, Valentina

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  37. DavidSavas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The restaurant and bar area are absolutely stunning with an amazing view! Staff and service were excellent. My only criticism would be the music could be just a bit louder and the food while pretty good could be a bit more interesting. Also a couple more choices would be nice on the menu. Overall it was a really lovely experience and the location and the view really make it!

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 9 November 2023

    Dear David, Thank you very much for taking time to leave us such great feedback! I’m so happy to see you enjoyed your time with us. I’ll make sure to pass on your comments regarding the music to management team. We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes, Valentina

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  38. JoeN

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a birthday treat for my fiancé and it did not disappoint! We had a cocktail from the bar beforehand and we sat in the window and were treated to the most amazing view of the power station. We were then guided up to the restaurant and they took our drinks with us. We weren't sure what to order or how much, and the restaurant staff were very friendly and helpful and talked us through the whole thing. The food was fantastic from start to finish and we had just the right amount! The place was busy and vibrant and clean, and the staff were smiling and helpful. Would definitely recommend!

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 26 October 2023

    Dear Joe, Thank you very much for taking time to leave us such great feedback. I'm so happy to see you and your fiance enjoyed the special day! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes, Valentina

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  39. JanellaK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Serving staff were informative & welcoming. Our waiter explained the tapas system clearly & quickly, giving us time to browse the limited menu. We were celebrating my husband's birthday, so the complimentary slice of chocolate cake at the end of our meal was a nice touch. Generally, the food was good. Although we were supposed to share starters, there were not many to choose from. In total from the snacks, tapas, tortilla & sides, there are only 17 dishes. We had one vegetarian in our party, which limited sharing even further. The leek tapas was delicious, especially the sauce base. However, there were only three pieces - so couldn't be shared between five of us. The fish-lovers in our group were disappointed that the octopus salad mostly consisted of potatoes. They also found the arroz de marisco from the mains section, too fishy tasting, but I understand that this is a matter of opinion. While my husband enjoyed the patatas bravas, I was disappointed that they were not at all spicy and the tomato sauce tasted like ketchup. The classic tortilla was delicious; we all liked that the egg was runny - a welcome alternative. Extra picos de pan were provided on request, which we appreciated. Those who ate the olives thoroughly enjoyed them. Overall, there were a few standout taste moments but there could have been many more. At £227+ for seven sharers, one main, two small glasses of wine and three juices, we really expected a lot more. I completely understand that we also paid for the venue & service (which were both great) but a restaurant is primarily about the food, which did disappoint. For me, there was too much pastel pink, but the decor was simple & inoffensive. The toilets were clean and cubicles were of average size. We all agreed that the view was probably the best feature of the restaurant. We could see towards the BT Tower. Since our reservation was early evening, we were able to admire the view in sunlight, at dusk and then with the city lights.

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 9 November 2023

    Dear Janella, Thank you for taking time to leave us feedback. I’m pleased to hear that the team were informative and welcoming. It is wonderful to know that you found our waiters explanation of the tapas helpful and enjoyed the slice of chocolate brownie for your husband’s celebration. We’re happy to see you enjoyed some dishes such as leeks and the classic tortilla. We appreciate your feedback regarding the limited vegetarian options and the size of certain portions. I’ll make sure to pass on your comments to the chef. We hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity in the near future. Best wishes, Valentina

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  40. FranciscoR

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 October 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    we were there for my wifes BD dinner, we ordered a bottle of white wine then the waiter left the bottle in the ice bucket that already had few bottles, later on it was only our bottle there and at some point one of the waitress took our wine to serve to another table ! We know you can make a mistake but in a Michelin star chef's restaurant the servers need to be very careful as we pay the price ! one of the waiter who served our table he was very nice and offered us 2 small glasses to apologise. Food was very nice and worth it but the atmosphere was a bit heavy and very noise.

    JOIA Restaurant & BarResponded on 24 October 2023

    Dear Francisco, Thank you for celebrating your wife’s birthday at JOIA and for sharing your experience. We appreciate your feedback. We regret the oversight with your wine and the inconvenience it caused. We’ll ensure our team is more attentive in the future. We’re glad you enjoyed the food, and we’ll work on improving the atmosphere. We hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back for another dining experience. Warm regards, Valentina

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1 Electric Boulevard, London, Greater London SW11 8BJ

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  • Cross Street
    1 Electric Boulevard, SW11 8BJ, London, United Kingdom
  • Area
    Battersea
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:30–22:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–15:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30 Sun 12:00–18:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Portuguese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Public Transit
    Battersea Power Station tube station
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
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