Frog by Adam Handling

Name: Frog by Adam Handling
Address: 34-35 Southampton Street, London, United Kingdom, WC2 E7HF
Telephone: 020 7199 8370
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

2404 Reviews

£41 and over

British

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Michelin starred Frog by Adam Handling is a place to really submerge yourself in a theatrical show. You’re facing the kitchen, the chefs come to your table and you are able to really interact with every member of the team. Frog is luxury in an environment where you feel comfortable being whoever you are and where all elements in the restaurant are connected to offer a truly memorable experience.

The dishes are very emotional and they all mean something to Adam. Each and every one of the dishes has a story behind it, whether it’s a memory from Adam’s childhood or something that has inspired him or the team.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

4 Dec 2022

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
British, Contemporary British, Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–13:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:30
Phone number
020 7199 8370
Website
http://www.frogbyadamhandling.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Adam Handling
Private party facilities
Private Dining Room based in our adjoining speakeasy cocktail up to 12 coversWe also organise stand up reception or exclusive hire.Please contact info@frogbyadamhandling.com
Private party contact
Daria Ballicu: 020 7199 8370

Location
34-35 Southampton Street, London, WC2 E7HF
Area
Covent Garden
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Covent Garden / Embankment / Charing Cross
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

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West End London
Best Overall
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West End London
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Notable Wine List
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just perfect
OT
OpenTable Diner
Bath
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience3
Very enjoyable evening
D
Dinah
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We both believe this was among the best meals we’ve ever had. Each course was a delight. Unusual, beautifully presented and delicious, with unexpected extras to begin and end the meal. A complete delight.
GS
GailS
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
My dinner at the Frog was sheer perfection. The staff was so attentive, knowledgeable and very friendly. The food was superb. It was such a wonderful experience.
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joshs
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic experience, every dish made with expert skill by the chefs and very attentive/friendly waiting staff. Should be more than one Michelin star in my opinion.
CA
CAROLINAC
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 26 November 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Lovely food but the decor does not match the food. Missing white table clothes and nicer interior. Food is amazing in presentation as well as in taste. Top, top!!! Service also fantastic: friendly and efficient. Very friendly and professional indeed.
CB
ChristopherB
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening. Staff welcoming and sommelier knowledgeable and good to talk with. Food was beautifully presented and flavours were exquisite. Paired wines complemented beautifully. Cannot fault anything about the whole experience.
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Osnatn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Do not miss out on 'Frog', a rare dining experience that changed my mind about british food.
MM
MsMVG
Houston
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Soooo good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a perfect night
LG
LauraG
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a brilliant evening, it’s was a real experience, really unusual and delicious food and great wine recommendations.
TT
TrevorT
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every aspect of the dinner was perfect, down to the smallest detail. Truly an experience over simply a dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great lunch with great company, outstanding menu, excellent service, could not have been more enjoyable.
DM
DerekM
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience. Staff were very engaging and great to speak with. They really made the evening.
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Pooja
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 November 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Lovely meal! The food was amazing and so creative. Service was warm and welcoming, though the pacing of the meal was a bit off. Had to wait ~30min for the dessert course which was surprising for a restaurant of this caliber. Overall great meal.
ME
MahmoudE
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 21 November 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food and service are really good .. value for money regarding the number of courses, generosity of portions and being only a 1 Michelin star is ridiculous We paid here as if we are dining in the finest establishments in the world of fine dining which did not reflect in the service provided
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finedine
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
tasting menu was really special and lots of unique dishes
LS
LaimaS
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was life time experience! I felt like a queen when one of the staff helped me to take off my coat. We got the best table without asking! Also, I got an edible candle for my birthday! It was like mini theatre to watch an amazing customer service and fluent kitchen work! Moreover, I want to give compliments for “eggs with smoke”, don’t remember a real dish name, but this was my favourite! Italian wine, which we chose, exceed my expectations! Thank you for everyone for such unforgettable birthday evening!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and exquisite, and the service was excellent！
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E202012
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a superb lunch at Frog - the food was outstanding in every way.
J
Jules
London
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came for lunch to celebrate a friend’s birthday We were not disappointed. From the moment we arrived the staff were welcoming and attentive. The tasting menu is superb. There was not one course that we didn’t like. The attention to detail and presentation is amazing: like works of art - almost too beautiful to eat, but we did, and we were treated to the most amazing tastes you can imagine. It’s pricey but you get the wow factor and that’s priceless on special occasions
JR
JonR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An outstanding experience! Relaxed but utterly professional! Creative and tasteful cooking. Excellent and value for money choices concerning wine! Maybe one of the best restaurants we have been to, and we have been to a few!
KS
KathrynS
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Food and service were outstanding. Charming space but impossibly noisy, and we’re used to noisy city restaurants. The noise made it difficult to hear explanations of food and wine, which decreased the enjoyment somewhat.
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Olly14
Staffordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service 1st class and staff very knowledgeable and the food was simply stunning
TM
TheMorfs
London
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Not cheap, but brilliant!
JB
JulieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Imaginative creative food - a world class experience
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Shazzamcdazza
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A truly fantastic dining experience, the food was outstanding.
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Chaos
London
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Innovative and delicious throughout- reminded me of 2/3 star experiences. Staff were friendly, informative and good company. Wine list is worth a cover to cover read - it clusters the choice in a different and helpful way. A very strong recommendation. Price was on a par (£600 for 2)with those 2/3 star names vs single star restaurants. I suspect it won’t be long before Frog adds a star or 2.
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Barbara
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best diners we ever had. A must go ! Fantastic hospitality and food.
R
Rodolphe
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Une très bonne expérience depuis le bar à cocktail "Eve" jusqu'à la table au dessus. Tout les plats sont savoureux et très élégants. Le service est chaleureux et bienveillant.
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Foodie
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 4 November 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Good but not great, we eat at Michelin star restaurants on a regular basis and The Frog was not one we will be raving about, there are much better restaurants for the same kind of price. The menu was hit and miss, the snacks to start were lovely, but there seemed a lack of consistency with the menu, a large piece of bread with chicken butter seemed unnecessary and a waffle with fish and maple syrup, very stodgy and not exactly Michelin star, the quality of the traditional dishes was very good and enjoyable, it just all did not seem to flow or leave you saying wow!!! The service started off well, great sommelier, informative server who changed half way through our meal, at one point another course got shoved right in front of us whilst we had not finished the other one, the waiter looked surprised when we asked if it was possible to wait until we had finished. We were drinking still water and somehow ended up with sparkling, no real finesse just splashed all over the table. It was a Friday night and busy, almost chaotic I would say. A little disappointing for a meal that cost well over £600.
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LanaR
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food at Frog is outstanding and the presentation creative. We were greeted by a very friendly and welcoming host who immediately set us at ease. The only downside for me was our server. He did not greet or welcome us in any way. I don't believe he ever smiled throughout the service. He presented as extraordinarily snooty. At one point, when serving us a sturgeon dish, he said "you probably have never had this in your real life". Really? Despite the excellent food, I don't know that we will return to Frog because of the way we were treated. You can have high-end dining without the attitude.
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AndrewC
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrating a birthday, this was not the first time we'd been to Frog. As previously, it was a wonderful experience: great food - creative, beautifully presented and very tasty. Service was excellent. Fewer tables in the restaurant than previously made for a less noisy, more enjoyable environment. One of the aspects of the menu I found particularly impressive was the determination to use bits of the main ingredients that might otherwise have been thrown away. An example was the use of lobster shells to make a very tasty foam to go with the lobster meat. Many other examples; all delicious. Well done Frog; well done Adam!
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Meliorist
London
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best place in London
AD
AghastDiner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Ambitious menu with some great concepts but, my goodness, the amount of salt! I’m mildly surprised they didn’t over-salt the dessert. Sommelier was excellent and there are a couple of great deals on the wine list.
KR
KR47
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
3rd visit to this restaurant. Gets better and better every time. The food is incredible and the service matches that. Can’t wait to come back again in the near future
TK
TrishaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic dinner and experience! My girlfriends and I loved the decor, the food, and the service. Each course was creative, while still actually tasting good. The cocktails were also really fun, and the staff was able to recommend good options based on our preferences. Great spot for a date night or a small group celebration.
JJ
JonasJ
Berlin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 28 October 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food and service. Sometimes we couldn't understand the servers because of the noise and we missed some of the explanations. We had a great evening.
MM
MadM
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such an incredible evening. The staff really know their stuff and there is a fantastic atmosphere- everyone is friendly and welcoming. The food is out of those world too - every course brings something different.
DK
DavidK
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Generally a remarkable experience. What you'd expect to enjoy here.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Frog by Adam Handling is rated 4.9 stars by 2404 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

4 Dec 2022

19:00

Booked 23 times today

34-35 Southampton Street, London, WC2 E7HF

Additional information

Area
Covent Garden
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–13:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:30
Cuisines
British, Contemporary British, Contemporary European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
Covent Garden / Embankment / Charing Cross
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Adam Handling
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.frogbyadamhandling.com/
Phone number
020 7199 8370
Private party facilities
Private Dining Room based in our adjoining speakeasy cocktail up to 12 coversWe also organise stand up reception or exclusive hire.Please contact info@frogbyadamhandling.com
Private party contact
Daria Ballicu: 020 7199 8370

Frog by Adam Handling

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What 2,404 people are saying

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