Award-winning

Frog by Adam Handling

Name: Frog by Adam Handling
Address: 34-35 Southampton St, London, London, United Kingdom, WC2E 7HG
Telephone: 020 7199 8370
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2925 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

2 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
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 St, London, London WC2E 7HG
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
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

What 2,925 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

London
Innovative
London
British
West End London
Best Service
West End London
Innovative
West End London
Good for special occasions
West End London
British

2,926 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was stunning and we loved the food journey around the UK which connected the whole meal. Honestly though… we couldn’t manage the desserts which was disappointing so maybe if returning we would not finish some of the early courses.
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Chants
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely Outstanding. Really enjoyed that Chef Adam came around and spoke with us. The food was amazing. Highly recommend. Just perfect.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
The venue is modern, but lacks personality in my view. It’s just a very big room with some nice modern big paintings on the wall. The service is good, perhaps they push you a bit too much to buy extra glasses, supplements etc., or take away your plate before you have finished - in our case it happened twice. The food is good quality and particular, we both liked the tasting experience and left full and satisfied. Overall it was a very good experience, but too expensive for what you get, considering you can go to a 2 Michelin stars restaurant for that price. Also the 15% service charge is very high. With a regular dinner (no supplements, unexpensive wine, 2 avoidable glasses of bubbles, and water) we ended up spending almost 300£ each from an initial 195£.
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MikeR
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
An excellent experience to celebrate our anniversary. The food was exquisite and the wine lovely too.
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Birthdaydiner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an amazing experience! Tasting menu was just phenomenal - not a duff course in the lot - and the service was impeccable. Sommelier was fab too with some wonderful recommendations that were just perfect.
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VicB
London
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've wanted to dine at The Frog for a long time and it didn't disappoint. The menu was incredible; so varied, seasonal and well thought out. My only possible improvement would be to have a bit less food - I was so full by the end and lost track of how many courses there were! The service was incredible, such knowledgeable staff who were very attentive. A thoroughly memorable evening.
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JoanM
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous, inventive food. I am never disappointed when I go to Frog. Is high end but wonderful for a special occasion.
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MarkC
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was just amazing. From even basics like bread to more complex food like the Woodruff Blackcurrant Sorrel it was all superb, both taste and presentation. I paid extra for the Wagyu Beef but glad I did. The beef and Woodruff were my favourites. The staff were nice and friendly and explained everything about the food as I worked through the menu. My comment to one member of staff was a bit corny but I meant it ‘you’ve ruined normal food for me’.
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StevenB
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
Exceptional food served and explained by very knowledgeable staff . The decor is is understated and superb quality . We haven’t stopped talking about our experience since our visit . We had one slight gripe which stopped our meal being faultless . At the end of the meal one of our party said he hadn’t seen us drink much wine ? Upon inspection there was a substantial amount left in the bottle which was shared out but left as it was too late . A small but addressable issue . This will not stop us visiting again in the future .
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SuzanneP
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely superb dining experience from start to finish. Every member of the team is trained to a very high standard of care and expertise. Very relaxing & unpretentious. Adam clearly delivers his vision through his team. The food was stunning. In our opinion one of the best dining experiences in London.
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RobG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I can’t recommend Frog highly enough. The meal was incredible, the service was outstanding and there was a really nice atmosphere.
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FayeA
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An exquisite experience from start to finish, with a few surprises along the way. Wonderful food and atmosphere done in a relaxed way - nothing pretentious here, we were made to feel totally at ease with a hint of fun. Perfect.
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AlisonS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely loved it! - second visit and hope to come back soon
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KezBez
Yorkshire
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Fabulous food, wonderful service. Very expensive for 1 Michelin star
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LouisBeaumont
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always. Adam and his team never disappoint.
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CallumD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, friendly staff. Highly recommend. Thank you.
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GuannyG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 6 November 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
Some hits some misses. Great start to the dinner with wonderful appertizer. But lacks the explanation on which to start and end. Service staffs moved about the floor in frantic motion. In a small space, it added a lot of unnecessary stress to the diners. Didn't like to have to remind the staffs a few times to top up the water. As a Michelin star restaurant, guest request should not be "forgotten". Food is generally OK, well presented. But some dishes are way too acidic which in my personal opinion, overwhelmed the delicate protein. Feedback was provided. However, fully respect that it may be a personal pallate preference. I do like, that the Chef didn't insist on pouring all the source on the plate and drown the dish (The Ritz Restaurant) but leave a side of it on the table for guest to manage. Overall, the service felt very very rushed and it seems to be understaffed. Perhaps some one fell sick on that evening. So with a full house, the front staff appear to be extremely over extended. Again, not giving a full Michelin experience.
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JonathanL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unbelievable experience, amazing food and service. Staff were very attentive
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Potaholic
London
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, wine, staff - highly recommended. Probably best food I have tasted. Went on my own … - and really enjoyed watching all the dishes being cooked, plated and chatting to the head chef from the bar seating. Amazing may to spend a Friday afternoon.
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RuiV
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food and service experiences were both excellent, as well as the relaxed but professional environment. The only issue was with the wine pairing which, by far, didn’t meet an acceptable “value for money” balance (too expensive for a rather medium quality / experience). Definitely a place to go (and repeat) for fine dining, but avoiding the wine pairing.
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AndrewL
Bath
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service, and ambience. Quite an expensive evening out but memorable for all the right reasons. Very disappointing when it came to getting a taxi home - we were told that we had to walk to the Strand to find a taxi because the Frog is located in a one way dead end street! Not such a good end to the evening!
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JGreen
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Food superb and almost too beautiful to eat. The crab snack was the highlight dish for me and caviar waffle for my husband. Wines were paired well too. What let the evening down for me was the ambiance. I spend quite a bit of my day job in various restaurant kitchens and sat at one of the counter seats which was possibly a mistake. My husband was oblivious to what was cracking off but I soon picked up friction between some members of staff both front of house and kitchen side along with overhearing snippets of conversations which customers shouldn’t hear like criticising other customers. It felt unprofessional and uncomfortable. I’ve been fortunate to dine in other Michelin starred places of this price range and expected the experience to match those. It sadly didn’t. If I did happen to dine here again I’d make sure I wasn’t sat on the counter.
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AndyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food and service!! We had such a great lunch, the service was spot on with table side florishes and explanation of the dishes. The food was delicious, beautiful and well balanced, not leaving us super full. My favourites were the bread course with chicken butter, The Scallop dish so tender and that sauce was divine and not to mention the lobster tartlet snack!!!! We were celebrating a special occasion and the experience definitely lived up to expectations. Thanks to all the team we will be back
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AlexB
Amsterdam
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding food & staff, we loved everything :) The Sommelier was especially nice & had great recommendations
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Phil
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An outstanding experience for us on all levels. We had 4 hours of great enjoyment. Thew food was excellent and the service top level but very relaxed.
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SrinivasM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unbelievable meal, thank you for the anniversary card as well!
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EveK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One if the best experiences we ever had. A food journey to different textures and flavours, amazing quality and outstanding service. Highly recommended!
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Jane
West Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Every mouthful was sublime. If I had been at home I would have liked the plates.
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Danielle
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best meal I've ever had! Took my Mum for her 60th birthday and it was such an experience. The food was outstanding and the surprises kept coming. 100% worth the money. Special shout out to Harry for being so helpful.
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DavidH
Berkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous service, ambience and as always, love the food...
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Laura
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful evening and would recommend sitting at the counter. The attention to detail and flavours of the food is incredible. The Frog team are fantastic, knowledgeable and welcoming. This is our second visit and would 100% go again.
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Ilovefood23
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved our lunch. A lot of food but I would not have wanted to miss out on any of it. Impressed with the wide range and seasonality of the menu. Staff were both helpful and enthusiastic plus lovely to chat to about the restaurant and food. Have also dined at sister restaurant Ugly Butterfly and loved them both equally in different ways. Can’t wait to return
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Lynn
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely worth a visit if you are in London and have time.
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WinerDiner
Orange County
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an experience! The food presentation was absolutely awesome and the flavors were that as well! We thoroughly enjoyed the creativity and attention to detail of every part of this meal experience and thank Adam and his team for a memorable 4 hours of fine dining in London.
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Liam
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a really delightful dinner. The staff were all extremely friendly and knowledgeable and the food was delicious. As with most tasting menus, it was an experience and a story. We spent close to three hours there, and it was a really great time.
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JaneB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. We all had a really great evening.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been lucky to eat at this excellent restaurant a few times. This was the best yet. You keep on raising the bar - 2nd star can’t be far away.
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OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved it! A Michelin star restaurant with all the benefits of glorious food and fantastic service, but that is un-intimidating and relaxed and actually fun.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING! I’d go back when I visit London next time.
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Chris
Austin
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
In our opinion, Frog should have 2 Michelin stars. We just finished a trip through 5 European capital cities and ate at 7 Michelin 1-star restaurants. Frog was by far the best. They were the most expensive, but it's a special meal and experience. It's our second time eating at Frog and we'll be back on our next trip to London. We highly recommended.
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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 4.8 stars by 2925 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

2 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 18 times today

34-35 Southampton St, London, London WC2E 7HG

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
Area
Covent Garden
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–13:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:30
Price
£41 and over
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 2,925 people are saying

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Screening

FAQs

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