Villandry - St. James's - Permanently Closed

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   Beee

   London

   52 reviews

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   3.0

   52 reviews

   Dined on 31 July 2018

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   A nice restaurant with a grand interior. The food was ok, but not spectacular.

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   jassy

   London

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 22 July 2018

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Amazing experience The staff were extremely attentive The food was innovative, creative and most of all tasty!!!!! Will definitely recommend and be returning

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   OpenTable Diner

   London

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 July 2018

   overall4food3service4ambience4

   It was a great experience, very good atmosphere and service. Good was fairly standard.

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   AamirA

   London

   8 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 7 July 2018

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   Served by bored and uninterested waitress who bordered on plain rude. Very slow service. Food was average. Pancakes drenched in syrup to the point in being inedible. Other brunch items of the standard to a sloppy cafe. Certainly not worth the money. Avoid.

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   PaulineD

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 2 July 2018

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   Lovely food. Really nice staff. Especially as I was taken ill suddenly at end of meal, they were very kind and helpful. Illness was no fault of the restaurant, most likely just the heat, I was fine the next day. Will definitely visit again.

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   Jane

   London

   17 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on 15 April 2018

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   Fantastic service, Ramona the manager made sure we had a very enjoyable experience and will return. The prosecco is free flowing and the dessert platter is the perfect size. Would highly recommend.

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   KatieB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 April 2018

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   This was my third visit and I loved it. They have the best brunch menu with breakfast and lunch choices and the waiters top your prosecco glass up very frequently! The service is great. Also, I love that it’s three courses as you feel it is good value for money and like a proper meal. One tip-lose the blue macaroon! :o)

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   Marianne

   London

   20 reviews

   2.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on 9 March 2018

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   Disappointing service, it was as if we were not really important......half empty restaurant, not too surprised. I'd blame the management - no one seemed to be in charge......shame since the food was excellent.

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   Sofia

   London

   32 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   32 reviews

   Dined on 3 March 2018

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   Villandry was great and I love the menu t St James! The service was a bit slow but we were happy to take our time.

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    Babsbesafe

    Bedfordshire

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2018

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    Very attentive waiting staff kept glasses topped up and the food was lovely...definitely recommend it as value for money in centre of London!

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2018

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    The food was very good and well presented. There is a wide choice. The view from the window at night is delightful and the staff exceptionally friendly and helpful.

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    lovegreatfood

    London

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2018

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    Lovely pre-theatre dinner with friends. We all had the duck and it was great. The waiter was helpful and suggested a good Portuguese wine

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    Munchie

    London

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2018

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    I visited Villandry for the second time in two weeks. On both occasions the food was delicious. The duck salad was excellent as a starter or a main course. Both fish dishes were very well cooked. The ambience is very pleasant, we sat in comfortable red leather banquettes, and the service was attentive but not stifling. The position of the restaurant is well located for theatres and cinemas in a lovely part of London. They often do special offers which makes the prices attractive, and I will definitely be going again.

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    ATG1977

    London

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2018

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    Been here a few times, so decided to go with the Salt Beef Sandwich. Unfortunately there’s way too much bread, not enough filling and it’s all very dry. Will stick to their classic dishes in the future.

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2017

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    It was a brunch to celebrate birthdays/Christmas and also a catch up with a friend. We enjoyed every moment of it & will most likely recommend the place to friends & family

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    DiningDeb

    Surrey

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2017

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    A tasty pre-theatre meal that was well presented and offered a good choice of options. Our table was in the window and had plenty of room. The service was quick but there was no pressure to hurry our meal and we were able to linger over coffee until the right moment to leave for our theatre which was just round the corner. A warm and pleasant venue for a cold winter's evening.

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2017

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    The £25 Sunday menu was terrible value for money. A stake almond croissant, a tiny fish cake and a small desserts. The main course which didn’t come with with anything else was too small given there was no starter. The worst part was the service. The waiter simply placed a giant plate of 4 croissants on my place setting meaning we had to serve ourselves, the incorrect knives were given, and overall everything was very rushed. This is even more inexcusable given the restaurant was mostly empty at the time.

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    missyminnie

    London

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2017

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    Service was awfully slow... took an hour from taking our orders to bringing out the first course.

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    Pancakelover28

    London

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2017

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    We arrived early and our table wasn’t ready. Walked around the block for a bit. Returned to find a table ready although not what I requested (corner table as I was with a toddler and needed to be away from busy people as much as possible) another one was fortunately available however my initial thoughts from the first entry was it was super noisy. We enjoyed our meal, (cold blt) but the prosecco was flowing easily, though when the waiters changed I had to ask for a top up as the guy before had always topped our glasses before they reached the half mark. Pleasant afternoon catching up with friends and great service.

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    srah

    London

    80 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2017

    overall3food5service3ambience4

    Food is always good, service very good 90% of the time too. Really easy choice to go to Villandry - you know what you're getting every time.

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2017

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    A very poor brunch . The ingredients and overcooked sunday roast was a disappointment.

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2017

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    As soon as we walk through the front door, we were greeted with a strong smell of fish. After sitting down, we ordered drinks and food. To start I ordered Salt and pepper squid, and a main of fillet steak ‘Medium rare’ with chips. Upon receiving my squid to start, I ate the first piece and thought, where’s the squid? The whole course was over cooked in the deep fat fryer, the squid had almost disappeared and was replaced with a crispy bland batter. It was sent back with no replacement. For main, the fillet steak arrived and once I cut it in half, the fillet was ‘well done’. As a medium rare fan, eating a well done steak does not go well, and so I again sent it back to get a fresh medium rare steak. The chip also were lovingly treated in the deep fat fryer and were extra crispy with more crisp inside, no potato. The atmosphere for a Saturday night was disappointing, with no background music or piano playing, and very little other customers. Restaurant was also freezing cold with no heating on, and a very blustery draft at the windows. Overall a very disappointing visit and would not return.

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    johnh

    Cornwall

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2017

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    service was amiable but slow. Burger was ordinary and uninspiring, Hollandaise sauce rather than béarnaise served with (good) steak.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2017

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    Every thing was excellent from start to finish

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    charlieg1984

    London

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2017

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    Really lovely night and able to book at last minute!

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2017

    overall2food2service2ambience2

    food came late, poor presentation

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    Timeoutwithmrp

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2017

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    Great atmosphere, food and service. Picture perfect!

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    Penny

    Hertfordshire

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2017

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    Great service and great food would highly recommend

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2017

    overall3food2service4ambience1

    No atmosphere, service was efficient but good was average with overlooked scrambled eggs.

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2017

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    The service was incredibly slow. Average food.

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    LuisaD

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 September 2017

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    The brunch was ok. We were not informed there was a brunch menu and when we asked if there was an a-la-carte option we were told it was not possible. The lady was not friendly .

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    JohanP

    London

    47 reviews

    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 29 August 2017

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    Villandry is a good option for business lunches, with menu options not over the top, tables well spaced, service efficient without being a bother. Quality of the food always good

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    lowregister

    London

    122 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    122 reviews

    Dined on 4 August 2017

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    Very convenient for the Haymarket theatres. The pre-theatre set menu is very good value and there are bargains to be found in the wine list. The food is well cooked and presented and the service pleasant and unobtrusive.

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    Denigma123

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 July 2017

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    Lovely Service Better ambience than expected Satisfying afternoon tea menu.

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    amberj

    London

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 29 July 2017

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    OK food, although not quite the standard I'm accustomed to having been a regular customer at Villandry Great Portland St. Service was slow even with a half empty restaurant. It seemed they might not have had enough staff for Saturday brunch. We weren't given sugar with our coffee (had to ask the manager for that), a fruit juice was only brought to the table towards the end of the main course after staff were reminded of the order, and it took ages to pay (we had to ask the manager). Individually these aren't a huge deal, but collectively they made the occasion a bit frustrating.

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    WTurner

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 21 July 2017

    overall4food3service4ambience4

    Went here for dinner; good location with a lovely ambience and attentive staff however we felt the quality of food didn't match the prices that were being charged and portion sizes were on the tight side. Will perhaps try for breakfast/lunch to see if better.

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    Jade2887

    London

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 21 July 2017

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    Really nice looking venue and the service was great. The sandwiches for our afternoon tea were not nice at all but the scones were delicious!

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    MVenn

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 July 2017

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    Fitted the bill for a fairly informal business lunch. Gazpacho and sea bream were both decent, my colleague enjoyed the fishcake. Over £80 for a dry 2-course lunch seems quite steep (with side dishes/fries, without coffee) but I'll go again - pretty quiet (less than 1/3 full) on a Friday in mid July.

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    YurikoF

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 July 2017

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    This is the sort of the place you could relax and enjoy the occasion. Because you know everything is going to be not just OK but more than average. I would particulary recommend this restaurant for good quiet conversation to grownups. And moreover food is always good and reasonally priced. Excellent location and easy access to the public transportation as well.

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    CrouchEnders56

    London

    78 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on 5 July 2017

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    Meeting some friends for supper before the theatre. The pre-theatre menu was good value and the food was fine - the sea trout especially. Service could have been a bit more attentive given they knew we had a deadline. Consequently dessert was a bit of a rush and not as enjoyable as it might have been. Nonetheless we had an agreeable meal and got to the theatre in time.

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