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The pared-down, ersatz-industrial look of the restaurant gains extra animation from the open kitchen, while warmth and personality come courtesy of the...
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One MICHELIN Star: High quality cooking, worth a stop!
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
CUISINES
European, British, Healthy
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 4 days ago

My partner and I visited your establishment yesterday to celebrate our anniversary, and we would like to express our gratitude for the thoughtful card provided; it was a lovely touch. Regrettably, I must admit that our overall experience was quite disappointing. We had the £95...set menu along with a bottle of the South African sparkling wine. The presentation of the nibbles was subpar, and the mullet exhibited a taste as if it had been left unattended for an extended period—lacking freshness. The pear nibble presented a peculiar flavor. The prawns were unsatisfactory, and the pollack dish was notably tasteless. The duck, unfortunately, proved to be quite chewy. The dessert, while acknowledging individual tastes, did not align with my preferences. The combinations appeared unusual. Considering the price point, we anticipated a more exceptional culinary experience with flavors that stand out. The only dish that resonated positively with both of us was the broth with chestnuts. Additionally, the discomfort of the seating arrangements was notable and detracted from our overall dining experience. On a positive note, we would like to point out that the staff are very friendly and accommodating. Given our experience, I we do not recommend and won’t return.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 27 October 2023

Enjoyed a delicious lunch with inventive cuisine, beautiful ingredients, and friendly staff. Would go back in a heartbeat -- one of our best and most memorable meals in London. At lunch they offer a la carte choices which allow experimentation and variety not available during...the set menu at dinner time. Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 23 September 2023

Eel was perfect , as usual and my favourite . Yesterday serving red deer haunch which was tender , flavourful and absolutely delicious. Actually everything we tried was terrific. Pleasant friendly staff , coffee to rave over.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023 via mobile

We were celebrating a birthday and knew Lyles would do us proud. Fabulous evening menu with suckling pig and sweetcorn soup two of my favourite courses. The masterful use of flavours throughout the whole menu was so tasty and surprising, what a talented team of...chefs you all are. What made the experience even better was the front of house service, what great guys you were who went the extra mile to make us comfortable and help our family really celebrate. I can’t wait to come back again. I hope that it’s soon. Thank you.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 7 August 2023

This is now are favourite restaurant when visiting London. We went two nights in a row. Not only is the food incredible, the sèrvice is exceptional. I normally only eat rock oysters in Australia but there snowflake sorbet makes the oysters here addictive. The ramson...with oats is fantastic. Go there.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 3 July 2023

What an exceptional gourmet experience. The focus is on the taste of the food and the service. It's not cheap but worth every penny. Particular praise must be paid to our Vegan Waiter Steph, charming, informed, kind and witty. PS. Have the oysters!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 28 June 2023 via mobile

I would fly to London just to eat again at Lyles. Outstanding cuisine - so fresh you think they have a garden and an ocean outside their door where they retrieve your meal. Along with the extraordinary food and drink - each course comes with...a passionate explanation of the serving and preparation. The service is incredible and my only disappointment this that I live an ocean away from this amazing restaurant. There are many many good restaurants in the world - but Lyles is one that I can honestly say is GREAT! If you are in London - make sure this is on the “must do list.”More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 21 June 2023

We had the privilege to dine here and must say it was absolutely superb from entering to leaving, the food was amazing, the staff were perfect and all in a very trendy yet modern dining layout, could not fault it one bit.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 9 June 2023

Can there be a better dining experience in London? In the epicentre of ‘Happening’ Shoreditch, we attended an evening with a celebrity chef Marie-Victorine Manoa - sensibly priced. Despite arriving very late, the staff could not have been nicer and more accommodating. Magnificent food, blending...classic and new wave influences. Each course a delight to the senses and a sophisticated blend of savoury and sweet. Excellent wine, realistically priced. GREAT music. A really friendly chef-patron, Jamie who, despite a FULL restaurant, came over and chatted pleasantly. We shall vote with our feet and return ASAP.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 1 May 2023 via mobile

Unfortunately my friend was feeling unwell and we ended up having to leave shortly after arriving. But I cannot wait to be back for a proper session: the first two courses were absolutely delicious and I loved the wine list. The staff were super nice...and even emailed later to check in on us.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 6 April 2023

Trash. Don’t go here. Terrible management also. London has great good. Go somewhere else. You will be very happy to miss this place. Worst experience.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 29 January 2023 via mobile

A nearly perfect night out at Lyle’s. Food, service and atmosphere were all absolutely superb, especially going out of their way to wish one of our party a happy birthday with some beautiful little cakes. The only thing that let it down was being rushed...off the table towards the end. We knew the booking was for 2 and a half hours but at one point, the waiter apologised for the delay with one of the courses meaning we were running a little behind through no fault of our own. This meant the courses and wines during the last half hour were very rushed. It was a shame as it really was superb up until that point. All that said, I would probably still go again, just maybe go for the later sitting.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 27 January 2023 via mobile

It was good but I had huge expectations and it did not work for me as much as I hoped. I had the luck to go to Brat and Clove Club the same week, and while the presentation was comparable or better, the meal did...not come together in the same way. I did not care for the oysters as the Mandaran overpowered the oysters. I found the whelk excellent, probably the highlight. I also thought the turbot was very good. While I enjoyed the mallard and it was presented beautifully, it didn’t work for me perfectly. Service was efficient but not as warm as comparable restaurants.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 20 January 2023

We very much enjoyed our dinner at Lyle's. The food was excellent and the service friendly. Ambiance was just ok - not really a stylish setting, just a bunch of tables in a white room with a view of the kitchen. Over $400 USD for...two with the wine pairings for 4 courses is a little much for what you get.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 2 January 2023 via mobile

A wonderfully unique experience. World class food and service delivered in a casual environment. Highly recommended

Date of visit: December 2022
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Lyle's is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4