The Ninth in London

Safe and by the book 3 Course Set lunch menu. Whilst there are no thrills, the food was all prepared and cooked well! FOOD All the food was cooked well. The starters were very nice. The Seabream Carpaccio had a lovely grill chilli on it which went nice with the kumquat. the Lamb ragu was also very nice. The mains were fine, we had the Beef and the Breaded Sea Bass. These were cooked well but no part of this was inspiring or different etc. Desserts are a must have, adn the Pain Perdu with Tonka Bean ice cream is a must! SERVICE Exceptional. Very knowledgable staff who where also very friendly. ATMOSPHERE Nice setting and also a good buzz, even on a Monday lunch time! PRICE £38 for a 3 course set lunch menu? How can you say no.

The food was delicious, wine, beautiful, and staff friendly :)

We had a very good diner here even as the pairing wines we ve got. Don t know if we come back but that s not because of the quality. More because of the quantity of restaurants there are in London. And we are only visitors from The Netherlands.

Standard upscale food and atmosphere, but service was lacking and didnt have a Michelin worthy experience. 3.5 stars Food: 3.5 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: maybe Highlights: - Cabbage: charred with miso was the sleeper hit of the evening. Simple yet the miso sauce was extra delightful. 5 stars - Pain perdu: caramelized exterior with custardy exterior. Nice vanilla ice cream paired with it. Standout of the night. 5 stars - Sea bream carpaccio: fresh thin slices with a bumpy inside an orange wedge like texture to them. Enjoyed the small rounds of kumquat and green spicy pepper surrounded by a citrus flavor. 4 stars - Braised beef: tender chunk of meat that was tasty. Small amount of celeriac puree which was light and glazed carrots were crunchy with some sweetness but didnt need the mojo sauce. 3.5 stars - Lamb shoulder pasta: el dente larger pieces of pasta with the meat that was a bit salty with the chorizo added in. 3.25 stars - Early menu: 3 courses for 47-52 pounds including a glass of champagne. - Bartender: single guy hustling to take care of all drink orders--making cocktails and pouring wine. Midlights: - Cauliflower: romesco was fine but not as interesting as the other dishes. 3 stars Lowlights: - Service: hard to get the attention of the server. Time we saw her was to give us the bill. When we asked for dessert she said she needed the table back. Then it took 45 minutes for the dessert to arrive. When we asked to check up on it, she bruskly told us it takes a minute. Was good to try but with so many stellar restaurants on Charlotte street and this having a star, was expecting better.

Beautiful neighbourhood restaurant - outstanding food!

Quite a relaxed and casual vibe which we enjoyed, food was really high quality

What an amazing time my wife and I had. The food and wine pairing were superb. The staff could not do anything more for you, they were great. I would thoroughly recommend this place to everyone 5/5 absolutely!

Dietary restrictions: Helpful for dietary restrictions Kid-friendliness: A high end restaurant Food : 5/5 |

Overall disappointing especially due to service not up to Michelin star restaurant standards. We got a tasting menu. The dishes were good but nothing out of the ordinary like you would expect for the tasting menu. For one of the dishes the side came only when we finished the main. We came to celebrate my boyfriends birthday and the birthday cake came to the table next to us not us. The lady that received it was clearly surprised and said that her birthday was a while ago but the staff still did not realize they brought it to the wrong table so we never got it.

Really lovely restaurant with friendly service. Food is delicious and well priced. The pain perdu dessert was extremely good!

Weekday evening meal on 16th October 2024. Fair food, ambience, and service, but lighting too dim to read the menu. Resorted to using the torch on my mobile phone. Nothing deserving of a Michelin star - surprised they have one! No wow factor at all for any aspect. Presentation of food was mediocre. Food prices are inflated, I suppose because of the one Michelin star rating. Waiters wear jeans, and two were wearing trainers. Not even smart casual. Customers were all more smartly dressed than waiters. Well below expectations overall, and wouldnt want to go back. Many no star restaurants perform better than this one. My rating is based on expectations for a star rated restaurant, hence the disappointingly low grade. Oh dear!

The welcome was lukewarm, with no real interest in how I was doing. I wasn t offered a drink before being asked about food, and there were no recommendations offered. This was a shame as a side with the main was really needed, and I would have ordered, had it been suggested. The crab tartlets were tasty, though I was surprised they were served hot, which made the tartlet case a bit soggy. The seabream carpaccio, however, was simply delicious. Used cutlery left on the table until the main came - not ideal, and had to ask for replacement. The pork shoulder was flavorful but tough to cut in places - a steak knife would have been useful. Some gristly bits were too much and had to be left. The grilled chanterelle mushrooms and pickled cobnuts were well-balanced, but there was no follow-up to check how the food was. I might have asked for a side if they had. The portion of meat was a bit too large. Less meat and another vegetable on the plate would have made it feel like a more well rounded dish. I was given a recommendation for dessert (after asking). This pud was pleasant and I enjoyed it. Offered coffee, however no alternative milks are available (I drink oat), so no thanks. While paying, no ask on how my meal was. I agree with other reviews to some extent, that while I m not bothered so much about the dress code, the overall service here does seem to fall below par for a one star. Regardless if you re here for the set lunch menu (which I was) or à la carte in the evening. Would I be back, highly doubtful. Would I recommend, not particularly.

Exceptional food and service, with a personal touch from the staff.

The dishes we had were delicious. Up there with Michelin grade food. The pork dish in particular was as good as I ve tasted that meat cooked. The problem here was the service. It was disinterested and unprofessional in so many small ways. The one big way was that we sat for twenty minutes before having our order taken. That should never happen. None of the staff are rude but everything they do falls short of top standard and often falls short of basic service levels. Their dress code of jeans and trainers is absolutely fine if you deliver elite service levels. If you provide poor service the dress code grates as it appears a reflection of shoddy, disinterested, unprofessional attitudes. A few small examples that all add up over the course of a meal: - waitress takes order but is looking away into the distance at other tables. Clearly paying no real attention. - waiter picks up dirty and discarded serviette and folds it up, then replaces it on the table in front of me with dirty stains showing. Is it that wild an idea to replace it with a fresh serviette? - waitress picking up my empty plates from the table whilst my partner is still eating her main course. - When bill is delivered and card placed down, the waitress looked at the table twice and then proceeded to pick up plates and cutlery to lay some other tables. This is at the end of the night so there were no customers expected. It was just to prepare the tables for the following day. She even came back, glanced at the bill again and then picked up glasses to finish preparing the other tables. These might seem small things but seriously this is Michelin starred food at a top price whilst the service is half arsed and they appear untrained. It really ruins the experience and does a disservice to the chefs.

I didnt have a very good evening at ninth. The dish (rissotto) was good, even if it was only a small quantity, but the service was not up to scratch at all! The table was not ready when we arrived despite having made a reservation. The drinks took an eternity to appear (one of the sides never even turned up lol). Not to mention the gluten-free bread, which was bland and slightly burnt. I cant get my head around their 1* michelin lol

Wasn t pleased with a cold and tasteless French toast. The discriminatory feel is very present to us darker shades

Very nice discovery this Saturday. I was able to test the 3 course menu. The starter (spaghetti) was good but nothing more, but the Iberian pork and the French toast were excellent. I will come back

Another outstanding dinner at the ninth. The lunch menu is phenomenal and fantastic value. I highly recommend this restaurant for a meet up or business lunch. My salad starter was amazing and my seafood risotto was so tasty. Cant wait to go back again. Thank you to the whole team

The whole experience was in general super super good. I really enjoyed the starter and main dishes, but I must admit the dessert was not really up to scratch. Perhaps the dessert snob that I am has the bar too high, but I simply did not think it was as good as the rest. Nonetheless, I highly recommend going as my friends dessert was quite good and all our dishes and staff were great!

Super chilled out fine dining with rock solid food! Every dish was delicious, the lunch set menu is very reasonably priced for the food on offer, every dish sang a different tune, every plate worked well together. Would recommend!

Came here for lunch, was a bit busy. Lovely staff, quick service. Pain Perdu is a must.

We took the chefs menu and every single item was wonderful. The dishes are flavourful and balanced, I cant think of one thing that was just ok. We finished everything because it was too good to leave a single crumb... and had to roll home !

I had gotten a new job in London and was flat searching, so thought I d treat myself. The girl server was so lovely and brought me out a congratulations desert free of charge, as well as being super welcoming! Highly recommend!

Excellent food

Elegant place with amazing food.

My husband and I enjoyed an exceptional evening meal here on Friday the 11th of October. We sat upstairs and were treated to amazing food and wonderful service. A memorable evening.

Good experience to have birthday lunch. The staff are very friendly and good services. Lunch set is so delicious. I highly recommand the spaghetti starter, Crab & Seaweed Tartlets, Pain Perdu & Tonka Bean Ice Cream, Crème Freiche Ice Cream & Praline those are so so yummy.

Really yummy food and amazing service. Very attentive and engaging staff, who were happy to provide recommendations and information about the dishes. Highly recommend the beef cheek and tongue starter, and the pain perdu dessert!

Is pain pardu worth the hype? Absolutely, its perfect. Impeccable service, too.

French toast was the best!! Raw sashimi fish and truf paste were very good!! Vegetable fried was amazing. While the sea bass was so so...

Gloomy and very slow very odd service

The dining experience was overall amazing. Went there for lunch for our anniversary. Great service and great atmosphere!

First time having pickled strawberries.

A lovely relaxed atmosphere, attentive staff, great wine pairings and the sommelier was very knowledgeable. We have the chefs tasting menu which was delicious, the pain perdu was the highlight. Would highly recommend.

My favourite restaurant in Fitzrovia, great to visit on a special occasion.

Amazing food, so flavourful and a very friendly staff. Mushroom Spaghetti was awesome, and some really good starters like Sourdough with Butter, Tomato Salad etc. We went for a team dinner and we had an amazing time. Probably the most budget friendly Michelin restaurant in the area.

I would highly recommend The Ninth. Each plate is beautifully presented, making for an enjoyable visual and culinary experience. The ambience is warm and inviting, with a modern yet cozy decor that creates a relaxed atmosphere. The staff are attentive and extremely welcoming.

Consistently great food at very reasonable prices. The service is also excellent. This gem of a restaurant is one that keeps giving us a super experience each time we come, which is why we keep returning regularly!

The place is cute, the food is well prepared with really good ingredients and the neighborhood is so nice to walk! For michelin-star I was expecting a little bit more but, of course, everything was really tasty. The desserts and the tortellini s were amazing! Be aware that the corkage fee is £40 (expensive for London) but they have a good selection of wines as well.

Food was beautifully presented n so flavoursome !

We went here with friends. We had a lovely evening. Everything was perfect. Food,Service and Wine are amazing. Highly recommended

£35 3 course Michelin star lunch

Excellent restaurant, high calibre of food. Theres a tasting menu available during weekday lunchtimes too

Four of us enjoyed lunch on the terrace yesterday. What a treat. The food was exquisite. Sea trout, risotto, hake, pain perdu. All beautifully cooked and presented. The lunch menu is excellent value. Relaxed atmosphere. Spotlessly clean. Delightful helpful service. Fun location. We are already planning a return visit. This is a very special place. Highly recommended.

Racist staff. Refused us entry because of the colour of our skin. We rang a few mins later from outside in order to make a reservation and they said theyve got availability. Surprise surprise. Turned up and they let us in.

Food was disgusting, looked old and tasted off

Enjoyed an amazing meal here today food was fantastic so much flavours in every bite, would recommend to anyone that wants to be in a nice environment and enjoy great food with friendly staff, thank you too chef Erica and her team.

Horrible rude staff, very average food.

Really delicious lunch and excellent value for money. I will definitely come back!

A lovely meal & wine package, great staff.

Slow service, rubbish food, expensive (£140 a head) for mediocre culinary experience. I would not recommend.

Wonderful food, the panzanella made me dream and will remain among the few dishes that truly amazed me. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, informal but refined environment, very, very good dishes. I often eat in starred restaurants and I will remember this

Food is on the saltier side, not with a lot of layers. Lamb tastes very game-y and the sauce did not exactly compliment the meat. Most of the dishes have simple seasonings.

The pork was good

An outstanding dining experience at The Ninth in London! From the fresh and flavorful crab and seaweed tarts to the decadently creamy truffle pasta, and the perfectly cooked pork with crispy potatoes. The highlight was the Pain Perdu a dessert so deliciously perfect, it was the best Ive ever had. Impeccable service and a warm ambiance make The Ninth a must-visit for exquisite culinary delights. Highly recommend!

Friendly service, lovely cocktails and wine.

The Ninth is a Michelin star restaurant, so I was expecting something really nice. The service was great, and the place is cute. However, the food itself wasn t amazing I d say it was just okay. My starter had more pasta than duck, while the person I was with had more duck than pasta, and my main course had a fish bone in the fish. The price was really good though; we took the set lunch menu, which was only £30 for 2 dishes.

I ll be honest, probably one of my more disappointing experiences. Food was average at best. No stand out flavours. The service was poor and I hope it was just the day but it set the mood for the entire evening. Overall I d choose somewhere else, but who knows, may have changed.

Excellent food and service, really enjoyed my time and experience at the Ninth! We came for the lunch set and the food was flavoursome, well-seasoned and tasteful. I especially enjoyed the mousse from my smoked trout starter, the duck ragu starter, pain perdu dessert and yuzu pear collins cocktail. The service was also extremely welcoming, professional and the staff were highly attentive to all tables. As an added bonus, all of the staff had lovely smiles on their faces and the courses came at the perfect time/intervals. Would 10/10 recommend this restaurant to everyone and looking forward to returning soon!

I had just read a review for the specific restaurant, and i was curious to see it first hand. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Really inspiring . I had the iberico pork with wild asparagus and my wife the duck breast. As a starter, we had the beef cheeks. Everything was lovely, especially the cheeks. These are really reoccomended. What was exceptional, though, was their service. The people there, i personally believe, made the difference. Well done, guys! See u again. Date of visit 18.05.24 noon.

We had a lovely time. Went well over our 2hour slot and did not feel rushed at all, even after the kitchen closed they made an effort with bringing us an amazing dessert congratulating us on our anniversary. Great food and service with an added special touch.

Food is outstanding and only rivaled by the caring and joyous staff they are a delight! We went for dinner and had the Yellowtail and Salted Beef Cheek & Tongue starters both incredible and would absolutely recommend. From the mains, we tried the Iberico Pork Pluma and the Glazed Duck Breast each cooked to perfection and full of flavor. We ended with their specialty Pain Perdu which also was fantastic. Would definitely visit again!

Came for lunch and received a very friendly, attentive and charming service by all staff members. Ordered cocktails as an aperitif. Was disappointed by how minuscule the clarified margarita was for £15. When your pre-lunch cocktail arrives as a thimble, it s rather off putting. The food was fine. Perfectly tasty, very salty. Nothing refined. Nothing you won t get elsewhere for less money. There were two deserts on the set menu and, although we were the second table to arrive for lunch, the Almfi lemon cake had already sold out . I wanted to like this restaurant and I recognise that you don t get the full Michelin star experience for lunch, however, I ve been to many similar places over the years and it s just not worth bothering with. Far more interesting restaurants in this city. Meh.

Staff were friendly and engaging providing us with a wonderful free sorbet for our anniversary. The food was delicious very reasonable set 2 or 3 course menu for 25/30 the pork neck and duck ragi especially delicious.

Very good, efficient service, excellent food, and great set menu with very well selected accompanying wines. Definitely worth going if not been before.

Best restaurant in London , The food is Spectacular definitely worthy to try Food

Great food from the first mouthful to the last. Chilled, affable yet efficient service.

Just perfect in every way! We celebrated our anniversary here and could not have been happier. Every single dish on the tasting menu was utterly delicious and perfectly balanced. The wine pairing was also absolutely on point with some very interesting options. The staff were beyond lovely. Super engaging and knowledgeable about the food/wine, but not in your face. They even brought us a little gift of some of the delicious sauce that came with the potato dish. When you read through the menu ahead of time it sounds like a very classic menu, but its not. It s classic elevated to a whole different level, with touches of Japanese accents. It s just a perfect experience at the right price point in a great location. We re already planning our next visit.

Very good service. The staff were friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The set lunch was good value. The quality of food was good. The dishes do look a bit small in portion but they were actually enough. We were full by the third course. It was my husband s birthday and they served him ice cream and he was also given a card. When we wanted to add tips to our bill, the waiter was very frank and honest and pointed out that service charge had already been included and wanted to confirm that we wish to add additional gratuity. We like the style and surroundings in the restaurant.

Nice experience. I can t say the food was perfect, it was nice but the risotto disappointed us unfortunately. The desserts are amazing, you must try the pain perdu and the pavlova! The service is great!

Good food (had a 2-course lunch menu) in a simple setting - good for a casual lunch with friends or colleagues Kid-friendliness: The place is small but they were accommodating with the pram and my baby

The food was fabulous. Deliciously tasty, delightfully presented and the matching wines superb. The staff were also wonderful - courteous and friendly - they made an impact. Superb, all round.

We sat at the bar and had the tasting menu. From the moment we walked in the door until we left the service was exceptionally professional and friendly. The vibe in the place was perfect. The food was delicious especially the fish. Every course was exceptional and the wine pairings were spot on. Good value, excellent food and exceptional service. Highly recommend.

Nice set menu for lunch Staff were 10/10 Food : 4/5

Great restaurant. We went for the set lunch - which is great value. Great food, great setting - we were on the terrace, and fantastic staff.

Everything about the Ninth is an experience never to forget. From the service to the melt in your mouth Yellow Fin and the wine, every element is very well thought through. The food is absolutely sublime. We celebrated our anniversary at the Ninth and could not recommend it more.

The starters and desserts were so nice. Overall is fine but may not my preference. Food

Lovely food and very good service. Starters outstanding, doughnut desert a slight misstep as overly tart but generally excellent. Very good value on the set lunch menu.

Exceptionally good from starters to desserts. My absolute favourites were Crispy Risotto Primavera, Broad Beans, Asparagus & Tropea Onion, and Courgette Flower Tempura, Pecorino & Wild Garlic Aioli. The desserts were also wonderful : I sampled Pain Perdu, Tonka Bean Ice Cream, and enjoyed Poached Pear & Yoghurt Ice Cream. Wonderful service, and beautiful setting. Vegetarian options: There is plenty to choose from if you are happy to share small dishes.

Doesn t deserve 1 star . Long waiting time between course Food

The team was exceptionally welcoming, professional, and friendly. The cuisine was fresh, delicious, and expertly prepared, providing a delightful dining experience. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time and the excellent food and wine . Well done !

Has a Michelin Star for a reason. The risotto was delicious. I could not believe the flavor. It was also surprisingly filling. All the staff we interacted with were friendly and accommodating. Great experience.

Food didn t wowed me, nothing wrong with the cooking but the taste profile and presentation didn t shout one Michelin star to me. The restaurant was busy and very noisy, we have to raise our voice to have a conversation

Followed by the Michelin guide, I am keen to experience food at the Ninth. The service from the staff is brilliant. I really appreciate it till the end of my dining time. The food caught my interest before I arrived at the restaurant. I was looking for the salted beef. It was amazing. The meat is so tender and full of flavour, really recommend it for those who wondering to try it. Coming to the main part, the main dish. I ordered two plates, one was the role deer and the second one was a vegetable dish, the roast king oyster mushroom. Both of them were magnificent. Trying deer is a whole new experience. No fishy smell at all. The meat is soft with a rich flavour from the sauce. While the mushroom is ok. It had the same components as the deer, being a good option for vegetarians. Lastly, the Pain Perdu was amazing. The toast is so soft including an ice cream to fill in your mouth. A great combination to end the day. But the poached pear is too sweet. But the yoghurt ice cream can help to reduce that sweetness. Looking forward to coming back and exploring new dishes

Fabulous welcome from the lady from Liguria. Immediately showed a sense of fun while being professional. Then we received the same enthusiasm from our waitress, also from Italy. Couldnt have been more impressed with both of them. Would actually come back because of them. The food was also great and the wine list was pretty on the mark too.

What a great experience! We pretty much tried the entire lunch menu and every course was so yummy. The duck agnolotti and truffle pasta was unreal! Service was exceptional, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Definitely will visit again!

Food was lovely. Ordered the set menu for 4 people and we were shown great service by Tamsin. She was very attentive - we were allowed to order half duck breast, half pork and she even brought us an extra dessert as she overheard that my partner was celebrating her promotion (which was not mentioned on the booking). Thanks Tamsin!

Good food but the dessert and bread were the highlight of the meal for me. The winter truffle pasta was not strong. The truffle shavings had very little flavor which was disappointing which made the pasta taste like boxed macaroni and cheese but less flavor. The starter snacks and salad on the fixed menu were amazing. The meal started strong but was just not stacking up on the mains. The sole was good but the miso broccoli was more impressive. Duck dish was good. Pain perdu was fantastic. Service was great but feels more casual and relaxed in this sense.

Excellent food and services! Very pleasant atmosphere.

Good food, or I should say, really good food

Great food, service and atmosphere. Can t ask for much more.

Great food and service, we had a lovely lunch mostly on the set menu. The pain perdu with tonka bean ice cream was awesome.

Whenever I am in London, I always meet up with a certain friend who leaves it to me to choose a restuarant. This time, I chose The Ninth (1 star Michelin rated). We went last night, and I was greeted with staff who had a friendly demeanour. I was allowed to choose a table and when I was joined by my friend, we delved into the menu to see what dishes there were. They do have a set menu for approx £95 excluding service and drinks and they can substitue meat dishes for vegetarian and fish. What I liked about the menu was that there were good fish and vegetarian options. The menu is also a sharing menu. We ordered the crab & seaweed tartlets and these were really good. We had ordered the sardines but our server had not noted it down so when we enquired about them towards the end of the meal, they were brought to us but I dont think I fully appreciated them because by that time we were stuffed. We ordered the cured mackrel which was good and such a pretty dish to look at. We ordered the prawn and spagetti which I my opinion was salty and rather than serving with 3 prawns in their shells,the dish should have been served with smaller and more prawns. I was not really a fan of this dish. I think I should have ordered the truffle pasta. We ordered the whole seabass with potatoes and broccoli as a side. All 3 items were good. For dessert we ordered the pain du perdu (custardy French toast) served with ice cream. We shared this dessert but secretly I thought I could have ate one serving by myself. The dessert was really good together with the crab tartlets. Our bill came to £172 with service (no alcohol). The restaurant does also a lunch set menu.

Excellent food, ambience and service - a perfect birthday treat

We really enjoyed our evening at this restaurant. The decor and ambience are great, the service was excellent and food was lovely. We had the mackerel and the roast artichoke salad to start - both were delicious. The roe deer main course was fantastic, and we had pain perdu for pudding which was very moreish. Nice wine selection too.

In short, good food. Nothing was disappointing. Food was tasty, fresh, well seasoned. The best dishes were the carpaccio beef, the potatoes and the chocolate cremo. Having said all that, no dish was *exceptionally* amazing. For a Michelin restaurant we expected slightly more than that.

Wow, what an experience. The food is to die for! The customer service is next level and that truffle spaghetti

We had a wonderful lunch. Everything was flawless. Thank you we will come back soon. 17/02/24 I wanted to make an update as we had recently visited as a group of 8. This restaurant is simply outstanding IMO. We had the chefs menu and it was all incredible. Cant wait to go back!!

The first time I ate here I had a wonderful meal from the a la carte selection and I was excited to return. The second time I came, in January 2024, I ordered from the tasting menu. Sadly, this did not work out so well for me, partly because I have celiac disease so I cant consume gluten. I appreciate that I am the one that is broken, not the restaurant, and that the restaurant has no requirement to cater for my dysfunction. However, it proved too difficult to make satisfactory adaptions to the tasting menu, with dishes being made gluten-free by omission. I am sure this is an excellent restaurant for those without dietary restrictions. Dietary restrictions: The tasting menu was difficult for gluten-free, better to order a la carte.

Delicious lunch, special mention for oxtail croquettes and salted beef cheek & tongue

Jun Tanakas restaurant thats worth seeking out

Everything was rubbish there was a few rats outside

A very good find! Last minute reservation and came out one of the best meals we had in the last year, every single dish was amazing and service was wonderfully friendly and not over the top. We chose a tasting menu and it was absolutely delicious. Have already recommended a few friends after our visit, we will definitely go back sometime soon!

I have been here for my 18th anniversary with my husband. Food was delicious, very nice atmosphere, a bit too expencive the main in my point of view, expecially compared with the dessert which were huge and cheap. I am a pastry chef and i have really loved their pain perdu with tonka icecream

Top quality food and service. My only issue was a spelling mistake on the menu about where the tea was from. It read tea from Satenwa, Malawi when its from Satemwa, Malawi. I know it sounds ridiculous but the only reason I care is because I did some work and lived at Satemwa estate for a bit where the tea is grown. Iberico pork and the pain perdu was truly top tier.

Excellent food with great tastes and presentation . Great service with a nice relaxed ambiance

This is a highly recommended restaurant - bar, the food and dessert were amazing , stuff were very kind. This thing is not for the restaurant but A group of people in the restaurant were very loud and it was so annoying.. Overall it was a good place to spend a nice evening..

Amazing dinner, superb service, the plates arent pretentious but just pure delight, also not too overpriced. Would recommend to all.

Overall, the price/performance ratio is pretty good, but the taste is a bit salty. The chef is of mixed Japanese descent, and the seasoning is more in line with Asian tastes.

I was looking forward to great Michelin star hosting and food given the reviews and reputation, but unfortunately was left disappointed for my fiancés birthday. Lack of ingredient availability meant we couldnt order a drink we wanted which got things off to a bad start. The dishes came out very late and were not tasty for the price - expected more from a recently awarded Michelin star restaurant. The beef sourdough was definitely a standout though - very tasty meat and flavours. The pasta portion was incredibly small and salty and we were left feeling quite hungry generally. The lamb was fairly fatty and was also a small portion, and came out very late. The staff acknowledged and apologised for the lateness. We were deflated by the slow service, small portion size, lack of taste and lack of attention to us as guests, so we did not plan to stay for dessert and asked for the bill. As a goodwill gesture the staff did offer one dessert to share on the house which we appreciated, as well as some sorbet as a gift to my fiancé, however by that point our evening was already tainted and I was left regretting my decision to choose The Ninth for my fiancés birthday dinner since we didnt receive a Michelin star dining experience. Maybe I caught the restaurant on a bad day which happens to us all when we are at our jobs - just unfortunate that we were customers at that point in time.

Amazing food and wonderful serice. Vida, the Sommellier, was especially helpful with pairing advise. Bit pricey but worth it for a treat and what you expect for a West End restaurant. Fabulous!!

Fantastic food and great ambience

A great experience in Dinner . Service was phenomenal and the food was great. Food

1-michelin star restaurant. Not so many people in the lunch time. Not many menu for selection. Nice and warm decoration. Friendly staff, fast service. Pretty steep price tho. Food was good. Langoustine ravioli amazed me most. Others was just average. The famous pain perdu bread toasted with ice cream looks good on the picture but the taste not as good as what I expected. Better reserve the table in advance

The best Pain perdu in london. Good as always.

British Understatement in a French restaurant . High quality food , friendly service . A bliss !

Food takes way too long. Service - even without a full restaurant- is painfully slow.

Really great and creative food. Impeccable quality of ingredients. Great presentation and service as well. Wine menu was good with nice suggestions

Went for the Amex dinner. The food was ace. The crab tart amuse bouche was delicious but definitely on the saltier side. That dessert was out of this world. My friend was celiac so I get to have the whole thing on my own and loved every bite of it. The wine list wasn t great but may be they had another one for a non-set-dinner night? But will go back just for the food!

Very good place, I recommend it to everyone, a 10 rating, next time I will take friends and family

I am a super-fussy customer - and my wife is even worse. And this was our 30th wedding anniversary celebration so the stakes were high! But this was one of the best meals we have ever had in London. The food was excellent, and the service was superb... just the right balance: friendly but respectful, attentive but not pushy, quick and faultless. Thank you so much for making our evening the best it could have possibly been. I will definitely be coming back!

Food and service were both excellent. Between us we had starters of asparagus and sea trout and they were so fresh and were a work of art on their own. The lunch menu was very decently priced for a one star Michelin restaurant. Would definitely recommend.

Faultless! Everything s fresh & well executed. Pain Perdu is always a winner.

I d give The Ninth six stars if I could! Exceeded expectations on all fronts - we went for a set lunch menu which was surprisingly affordable for such good quality. The cured sea trout appetiser was stand out for me, but flavours of every course were incredibly considered. Staff were wonderfully attentive, not imposing but happy to help and explain options when needed. Will definitely return again.

Fantastic meal here, delicious food and some interesting wine choices. Pain Perdu a thing of absolute beauty that I could happily live off. Was a bit toppy on the price but worth it.

Reserved in advance - the only place available was the tears, luckily they had place inside, the erase doesnt look inviting and it was windy. Service was OK, but could have been more attentive. The ambiance is relaxed. The food was tasty with well balanced tastes. Presentation was nice but not spectacular. Nice choice of wine by the glass as well as many bottles. Really enjoyed my fish dish and the pain perdu dessert was good. Wheelchair accessibility: No - stairs up and restrooms were not on same floor

Star rated restaurant. Waiter makes faces when you tell him you dont eat shrimps or pork. That is not very professional. The food was excellent. Expensive though. 250 pounds for 2 persons sharing a starter and a desert, 2 main courses and 2 glasses of wine. Special : fermented Jerusalem artichoke. Nice dishes. Venison tartar was very good. The lamb was exquisite. So good food, very expensive.

Nice set lunch menu. Relaxed vibe Vegetarian options: Good options for vegetarians, Food : 5/5 |

Very informal spot in terms of atmosphere, strong emphasis on shared plates, and nothing too exceptional or exciting in terms of the actual options. Much prefer other French options in the city like Claude Bosi or Petrus, for instance.

Amazing food. The salt beef, the langoustine ravioli and the lamb are some of the very best. Truly spectacular lamb. Service friendly and relaxed, perhaps too relaxed for the price point.

Gets better with every visit! Congratulations on the Michelin star. Impressive

Tasty food. Especially enjoyed the desserts!

Very good food and ambience combined with top level service

It is incomprehensible how this restaurant has a Michelin star. The service here just doesn t exist. The waiters were unfriendly and silent most of the time. Nobody explained the dishes, they just put them silently on the table. When we were leaving the restaurant, nobody even said goodbyes or anything to us. A really weak wine list and mediocre food. This is definitely not a Michelin star restaurant.

Amazing

Excellent food and service! Our server, Valentina, gave really good vegetarian recommendations for us. The truffle spaghetti in particular was so tasty!! :)

What a beautiful experience Ive had at this restaurant! The team was welcoming and pleasant and the dishes were to be remembered! The pain perdu was perfect - made me close my eyes when I took the first bite. Highly recommend! Food : 5/5 |

Great food! Outstanding service!

This restaurant was brought to my attention by a social news article I was reading in which it received great reviews. Being one for trying out new venues and feeling rather adventurous, I decided to book a table for a date night. The dining rooms are clean and tastefully decorated and I felt a friendly, relaxed vibe. The service was just right, we received just the right amount of attention from our waitress so as to keep the interruptions to a minimum. Both of us enjoyed our respective meals, which were delicious, and we found it rather novel that the roast potatoes were served as cubes. I would definitely consider returning and can highly recommend.

Overrated food, even worse service. Oh, and if youre non-white they dont like to have you as a customer.

Watch out bill can increase when you start to have drinks

Very recomended!

Really loved this! We had the tasting menu, which ended with the best dessert I have ever tasted (pain perdu made from house-made brioche with tonka bean ice cream - SO GOOD!). Service was faultless and the atmosphere was cosy and not stuffy at all. We will definitely be back.

Good and service were perfect. We will come without a doubt!

We had the set lunch menu and I thought it was excellent value for money. I highly recommend the restaurant. Food : 5/5

Very very mediocre. Ordered the lunch set, 2 courses plus the French toast. Problem is all the food tasted bitter somewhere. Only the mackerel I think is legitimately good. But even the French toast is burnt too much on the outside so it s bitter. I don t like it. It s overrated.

Great staff, delicious food, good ambience and a well priced wine list. Highly recommended.

Refined food tastes in a relaxed and unassuming atmosphere. Friendly service A very well deserved Michelin star. Food

My wife and I went here in a Friday evening and both had the tasting menu without the wine (we ordered that separately). The Ninth was a solid 4/5. The food was good, the service was good, the atmosphere and general ambience was good. I think what stopped it being higher than a 4/5 in all categories was my comparison with other tasting menus I ve had in similar restaurants. Including drinks, our combined bill was £272 and for that, you want it to feel a little bit more special. When putting the cutlery down, it s nice when it s done softly and done from each person s respective side every time. When serving each dish, an explanation for each dish for 30 seconds is really appreciated. Almost selling you the dish (even though you ve already bought it). These were small things but I think these are what separate some of the nicer restaurants. Google won t allow a 4.5/5 rating but that s what I would give the food. Location is nice too. Charlotte Street has a lovely buzz which isn t too much like you d find in Soho but also doesn t feel quiet. For our experience, I d say something closer to £200 was an appropriate price to pay. Nonetheless, cool interior and nice staff!

The stand out was how every dish was consistently wonderful, the reductions, the combinations of flavours. Lovely relaxed but attentive service - our waiter Piotr was spot on with his wine recommendations. Thank you for a lovely evening.

We ordered the set lunch menu + sourdough & butter. Sourdough was quite nice, but the butter was not the most flavorful that i ve had. It lacked the layers of buttery taste. Strozzapreti with romanesco & pork & veal ragu was seasoned strongly; it was quite salty and not much in layers of flavors. Clementine & beetroot salad & coconut yogurt & fig oil was alright nothing too special about it. Chargrilled mackerel, buttermilk, horseradish , cucumber & apple was quite good. The comparison of chargrilled taste of mackerel and freshness from the cucumber and apple is harmonious in a sense. The buttermilk underneath was balanced well, too. Delica pumpkin risotto, radicchio and ginger was alright. Nothing too special to talk about. Perhaps one wouldn t like it bcuz the ginger taste is quite strong.

Really disappointing lunch here. The service was the biggest let down, with multiple glasses of wine arriving carrying lots of cork floating in it and then long delays in getting drinks and a general lack of enthusiasm. Wine list isn t great and the food is good but not exceptional. Unfortunately won t be going back and was excited to try it.

I was there for a wedding dinner. The food was excellent.

Great food.

The food is good, through overall the service was very slow and does not merit a Michelin star . With wait of over an hour for our main meal. Additionally, the pasta was served at only a mild temperature.

Phenomenal desert

It tastes terrible. It tastes terrible. Carefully create the environment and use your feet to prepare the dishes. How do you rate it in Michelin...

Great food, great service and lovely relaxed environment. Food was well paced and delicious!

Quality venue with good service and drinks. Not my ideal menu though, as left hungry. Little cramped upstairs, and had to move around quite a bit for folks and staff to move about. Food : 3/5

Concept of the restaurant is to share so you get to try many dishes Food comes out fast Sardines was good, however tail should be cut and the white sauce should have more taste to it A tad too salty Makerel dish was AMAZING! Beef tongue was excellent cook! Truffle spaghetti - disappointing! Even though they top the spaghetti with truffle, you dont get actual get the taste that the taste of the spaghetti is mixed with truffle sauce It should get more truffle taste Sad The iberico ham , main course! Finally worth of michelin star!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Dessert - pain perdu Best french toast in london!!! Overall, passable for 1 star Service can be better, staff still has a little bit of unfriendly

Came for the lunch set menu, the starter of cod was really well done, as well as the pumpkin for the main. However, we felt that the desserts were a little lacking, and although the service was pleasant - we had to ask twice for our tap water

This is my third visit since 2018. It is always great, this occasion was superb. Sourdough, marinated sardines, beetroot and clemantine salad, langostine ravioli, and venison were fantastic. The pork pluma was next level. The ninth signature cocktail prepared alchohol free was excellent. Will definately visit again. Very special restaurant.

Had a lovely meal here - an intimate cosy restaurant which was perfect on a December evening. All dishes were delicious in their own way and presented well - i couldve easily gone for any of the dishes on the menu! Service was good and friendly too. Definitely recommend.

Lovely restaurant, delicious food and excellent service. The portions are great for sharing whilst still decent sized enough for one person.

Vegans - Dont bother eating here. The service was great, and our omni friends loved most of their dishes. The vegan food was not great. Several of the vegan dishes were the normal menu minus the sauce or dressings that probably would have made them great. But without replacements they were boring, and not very balanced or tasty. Also none of the dishes were designed to have enough protein for a balanced meal, so vegans, you are better of going elsewhere. Dietary restrictions: This is not a vegan friendly place