Andrew Edmunds Restaurant in London

46 Lexington St, London W1F 0LP, United Kingdom

★★★★★
(912 reviews)
Categories: Modern European restaurant Restaurant

About

Established in 1986, Andrew Edmunds is considered one of the last bastions of 'old Soho'. This 18th century town house has, for more than thirty years, attracted many loyal customers. A relaxed atmosphere, seasonal menu and famous but reasonably priced wine list have ensured our enduring popularity. Pre-Theatre Menu available. Private Dining Room on request

Website
andrewedmunds.com
Address
46 Lexington St, London W1F 0LP, United Kingdom
Plus Code
GV77+7G London, United Kingdom
Time Zone
Europe/London

Business Hours

Monday
12–10:45 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
1–10:30 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating No-contact delivery Delivery Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Late-night food Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Reservations required Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards Credit cards
Pets
Dogs allowed

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
912 reviews

Most Mentioned

wine list (103) food and wine (29) intimate (21) romantic (15) candle (14) pork chop (10) school (8) fine (6) dover sole (5) pigeon (5)
5 stars
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4 stars
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★★★★★
November 13, 2024

Love this quaint restaurant in the heart of London! The staff was really friendly and helpful, and the food was super delicious! Nothing too complicated but it’s packed with flavour. The pork chop was cooked perfectly, very tender. We finished with the desserts and again, very home cooked vibe but made well! This has become a new spot for my special occasion list!

★★★★★
November 11, 2024

Wonderful atmosphere, great service, romantic. Sublime Dover sole cooked to perfection. Delicious pancetta - loved everything about this cute Soho little gem of a place - and well behaved little dogs are welcome too.

★★★★★
October 20, 2024

We had an absolutely lovely private lunch for 16 people for a hen do. Alice was a brilliant and patient server. Food was delicious, wine was fabulous, and the upstairs room is so light-filled and beautiful. The bride absolutely loved it. Thanks all!

★★★★
September 30, 2024

Located in Soho, two outdoor tables, rustic interior with church wooden benches , paper table cloth, a bar and down stair seating. Cramped for space and also Low tables if more then 6feet3- Unable to fit your legs under the table . Starters of burrata, subtle flavours. The Sardines was large- was expecting the tiny Spanish but these , the bones in the middle were inedible. The ox tongue was good- like jerked meat. The whole Dover sole was excellent. Cooked to perfection with a lovely butter sauce. The meringue was good- light and fresh. The chocolate with berries was also Good. Service was slow, somewhat overwhelmed. The table was small when we got our food - lack of space, had to start plating up the food and the leave empty plates under another.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Wonderful dinner, thoughtful dishes. Sourdough is aromatic, and butter is so delicious that I asked for its origin :3 First time seeing this horizontal cut of ox tongue. Tender with a slight crisp. The pigeon is also nice and slightly smoky. The special beef shin is tender, flavorful, with a prominent yet mellow wine flavor. The celeriac tastes good as well. Lamb spine chop is also perfectly cooked. Also appreciated the mixed vegetable. Unlike the greasy and heavy veggie dishes in other places, this one is healthy and doesn’t overpower the mains. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Looking forward to trying other dishes (and desserts!).

★★★★★
September 18, 2024

Hands down THE BEST RESTAURANT in London for traditional English dishes! It was challenging to book a table for 4 because there’s limited space it is seriously worth the hassle. It was a 21:30 reservation and we stayed till close. The staff are attentive and everything on the menu looked good and our selections were great. Would definitely recommend 💯

★★★★
September 15, 2024

Legendary Soho institution. Sadly everyone around us was English. In the heart of London. We felt bit out of place in there, although everyone was nice and polite. Starters were great for myself and my companion. Unfortunately mains were very average in taste, quite blatant even. Service was just ok. Nice but short interaction. Ambient obviously great. Romantic, cute and old fashioned. All in all I would say good 4. Nothing special or extraordinary but also not bad.

★★★★★
June 18, 2024

I was introduced by a girl friend about 25 years ago and have been going there ever since. Ours even better than ever and seriously welcoming downstairs. I love the fact that you can pretend you are back in the 60s in a tiny SoHo restaurant you’ve just discovered for a rainy dark London late lunch with a good friend and then you find yourself having one of the best meals ever.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

Parking: Its London, why on earth would you drive? Kid-friendliness: Not for kids Wheelchair accessibility: Its pretty cramped, but worth asking

★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

A reunion lunch. Quite festive and pleasant. Friendly service. Typical London prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Excellent food, lovely people, very atmospheric restaurant and great service - we even got a glass of port for free!

December 8, 2024

My sister and I had booked months earlier for what we thought would be a lovely evening to commemorate a very special occasion - our Dad s one year anniversary. Very cold and extremely classist service with a poor attitude. On arrival, we met the host, Alice, who rudely asked us our booking name and aggressively pointed to the table behind her, without acknowledging/looking at us. The food was fine, however it arrived before plates/cutlery was provided, and we had to chase staff for most things. Extremely disappointed by the lack of service, will not be recommending to others.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Best wine selection

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Loved it! Everything was perfect. Oxtail, salted cod, lamb rump, calf liver, rice pudding. Everything cooked to perfection. I loved the atmosphere and the service was very friendly. I will return and definitely recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Had a wonderful meal here last night. The service was 10/10 - big thank you to Marco who helped us pick a fantastic bottle of wine and really made our evening with his friendly and attentive service. We had the rigatoni, lamb, soup and burrata. Special mention of their home made bread. Also the stout cake was one of the best desserts we have had in a long time! Really great evening, we will definitely return. The ambience and cosiness of this restaurant adds that extra special touch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Amazing food and wines, staff and atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Delicious food, great atmosphere and service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Lovely place and very good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Incredible meal with flawless service and great wine

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Very nice place, menu changes daily!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Heavenly restaurant with wonderfully unpretentious and delicious food. Lovely attentive and informative service as well. An all round favourite.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great food. Handwritten menu that changes daily. Lovely service. Great atmosphere - it was full at lunchtime and there were people waiting for our table of three at 3pm.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Excellent food and wine. Intimate atmosphere. Knowledgable staff. Always a winner.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

A very enjoyable meal.

★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

We ate in the cellar which has a surprisingly cosy atmosphere. My main was skate with anchovy mayo - tasted like Hellman s rather than something the chef had created. Sorry but disappointing for something I could have made better at home. Service had a distinct edge of froidure for no reason

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Simply the best wine list in London, with good quality French-led food in a cosy, romantic setting. My favourite place in Soho. Dont go there, thanks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Legendary

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

amazing food and atmosphere.

Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Went for lunch and was sat downstairs and it was very dark. Tried to change tables and the manager was unnecessarily passive aggressive and said no despite having tables. Beautiful place but def don t sit downstairs for lunch if you don t want to feel like it s suddenly the evening

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Always impeccable.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Beautiful atmosphere, and the food to match.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Delicious, of course, and a lovely ambience. A wonderful place to have a very long and indulgent lunch.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

We booked the private dining room for a special occasion and everything was perfect. We couldn t have asked for more,.The food was fresh, perfectly seasoned and delicious and the staff were super friendly. Also I think the prices are very affordable considering the quality, especially for the wine. Still a true bastion of old Soho but with a modern charm! Thanks for making our evening so special x

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Amazing restaurant Amazing food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Easily one of the best restaurants in London. Excellent food, cooked well. Food and wine are the best quality that make other London restaurants blush

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Exceptional food (from the olives to the coffee via the pork chop and rice pudding). This isnt my first visit the Edmunds and it wont be the last. Class without the flash.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

One of the best lunches I have ever had. The sardines and the dover sole were to die for! I highly recommend this place the service is impeccable too.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Melissa and Alice are the consummate hosts. Best restaurant in Soho by far Food

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Lovely cosy decor, but the food was incredibly bland and drenched in butter. A nice place to stop for a glass of wine, but there are definitely more exciting places to eat in Soho. Food

★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great wine good food and really attentive service. Wine so very fairly priced was so refreshing. So sorry to say that our experience was greatly diminished by the most excruciatingly uncomfortable seating!! We would have stayed so much longer otherwise.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Lovely restaurant, great atmosphere, diverse menu and stellar wine list! Very reasonably priced, beautiful presentation and delicious food. Cheers!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

This restaurant has such a lovely ambiance and setting, with the handwritten menu, the candles on wine bottles The food was delicious, very well presented and portions were large. The staff was lovely, I would really recommend!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Outstanding lunch.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Wanted to love it but left wanting more. The meal was good, not outstanding. The atmosphere jn a central London place like this which is candlelit and intimate should be amazing but it was totally silent downstairs despite it being full. Needed some music to improve the atmosphere because all the action happens upstairs so there s not even background noise of a bar/kitchen. Service was friendly but intermittent. Would definitely give it another go.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Food - fantastic. Fresh ingredients. Seasoned and served perfectly. The cheese selection from Neal s Yard Dairy is spot on. Wine - no complaints, a good collection of European and new world. European collection is better. Service - not right. Inattentive, but then too fast when it should be the pause between courses. Our starters came out and the server was milling around chatting while the wine we had ordered 15 minutes prior still hadn t even been taken off the rack. This would be fine if the place was a shambles but careless talking and not serving paying customers is poor. We had to ask three times for the wine. Atmosphere - ok. Acoustics aren t great on the lower floor if there are loud tables of guests. The candles are a nice touch. Would I return - probably Would I recommend to a friend - maybe, but with disclaimers.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great, cosy, unfussy,quality restaurant!

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great atmosphere and wonderful british fare, always interesting wine offerings. Close to the theatre district but not at all touristy.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

I just wanted to share what an excellent experience we had here last night. I have been aware of this restaurant for years but never got around to it. I must congratulate you on maintaining a restaurant experience that I thought had disappeared in London. Unpretentious, short menu wonderfully cooked with a British/French bias. Very friendly service from super experienced hard working staff who, crucially, know that they are doing. Excellent wine list but best of all, we walked out without feeling we had been financially abused. Where else in Central London can you get £6 - £9 starters and £20 to £25 mains of this quality with a wine list to match. The fact that you have survived almost 40 years in London (without going stale) is proof that you have the right formula. Bravo.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Amazing food and wine, knowledgeable and friendly staff and a great cosy vibe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

A hidden gem in Soho. Great atmosphere and very good quality food. 100% recommended

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great food and good value. However I found the service unwelcoming, it felt like the waiter wanted to be done with our table as quickly as possible, which was a let down

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Delicious food and very cozy restaurant! It was our second time there. All dishes were very good. Highly recommend to try them.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

My wife and I hired the upstairs private room for a joint birthday party lunch for 14 people and from the first contact with Alex to book and choose menu and wine to the actual event on the day with our excellent host Eloise we couldn t have asked for a better experience. The day itself was fantastic. The food, wine, ambiance, service were all excellent and superbly coordinated on the day by Eloise and the team. A truly memorable day and the perfect Old Soho venue. Cannot recommend enough!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Just a wonderful place to eat, awash with charm without a hint of pretension. Confident and welcoming team, and the food was delicious. I loved this place.

May 22, 2024

I m afraid I m unable to comment on the food at Andrew Edmunds because we ended up leaving without dining. Having booked a table for 2 many weeks before, we arrived looking forward to eating there. Although there were 3 available tables for 2 upstairs, we were taken to the lower ground dining room which was stuffy, over warm and completely empty. We asked if we could be seated upstairs but were told that that was not possible. We had by then made our way back upstairs and again asked to be seated in one of the vacant tables. No we were told sternly, they are all reserved and what s wrong with downstairs. But we too had made a reservation many weeks ago. We were then shushed and asked not to disturb the other diners. We unfortunately left, disappointed and hurt having been treated in a somewhat dismissive and uncaring way.

★★
May 22, 2024

The food is nice and reasonably inexpensive for Soho. I wouldn t rush back in case I was sat in the cold, dark empty basement again though. The waiter was very rude and made quite a big deal after I discreetly and politely asked to move upstairs, where there was still some empty tables. He told me to make my own atmosphere and kept referring to my request to move in front of my guests. It s a mid range bistro right down to the style of food, paper napkins and the churlish maitre d. The waitress is pleasant and polite.

★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Big disappointment. Our server was rude and the food was way below pair. Won t come back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

This restaurant was such a lovely experience! With its small and cosy nature, we were immediately welcomed into the restaurant by the kind staff and had a lovely evening! Not only was the atmosphere phenomenal, but the food was exquisite! It was hard to even choose where to start!

April 22, 2024

The worst meal I have had in a long time. Food was bland and over priced. The black rice dish we ordered was just a bowl of oily lentils with some chunks of beetroot. The greens were a bowl of cold, over-salted cabbage. Would not go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great food and the team looking after us were first rate.

★★
April 22, 2024

I have been looking forward to taking my Mum here for months, I had saved up to have a really special evening but from the start I was disappointed We were rudely greeted by Alice with come in and then do you have a reservation after it was very clearly stated on the door, only reservations were welcome! After a few minutes we were asked do you know what you want in a very impolite manner. All of this set the president for a very fine evening not. We were sat near the bar and the hosts did not act professionally or make their frustrations unclear. At one point Alice huffed very loudly, this was one way amongst others that she made it very clear she did not want to be there or host us that evening or anyone else in the restaurant for that matter. It seemed we were there as a massive inconvenience. This was all a huge shame as the food was absolutely delicious and everything we could have wanted. The man who delivered our food was so polite and smiley, great hospitality something Alice and her colleague need a lesson in, or 10. To me, it seems this restaurant is in need of a new front of house team or its reputation will burn to the ground Dear Andrew Edmund s chef team, thank you, your food is delicious however, your FOH team is frankly rude and let you down.

★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

This is one of my favourite places in London and I normally recommend it to my friends and people I know are big foodies. This restaurant has been a staple of my London life since 1992, the year I moved to Uk, and it has always been consistent, faultless, and just perfect. The ambience is still good, the food is still good, the lack of attention to detail and the rushed, careless service from our waiter ( a short, bald guy that was probably rushed off or simply too busy to cope with guests asking for guidance on wines, or desserts, leaving us meanwhile we were talking to him, mid-sentence), is simply unbelievable. If you are busy, I understand, but leaving us meanwhile we are deciding, or asking your opinion, is not ok, no matter how you want to look at it. It happened twice, when I was asking for advise on the wine, and then again when we were trying to order the desserts. I am ok with waiting, I am ok with receiving the starters before the wine we ordered, I am ok with leaving the langoustine shelves on the table for a long time and getting the wine at the wrong temperature, and not clearing a small table, not replacing the dirty plates and cutlery, and not bringing the new cutlery, but it is not ok to tell us in an angry way to move a very small iPhone so he could put the new food on the table without having cleared the dirty plates and cutlery which were there for a long time first. This was also a birthday dinner for my best friend, and this was specified in the reservation. Of course it was ignored and nothing was mentioned or even acknowledged during our dinner. Again, I am astonished by how badly things have gone in one of my favourite places on the service side. We ordered the smoked mackerel and the langoustines to start with, the pork chop with fennel and the hake with anchoiade, plus a very good Chassagne Montrachet, and a brownie with blackcurrant and creme fraiche, together with a meringue with pear and chocolate sauce . I am very sad to say I am not rushing to go back . Which is a shame, as I was very fond of this restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Was slightly worried seeing some previous reviews and the photos, however our food was wonderful. Shared the lamb and the pork chop, they were delicious. They were accompanied by courgettes and cauliflower which usually aren t my favourite, but the chef made them delicious.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Small and friendly! We really appreciated they accommodated us as a walk in. Love the food. Unfortunately we were out of time for dessert! Maybe next time

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

We have been going to this restaurant for a number of years and the quality of food, choice of wine, service and atmosphere always meets/exceeds our expectations. The langostines were the best I have had in any restaurant. Would highly recommend inless you are looking for a Sunday roast and wanting to drink liquor!

★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Was really disappointed. The food was bland and forgettable, very buttery without the seasoning to match, however the service was good and the wait staff very pleasant. The absolute lowpoint was the cheesecake. It was overcooked and grainy, almost scrambled egg consistency on the inside. One of the more expensive meals ive had and one of the most disappointing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Gorgeous restaurant! Wine selection and recommendations were fantastic, food was delicious and loved the handwritten menus. Cosy atmosphere and wonderful waiting staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

A delightful and cosy little restaurant in the heart of Soho that evokes an older and more bohemian London. The menu and wine list are top class as is the service. My venison was an excellent dish for a cold London day!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Excellent. Great romantic/discreet atmosphere. Very good service and food. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

I have been here a few times, but the last time before tonight was many years ago. Well, it is still as great as I remember it. The food is spectacular and the staff is just GREAT. I was being slow in deciding my main but the staff accommodated my request to switch the vegetables in the main with different vegetables from another main, without making me feel an annoyance or embarrassed, which I really appreciated it. They also have an incredible, long, superb list of French wines. We had a fantastic Pomerol and I was able to finally taste a Muscat de Baumes de Venise at the end of my meal. FANTASTIC PLACE

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Cosy

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

V special dinner in the private dining room upstairs for a dear friends birthday. V intimate. Felt like old Soho. Sophisticated menu and service. Didnt see the prices as we were guests!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

My only complaint is that our starters and main were so satisfying and delicious that we sadly didnt have room for pudding.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

A gem in the dohi. High quality English food in a place with few tables and very well attended. Good wine list. Highly recommended

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

One of the best spots in Soho

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Some of the best food I ve had in London. Highly recommend!

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The menu is very small and the day I went, 3 out of 6 entrees were seafood. No roasts or any of the traditional British fare I expected. I had a rigatoni with ragu which was extremely mediocre. My wife had a pork chop which was good but not amazing. I was also not aware they had a very small store of liquors and unfortunately, I dont drink wine. The atmosphere is nice but depending on where you sit, the candlelit dining room may be too dark for you to read the menu. Id try it the next time in in London as the menu does change daily... but I am unimpressed

★★
February 22, 2024

It was a really nice place and we went for Valentines Day. I saw on the website they had a Valentines Day menu as well as the usual a la carte menu. We did not want the Valentines Day menu but when we got there and sat down they told us that on that day there would not be the a la carte option. This was not stated anywhere during the booking process and ended up having to spend a lot more money than we wanted which felt wrong. Just a heads up to the restaurant please make this clear before confirming a booking.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Great little restaurant, food is awesome, very intimate setting with real candles. Really good wine list and reasonably priced for the quality of the food. Would absolutely dine here again

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

One of my favorite spots in London, phenomenal food. Service and atmosphere is special and I always make sure I can stop in for lunch and dinner when in town. Make sure you save room for dessert.

January 22, 2024

I recently visited this restaurant for a date night, and was taken aback by an incident involving the restaurant owner. A customer had voiced a legitimate concern about an unpleasant odor in the restaurant and issues with the service. In response, the owner confrontationally told the customer, You are not our people and you should never come back again. This encounter was quite off-putting and unprofessional. As a result, we have decided not to return to this establishment.

★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Lemon sole was simply awful.

★★★★
January 22, 2024

Great service, asked advice on a bottle of wine and really enjoyed the bottle recommended to us. The food was all rich in flavour and large portions. The only let down for us was we had an early booking so the restaurant was not full and they dont play any music so the atmosphere was abit lacking. Otherwise cant fault it.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Absolutely splendid food and service

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Good venue, good food, served in a timely manner. Very good choice of wines.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had a wonderful time here - the food was excellent, the service was attentive without being intrusive, and the atmosphere was relaxed and refined. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent food, really good service. The selection of wines was huge. Keep in mind not really an intimate place for a date, more like a restaurant to socialize with friends

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I ve been walking past this restaurant for years and thinking how lovely it looks and I m SO pleased I ve finally visited. The menu is amazing the pork I had was so tender and delicious, all the sides were perfectly cooked and seasoned, the wine list was great too. Such a nice setting with the candle lit tables and the service was excellent too. Really highly recommend and I can t wait to come again and try a different menu!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Superb home-cooked food, fresh ingredients, the best wine list of any restaurant in London by far. Hidden gem.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lunch with old friend. Atmospheric restaurant friendly staff and good fairly reasonable priced grub

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very nice Saturday lunch with old friends. Mussels and rabbit for me. Table in the cosy downstairs room. Recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Was a lovely meal, a bit pricy, especially the wine. Lady who served us was great and helpful, but portions did not reflect price

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A truly special place with an exceptional wine list, decent food, and an important history. Yes, its cramped and unpolished in some respects, but this is a bastion of a largely lost, independent Soho.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Quite frankly, one of the best all around dinner experiences we ve had. Very romantic, excellent food, great wine list.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a great time on my birthday!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Tasty food, great service, reasonable prices. What more could you ask for?!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Just the best lunch in the nicest setting Ive had in a long time. Thank you

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious well rounded brasserie fodder

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Lovely, old-world ambience. Very pleasant service. Wine was exceptionally good.

December 22, 2023

Vegetarian options: Horrible place

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very nice traditional restaurant with good food. Couldnt give it five stars as the service could have been a bit speedier and more polite.

December 22, 2023

Absolute worst service and the food is not very impressive either. The expensive meat came out cold, we asked to have it heated up. The waiter did not care, took the plate without a word and returned three minutes later. Obviously not enough time to heat it. No apologies. Never returned to ask if we were happy with our meal. The meat was grey, cold and anything but tender. The fish not good. The bill still included the optional service charge of £15...never returning here. Stay away.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing place. Nice food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very unique and romantic atmosphere. Candle lighted tables with exceptionally good food and friendly service. Business, romantic, family or friendly dinner. It is the ideal place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food.

★★
December 22, 2023

We ve been coming here for years (decades!). The food is always great, the wine list awesome but the service has become inconsistent and is definitely getting worse/ colder - the place is slowly losing some of its charm

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food , the atmosphere is so interesting. We loved the food here , great selection of wine as well. This place is definitely going to my must revisit list

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Joli endroit, discret, aux tables étroites et un peu serrées. La carte des vins est incroyable, la carte un peu moins. La langue de b uf est à tester, le rissoto de riz noir à éviter. Éclairés à la bougie, gentiment accueillis et servis, nous avons passé un moment très agréable. Le lieu est plutôt fréquenté par des londoniens... cest un signe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of the best. Legendary.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great gluten free options thank you

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

A wonderful restaurant with a great wine selection.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

wonderful place and great food and wine

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love wine? Good French food? This is your place. It aint fancy but the mark-up on their excellent wine list is negligible. Loved it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good food, wine, and staff. Could work on the dessert though! 4.5 stars

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love this place. Great wine, excellent food. Lovely staff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

One of the best quality and value restaurants I ve been to in London, food was divine, great wine recommendations from the staff, lovely atmosphere, can t wait to go back

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

A Soho gem. The skate was well cooked but sadly tasted as though it had previously been frozen. Service does seem to have slightly dropped since the sad loss of the namesake. I hope it is just a blip. Still a lovely restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food and wine!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious, great service and cozy dark atmosphere. It feels like a travel in time, fully recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fantastic place! Service was spectacular, food amazing, decor and ambiance super cozy. Overall experience just 5 stars. Loved this place so much. Specially the people. Its amazing to find a spot like this is the middle of Soho. Very much recommended if you are in London or in the area. Just loved it!

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Excellent, tasty, pleasant service and frankly not extortionate.

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Amazing restaurant with incredible service. See you again soon!

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Small but mighty, we were lucky to walk in and get a table for two. Amazing food. Well priced wines. Only to be rivaled by the laughter and spirits of the hosts. Really great spot!

December 22, 2023

Don t bother trying to book here for any kind of special event. They ll book it in and then closer to the time they ll pretend they have no idea what you re talking about. Useless management/reservation team.

★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Food: nearly perfect execution, although some dishes were bland and needed more seasoning. Polenta especially. Service: staff presence seemed limited and preoccupied. Atmosphere: romantic in the basement and more lively on main floor. Try the pork chop and explore the wine menu! Avoid the polenta.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

When I cook I like to cook like them yum

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Feels like authentic Soho, a traditional menu, changing daily with wonderful staff and am extensive wine list. Ive been visintg for over a decade and love it every time

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

All round great meal out. Wonderful friendly service with knowledgeable staff able to make solid recommendations. Delicious food. And we werent rushed at all, which is a big bonus these days! Ill definitely be back.

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

High quality, tasty food for great prices. I think this has to be one of the best restaurants in London for the quality to price ratio if youre looking for a nice place to eat on a date. We had two starters: the squid and the duck. Both were paired nicely wine by our water. They were fresh tasting with the crunchy veggies complimenting the textures of the meat. For mains, we took a fish and a meat dish - both delicious. For dessert, we had the cheesecake. It was pretty good, but I think you can find a better Basque cheesecake elsewhere.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

So romantic and intimate, the service and food was exceptional.

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Step away from the sin & sleaze of Soho & into Andrew Edmunds and you ll immediately find the comfort of a rustic interior with wood panelling, creeky furniture and patrons lustfully crammed next to each. There s a quiet buzz as friendly veteran waiters expertly manoeuvre the narrow gaps in flickering candle light bringing trays of food to first date nervous couples or some looking for more clandestine encounters The food revolves around traditional British hearty dishes think Guinea fowl, Lamb rump, shredded duck confit, pot roasted rabbit all of which are served rather generously without any pretentious presentation. The wine list s low markup and some wonderful finds (Chassagne Montrachet Michel Niellon around gbp 70) makes up for the generic glasses and after the first bottle, you ll tend to be less uptight about these sort of things At the end of the day, it s just good old-fashioned food in mischievous romantic settings

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

One of my favourite places to be in London. For many reasons and happy memories. It s a place like no other.

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

The best small restaurant in London possibly. Been several times now and it never disappoints. Great service to match to wonderful food. Always a good choice of wines

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

What it is not: fine dining. Glasses are of low quality and presentation is meh. What it excels at: cosy, intimate, value dining experience. Great portion of well-seasoned, professionally cooked food; consumer-friendly mark-up w/ some old vintages you cannot easily buy on the market; and warm, unpretentious service you find in your neighborhood pub. One of the best places to dine in London for wine lovers.

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

This restaurant revived my faith in restaurants in London having seen a decline in food quality and service in some of my favorite restaurants over the past few years. I was first attracted to their comprehensive wine list. Good selection from around the world at very good prices. A selection of magnums too for larger groups. I went for late lunch on a week day with a friend. Great atmosphere, good service and excellent food. We both had the pork chop as the main. it was delicious! we chose some high end wines but I still feel it was great value for money in central london

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

My favourite restaurant to eat at in London. Brilliant food and drink at a reasonable price. Lovely atmosphere and service.

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Faultless! Vegetarian options: the semolina gnocchi comes as a generous portion of delicates crunchy on the outside blocks of gnocchi (imagine a large crouton size) sat on a colourful base of saffron courgettes & chickpeas finely made into a paste, very well balanced flavours & the touch of the romesco sauce provides the colour contrast as well as the nutty definition, delicious & light for an evening meal of exciting appearance. It goes well with a spot of manzanilla wine Thank you to the restaurant staff for the treat

December 22, 2023

This was a terrible experience. The lamb was over cooked and the manager was very rude to me when I returned it. I hate returning food, but this food was burnt, and I hated getting disrespected for it. The manager showed open disrespect and disdain for me as a customer.

December 22, 2023

We came here on a recommendation. We had a good cocktail and appetizer, but our main course was quite overcooked. Additionally the manager was rude and condescending to us when we brought this to their attention. We ended up leaving after drinks and apps without replacing our entree. Our waiter was kind, but the manager was nasty for whatever reason. I would not recommend this place.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Enjoyed my meal but the cod could have done with a zing of flavour, a lemon slice maybe. The dish was a bit bland for my liking, though the griddled courgettes added a great pop of flavour but there weren t too many with the dish. Service was ok, nothing to write home about. Some people have called this the best restaurant in london! I def would not agree, a nice spot but expensive for what it is.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The beauty of Andrew Edmunds restaurant is that you never quite know what is on the menu that day - something of a double edged sword though for some. I have been three times recently and loved everything that was served to me though some of our party were less enthusiastic. The menu, whilst quite short, I have found it to be eclectic, unusual, pleasantly surprising and all perfectly cooked. I have tried things there that I have seen nowhere else (fantastic!) I would give it 5 stars but deduct half a star only for my guests, some of whom struggled to find something that suited them (on that particular day anyway). The service is as good as anything I have experienced in London, friendly, helpful and always delivered with a big smile; I would happily give it 6 stars if allowed to. The wine list is not huge but varied and totally complimentary and compatible with the dishes of the day. It is also extremely pocket friendly. In short? I love it. My default in the West End. Cant wait to go again (in a week or two).

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

We ate upstairs in The Academy Club (guests of a member) The food was absolutely fantastic. I had one of the very best chicken dishes Ive ever eaten, wine was superb as were the cocktails. Ive fallen in love with this place. Recommended dishes Cheesecake, Malbec

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Simply delicious

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love this place, a proper Soho institution. Good food and one of the best - and most reasonably priced wine lists in London !

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Bottom Line: Perfect for an intimate, yet casual date without breaking the bank. Highs: Intimate setting, coupled with excellent service, made my visit to Andrew Edmunds a wonderful experience. The menu was handwritten, and our waiter was helpful in pairing our choices with the appropriate wine. Their bass special was simple yet divine. The space itself was quiet, candle lit, and homey. It was a welcoming atmosphere, not intense or over the top. Lows: None; I only wish I had room for more dishes!

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Delicious lunch and excellent service

★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Fantastic food along with great service. I did find the tables crammed & seats uncomfortable. I appreciate its part of the character but I do like to be comfortable.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Proposed to my Mrs there 8 years ago and yesterday we had our anniversary at the same place. Amazing service and food as usual. Keep it up guys. Food : 5/5

★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Some of our dishes were excellent...melon, burrata, tongue, Sourdough bread. Some were just good...pork. sole. Service was very good. We ate in.the downstairs dining room and it was noisy, I think some cushions or soft furnishings to absorb the conversations a bit would help.

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Tiny Soho bistro style restaurant. The food here is really excellent -high end eating. We had three courses each with wine, and it came to around £80 each. Hence I feel the prices are surprisingly modest, considering the high standard on offer. Wines were very diverse in price, ranging from around £35 to £750 a bottle. The service is great, just the right balance of attention without excessive focus. If I had a criticism it would be the table packing, which is very tight indeed, but our fellow diners were pleasant and restrained, luckily!

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Soho at its chilled out best. Went for an anniversary dinner and it reminded us of how Soho used to be about 20 years ago. Very relaxed with absolutely top notch food. Service was knowledgeable and friendly. The melon soup with nduja was a highlight as was the calves liver. Amounted to a lovely evening out.

★★★
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December 22, 2023

Sitting in the basement is definitely underwhelming and dreary. Food was soso, very traditional British. Not wowed overall

★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Great food and service definitely worth a visit

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Its been quite a while since Ive been here. But it was like seeing an old friend. So warm and welcoming, wonderful staff and as ever amazing food...

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Intimate and informal place. Excellent food and very friendly staff ready to advise and listen to your needs. The entrance to the restaurant blends in with the facade of the building and the entrance is between the two main doors of the building. Once inside you discover a beautiful location. If you want to eat after 6.30pm, reservations are recommended. Worth coming back for an appointment, a business dinner or a dinner with friends.

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Wonderful in every way.

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

We had the most lovely evening at Andrew Edmunds. They have seasonal produce. The food was delicious, the ambiance romantic and the service very friendly. We could see why its so popular!

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Relaxed, high quality dining at its best. I went with three friends and we had the best time chatting for England while dining on delights such as crab and fennel salad, stout cake and hake with borlotti beans. The menu was excellent and none of us could fault the food and wine we chose. Service was smooth, professional and non-intrusive, the ambience was chilled yet chic. I will be back! Vegetarian options: Several veggie choices available.

★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Delicious food, bit cramped at our small table, very busy. Sadly they didnt want us to linger over coffee...

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

A truly Wonderful experience. Great atmosphere, food was unique and delicious, service was attentive and professional. Can t ask for more. Was glad to have made a reservation!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We have a tradition going back 14 years of going here on our anniversary - it is such a wonderful place: lovely atmosphere, the staff are fab, the food is excellent and we always have good wine. Definitely worth a visit!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Super little restaurant. Very nice setting. Friendly service. Staff are great. Food is exceptional. Well presented. Lovely menu. Every mouthful was bursting with flavour., colour and vibrancy. Well presented. A real must when in Soho. Heartily recommended.

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Andrew Edmunds is unique.

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

I ve been there a few times and it has always been amazing. The place is so beautiful and romantic. The food is absolutely delicious. I love their wine selection, from a very low to a very high price point, there is choice for everyone.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Such a gem. Great and affordable wine. Menu changes regularly. Cozy enough for date night but also good atmosphere for friends and business get togethers.

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

So good. The bread is divine. Mackerel spot on. Every detail shows precision of the preparation and choice of product. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Fabulous

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Andrew Edmunds is a small and very authentic restaurant serving a mix of European/English dishes. It looks like they only take guests with reservations - so make sure to reserve a table. The atmosphere and service are great. Very friendly staff and nice candle light atmosphere. The food is good, but not exceptional. The sole was fresh and well-prepared, but was missing a bit of taste.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Would highly recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A small, but cozy restaurant in the heart of Soho, lovely food choices, well priced and an extensive (and unusual) wine list

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Absolutely delightful experience here. The food is heartwarming and savory, the staff are fun and playful, the wine list is long and the vibe is softly full of character and characters. Can t say enough how nice and refreshing a place this is. Can t wait to come back soon.

★★★
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December 22, 2023

Food was good and value was good. I had a frosty welcome from a short Italian guy which wasnt a great start. The serving plates, cups etc are basic but the food is good. Service was ok the lady there last night was very warm and friendly. Avoid the tea and coffee super basic and waste of money but it was a pleasant lunch. Overall I wouldnt go back. This was how much I paid and I dont drink.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great restaurant superb food

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Old school soho restaurant perfect for dates. It was ha great atmosphere and vibe to it and the service is impeccable. Wine is great but I must say food was slightly disappointing. Starters and bread were delicious but our main dishes were slightly cold. However it might have been the case of ordering the wrong thing. I will for sure come back.

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Cosy and high quality food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love it all, food, wine and casual service all great

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wonderful late Friday Christmas lunch. Waiter worked our table out brilliantly and managed to put us in our place whilst being utterly charming. Actress took over and had the same wonderful, easy-going humour that is almost impossible to find. Food was great but it was the staff that made the afternoon. The best Hospitality in a restaurant I have experienced for some time. What a treat. Charlie

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Love this place. Efficient service, lovely food and a range of drinks to enjoy. Good value, good job!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent restaurant for a great lunch. Lovely ambience and food was excellent. Great wine choices too, including half bottles, perfect for lunch.