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Kettner’s, London,

Kettner’s

4.6
4.6
996 Reviews
£26 to £40
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Kettner’s Townhouse is a restaurant and Champagne Bar with 33 bedrooms, in a historic Georgian building in London’s Soho.

Established in 1867 by Auguste Kettner, Kettner’s was one of the first restaurants in London to serve French food. The French restaurant at Kettner’s Townhouse has a menu inspired by the history of the building, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, using locally sourced ingredients from the UK.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 7:30 am–12:00 am Thu–Sat 7:30 am–1:00 am Sun 8:00 am–11:00 am
  • Phone number
    020 7734 5650 x1
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Frederick Duff
  • Neighborhood
    Leicester Square
  • Cross street
    Greek Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road, Piccadilly Circus.
  • Entertainment
    Live Piano every evening
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 996 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kettner's offers a "fabulously cooked" menu in a "lovely setting" with "exceptional service." Located in the heart of Soho, it boasts a "wonderful ambience" and "attentive staff." Diners appreciate its "great value for money," especially for Soho House members. The restaurant maintains its historic charm, providing a "cosy and relaxing dining experience." Despite some mixed reviews on food quality, the overall dining experience remains positive, with a "fantastic atmosphere" and welcoming staff.

996 Reviews
  1. Antonio VIP

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service. It’s a bit noisy, but nevertheless perfectly fine even if you are a party of two. Strongly recommend it
    Kettner’sResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Antonio, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience. I am glad to hear you had a positive experience with us and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Amera

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were attentive; the ambience was quiet and pleasant. It was not a busy lunchtime. I had a steak frites dish. The steak was good, but the fries were overcooked and were like eating crisps. They should never have left the kitchen. I mentioned this to a staff member, and I was asked if I wanted something else. At this point, we were finishing the meal, so a replacement portion would not have made sense. For this type of establishment, the fries should be top-notch. Shame.
    Kettner’sResponded 1 day ago
    Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience. We have taken your feedback on board to help us improve and hope to welcome you back soon. Best, Amera

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  3. Anna VIP

    London11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible. Fantastic service, amazing food and wonderful cocktails and wine. Love that you can get a carafe of wine. Brilliant will be coming back!
    Kettner’sResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Anna, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience, and I'm glad you had a great time with us! We look forward to welcoming you back to Kettners soon. Best, Amera

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  4. WarrenS

    London2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The focus for staff to upsell is too much. Every choice we made we were encouraged to go for something else. I ordered chicken because I wanted chicken, but was pushed by the waiter to go for the Porthouse - not what I wanted, not what I chose. Really too much and left a bad taste. Certainly won’t be going back for a long time! Silly and short sighted on their part
    Kettner’sResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Warren, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, and apologies we fell short of expectation on this occasion. We have taken your feedback on board which will no doubt help us improve. We hope to welcome you back to Kettners in the future. Best, Amera

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  5. Kate VIP

    Montreal3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent supper as always. Perfect vibes and attentive service.
    Kettner’sResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Kate, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience. I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Amera

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  6. Teresa

    Berkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really caring support for my elderly mother celebrating her 80th birthday. Thank you,
    Kettner’sResponded on March 3, 2025
    Dear Teresa, Thank you for dining with us. We're delighted you enjoyed your experience at Kettner's and hope to see you again soon. Best, Maria

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  7. Camilla VIP

    London4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was lovely—charming and cozy— and the Oysters were fantastic. It’s a beautiful spot with potential, but the slow service took away from the overall experience.
    Kettner’sResponded on March 3, 2025
    Dear Cailla, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Your feedback is important to us and will help us to improve. We hope to see you again in the future. Best, Maria

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  8. Beatrice

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    great service. The Maitre D moved us to a larger table to accommodate an unexpected guest, and the waiter was attentive and helpful and juast really good
    Kettner’sResponded on March 3, 2025
    Thank you Beatrice! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon. Best, Maria

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  9. David

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location. Lovely decor. Excellent atmosphere. Good service. Reasonable prices. Excellent food
    Kettner’sResponded 1 day ago
    Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience. I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Amera

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Whilst we did have a great meal at Kettner’s they seemed to be out of quite a few things. Firstly they had no oysters. Then, upon beginning our order our waitress informed us that they only had 3 steak frites left and our party then had to decide who got them. It was a tad awkward. Maybe next time alert the guests before they begin ordering. Also I ordered a cocktail which I have had before called the picante and there was no alcohol or chili in it. They did correct it but it was strange as my friend who also ordered one had hers made properly. Overall it was a good meal and our waitress was very nice but a little disappointed with those 3 awkward moments…
    Kettner’sResponded on March 3, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Your feedback is important to us and will help us to improve. We hope to see you again in the future. Best, Maria

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Kettner’s is rated 4.6 stars by 996 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Google Map for Kettner’s

29 Romilly Street, London, W1D 5HP

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Greek Street
  • Neighborhood
    Leicester Square
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 7:30 am–12:00 am Thu–Sat 7:30 am–1:00 am Sun 8:00 am–11:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road, Piccadilly Circus.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Frederick Duff
  • Entertainment
    Live Piano every evening
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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