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December 2022: QV is closing in January for a major refurbishment, which will double it in size; re-opening 8th February.

survey result

Summary

£90
 ££££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
5
Exceptional
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Jeremy Lee continues to deliver seasonal excellence in elegant surroundings with an atmosphere to match” at the Hart Bros’ “delightful” and “unfailing” bastion of old Soho (which also incorporates an eponymous members’ club for the foodie in-crowd on the upper floors of this rambling property, whose blue plaque celebrates former tenant, Karl Marx). Lee’s deft British cooking is “always thoughtful and cheering” and “the wonderful room is compact enough to ensure great service”.

Summary

£83
 ££££
3
Good
3
Good
5
Exceptional
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Dining in the “grande dame of Soho restaurants”, now edging towards her centenary year, is “always a treat”, with “wonderful ambience”, “small but perfectly formed menu” and “fine cuisine” from Jeremy Lee. There is also a slightly more cautious school of thought on the place, which says: “the food doesn’t knock your socks off, but overall it’s a great place for a meal”. These days it shares the premises – formerly a brothel and home to Karl Marx – with a private members’ club and the Hart Brothers’ Barrafina.

Summary

£61
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
5
Exceptional
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“It feels small now that Barrafina has taken up half of the original space” following a re-jig a year ago, but the Hart Bros’ “gorgeous” landmark (est 1926) remains a “discrete”, “comfortable” and “fun” oasis from the bustle of Soho. Chef Jeremy Lee’s seasonal menu “is frequently refreshed with innovative dishes” and, at its best, delivers “unusual but superb” riffs on British cuisine, alongside a list of “interesting wines” and “fine cocktails”. Top Tip – “a bangin’ place for a traditional breakfast in classy surroundings”.

Summary

£61
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
5
Exceptional
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“It feels small now that Barrafina has taken up half of the original space” following a re-jig a year ago, but the Hart Bros’ “gorgeous” landmark (est 1926) remains a “discrete”, “comfortable” and “fun” oasis from the bustle of Soho. Chef Jeremy Lee’s seasonal menu “is frequently refreshed with innovative dishes” and, at its best, delivers “unusual but superb” riffs on British cuisine, alongside a list of “interesting wines” and “fine cocktails”. Top Tip – “a bangin’ place for a traditional breakfast in classy surroundings”.

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Quo Vadis Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Quo Vadis Restaurant in W1, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Quo Vadis restaurant.
S R
Some fair priced red wines. We like restaur...
Reviewed 3 months, 2 days ago

"Some fair priced red wines. We like restaurants which don’t kill red wines too young. Nice service. Good food with small menu which changes regularly (perhaps monthly)."

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Phuong P
A creative take on British style classics w...
Reviewed 3 months, 27 days ago

"A creative take on British style classics with rare ingredients. The signature smoked eel sandwich is a must. A cosy, classy dining room in a soho institution."

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Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£10.50 £28.00 £8.00 £9.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £38.00
Filter Coffee £5.00
Extras  
Service 12.50%
26-29 Dean St, London, W1D 3LL
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Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
SundayCLOSED

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