Was staying at the South Place, so it would be blasphemous to not try their signature restaurant being Michelin starred and all. I took on the tasting menu all the dishes are beautifully presented and delectable. The highlight being the yellowfin tuna tartare and the Yorkshire rhubarb. There was a minor mixup with the drinks order which was quickly corrected and unbeknown to me wasn't charged for any them. Top notch attentive service, warm ambiance and good food. Definitely worth a try for a special occasion.
It was a bit of a catch with old work mates and we thought we go for a good night out!
We decided on the tasting menu £90pp.
2 of us added the Wine flight £65 the others shared a bottle of Gavi de Gavi £37.
The food was amazing my 2 fave dishes where the wild boar ragu and roast Newlyn cod. I can’t forget the arancini snack to start that was omg! Ever dish I was thinking this is to Small as I’m enjoying it to much but I left very satisfied and wouldn’t want it any bigger.
Customer service was exceptional. The food was explained well. The first course we had to remind them for our wine but otherwise the service and explaining of wine was great. Our waiter for the evening was very amazing he was there when we needed him, it is nice to see someone so passionate for where they work and restaurant industry.
We also got to meet the executive Chef Gary Foulkes, and thanks for the complimentary creme caramel!
Thanks for a great night!
With so many quality restaurants in London, many with Michelin stars, it’s sometimes hard to decide on where to go. I mean, you generally expect a certain level of quality at Michelin starred restaurants, but I’ve been disappointed before. I’d been pigging out a little bit on my London trip, I guess that’s what you’d expect from a food blogger though, right? Well, I’ve been trying to balance our my super rich meals (usually French) with slightly more health options, which is why Angler at the South Place Hotel caught my eye.
The City of London really has been rather good to me lately. I keep going on about just how much this part of London has changed and how it is still becoming a foodie hub. Once a place where life only existed during working hours, the streets here are now filled with people at the weekends. And it’s all thanks to the new restaurants or the accolades they’ve managed. One of those leading the way is Angler. A one Michelin starred seafood focused restaurant looked after by head chef, Gary Foulkes. Even better still was I got to visit during National Seafood Weekend which ran between 7th – 14th October. It’s all part of a mission to make us eat more seafood, more often.
Angler is a lovely fish-centric restaurant under the D&D group located at the top floor of the boutique South Place Hotel. The restaurant holds a Michelin star which they earned under executive chef Tony Fleming. The reason for me visiting the restaurant however was because they had recently employed a new executive chef – Gary Foulkes who was previously Phil Howard’s right hand man at the Square. Gary had informed me during my last visit to the Square he was leaving to take up the job here at Angler. As head chef at the Square, Gary had a lot of input with regards to the creation of new dishes, more so than say the head chef at Claude Bosi’s Hibiscus. Given that I was a big fan of Gary’s cooking when he was at the Square, I was very keen to see what he could do out on his own. Interestingly enough, he has silently taken up his new role at Angler for a month without much fanfare – the restaurant website still lists Fleming as their executive chef!
South Place Hotel is a fantastic place to visit for a drink or meal in the City and is a around a 3 minute walk from Moorgate and Liverpool Street. The downstairs restaurant and bar area is beautiful but it does not stop there! There are bars on the first and second floors and also a rooftop terrace. My favourite bar is the Secret Garden bar.....
Ambiance: Cody and business environment
Service: as expected but quite attentive
Good: had a great English breakfast... Really yummy!!
Will come back.. Sure also because it's s great boutique hotel
Excellent service, creative and well balanced dishes. Location is ok, Moorgate. Recommended. Approximately £50.00 per head which is good for the quality of the food and the service
Okay, I suppose.... Just kiddin'. Everything absolutely first class. Even had the wine [Condrieu - liquid gold] awaiting for me at the table after I'd enquired if they had it in stock. I haven't had better food, wine or service anywhere. Best not look at the bill, but anyone with a few quid to spare could not have a better Fish Supper.
Awesome. I think this place has relatively recently won a michelin star.
It is thoroughly deserved. The food is superb. Service also excellent and the roof garden is lovely.
I went on a nice warm summer's day and simply didn't want to leave. I could have bankrupted myself.
Some of the best food I’ve had in the UK. I was extremely impressed with Angler, I was a bit worried as our group had a set menu as I can be a bit picky but wow, I kept trying things and was just so impressed with how much flavor everything had. It was nice having the chef come explain every dish but we still had no idea what we were eating with some dishes. Partially because of his accent but also likely largely because of the different names and foods that we just don’t know.
If you are looking for THE FOOD AND DRINK EXPERIENCE this is the place. Amazing food, drinks, atmosphere and really friendly and professional staff.
Worthy every penny. In the heart of Central London in the top of the building. With a terrace also. Totally recommended.
It was a decent place but would’ve expected more it being a Michelin star establishment. The service was fantastic and the Quilty of the food was really good but overall I didn’t feel the experience was all that more exceptional compared to other “non-Michelin” restaurants I’ve visited.
We had the Travel Zoo voucher meal and it was absolutely amazing !
We were looked after the moment we entered the hotel for drinks and then for the whole meal in the restaurant.
The food excellent with the flavours oozing from every dish. Service was faultless and friendly and the Sommelier was helpful and very informative.
Definitely recommend this wonderful restaurant.
Thank you for a lovely experience
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I booked a ten-course tasting menu for my partner's birthday last week and we enjoyed most dishes. Their starters are to die for, although we were not too keen on the sea bass tartare - a bit "too raw". We also had a complimentary glass of Nyetimber sparkling wine each - which was a lovely gesture. The two desserts on the menu were definitely the highlight - we both loved them and the complimentary chocolates at the end of the meal wowed us even more.
The only downside of our dining experience was that I felt quite ill and had an upset stomach shortly after. I can't blame the food as my partner was fine, so clearly, something didn't agree with me.
The service was outstanding - our waiter (French, based on the accent) really looked after us and was rather entertaining.
You also get some nice views from the 7th floor of the restaurant. I would definitely inject more colours into the decor but I guess it's meant to be kept that fresh when the food is of such an amazing presentation and quality.
We had the tasting menus, paired with wine. The food was good, tasty and interesting. But it was not wow, it did not blow us away like other Michelin starred restuaurants did.
Had the tasting menu for lunch. Absolutely exceptional cooking from start to finish. Gary’s food shines with every dish- can’t recommend more, get yourselves down here. Impeccable service from Jo and Daniele. Thanks
so much we can’t wait to come back 👊
We had the tasting menu, with wine pairings, which I can't recommend highly enough!
It was our first visit to a Michelin restaurant, and all the staff made us feel at home quickly. The pace of dinner was great; with seven courses, we were left looking forward to the next course while never feeling overly full, but left not wanting more.
One of the surprising highlights was the bread and butter! The caramelised yeast and malt butter was stunning.
The wines offered a lovely selection of white pairings. The wine pairings were a great way to explore some wines for my guests, with there being a varied selection of tasting profiles.
The atmosphere was quiet for a Friday night in London. There were never more than five tables on at any one time.
A delightful tasting menu full of fresh seafood. I am especially happy with the citrus and herbal flavors that played complementary roles with the fish, crab, and langoustine.
By far the standout dish was the fresh codfish. It was fluffy, flaky, lightly buttery, and immaculate. Our dinner party was sure that it was the best cod fish we have tasted ever.
A very close call was the crab with lime sorbet. The flavors were just astounding and invigorating. It made me celebrate with giddiness on the spot.
Service was excellent with our party left with nothing wanting.
Fantastic place to eat. Food is incredible - fresh, and beautiful cooked, all showcasing the seafood. The dishes are all so unique and beautifully plated.
The service is impeccable. The only downside is that the table I was given was right next to the service station and kitchen, so it could get a bit noisy/disruptive.
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