Jamie Conti
Surprisingly tasty food, which unfortunately my pictures don’t do justice. Haven’t been in years, but the mix of classic staples such as the beef trolleys together with more modern comfort food really works.
Must give a mention to our lovely waiters who made it a truly special occasion!
Koke
Had a Christmas meal a la carte with my work colleagues and it's the best Christmas dinner we have had in the 17+ years of Christmas dinners!
Good service and very good food. For me only let down a little by dessert, but that was mainly down to my choice.
Formal sophisticated dining with personable staff and good food, just what you want!
Joanne Lee
Enjoyed my time at the Simpson's. Service was great and I appreciate the place keeping up with the tradition. I ordered the roast beef on the cart and it was delicious. My partner ordered the sole and we shared the Christmas themed desserts.
Mo Mo
Wow! Simpson's has earned its stellar reputation after years of perfect service and incredible food.
Housed by the iconic high end Savoy hotel on the Strand, right in the heart of London.
Their Sunday roast has a world class reputation and for good reason. The huge racks of roast rib are wheeled to your table and carved right in front of you. You choose whatever you want, well done to rare, they will give you a good plate of meat and an array of side dishes.
They organised flowers and allowed us to bring a celebration cake.
Excellent food and service does come at a price so be prepared.
An opulent authentic English dining experience.
Tania Harris
We absolutely love Simpson's. My partner and I got engaged here. The service is next to none.
We celebrate most of our special occasions here and it is always excellent.
The food is very tasty and I haven't had beef as good anywhere else.
My partner participated in the beef carving course and Simpson's make the event very special.
If you are looking for something that's a bit extra in London, this is definitely it.
J R Anderberg
Had a wonderful evening on 5th December with two friends. Excellent food, very friendly and professional staff. We all had starters; I had the devilled eggs, which were very nice. Two of us had roast beef from the trolley. Without exaggeration probably the best roast beef that I have ever had. Fantastic quality beef, perfectly served medium rare (you can have it more cooked, if you want). Excellent gravy and Yorkshire pudding and potatoes. The third member of the party had another version of beef, with which she was very happy. We had a most enjoyable evening.
Jalyn Cameron
We truly enjoyed our time here. From the live music the table side service, we relaxed and let the atmosphere of their grand dining room set the mood. We enjoyed lovster Thermador as well and the table side roast. Only downside they ran out of the dessert we wanted to order.
Dez T
The best roast beef ever!!
Service was superb, staff were very friendly and attentive. And the food was amazing!! I had the the scallops to start with - wonderful flavour. Our friends had the potted shrimp and they were equally happy! Three of us had the roast beef and, oh my goodness, it was cooked to perfection, the meat was so soft and succulent and our friends pork chop was also amazing in flavour. Portions were quite large and very satisfying. We will all be returning for another evening very soon!!!
Corrie Davidson
If you can't get rezzies in the restaurant, pop upstairs to the bar where you can relax over stellar cocktails (best Bees Knees I've ever had) and elevated bar snacks. Elegant, yet cozy, it's perfect for drinks pre/post-show or just for fun.
Wii L
We thoroughly enjoyed the dinner and was able to experience generally good service. The three course meal left us so full and satisfied. Will highly recommend the crab cake with soft boiled egg, and tender and juicy lamb. One interesting thing is that there are many people celebrating their birthdays here and this means you'll have the listen to the birthday song over the speakers multi times an evening. It might not be ideal if you're looking for a romantic night out.
sarah butler
My dad used to take me there all the time. I was a real fussy eater but never had a problem eating anything from here. All delicious. The place is steeped in history and never seems to change, its a wonderful place an absolute gem and everytime I've been there since my father passed, has been full of wonderful memories. I so hope the place never changes, its like stepping back to a different time .
Matthias Pychlau
There are all sorts of restaurants in London, from the restaurant which makes you fancy you are in Paris to the restaurant which makes you wish you were. There are palaces in Piccadilly, quaint lethal chambers in Soho, and strange food factories in Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road. There are restaurants which specialize in ptomaine and restaurants which specialize in sinister vegetable messes. But there is only one Simpson's. Simpson's, in the Strand, is unique. Here, if he wishes, the Briton may for the small sum of half a dollar stupefy himself with food. The god of fatted plenty has the place under his protection. Its keynote is solid comfort.
P.G. Wodehouse
Todd Isaacs
Roy was absolutely fantastic and made our experience wonderful. As Americans, we are generally used to better service than what you'll find in London due to it being a viable career in the US where the best can do very very well. In London, it seemed, there were no career servers but Roy would have fit in the best fine dining establishments. A true professional at his craft. Food was good but I'd come back for the service!
Peter Soulen
I visited Simpson's courtesy of the late P.G. Wodehouse. I cannot imagine that the scene where Wodehouse places Aline Peters and George Emerson at Simpson's will be any different when that peerless restaurant reopens in 2024 than it was in the fictional "Something Fresh" set in the 1920s...
sinead murphy
Fabulous! Visited here last week with my boyfriend for our anniversary as he seen it featured on a programme he watched a while back. So glad he chose here. It was the best roast dinner I've ever had. Brought out to you on a trolley and cut infront of you. Someone plays the piano and sings quietly in the corner which just adds to the charm of the place. Service is amazing, the atmosphere lovely and the building itself is beautiful.
Isabella “12:20” Libra
I started off my evening in the bar upstairs where I had some excellent drinks served by incredibly knowledagble bartenders! We then proceeded to the incredible main dining area which has been recently refurbished. I had a delicious roast beef which was a perfect medium rare. I finished my meal with a lovely sticky toffee pudding. The reason it's 4 stars instead of 5 was the speed of service at the end of the evening. We were almost forgotten about as the main wait staff had finished their shift. All in all great place and great food!
Gul Ramani
We recently visited for a festive celebration. I absolutely loved the food and the service. Our waitress was very informative and always alerted us to meat/ alcohol which she thought we may not want due to religious reasons. Great attention to detail throughout. Would return here and definitely recommend.
Catherine Annis
Beautiful service and gorgeous food. You can see why this place has been running for so many years. Total class.
Geoff
An old old chess club still running where the maitre d plays seven games at once and still manages to coordinate exquisite servings of the roast beef of old England Yorkshire pudding comes from the north and sole from Dover potted shrimp etc etc somewhat sublime and otherworldly but only because it is. Maple leaf rag and rondo alla turca on piano! Potted palms and parquetry. The serving trolleys are almost large enough to apply for EU membership. <br/><br/>
Lardbutty
More Twee Sir?<br/>First impressions: On entering I was looked up and down. This was done conspicuously by the girl who seated us, who was probably checking I complied with their dress code (jacket and tie are not required but it “is the preferred attire”); entering the dining room felt like entering an old people’s home, although we did have an early dinner reservation for 6.30pm...<br/>The verdict: In general, the atmosphere was twee and stuffy although some of the servers were a bit more relaxed and helpful than others. While I chose the speciality of carvery roast beef with Yorkshire puddings (which was nice enough) there was nothing special or exciting about it. I’m glad I’ve been to this historic venue but I won’t go again and I wouldn’t recommend it. Not when there are other historic dining venues that also marry in a bit of excitement, charm or wonder into the dining experience
Jonathon Liu
"A London Institution" that is tired and in much need of some love. Its the detail that disappoints here. From the tattered jackets of the waitstaff and the marks on the menu and wine list; its as if they simply don't care any more. The food is still an absolute highlight with quality ingredients and generous portions but when the service is moderately adequate, at best, and the surroundings dusty and worn; the whole experience is disappointing. Being old is no excuse for poor housekeeping.
Mtjones15089
Once!!!. Dine there at least once. We had lunch and it was on par with the New Moon in Nevada City. Do it
Michael
Great lunch spot.. Have been here 7 times for lunch as its right infront of my hotel. A great feel to the room but ask for the side boths much more cozy and relaxed, center tables a little to open and a bit snug when the cart comes by. A great re-group place for lunch.
DC Food Monger
Solo diner- subpar service. The beef rib roast was good, not great, portion seemed a little small based on prior experiences. All sides and sauces were good. Dessert was very good. Being a solo diner I was originally sat netx gto the piano in the view of the entoire room. I asked and was moved. Service from there on was abscent aside from the chef who carved the beef and the bus boys who swifted the empty plates away. Hopefully they were just off there game today.
JRJ Lewis
Roast Beef. I first had roast beef from the trolley in 1962, aged15. I was hooked from then on and frequently ate at Simpson's from the age of about 21. However, around 1988 I noticed the beef was tougher and less tasty. To my horror I was told that they no longer served pure Aberdeen Angus, but a Charolais cross. These alien cattle are now the most common sight on all England's pastures, and lowland Scotland's too. The succulent and delicious beef of old England (and Scotland) has been fatally compromised. I seem to be the only one who has noticed - so sad.
Cavandre
Proudly, Unreservedly Old-School. We thoroughly enjoyed the Beef Wellington, Dover Sole, desert sampler, the room itself & the service. Worth every penny!
Kayleigh2000
This restaurant and accompanying amenities were steped in character and all the staff encountered were very friendly and helpful. We had the set menu with wood pigeon and beef. The former was delicious, albeit an unusual taste compared to some other birds, accompanied by a good selection of beans and mini potatoes. However, the beef dish was the cornerstone of the meal and seemed to be thoide of re majority of the diners when we visited. Three troleys are guided around by chefs and contain a number of different cuts of beef which are carved to your specifications in front of you. This is served with gravy made from the cows juices, an extremely large Yorkshire pudding, roasts and buttered cabbage. I selected a medium cut which was suprisingly pink for such instructions but incredably tasty. The texture and taste of the beef was superb and the portion size was very generous - more what a mother would giveto stuff a son than an expensive London eatery size. I could find little to fault in the experience and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys good traditional food and dining in atmospheric locales.
SamTheFoodFan
My overall experience was pretty mixed. The place is steeped in history and tradition and the service was outstanding throughout, but the food really lets it down. I think I could probably get a better roast at the local pub for a fraction of the price. <br/>
Sir And Mlady Dine Out
Its part of the Savoy - and a very nice place as you would expect. We had some lovely main courses which I sadly didn't photograph and finished off with some equally nice desserts shown here. We all loved our meals. This is a classy place.
Alex Humpage
A good bottle of Chilean Merlot, and I kicked things off with the unusual, but highly flavoursome combination of rabbit & crayfish tart - which came in an almost vol-au-vent style pastry casing, with a seafood bisque-esque sauce - super game & fish combination. During our starters we saw a colossal beef trolley doing the rounds, with all sorts of cuts cooked to all sorts of levels and a heater underneath regulating things. I had ordered the saddle of lamb from the signatures menu, and was delighted when a
Richard Elliot
We decided to try Simpson's in the Strand for some seasonal British food. Stepping into the wooden panelled dining room with pressed white table clothes, silver cutlery and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling is like going back in time. The waiters are all dressed in suits and while aiming for silver service, they don't quite achieve it. Being a waiter at Simpon's probably isn't the profession it once was.
Thecriticalcouple
Simpson's in the Strand is a step back in time of a hundred years or more, and that's exactly how they want it. For people who eat there, that's exactly how they want it too. As an authentic piece of Victorian England it is as far away from the Spuntinos of this world as can be and while Heston's Dinner lays claim to plundering the historical cookbooks of England for the menu, Simpson's need only plunder their own archive. Sit on one of their original divans and you will be sitting where the likes of William Gladstone, Benjamin Disraeli and Charles Dickens sat before you. Simpson's in the Strand then is the real deal, and it's never really changed for the fashion of the day so itself becoming timeless. Originally founded in 1828 as a coffee and cigar house, Simpson's became the home of English chess, frequented by the likes of Howard Staunton, and as a venue, the home to the first international chess tournament, organised in 1851 as part of the Great Exhibition of Art and Industry of t
Andy Hayler
Simpsons is a place with history, established in 1828 as a coffee house and chess café, with guests over the years including Gladstone, Disraeli and Vincent van Gogh, and has appeared in literature in E.M. Forster’s Howards End, as well as in P.G. Wodehouse books and as a dining venue for Sherlock Holmes and Watson in “The Illustrious Client”. I have a particular fondness for the building as it was a chess venue in the 19th century, and recently hosted some international chess tournaments (I used to play chess quite a lot as a youngster, and still do, albeit considerably less well, today).
Trusted-Gourmet
Although I walk past Simpsons on a daily basis, I have never before gone to this restaurant (though I have been to functions in the building). There are many tourist traps in this area (well, most of the restaurants in this area), and I feared this might
Hungrybella
Elegant lunch; they cut their game AT the table and carve it right in front of you. It's the British tradition. The moulding on the ceiling is made to look Victorian, but it
The Joyous Living
Fancy amazing service, delicious food and great ambiance?<br/>Pull up a chair at Simpson's in the Strand, the former 'home of chess', and allow the waiters to pamper you for an evening of great food and spoon lickin' pudding.<br/>The menu is varied but the highlight is their Roast Rib of Scottish Beef (aged 28 days) that arrives on the silver trolley.<br/>But while you are checking out the menu, a waiter will come with a warm basket of bread and offer you a choice of bread - warm, moist and delicious. And then out arrives the silver trolley with that beautiful roast carved at table. Yorkshire pudding and horseradish is offered as well as a hearty serving of gravy. So beautiful! And a separate plate of roast potatoes and Savoy cabbage will shortly follow to compliment your meal. You'll be wishing you ate less at luncheon. :)<br/>O but do save room for pudding!! If I could, I would go back just for pudding -- it is truly spoon lickin' perfection. Yum, Yum. My mum, dad and I opted for a pudding sampler (for 2) and were not disappointed. It was perfection. Our favourite was their Simpson's Treacle Pudding with Vanilla Custard. If I was allowed -- I would have licked the plate -- so scrumptious.<br/>Now that I have hopefully made your mouth water, go and make reservations! You will not regret a visit. Yum Yum. And do ask your waiter about the history of the building.
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