Had an extremely good experience here. Incredible setting in an elegant Georgian town house. Innovative modern cuisine, based on seasonal produce, extremely good value. Cannot recommend it highly enough!
When I was a kid, I quickly learnt that storming off in a tantrum rarely seemed to help me. Screaming, shouting and trying to embarrass the parents would get me precisely nowhere. In fact, it would be counterproductive as I would then be subject to punishment of the psychological kind. Even in my young and innocent years, it was clear that I loved food. A foreshadowing of the snob that I was to grow up to be. Retribution would not be by starvation but just lack of taste. If I behaved badly, gruel would be on the menu until I learnt to behave.
My first experience at a Michelin restaurant... no words needed. Everything was incredible. The Portuguese chef João was an amazing host. The cocktails were very good :)
Located in Fitzrovia on a street bearing the same name, Portland manages to stand out among a plethora of restaurants making up London's vibrant modern European dining scene. The dishes seemed to display positively paradoxical qualities, each exhibiting a flavour and texture profile that was experimental yet familiar, honest yet complex - the snacks were particularly impressive. The michelin star awarded to the restaurant within eight months of its opening is clearly deserved. Furthermore, the meticulous presentation of the dishes is reflected in the restaurant's minimal interior evident by the mid-century chairs, the carefully placed artworks and the geometric panelled ceiling. Portland is sure to please those in search of perfectly executed cuisine without the baggage of pretension.
Went to Portland to celebrate my wife's birthday. Started off with a pallet cleanser of beetroot which set the bar high right away. Fantastic complexity of flavours which nicely led to the "Snacks" of crispy chicken and crab. Both were delicate and delicious, whetting the appetite for the first course. The first course stole the show! We had the celeriac and scallops dishes respectively and they were both unbelievable. Each bite was a little party on the palate and amongst the best dishes we've ever had. The size of the course was much larger than anticipated so don't get fooled by the tiny snacks you receive.
The main course was a slight let down where the beef and mallard (a game bird) were ordered. Whether we were stuffed at that point, or the food wasn't to our taste buds - it was a slight disappointment and a bit boring.
Would recommend the place for fantastic service, snacks, first course and desert. That should fill you right up as well :-)
I've been dying to try Portland Restaurant since it opened months ago. Not just because critics and friends were raving about it, but also because the concept seemed very fun. Small menu, affordable and in a modern, casual setting. They change the menu often and we had some fantastic nibbles such as their pig's head croquettes....tasty!
An all round enjoyable meal can be expected from the Portland Restaurant - obviously from the food but also from the friendly and knowledgeable staff. One of the best options is very good wine by the glass. The menu is compact as is the location but big on flavours and creativity.
A friend of mine recommended Portland Restaurant to me – it wasn’t really a “shall I try it?”, it was more of a “when could I fit it into my schedule?”. So by chance I managed to squeeze it in as a last minute meet up with a friend before I set off on my summer travels. Luckily for us they had a table available for dinner on a Saturday evening, so the usual… two excited girls out for a meal that would probably last the usual four hours!
Every now and then a particular dish pings ferociously into the stormy eye of the capital’s culinary zeitgeist. In 2014, it was *those* crab donuts at Chiltern Firehouse flooding instagram and Twitter feeds, knocking out any news of the Ebola crisis or Lindsay Lohan’s exploits.
I once read that Giles Coren disagrees with serving bread before a meal. I don’t have a Times subscription so can’t read his review of Portland but I imagine he retracted that comment after trying Portland’s warm crusty bread served with ox heart butter. I didn’t know what to expect but suffice to say it will now be difficult, albeit more practical, to go back to butter that hasn’t been adorned with shavings of ox heart.
The food was excellent and that is the first thing that matters. Unlike fine dining Michelin rated restaurants, I was quite happy with the more casual atmosphere of this restaurant. I feel more comfortable to come in, eat and go without worrying about the whole process. The dishes are carefully crafted as you would expect and the menu is well curated. The service is well timed and the staff are friendly. I was personally quite pleased with the whole experience and would recommend it for a relaxed, good value and high quality lunch. A 3 course lunch service is £49 and should be a role model for similar restaurants across London. Overall, without a doubt I would recommend this restaurant.
What an absolute treat!
We had the very reasonably priced weekday prix fixe lunch menu and were completely blown away.
The dishes were delicious, perfectly executed, and feasts for the eyes.
The service was casual but extremely attentive - our server gave us great recommendations when ordering and brought us more bread when she noticed how much we enjoyed it.
Love this place and we will be back for more!
We booked the private dining area for 12 people. The room was snug, but set downstairs away from the clamour and with the right ambience for the business dinner we’d arranged.
Our waitress, Jennifer, was polite, attentive, and professional. The menu was beautiful, and the service was brilliant. We’ll be booking again.
We went with my wife, her sister and my brother (plus their respective couples) to the private dinning room.
We had the tasting menu which was good but not impressive for a michelin restaurant.
Ingredients were super fresh but dishes lacked of the "wow" factor.
Service was great with a dedicated waitress in the room.
Atmosphere was great, relaxed and cozy.
Would recommend as it still a good value for money.
I love this place. I've been twice and can't wait to go again. The food is really delicious, small portions but very rich so the quantities are just right. Everything was delicious and the staff are so lovely; they are super helpful and knowledgeable about the dishes.
Had my birthday dinner with an old friend. Received a birthday card signed by all the staff，soo sweet！
The dishes were all very delicious from amuse bouche to dessert. The portion of food is just right，neither too full nor too small，the service is warm ，professional as well as efficient. The plating is neutral with a touch of design. The dining environment is cosy and relaxing. It is a good place to go after work.
Would definitely come back sometime.
Excellent service...
Wonderful food in an informal setting. Portions are reasonable, Wine List is substantial.
Plenty of creativity in the dishes. Highly recommend...
The Dessert (Pain Perdu) is pictured 😋
Portland Restaurant delivered an unforgettable dining experience for my husband's birthday celebration.
We opted for the 3-course menu & a couple of nibbles. Each dish we tasted was a culinary masterpiece, bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The lobster starter and mango dessert were absolute highlights.
Exceptional food, excellent service, and great value - a must-visit for a top-notch dining experience!
Had a really pleasant dinner here with my fiancé for Valentine’s Day. We opted for the tasting menu with wine pairing; the food was delicious! Our favourite was the trout and dessert. The wine pairings were amazing had to note down a few and will defiantly be purchasing some. The staff were really kind and attentive. Overall great dinner and night. Thank you.
Visited with my partner on Friday evening as we had read the reviews online and wanted to try with us visiting London for the first time. We decided to go for the taster menu with the wine pairing. The food was delicious, every single dish we had was incredible. The staff were very knowledgable. The service was great, we were taken care of so well whilst we were there. Couldn't fault it at all we absolutely loved it!
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