We decided to visit Stem for dinner on the basis of Jay Rayner’s review. Suffice to say this visit will certainly not be the last. The food was simple and exquisite in equal measures, presented beautifully, complemented by an interesting wine list. My beef fillet was cooked to perfection. The staff were friendly and welcoming and we enjoyed chatting with them, the ambience just the right combination of lively and cosy. It is hard to believe this gem is located just a few steps away from the madness of Oxford Circus! The portions were spot on and three courses and a bottle of wine later we walked out feeling very well fed and happy. I will return soon and would recommend Stem to friends, family and strangers without hesitation.
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Laetitia Hardegger
Google
4 years ago
4.0
We had a late lunch in this place. If you are not hungry - very small portions - and love delicious food, you are at the right place. The service was very friendly.
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sharon
Google
4 years ago
5.0
Heavenly food & perfect service
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Tom King
Google
4 years ago
4.0
Excellent menu and service in a pleasantly quiet environment given the touristy locale. A bit of an oasis. Highly recommended.
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M S
Google
4 years ago
5.0
Was quiet when we went because of holidays but the food was exceptional for the price.
A great place, and value for money given the location.
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Ralph Bennett-Richards
Google
4 years ago
5.0
Lovely lunch; friendly service and great food. Tasting menu was superb.
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David Hall
Google
4 years ago
4.0
Lunch offer of £30 for the tasting menu was amazing, perhaps the best offer in London!
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K L
Google
5 years ago
4.0
Lovely restaurant, excellent staff and interesting food. The broth that came with the chicken tortellini was excellent and as with Anglo, we ate a lot of the delicious smoked butter. After trying Anglo for the first time this week, I would say I prefer Anglo, so if you want to know where the star went.. it went there :)
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A K
Google
5 years ago
5.0
We went during the soft launch. The food is very good with a great mix of flavours. Especially enjoyed the scallops with white chocolate, the lamb and the two desserts (one was strawberry and tomatoes, the other is hard to explain but involved a crunchy biscuit and olives).
The decor is minimalistic, the bread is tasty, they have highchairs and the glass of wine for £5 is good value. The service was friendly and we didn't wait long for our food.
A couple of points, there's only two sides on offer, would like a bit more choice. The mains are a bit small especially considering the price of the dishes (the beef is £27 at full price). But then again it's only 200 metres from Oxford Circus.
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Pearlie Kee
Google
5 years ago
5.0
Feeling fairly smug at getting to have had a lovely evening here before it gets totally overbooked and impossible to get a seating at this small but perfectly formed place. The chef has a great head for balancing flavors on the plate and has flawless seasoning. The tasting menu is a steal in my opinion, each course is thoughtfully put together, seasonal, and portioning spot on so you don't feel like you're rolling out the door at the end of the evening, just pleasantly satisfied, knowing a ton of hard work and attention to detail and care went into each plate. Front of house Emma was charming, knowledgeable, attentive and such good company. Go quickly before it gets too popular to be fun!
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Bruce Levi
Google
5 years ago
5.0
Absolutely delicious food and great value. The flavours in each didh we had were superb.
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Mark Maynard
Google
5 years ago
5.0
All the dishes were delicious, the service was attentive without being intrusive. Would very happily eat here again.
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Fiona Wolveridge
Google
5 years ago
5.0
Incredible food. Delicious drinks. Delightful service. Go for the white onion soup. It is awesome.
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Torbjörn Ekman
Google
5 years ago
5.0
Very exciting menue with a great wine pairing. Interesting combinations without being pretentious. Highly recommended.
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Marc Davis
Google
5 years ago
5.0
Fabulous food and great service. Has not tried to over-complicate options or flavours. Knockout!
