Kettner's

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29 Romilly Street

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Kettner's

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Tue Sep 25 2012

Kettner’s has long had an air of nostalgia about it, having been through several incarnations in its long history. When it was a posh version of Pizza Express, it exuded a tatty, faded glamour. Reborn as a brasserie, the shabbiness was replaced by swish decor redolent of the restaurant’s 1930s heyday, with palms, mirrors and a somewhat glitzy champagne bar. The place has a definite buzz, but it seems to be more about the setting (and the closely packed tables) than the food. The menu features tried-and-tested classics – the likes of beef carpaccio, oysters and smoked salmon to start, with coq au vin, beef bourgignon and steaks to follow – with the occasional more modish dish, such as belly pork. We tried a small, rather bland piece of pollock on a bed of overcooked cabbage, and a succulent steak, cooked rare as requested, though served with a rather bijou salad. Puddings shone, however – a mango crème brûlée was a dense delight. Overall, though, we would have liked cooking with a bit more gusto, and generosity: £16.50 seemed a lot to pay for a small piece of fish, however chi-chi the surroundings.

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2/3 courses & a cocktail: £20/£25

From a set menu. Maximum of 9 diners. Includes VAT, excludes service.

Offer valid until Jun 30 2013
Pre/ Post Theatre: 2 courses £16.50

from a set menu (3 courses £19.50). Includes Vat, excludes service

Offer valid until Jun 30 2013
Sunday Lunch: 2 courses £17.50

from a set menu (3 courses £21.50). This will be the only menu available at Sunday lunch. Please note there is a 2 hour turnaround on all tables. Includes Vat, excludes service.

Offer valid until Jun 30 2013

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Kettner's 29 Romilly Street
London
W1D 5HP

Phone:
020 7734 6112
Website:
www.kettners.com
Opening hours:
Meals served noon-11pm Mon-Wed; noon-11.30pm Thur-Sat; noon-9.30pm Sun
Transport:
Tube: Leicester Square or Piccadilly Circus tube
Price:
Main courses £11.50-£27.50. Set meal (5-6.30pm) £16.50 2 courses, £19.50 3 courses
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1. Kettner's
  - 29 Romilly Street
    London
    W1D 5HP
  - 020 7734 6112
  - www.kettners.com
  - 51.513048,-0.130703

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Food and drink
Facilities:
Eating and drinking facilities. Bar. Restaurant and bar facilities. Reservations required. Dinner. Accessible facilities. Entertainment facilities. Entertainment. General facilities. Private rooms
Occasions:
Meal times. Best for supper. Romantic
Type of event:
Parties

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Amazing dinner at Kettner's. Will be going back...

Fred Sat Jan 14 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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Went with Daughter to Kettners for Pre- Theatre Meal. Very friendly and efficient Staff with excellent Food and reasonably priced. Thoroughly enjoyable start to the evening at the Theatre. Will definitely go there again. Excellent.!!!

Carole Harrison - 11th June 2012 Thu Jan 12 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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Went back to Kettners this weekend and it was fabulous. Once again my favourite Soho haunt. Place looks comfortably 'worn in', all the staff were friendly and helpful without being in your face and the food was top draw. Great!

Neil Woods Mon Jun 28 2010
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Superb welcome & service. Food excellent. Steak & Guiness pudding from Table de Jour menu to die for! Good puddings and French tarts. Wine expensive at £6 a glass. Good decor and ambience. Bustling without being noisy. Handy for theatreland. 2 course meal for 2 inc drinks & service £58. Not bad! Recommended

Peter Kerry Sat Mar 20 2010
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2/3 courses & a cocktail: £20/£25

Pre/ Post Theatre: 2 courses £16.50

Sunday Lunch: 2 courses £17.50

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