Riding House Café

We were dissapointed to come all the way across London for Brunch on Jan 2nd to be told that they stopped serving brunch at 11:30 (despite the listing here saying 12pm) and that they wouldn't start serving lunch for another hour.

The staff were initially attentive but as the night wore on they lost interest due to having obviously overbooked the restaurant. Our waiter was increasingly agitated by his own admittance, having worked since the breakfast shift. The mackerel pate was tasty, well balanced and not too creamy. The FIsh and Chips were disappointing. The fish was greasy and the chips cold and dry by the time they arrived. Friends enjoyed the food, though the pollock, which was enjoyable was a very small portion for a main dish especially considering the price.

great food and a nice relaxed/cool atmosphere

Charming, patient, thoughtful service and really lovely food. The ceviche was a highlight but all the small plates were tasty and good looking.

Had an amazing anniversary dinner. Top value for money and the service was incredibly attentative but discreet at the right moment. Pork and duck were both very well prepared. Wine by the carafe is also a nice touch!

I gave it two tries just in case, the second time with a friend. Occasional good touches like the beetroot small dish. However, jalapeno pepper with delicately smoked trout destroyed any flavour in the fish. Friend commented on the shortage of crab in crab salad advertised. Rasberry and goosberry dish just didn't taste very nice. Nor did the fish n' chips for which the Golden Hind is a far better bet. Asparagus and carrots had little or no flavour which in summer is a bit of a disgrace. Chocolate sundae tasted good but was too runny - ice-cream is supposed to be iced in some form. Service was very indifferent with a small over-charge after an order was missed. There is a real risk here of a good idea suffering from over-trading and consequent loss of quality.

just about give it 1 star due to interesting interior - warm and cosy (well, apart from the worse seat by the door they gave us until we insisted on moving that is). Food overpriced - my main was a joke. size of a small starter. had to go home and cook dinner afterwards. pretentious and basically taking the p*ss with prices and food like that.

I LOVE this place - Its my weekend retreat - Recommend the chorizo hash browns, the seafood salad, the oysters, the mash.... oh all so delicious. And the staff are so nice. My facebook page is getting boring I've "checked in" there so much!

And stunningly beautiful so great brunch-erie for entertaining. Very mayfair-esque.

We went for brunch on a saturday morning, getting there shortly after 10. Both "sides" were over half empty, but after a bit of persuasion we were offered a seat at the bar as long as we didn't mind waiting 15 minutes. Errr, no. Unfriendly and unhelpful - not the point really when you want a nice start to the weekend.
We walked on to Lantana - much better, and lovely staff.

Fab place! Loved the food, atmosphere, service was attentive.

A true gem in a cracking location. Fantastic cocktails, super wine list and first class chateaubriand (look out for the tomatoes with the chateaubriand, HEAVEN). The fitout was as expected... extremely creative. Service was very good, if not a little OTT! Probably one of the best restaurant in Fitzrovia, might even be up there with The Four Lanterns.

Having visited Village East the 'sister' restaurant we had high expectations of the Riding House on Satuday for a birthday meal, but i can say that 8 people left there VERY satisfied by some great food, service and drink - Seabass Ceviche & Chateaubriand, Seabass main all stuck out as absolute discussion points on the way home.
Service was relaxed - just how we like it

Incredible cocktails and imiginative food done brilliantly definitely worth a visit. Starter choices are great, very interesting format of menu

Great cocktails, AMAZING Chateaubriand... go while the 50% off is still on as I'm not sure I'd have been keen on paying full price for everything - it's great value at the moment.