| Venue name: | Galvin at Windows | Contact: |
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| Address: |
28th floor Park Lane London W1K 1BE |
Cross street: | London Hilton |
| Opening hours: | Lunch served noon-2.30pm Mon-Fri; 11.45am-3pm Sun. Dinner served 6-10pm Mon-Wed; 6-10.30pm Thur-Sat |
| Transport: | Tube: Green Park or Hyde Park Corner |
| Price: | Set lunch £25 2 courses, £29 3 courses (£45 incl half bottle of wine, mineral water and coffee). Set dinner £39-£68 3 courses. Set meal (noon-2pm, 6-9pm) £95 tasting menu (£160 incl wine); £95 5 courses |
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Average User Rating
4.6 / 5
Rating Breakdown
- 5 star:6
- 4 star:2
- 3 star:1
- 2 star:0
- 1 star:0
A friend and I had a voucher for cocktails and a picnic sharing platter in the bar. We managed to book a table on a Friday night and was amazed to find we had seats overlooking Hyde Park, especially considering we were using a voucher. We had an amazing experience from start to finish and loved every minute of our experience at Galvin’s. The staff were all friendly and added a personal touch. The bar itself was very impressive and the live DJ created a very chilled atmosphere, perfect for unwinding and catching up with friends before the weekend. The picnic sharing platter was perfect, we especially loved the mini burgers! Having looked at the bar menu, the cocktails ranged from about £12-£19, so a little pricey, however perfect for a little treat!
Galvin was every bit as amazing as I thought it would be.
We booked for lunch at 12.30 and the restaurant was almost empty when we arrived but heaving by the time we left after 14.00.
We were seated in the middle of the restaurant, with minimal views of the city, what I basically felt were 'the cheap seats' for everyone who was on the set menu but not everyone had have the best seats in the house.
I'll be honest, my artichoke salad wasn't the most amazing thing I've ever eaten but there's only so much you can do with artichoke so I dont hold the chef entirely responsible. The rest of the food and service were everything you would expect for this type of restaurant and the additional chocolates and marshmallows were the icing and the cherry on the proverbial cake.
Even with the set menu it is as pricey as you would expect by the time you add a glass of wine and a digestif unless you plan on accompanying your Michelin starred meal with tap water. Well worth it for a special occasion.
Galvin at Windows is an impressive and luxe dining establishment. Situated on the 28th floor of the Hilton on Park Lane, it was always going to be something fancy.
My friend and I went there to eat on a Thursday night (Thursday is the new Friday!) And it was super busy. We had a reservation so assumed we would be seated quickly, which we were. However, we had the misfortune of being shoved in the corner away from the food (and the other diners), next to the service hub and the wine fridges. Our table wasn't laid, no napkins or a piece of cutlery in sight. We had to ask for all of this and eventually received them.
We were there to eat a picnic platter special with cocktails bit were not even asked if we wanted to look at the a La carte menu, which we thought was ridiculous.
The food however was delicious. Our favourites, were the mini burgers and the Korean chicken bites. So so yummy! The cocktails were lush too.
Though the service on this occasion left a lot to be desired, I would return for the food and hopefully for an actual view!
Located in the Hilton hotel on Park Lane, Galvin offers Michelin star food with scenic views of London. I went for a friends birthday and they even allowed us to walk through the kitchens afterwards so that we could stand on the balcony and admire the evening city skyline.
We were so in love with the marshmallows (probably one of the few tables still with enough stomach space to polish off a jar of the soft squares) they made us each little foil swans as goodie bags.
Galvin at Windows was a Valentine's Day treat for my girlfriend and I, taking advantage of a special set menu for £29, including 3 courses and a bellini cocktail to get us started. From the moment we stepped in to the hotel and to leaving it, the whole experience was rather special!
Part of the Hilton, the attendants downstairs ordered a lift for us that took us directly to the eloquent restaurant level. The hostess directed us to our table, and within moments we'd been offered drinks, menu, an introduction as well as 2 postcards that they would post for us to anywhere in the world.
I've been to several Michelin star restaurants before, and Galvin is perfect as one of the more casual places that won't make anyone feel uncomfortable. There's a real buzz in the restaurant with people talking and laughing, and the waiters are all happy to chat over any topic from the menu and restaurant to other recommendations in London.
The food itself was superb, with some really interesting cooking and unique dishes like kimchee risotto, and an artichoke dish that I would love to eat again!
Overall, a fantastic experience that won't break the bank if you're looking for something special. Highly recommended and am already planning to go back again!
I have visited Galvin at Windows once for a celebratory lunch party and I cannot stop thinking of going back ever since!! Not only the views on London are amazing but the food in your plate is delivered in a one Michelin Star style with great service! Its beautiful. classy and an outstanding venue. Definitely worth the money you will pay at the end of your gourmet lunch/diner.A special place for a special occasion!
I visited the bar at Galvin at Windows with a group of girlfriends last summer and enjoyed some fantastic cocktails with an amazing view across London (even if it was raining!) The Maitre D is the lovely French man from Channel 4's 'First Dates', so if the views and cocktails aren't enough to attract you, he should be!
Got an invitation to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace. Wanted to make a day of it so booked a window table here - overlooking the palace. Its strange looking back as it was treat to go to tea with The Queen, but the real highlight was lunch. Wonderful food, awesome views. Rather a good start to a special day.
I have had lunch at Galvin at Windows and the best thing about the restaurant is that it has amazing views, so it is a great place if you want to impress someone on a date or have a meeting with a client. It would benefit from a live ensemble to create some atmosphere, but there isn't too much space. Other venues like Coq D'Argent also have excellent views and more space to add live music.
