Le Caprice

This is one of my favourite restaurants in London.
I have been dining here for years and I cant fault it, the food is always exquisite and the service is wonderful.
My most recent trip here was for my last birthday, there was 9 of us and we were seated at the table in the little alcove which was lovely as we were still in the restaurant but it felt slightly private.
The waiter & waitress were very attentive, our glasses were never empty and they were always there to help, without ever feeling intrusive.
I will return here time and time again, if you’ve not been, go!

What can you say; a favourite for so many years and never fails to delight… a special occasion or fish and chips at the bar; it doesn’t matter. And with excellent food and drink supported by a wonderful, knowledgeable, discreet, unhurried team who make the time to advise or chat so you feel welcome and at home… and a great setting too! though a little unsettling yesterday and I couldn’t understand why, until I realised that they had moved some of the magnificent photos to support the Vogue exhibition
The food was as good as ever… see the photos… an amazing steak. And, a nice touch, as we didn’t want dessert they brought a plate of chocolates, well just check out the photo… its only a little thing but the point is they think about their clients

Incredible menu! It took me ages to decide on something because everything on the menu looks exquisite. The octopus and chorizo for the starter was great but the roast suckling pig was just incredible.
Service was also great. I ended up drinking more than I should have because the wine kept on getting topped up without me noticing!
Beautiful restaurant the put us in a small enclave for our group which was great. Definitely suggest this a group meal for an event or celebration.

Still remains a classic after all these years. Duck salad starter and liver and onions as a main. Fantastic. Wish other patrons dressed up though if I’m honest, it goes with the ambiance.
Great service, great food, overall will set you back around £50−100 pp depending on how much wine you drink!
Recommended.

Oh hell no. The food was good, but the service was weird and made for a very unpleasant evening. Our first meal in London that was poor. I mean even the simplest places have had great service! Too many waiters were all over each table. One main waiter is how to make a true connection. We were never offered a second cocktail. They don’t give bread plates so we awkwardly put our bread on the table. We were asked what we wanted to eat 4 min after sitting down. Never asked if the food was to our liking. Requested tap but got charged for Evian water? (Charge was removed when questioned…)
Can anyone explain the 4 pound «cover charge» that was put on our bill with no warning? We asked (of course). Apparently the «top three restaurants in London have been around since the 1940’s» and want patrons to pay an allowance to Le Caprice so they may put white cloths on each table. Yeah… The manager said that was the reason! Times must be tough! We were NOT impressed. Good food doesn’t cover for all that mess. Happy twenty-​fifth anniversary to us! On a side note, everything else about London has been amazing!

good food at the restaurant and service was good too! its definitely an older crowd– wanted it to be a little more happening. good place to go w/​parents or i you’d like a quieter dinner.

If I could give 6 stars I would. We went on a London Times special. There was a mixup when we arrived, but the restaurant honored it anyway. The food was amazing. Grilled octopus with a wonderful smoky flavor, homemade pasta with a delightful spinach filling, fork tender lamb. .. Even the desserts were outstanding. We listened to a wonderful jazz singer. Yes, it’s pricey, but well worth it.

Everything looked so good on the menu that we took the server’s suggestions. The octopus appetizer is out of this world! Most tender and delicious octopus I’ve ever had. The scallops were also amazing. Along with the great food, the ambience was nice with a cello, sax and piano doing their thing.

Really good food. Especially in London. I visited on a Sunday night and enjoyed the three piece jazz band. Staff was friendly.

I found Le Caprice once on a trip to London by accident and it has become my go-​to dining spot each time I return to the city.
I always enjoy the food, the wine, the service and the wonderful ambience. Always a well-​heeled crowd amidst the tinkling of the piano. Effortlessly sophisticated and the food and drinks are always solid and satisfying.

Good food and service. The piano man played medium to fast tunes to keep the place up beat. Warm bread and each course was done well. We ordered the fried zucchini, rib eye steak, and veal. The Gem pinot nior was good.

I walked in, and immediately, found the place to be very elegant and well-​presented. The bread served at start was solid (oftentimes, you can tell a lot about the restaurant just from the bread that they serve.)
For main, I ordered the lobster roll and loved it. It was just the right portion and flavor, enough to satiate my big appetite but sophisticated enough to differentiate it from your average NYC food truck version.
The service was good, and the pianist that played the piano on-​and-​off added to the overall experience as well. Great place to go for adequately fancy dates and family dinners, I’d say.

The place is trendy and elegant, you would not be surprised to run into someone famous in here. We started with a fresh fish sashimi and steak tartare, the sashimi was very good but the tartar not so much. The tartar tasted like if it had a bit too much ketchup mixed in it. Then i had the squash risotto which was very bland. The service was very good and it is the only reason why i am giving them 3 stars. Will be back in London soon and may give it another opportunity.

Everything we had was absolutely wonderful, had recommended this place to friends and they all agree it’s fabulous!

I was a guest of a business colleague on a recent trip to Le Caprice. I had not been in this restaurant for approx 20 years. Lovely interior, nice photos on the wall, very welcoming staff.
I started with a very good radicchio, artichoke, Parmesan, and pomegranate salad, well dressed, nicely plated, a good dish. A glass of Pouilly Fusse was a good accompaniment.
For main I went for the Steak Tartare, which was very tasty, not too cold so there was plenty of flavour from the beef. Very good thin chips and a salad were the sides, to drink we enjoyed a good Gigondas.
Small selection of cheese was a bit of a disappointment, but a very good 1974 Armagnac was a perfect end to the meal.
I will return.

Fantastic restaurant, the attention detail is out of this world, food outstanding and service impeccable.
I’m taking my family who are in london next week. Can’t wait.

Loving the deco décor and David Bailey black & whites.
Classic bistro fare never disappoints.
Every other Sunday sees a jazz trio bring live music to the dining room. Very pleasant.

This is my new favourite restaurant. If I could afford it, I’d eat here every night.
It was my first visit, but the staff treated us like old friends. The food’s great — accessible but beautifully done.

So far the Caprice has been, on separate occasions, the perfect romantic date spot, and the perfect place to eat with parents before a play. The décor is understated, and elegant with an art deco vibe. The staff are courteous and knowledgeable.
Every single thing that was eaten was delicious, but extra high marks went to the crispy duck and watercress salad, and the ox tail ravioli. The menu is quite traditional, but the ingredients are so simple and fresh that it nothing seems dated.
Everyone ordered their own puddings, and not a single crumb was left on the table. From crème brûlée, to baked alaska, to rhubarb crumble. All gone.
They also have an incredibly well stocked bar, including fernet branca, my favorite after dinner drink (oh San Francisco!).
I can’t wait to go back.

I was staying near by and decided to walk on a cold winter evening to a highly rated, nearby place and take my chances at sitting down without booking.
The friendly staff was able to accommodate me by my eating at the bar, which was fine since I was solo.
The food was ok for the price level, but not particularly outstanding, though it’s difficult to make blanket statements based on one dinner.
The ambiance was nice and, though I wasn’t dressed particularly smartly, the staff didn’t make me feel unwelcome.