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#852 of 15,225 Restaurants in London
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RM 96 - RM 390
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Seafood, European, British
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

A birthday treat and oh, what a treat! This is our most visited restaurant of all time although of late trips have been less frequent for various reasons. We charged our wallets and put on our best clothes ready for a fine afternoon’s indulgence with...full intentions of blowing the budget. Slipping back into this place is like a pair of comfy, familiar shoes but still with the wonder and anticipation of what is to come. Well, firstly some fresh as you like, immaculately prepared oysters that can only benefit from a helping of fizzy lube. I went for the scallop ceviche with grapefruit, pomegranate, chilli and BANG what a mouthful of flavour, coupled with the perfect soft, succulent, slithers of scallop (easy for you to say) this has to be my best ever raw dish. In my mouth/mind it was partytime with the most beautiful women, the best music the anticipation of the night ahead and the distant memory of youth when nights extended past 11pm. My main of halibut with smoked eel and morels was cooked to perfection with the fish superbly flaking and the earthy fungi and Smokey eel adding to a dish greater than the sum of its parts. Champagne flow coming towards the end we shared the Irish apple tart and, yet again, what a triumph. The bitterness of the apple was a revelation to me, and finished off a gut busting fishy feast of mega proportion. I don’t think it is normal to have every dish/course so perfect and to one’s complete satisfaction but that’s what happened today. It was my meal of the last year without question, and we have been to some top restaurants in that time, including multi-star places. I have to be fair, complained before about prices here, but this time I have no complaints. Apart from I can’t afford to eat here every week.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Great friendly staff in the restaurant, the front of house at door could be a little less formal upon arrival The Irish man they have in the bar is fantastic, so friendly and knowledgeable about oysters ! My lobster spaghetti was underwhelming I’d go again...for oysters and champagneMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear 0Ave2013, Thank you for taking the time to write your review. The team were delighted to read your kind words about them and we are glad you enjoyed our delicious oysters. However, we were sorry that you found the lobster spaghetti underwhelming. Please do...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

I have lived in London for all of my life and have never been to Bentleys. Last Christmas my wife gifted my friend and I an Oyster opening Masterclass. What a wonderful experience hosted by the magnificent Federico and Pierluigi who were both extremely entertaining...and knowledgeable. We followed the experience with lunch which was magnificent. The food and service was first class all orchestrated by the wonderful Michele. Thank you we will return.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Alan, Thank so much for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled you loved the Oyster Masterclass and joined us for lunch afterwards. Federico, Pierluigi and Michele were particularly happy to read your kind words. We are really looking forward to welcoming...More

Reviewed 11 February 2024

Overall enjoyed the lunch here, huge portions and service was very good. The place is relaxing and staff are welcoming. I had oysters which were extremely fresh, salt cod ravioli which was nice and the largest piece of turbot I've ever been served. All enjoyable...but slightly bland/underwhelming. Turbot was on the dry side. I would return for the oysters and to try more of their cold shellfish but the cooked dishes were a little uninventive and overpriced in my opinion.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear monabam, Thank you for leaving your feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed our oysters and the salt cod ravioli. Our talented chefs make the pasta fresh on-site daily. We usually receive lovely comments on our turbot and were sorry to hear you found...More

Reviewed 2 February 2024 via mobile

Excellent quality of food and brilliant service. High quality or seafood. Couldn’t recommend it enough and will definitely be back.

Date of visit: February 2024
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 9 February 2024

Dear E_Mc_Kenna-IRL, We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your review with the community and us. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards,  Milos Srdanov Restaurant Director

Reviewed 1 January 2024

food was good but not sure how they work their pricing out ?crab cake special 23.50£ was mostly potato. Seafood cocktail £29.50 wasn't great and lacked cocktail sauce . foods generally really good but super expensive for what you get. service was excellent .Sat in...the bar area and every time the door opened was freezing .More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 31 December 2023

We always spend the week before Christmas in London. Each year we try all the hot new restaurants but we always save one lunch time for a visit to Bentley's. Our tradition is to sit at the same table every year, a dozen oysters, drink...champagne, eat one classic menu dish, such as dover sole and try one of the daily specials, same thing every year since 2007. The service is always exemplary, the food is perfectly prepared and the surroundings are warm and comfortable. Please don't ever change.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 28 December 2023

The pre visit details and check-ins were very thorough. At dinner in the upstairs dining area the scallop appetizer was excellent. The special with truffle was underwhelming, unfortunately the white shaved truffle on the fish was close to tasteless. Service was slow and having a...neighboring table with children playing, screaming and sliding under the table was annoying.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 6 February 2024

Dear johneZ8923DI,  Thank you for your review following your dinner with us.  I am so pleased to hear that you found the booking experience to be efficient and you really enjoyed the scallops. However, I am sorry to learn that you found the service to...More

Reviewed 17 December 2023

Imagine the following embarassing experience: Dear friends from abroad contacted me last-minute that were visiting London and would like to taste some nice fish menu. I called at the restaurand asking for a table for 5 people at 6:30pm and spoke to a lady who...said that they only had a table for 5 people at 6pm and would be available for 2 hours. She asked if I was ok with that and I said yes. I thanked her and we said bye while hanging up the phone. My friends arrived first only a few minutes after 6 and were told that there is no reservation, so they left. I arrived at around 6:15 and there were 2 ladies at the reception pretending they did not know anything: a) asking initially if I had called another restaurant, b) when giving them the telephone number I used, they pretended that this number was wrong to later check that was correct, c) pretending that there was no such reservation, d) pretending they did not know anything about my call, d) pretending they did not have my name, and only after I was insisting and the manager appeared in front of them, suddenly changed their story: that indeed was one of the ladies I spoke to over the phone... and supposedly the line was interrupted...and was not sure if had confirmed about the reservation... and suddenly she changed again the story and tried in front of her manager to make me appear as if I had not understood that all this time she was telling me that there was a table (sic!) and if I would be happy to have the table up till 8pm (!) Such attitudes do not belong to a restaurant pretending to be of fine dining. They made me appear to my friends as unreliable. I made my friends take a taxi to get there promptly only to be told that there was no reservation! The receptionists tried to full me and trick me and created major inconvenience to me and my friends as on a Saturday night before Christmas in London we ended up trying to find another restaurant... One before making a reservation should ask for recording of the communication, reference number, confirmation by e-mail, stamps from the police and cameras to be sure that they will not be inconvenienced. Mistakes happen but to try to cover them with chip and cheeky unprofessional manners is unforgivable.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 20 December 2023

Dear yask2014,  Thank you for your feedback and I am disappointed to learn of your experience at Bentley’s on Saturday.  I would very much like to discuss your experience further, and please do contact us at info@corrigancollection.com  Kind regards,  Milos Srdanov  General Manager

Reviewed 10 December 2023 via mobile

Loved our second visit here just as much as the first. The food is truly fabulous and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. The best fish and chips in town!More

Date of visit: December 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 20 December 2023

Dear Linda, Thank you so much for leaving your wonderful review. We are absolutely thrilled you have rated Bentley's Fish and Chips as the best in town! The team were delighted to read your kind words and pleased to hear you really enjoyed your meal...More

Reviewed 4 December 2023

We have been to Bentleys on several occasions over the years as we enjoy the environment, the quality of food and the fact that it has been established in London for so long. In these respects we were not let down starting with the Xmas...décor. The food was as always great and we both enjoyed it. Two minor complaints would be that upon arrival it seemed disorganized and our table was not ready. Front of house did not know what to do and the bar was full so we were left standing and in the way of staff. Fortunately another member of staff after 10 minutes rescued us with a solution :-). Secondly one of my bug bears is when a table is not cleared during dinner of items that have bene finished with or not required. Our waiter did not seem to want to do this and items such as pre dinner drinks and bottles and dirty plates remained throughout.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 20 December 2023

Dear Craige1959,  Thank you for your review following your recent visit with us.  I am so pleased to hear that you think the food at Bentley's is great and you really enjoyed your meal.  I am sorry to learn that you were disappointed with the...More

Reviewed 30 November 2023

Our hotel booked us a table at Bentley’s for dinner. Are we ever glad they did. We only had one night in London on our way back to Canada and what a lovely way to spend an evening enjoying lovely pleasant service and wonderful food....We will definitely return next time we are in London.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 1 December 2023

Dear skychaserCalgary, Thank you for posting such lovely feedback. The team were really pleased you chose to spend your one night in London at Bentley's and delighted you had a very pleasant evening. Looking forward to welcoming you back next time you are in town....More

Reviewed 24 November 2023

I love Bentleys every time I come to London eating in Bentleys is a must. The atmosphere is always buzzing, the oysters are fantastic & the specials are always worth checking out. Portions are good & the bread is yummy. I'll be back.

Date of visit: November 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 1 December 2023

Dear vinum1920, Thank you very much for writing this fantastic review. We are delighted you love Bentley's and we are really looking forward to seeing you again next time you're in London. Kind regards,  Milos Srdanov  General Manager

Reviewed 5 November 2023 via mobile

Great service and delicious food. Oysters were lovely and I had selection of 5 available. Daily special of ravioli was really good and we both had half grilled lobster with lemon butter garlic and chunky chips, so yummy. Lobster came with side salad so we...didn’t really need side of spinach suggestion that we had ordered. Wines are very expensive and as this was a pre theatre lunch we had glasses of champagne and glass of white with main. Terrace very comfortable on a wet day with heaters keeping us comfortable. Hadn’t been back to Bentleys for many years and will definitely return.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 10 November 2023

Dear Jan8134, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. It was great to hear you enjoyed a delicious seafood lunch before the theatre. We make a selection of fresh pasta daily and are really glad you loved the...More

Reviewed 5 November 2023 via mobile

We have been here a few times now and it never disappoints. Service excellent as always, great choice of wine by the somelier and the John Dory special was outstanding.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 10 November 2023

Dear Roddy, Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. The team really appreciate your kind words and are delighted you enjoy dining at Bentley's. We always have delicious specials on our board that showcase the wonderful seasonal market produce available. We are very much...More

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Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
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