Darkhorse Restaurant

We had a great Christmas lunch at Darkhorse. Really delicious food in a relaxed setting.

Great tasting food

Firsty let me say the food was delicious!
We are complete ‘foodies’ so I was delighted with my choice as it was a special occassion.
Sadly tho...we left feeling that the service had been poor. We were greeted and seated by a lovely guy...but after that felt like we were shuffled between different staff, the man who took our food order didnt smile at all or interact - it felt like really hard work and that we were just an inconvenience. We then had to ask for a wine list, and just felt that no-one was really ‘looking after us’ or our table and it just put a bit of a dampner on the whole experience.
I dont normally do the feedback thing, but thought you might find this useful in some way. The ‘experience’ of a lovely meal out is measured I feel, in the service and the food in equal measure.
I dont think I would recommend friends to try based on this, but perhaps it was a ‘’one off’.
Hope you find this helpful and not critical, as that is my intention.

As ever a lovely meal in nice surroundings. The food here is just excellent. The classic expression of do one thing well. The menu changes but often subtly. I had the Frigitello peppers followed by the Onglet, both perfectly cooked and full of flavour. Service was just right, there when you needed it. The atmosphere welcoming.
I make a point of seeking out good restaurants in London when I work there, which is quite often. This is one of my favourites and surprisingly easy to get to and accessible on HS1, from the centre, which runs regularly and until late.

As alway, this place is amazing! Everytime we go the food, drink and service is exceptional. They provide me with a personal menu to cater for my needs (vegan) and are so accommodating with it. HIGHLY recommend!

Very nice decor in the restaurant, when we asked for cocktail the wasn't on the menu the barman made it with no problem.
We both liked the open plan with the kitchen, food wise I had the Onglet steak and my wife had the duck with lentils both dishes were equally delicious

I went with my partner. Excellent customer service. The starters were great, specially the chourizo, was beyond words. Best I ever had. Regarding main dishes I had steak and my partner chicken, steak was great but my partner did not like the chicken and unfortunately he sent it back. It was too boring, and it didn’t look or taste any special for the value. Dishes could be more elaborated in overal as the prices are high.

excellent choice of wine, stylish modern decor, helpful staff, and well prepared and wide range of food dishes

Nice restaurant for a birthday lunch before the game

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