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Portrait Restaurant

National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London, WC2H 0HE

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Afternoon Tea inspired by Martin Parr: Only Human
Opening hours
Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 – 18:00
Thursday – Friday: 10:00 – 21:00
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00- 18:00.

it was an excellent experience; me and my friends were very happy for the meals we had.

Pasqualino 12 May 2019
from Rome

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Boasting a stunning 92-foot high location at the top of the National Portrait Gallery, the National Portrait Restaurant delivers modern European cuisine. Simple yet elegant presentation mirrors the beauty of the National Portrait Gallery beneath, and the panoramic London vista outside.

Served on level 3 of the National Portrait Gallery, The Portrait Restaurant menu features seasonally evolving dishes using produces from local suppliers. A la carte options feature grilled bream fillet with potted shrimp butter, spelt risotto with lemon mascarpone, and chargrilled Hereford rib eye beef with hand-cut chips, béarnaise and watercress.

Afternoon tea is a colourful menagerie of inventive creations. Pistachio éclair with praline grains and salt beef and sweet mustard sandwiches can be enjoyed with hand-roasted coffee or loose leaf teas. An extensive selection of New World and French wines can be enjoyed whilst taking in the breath-taking London skyline from the Portrait Bar.

With views stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the London Eye, The National Portrait Gallery is a 3-minute walk from Leicester Square Station.

Portrait Restaurant

National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London, WC2H 0HE

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4.5 (((() (based on 334 reviews)
97% of diners recommend this restaurant
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  • romantic (64)
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  • al fresco (6)
  • ((((* 8 June 2019 by Chris from London

    Very good food and service - watch out main door shuts at 6 need to go round the back - great location for Covent garden theatres

  • ((((* 3 June 2019 by William from Watford

    A enjoyable meal at a restaurant with a great view - a excellent dinning space with friendly and professional staff.

    The evening spring menu was creative and offered a good range of options.

  • (((** 26 May 2019 by Anthony from London

    Food and Drink were excellent; but (1) the acoustics were made it difficult, and (2) there are few staff

  • (((** 22 May 2019 by Jacky from Kingston on Thames

    The view is outstanding. Good menu. Well presented dishes.

  • ((((( 12 May 2019 by Pasqualino from Rome

    it was an excellent experience; me and my friends were very happy for the meals we had.

  • ((((( 6 May 2019 by Diane from London

    We enjoyed a delicious lunch here with a spectacular view over Trafalgar Square. We thoroughly recommend this restaurant especially for s special occasion.

  • ((((( 15 April 2019 by Milly from London

    Afternoon tea. It is very nice - we could have shared one tea for two so felt very indulgent and we left half!

  • ((((( 10 April 2019 by Susannah from Lincs

    Great view, food and service though for the pre theatre menu had mainly creamy desserts.

  • ((((* 5 March 2019 by Suzanne from London

    Food was excellent. Ambience is classy ... elegant without being stuffy. The service was polite and friendly, but unfortunately there was rather a delay for our main course - (we each had the 2 course set lunch, starting with the main course, so it felt like a long wait). A problem that I find in many restaurants is that the noise levels become oppressive, making conversation difficult, and not very relaxing ... but this is not unique to the Portrait Restaurant. I don't know what the solution might be, other than spacing the tables further apart from each other and having some acoustic curtains and/or carpets (Not very hygienic, I know).

  • ((((( 1 March 2019 by Bae from London

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