Le Pont de la Tour

Name: Le Pont de la Tour
Address: The Butlers Wharf Building 36d Shad Thames, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2YE
Telephone: 020 7403 8403
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.3

4.3

4094 Reviews

£26 to £40

French

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A luxurious riverside destination with iconic views, Le Pont de la Tour combines traditional yet innovative French cuisine, knowledgeable and friendly staff, thoughtful design that evokes the Parisian chic of the 1930s and stunning views of the City and Tower Bridge. Often referred to as London's most romantic restaurant.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Private dining

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Dining style
Elegant Dining
Cuisines
French, Modern European
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
020 7403 8403
Website
http://www.lepontdelatour.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Tony Fleming
Private party facilities
One of the most famous restaurants in London, Le Pont de la Tour has the elegance and authority of a stateroom and is complemented by outstanding modern French food and the very highest standards of service. We can accommodate 110 for seated meals. The whole venue can host standing events for up to 300 guests in the winter and 400 in the summer
Private party contact
Lucy Beer: 020 3700 1751

Location
The Butlers Wharf Building, 36d Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YE
Neighborhood
London Bridge
Parking details
Closest parking is Butlers Wharf 46-50 Gainsford Street London Southwark SE1 2 NE
Public transit
Nearest Underground Stations London Bridge (Jubilee & Northern lines) & Tower Hill (District & Circle lines)
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,094 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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London
Scenic View
South East London
Good for Groups
South East London
Scenic View

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DavidO
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was excellent as expected. Service was fantastic. Overall a great experience
KP
KathleenP
Dallas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A favorite place to dine while in London. Food is fabulous, service impeccable and the view of Tower Bridge while dining on the outside patio is fantastic!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience5
CONS: They charge for sparkling water TIP: I didn’t know who to tip,there were 4 different ppl who helped us. After I paid my bill which included a £25 fee, I left £20 and a man who only bagged my food pocketed it. I didn’t like that but that’s also not a customer issue. Stop sending multiple ppl to a table. Send one. I’m not tipping 5 people. TO GO : they don’t have take away boxes. They had to put the food in a foil PROS: beautiful location, food was lovely. For starters we had the Crabe salad & Cured salmon. Our mains were full lobster & Cod Fillet with mash potato. EVERY DISH WAS AMAZING. AH MAY ZIN.. we dined inside because it was a little chilly BUT inside wasn’t that cute. The decor was old. Bathroom was extremely clean. This was a great experience. This is a true authentic French restaurant and I appreciated that.
HG
HamishG
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Very good and would go again, would have been better if there was some jazz or piano music rather than ruddy mysterious music in the background
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely setting and a bonus sitting outside. Attentative staff and food excellent
SB
StuartB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just a great night, great service, great food, great ambience….
C
Colin
London
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall4food4service1ambience5
The service was so bad that it nearly detracted from what otherwise was an enjoyable evening
A
Anne
London
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Lovely summer evening on the terrace. Lovely food. Only slight complaint would be the table was small for 6 people
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Food was very disappointing. I had mackerel with a crust but the crust was so thick it was twice the volume of the mackrel which totally spoilt the dish.
G
Grahame
London
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience5
Dreadful evening at the Pont de la Tour. Service chaotic, no-one to take an order, no food until 80 minutes after we arrived, completely shambolic. The very worst of the Tower Bridge river restaurants by far.
F
Fozziebear
New England
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience5
Service was very slow, and without the attention to detail that one would expect of a restaurant of this caliber. I have dined here before and had a better experience the last time.
ML
MartinL
London
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Great food (generally) and super martinis. Service excellent. Don’t order the chicken - very bland. And what is it with restaurants making you ask for salt and pepper? The chicken needed both - badly. It’s very expensive compared to the nearby Ivy. Also no air conditions inside on a day one really needs it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was amazing me and my mum both had half lobster which comes on its own with a great tomato sauce, we did get sides which we ate all of it. Service great especially by Daniel who was helping out having come from another chain restaurant in Soho 100 wardour street. He was very hands on and gave us a great experience, actually starting a conversation with us as customers. Absolutely lovely guy. I came with my mum to celebrate her birthday and he made our night special. We will be visiting him at his base restaurant next time as he really made an impression on us. Overall food amazing, staff and location great. Daniel from 100 wardour street base restaurant made our leaving experience, pushing himself out to communicate with us and build a connection even though it wasn’t his base restaurant location.
FL
FoodiefromLimehouse
London
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very good. Will go there again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience2
Lackadaisical, short staffed. Long time to get served drinks and food. Plates not cleared away. Generally rubbish. This place has totally last it’s sparkle and feels very tired.
C
Cookie
Dallas
58 reviews
vip
4.0
58 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We have enjoyed the restaurant several times, but had not been in a few years. The wine list had changed significantly and was a disappointment. The food was excellent, though, as was the service. We feel the interior needs some updating.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice setting, great service and outstanding food. Real fine dining. Comes at a price
M
Mullers
London
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience1
Had booked an early dinner as we were heading to the theatre. Completely empty restaurant but weren’t allowed to sit outside on the hottest day of the year when we asked. As we were told they were fully booked. We sat and looked out at 80% empty tables outside that no one sat at the entire time we were there. Food was good, wine very expensive. It’s a shame. We used to eat her a lot when we used to live nearby and had good memories. Very unlikely to be going back.
AM
AlanM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience2
Clearly understaffed on the floor and I suspect in the kitchen too given the long delay between starter and main arriving at the table. Most disappointingly there was no main course on the childrens’ menu which was lactose free making it an extremely limited and expensive dinner for my lactose intolerant daughter. The waiter tried to help and in doing so explained everything was pre-prepared in butter. Not a surprise but I would have expected a restaurant of this calibre to be able to cook a piece of chicken without butter. The sommelier was helpful but his experience with the Coravin system added to the farce with my glass splattered with red wine on the inside. Overall a very poor and disappointing experience for what was supposed to be a special occasion for my daughters and a trip down memory lane for me. Even more bizarre that my request to deduct the discretionary service charge didn’t even solicit a question as to why. We were not alone in our experience given the discontent being aired by other diners on the restaurant.
RG
RachelG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
Ladies need an update. Service was incredibly slow.
t
therealsavvytraveler
Los Angeles
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Lovely setting by the river. Outside was much more pleasant than inside. The aesthetic inside is a bit tired. Service was absolutely terrific. A little pricey for lunch but food quality terrific.
SK
StingK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic lunch we had with my boyfriend, we tried Italian wine which was recommended by the manager! We enjoyed scrumptious meal and will be back
BM
BobM
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The location is stunning, only beaten by the perfect food and brilliant service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sommelier Rui (sp) was excellent! We had the perfect table and the engagement made it even more fun!
JJ
JordonJ
London
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Steak was quite chewy for my liking, asked for medium rare but it was more rare than anything. Chips, oysters and prawns were lovely.
B
Brendon
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding pre-theatre dinner experience. Well with a visit!
RC
RichC
London
52 reviews
vip
3.0
52 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
Menu was limited and food wasn’t nearly as good as I remember No Smoked Salmon which was very disappointing I have eaten here for years on my 2 to 3 annual trips to London Was always one of my favorites. Hopefully just a Covid hitch or an off night Service was excellent
NF
NicholasF
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant has a smaller menu than some. But boy the dishes are elegant delicious and very rich in flavour and ingredients. I have eaten here for many years and am never disappointed. The waiting staff are so professional and always vigilant so if you turn your head to look for something they are there very quickly. The Sommelier was knowable and only offered an opinion when asked and delivered good choices for each course. The overall experience was just fantastic and would recommend it to anyone.
AN
ArchanaN
Yorkshire
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall4food5service1ambience5
The food was excellent as usual. But, service needs to be improved big time.
Z
Zahra
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience5
We were quite disappointed as the restaurant ran out of the duck dish which is the reason why we went to it in the first place. :-(
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic as always
H
Hungryheart
London
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have enjoyed Pont de la Tour since its opening in 1991. When we lived in the neighbourhood. Now it is first choice for big occasions: the highest possible quality of food but relaxed and talkative. Long may you (and we) run.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Went to this restaurant for dinner with my partner food was amazing lovely wine food was cooked perfectly would come back
SA
SabrinaA
London
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Staff didn’t seemed to be very hospitable. Food was ok but nothing special. We were expecting much more
OT
OpenTable Diner
Essex
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The best restaurant in London! Food is consistently excellent quality and cooked to perfection. Wine list is always updated with new and interesting options. The staff are knowledgeable and attentive. It’s my favourite restaurant and I’ve yet to find another to rival it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was first class - All staff were friendly, courteous and attentive at all times
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We been with family. All was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Essex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Amazing service! Even though it was busy it didn’t feel over packed at all definitely come back again
c
cathy
London
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food as always. We sat outside on the terrace with its wonderful view of Tower Bridge.
CD
ColinD
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great place for a great meal! Service was excellent and would definitely recommend.

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Le Pont de la Tour is rated 4.3 stars by 4094 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

The Butlers Wharf Building, 36d Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YE

Additional information

Neighborhood
London Bridge
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
French, Modern European
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Closest parking is Butlers Wharf 46-50 Gainsford Street London Southwark SE1 2 NE
Public transit
Nearest Underground Stations London Bridge (Jubilee & Northern lines) & Tower Hill (District & Circle lines)
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Tony Fleming
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lepontdelatour.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7403 8403
Private party facilities
One of the most famous restaurants in London, Le Pont de la Tour has the elegance and authority of a stateroom and is complemented by outstanding modern French food and the very highest standards of service. We can accommodate 110 for seated meals. The whole venue can host standing events for up to 300 guests in the winter and 400 in the summer
Private party contact
Lucy Beer: 020 3700 1751

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