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Bife, London,

Bife

4.9
4.9
486 Reviews
£26 to £40
Steakhouse
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Bife is a family runrestaurant with passion for the best food and wine from Argentina.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7650 7948
  • Website
    http://www.bife.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant can be booked for private events
  • Private party contact
    JP: 020 7650 7948
  • Location
    40-42 Middlesex Street, London, E1 7EX
  • Neighborhood
    Aldgate
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Aldgate East and Aldgate stations
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 486 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • London

    Steakhouse

  • City of London

    Best Overall

  • City of London

    Best Food

  • City of London

    Best Service

  • City of London

    Best Ambiance

  • City of London

    Best Value

486 Reviews

  1. AlejandraT

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely place, very professional and friendly service. Food is always great

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  2. GuillermoD

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As an Argentinean myself, Bife feels like home. Food quality is amazing, I fully recommend the empanadas, the rib eye and the Flan with Dulce de Leche. Friendly staff will do everything to make your experience unforgettable. The place is a little bit noisy, the Argentinean way, making it a 100% genuine experience.

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  3. TrevorH

    Kent

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very enjoyable and great service and the food was excellent quality

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  4. CarlyB

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and excellent service! Would definitely recommend!

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  5. PaulW

    London

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal here again. Great friendly service and atmosphere, perfectly cooked steaks.

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  6. TobyB

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was excellent, meats galore, highly recommend! ___

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  7. Jarno2001

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bife is a special place for me - great quality food, very nice family feel to the restaurant and I only go there with special clients.

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  8. ShoS

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Steaks were great, so were the sides. The staff who served us made us feel welcome and created a merry atmosphere!

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  9. GaryH

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful local restaurant and a real value given the quantity and quality of the food. If you are looking for steak, this is a hidden gem.

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  10. ClareP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We found this restaurant last minute and it was perfect for a group meal. The staff were super friendly and the food was stunning. Will definitely recommend the meat platter and cocktails to others

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  11. PeterL

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently excellent. Very good value compared to other steak establishments. Haven’t found anywhere better for steak in London. Quality.

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  12. OliverH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The quality of food, wine, service and atmosphere in BiFe is unique and makes you and your guests feel very special. If you could bottle how BiFe makes you feel and take it away with you, you would always be smiling. Outstanding!

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  13. DaveA

    London

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best steak house in London! Food is always spot on and the hosbitality is amazing!

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  14. MercedesV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place made me feel at home from the moment I walked in. Great ambiance, very friendly staff and unbelievable tasty food!

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  15. Smartfuldodger

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous evening. The nicest people serving great food. Thank you!

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  16. SergioC

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best I’ve had in London. The place is cool, nice music, everything excellent. Now the food was amazing, meat directly brought from Argentina and perfectly grilled. Staff is lovely, they are super kind and helpful. The best experience in London. Hope I can visit back soon.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bife is one of my favourite steak restaurants. I go there quite often, and I highly recommend it. If you're looking for great steak, delicious food and a friendly ambience, you must visit it. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

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  18. CollinR

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As expected and more: great food, service and ambience!

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  19. SabrinaB

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and the service were amazing! I super recommend this place. Please try the EMPANADAS!

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  20. MONMARTNY

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited Bife because we know the cook/baker, what an incredible place! Being Argentinian, I am always on the look for traditional authentic flavors and they absolutely nailed it! The waitress and everyone (including the owner) were super attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was inviting, lively and perfect lighting. Definitely recommend for those of you wanting to experience amazing food the relaxed Argentinian way

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and even better service. Really nice wines.

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  22. RobertB

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always such friendly happy staff, with amazing food at very good value. Best steak house in City

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  23. LaimonasR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    People knows how to select supply and prepare the beef! Feels family atmosphere and kind service mix. Nice Palace to sit and feel relaxed.

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  24. TomM

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fantastic little steakhouse well managed and exceptional staff you know their steaks, the table BBQ is a must if you like to cook your meal to your liking 👍

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelente ambiente y comida! La parrilla es muy buena, calidad superior

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  26. od1nobody

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Whenever a fine steak is needed, look no further. Found this gem just walking by and decided to give it a try. Well worth it!

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  27. AdamSturges

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bife was incredible. Its incredibly difficult find a great Argentinian experience with the food to match but Bife was perfect. They were accommodating, friendly, traditional music and the food was absolutely amazing from asado to alfajor

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  28. LadyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had my husbands 40th birthday at BiFe and the night was great, from food to service the team made the night very fun and ensured my husband felt very special. Lots of complimentary extras, definitely felt like the team went above and beyond. Overall a fantastic night. Will be coming back!!! 🤗🍾

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  29. MichaelJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly staff welcomed us in and sat us at a table of our choice. They were very attentive to our needs, explaining the dishes and taking our orders in a very relaxed but professional manner. And of course the food quality was top class, presentation top class, and flavours complemented each other perfectly. I had rump steak which, like all the steaks comes with chips and sauces, but in addition I ordered creamed spinach and mushrooms. Excellent. And for dessert a beautiful lemon pie (lemon meringue perhaps?) My medium rare steak was perhaps a bit more medium than rare but I would happily return. And I recommend you try it too

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  30. Gregwtravels

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Very nice Argentinian steak house. We had the Bife Grill Box for two, and it was more than enough to fill us (my friend's son enjoyed the left overs in a bap the next morning). Good wine list of Argentinian wines. Service was friendly and attentive.

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  31. lancec

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our second visit to Bife in the last month, I can only say that the staff and food were as good as our first visit... exceptional. We are looking to book this every month.

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  32. Singapore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I booked this for my boss who loves his steak. He was really impressed with everything, from the quality of the steak to the great service. It was cooked perfectly to his liking. I will definitely recommend to my colleagues, and any steak lover!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best dinner I’ve had in a while. Captures the Argentinian culture very well

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  34. feralaes

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best Argentinian restaurants in London with the friendliest staff.

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  35. MMags

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Brilliant attentive service from staff. A warm and friendly welcome. My partner ordered steak and thoroughly enjoyed it. Wish there was better butter for the bread basket aside from that food, drinks and service were brilliant. Will be back!

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  36. CarlW

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brought in a colleague from Chile who thought the food and wine were excellent. Cannot get much higher praise than that !!

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  37. Beli

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first time here with my partner and we absolutely loved it. The staff were lovely and really made it a nice experience. Such a friendly environment for us. Will definitely be coming back! Thank you

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  38. Food4thought

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great steak restaurant with fantastic food and staff. We had the charcuterie to start and we both had fillets. The fillet was cooked perfectly and everything was so tasty.

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  39. DanielL

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    Great place - nice staff Would recommend for business and causal

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  40. Pete

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered rib eye and short ribs to share. Ribeye was amazing!! Short ribs were cut differently to how I know and were a bit disappointing. But, the staff were amazing and produced a replacement, a small sirloin, which we really enjoyed instead. Thank you.

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FAQs

Bife does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

Bife is rated 4.9 stars by 486 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bife

40-42 Middlesex Street, London, E1 7EX

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Aldgate
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Aldgate East and Aldgate stations
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.bife.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    020 7650 7948
  • Private party facilities
    Restaurant can be booked for private events
  • Private party contact
    JP: 020 7650 7948
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