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Name: Denise's Restaurant
Address: 70 Southampton Row, London, United Kingdom, WC1B 4ET
Telephone: 020 7436 1562
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 3.9

Denise's Restaurant

3.9 (34)

£25 and under

Modern European

70 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4ET

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Innovative
Good for groups

Permanently Closed - Denise’s has barely changed since it opened in 1989. On any given day over half the diners are regulars. "Hello! So nice to see you!" says amiable owner/manager Denise, ushering them in as if into her own lounge. Some have come from abroad; most have been coming for years, finding comfort in the familiar dated burgundy wallpaper, carpet and chairs. Equally as welcome are the down-to-earth modern European dishes. The warmth of the atmosphere can’t be overstated; Denise’s heartfelt hospitality - all too rare these days - pervades her front restaurant.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Modern European
Hours of operation
Mon - Sun: 11:30am - 1:30am
Phone number
020 7436 1562
Website
http://www.denisesrestaurant.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
70 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4ET
Neighborhood
Bloomsbury
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Late Night

What 34 people are saying

Denise's Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

3.8Food
3.9Service
3.6Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

34 Reviews

DH
DavidH
London1 review
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Both the food & the service were very good whilst the managment were most welcoming. We will certainly return
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Backagain
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time we've been back to Denise's for some years and it's as good as ever. Denise came straight to our table and welcomed us back. She makes you feel special. Two of us had Denis's brochette and our son had Tournedos Rossini (he always does there). All excellent
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PamelaSquidwardMontereyBa
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 13, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food service and wine for a good price in London
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OpenTable Diner
Cheshire1 review
4.0
Dined on May 15, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very welcoming, excellent food, client focussed, not expensive, overall a pleasurable dining experience.
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Verde VIP
Washington, D.C. Area123 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 18, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a delicious and well prepared fish special and fabulous tender veal. Cozy dining with excellent service. A really good value in expensive London.
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OpenTable Diner
Berkshire1 review
2.0
Dined on February 16, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We went to Denise's Restaurant six months ago, and as the food and service was remarkably different and uninspiring, we can only assume that it is under new management.
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Nazhaz
London5 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 12, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First visit on a busy Saturday evening on a Saturday on the run up to Christmas. Service very good and attentive. Food reasonable. Personal service my Denise herself. Would recommend and visit again.
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MidwesternerinLondon
Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review
5.0
Dined on November 5, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My daughter and I had dinner here while visiting London. Monsieur greeted us at the door and seated us near the window. Madame, although recovering from foot surgery, took our initial order and chatted with us about our experience in London in a delightful conversation, and helped us decide what to order. The service was expert, but relaxed as we showed a desire to interact. The food was delicious. I don't eat wheat or dairy, so was steered to appropriate dishes. This restaurant offers rich flavors and elegant presentation. Since the place was not busy, we had delightful exchanges with two of the servers besides Monsieur and Madame. It was one of the most memorable meals we had in London.
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Londoner VIP
London4 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 20, 2015
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
A group of 3, ordered 3 starters and 3 mains. The waiter took our orders, came back 3 times to ask for our orders again and again, and still missed out my starter. We were also asked if we wanted some bread, which we said yes given that we ordered soup and pate for starters. We were given some soggy and semi-cold cheesy garlic bread, needless to say, at extra cost. Overall, the quality of the food was poor. When the bill came, the service charge was already included and I paid accordingly to keep the peace. Shockingly, the waiter asked me for extra tips in cash several times...!
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Londoner355
London5 reviews
2.0
Dined on September 9, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was mostly visited by tourists on the night. The food wasn't great. Service was good. Too expensive for what it is. The restaurant has potential but the food is really letting it down!
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Denise's Restaurant is rated 3.9 stars by 34 OpenTable diners.