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Kettner's Townhouse

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Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisines
Mediterranean
Ambience
Glamorous, Lively, Traditional
Food Occasions
All day dining, Breakfast, Late night dining, Sunday roast
Special Features
Vegetarian options
Perfect for
Dates, Romantic, Special occasions
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About

Kettner's Townhouse is part of the very well loved Soho House family. This venue is one of London's oldest restaurants that was founded by chef Auguste Kettner in 1867 and has remained a favourite with Londoners ever since. The restaurant has a menu reflecting seasonal French bistro food, and an extensive drinks and wine list.

To begin your meal, enjoy a selection of starters, including onion soup gratinée, Saint-Marcellin cheese souffle with beurre blanc and ham de Bayonne with remoulade. There are some fantastic mains on offer, including classics of steak frites with bearnaise sauce and cote de boeuf with peppercorn for two, along with a rich dish of confit rabbit with mustard sauce and Dover sole grilled or meuniere. There's a wonderful selection of desserts on offer, including the pomme tarte tatin and tart au citron, the classic creme brulee and mousse au chocolat with cream and pumpkin praline. If you prefer a lighter finish to your meal, choose the glace and sorbet, or a plate of fromage St Marcellin and Rigotte de Condrieu. Certain days of the week and at particular times, you can enjoy the menu fixe of two or three courses, with first courses of salad Lyonnaise, duck liver parfait and onion tart. For your main, it's the coq au vin, ratatouille or tuna nicoise, followed by cheese or chocolate mousse for dessert.

Signature cocktails include the sweet and elegant Eau du Jardin with Grey Goose vodka, St Germain, lemongrass, basil and Lillet Blanc, and the delicate and refreshing Champagne Martini with vodka, Champagne cordial and orange bitters. A summery special is found in the Cavaillon Highball, made with Melonade, Muyu jasmine, Champagne and citrus.

Location

29 Romilly Street, Soho, London, W1D 5HP

020 7734 6112 020 7734 6112

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Opening Times

All day
Mon 07:30-00:00
Tue 07:30-00:00
Wed 07:30-00:00
Thu 07:30-01:00
Fri 07:30-01:00
Sat 07:30-01:00
Sun 08:00-23:00

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31 Reviews 
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R B

31 July 2018  
Wonderful ambience and great to see this legend of a restaurant back on the scene.

Dean K

24 July 2018  
I've been going here for over 30 years and have fond memories of the old days, but the Soho House makeover is my favourite iteration of this classic restaurant.

Paul C

24 April 2018  
Amazing food and service. Very small place so great ambience. A little gem.

Tim B

21 March 2018  
Superb food and excellent service. Very good wine list. Unpretentious decor.

Timothy P

01 May 2015  
Food & Drink 4
Service 4
Atmosphere 3.5
Value 3.5
Efficient and tasty pre-theatre meal
Kettner's was one of the restaurants recommended on the Palace Theatre website; we were attending the Commitments show there, and it is right behind the theatre. We arrived just before 6pm, had a choice of seating and the service was attentive and efficient (thanks to Israel the Brazilian waiter). We eschewed the pre-theatre offering, rather limited at 3 choices each course, and went a la carte; fresh duck salad and a crab starter were followed by delicious tender venison with a cocoa sauce (I ordered more of that) and a roast halibut. A side of carrots were quite dry and unbuttered (so ordered some butter). A variety of wines by the glass in the £7-8 range and a bottle of sparkling water brought the bill to just over £100 before service. pretty respectable for the quality of food and the ability to get us out within 1 hour and 15 mins. The room filled up pretty fast, and was quite noisy, with 2 large groups of celebrating ladies; but we got a window table and it was fine.

Charles C

26 September 2014  
Food & Drink 2
Service 3.5
Atmosphere 3.5
Value 1.5
Disappointing recommendation
Visited Kettners following recommendation from friends.Very busy restaurant ,obviously popular, we were therefore excited about our visit. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff. there the good things stopped. We chose the pre-theatre dinner menu. Choice of starters was reasonable and our starters were good. However the choice of mains was very poor, only 3 to choose from. We both chose Plaice which was very dry and tasteless, on a small ration of some type of tasteless potatoes and we think vegetables, but could not be sure. the meal lacked a good sauce. I asked for a beer and was offered only a Swiss beer called 1936, which was of poor quality. A very poor meal which was not inexpensive. Will not be revisiting.

lesley L

06 May 2014  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
food was good atmosphere is fantastic, staff were so nice and helpfull, price was good love this place. and love all the history.

Bob T

04 May 2014  
Food & Drink 4
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 4
We have been 2 or 3 times now for pre/post theatre meals,and find it ideal.You can choose from set menu,2/3 courses,with plenty of good dishes,or go a la carte,bit more expensive,but not bad given the location. Had belly of pork dish,and mullet.both very tasty, wine by glass or bottle , fairly reasonable prices, service quiuck but good , friendly, informative

Shiona M

29 April 2014  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
I first visited Kettners with my father in 1954. As I then lived in Scotland for many years and only visited occasionally. In the last year have returned 3 times. on each occasion I have had a great experience, and would plan to visit again. An excellent meal with superb service.

Vanessa G

10 February 2014  
Food & Drink 4
Service 3
Atmosphere 3.5
Value 4
Buzzy atmosphere starts from 1pm
I booked this restaurant on behalf of my colleague. He and his guest thoroughly enjoyed their lunch. Food and wine were really good he said. But he did mention that when arriving for their 1215 reservation it was really quiet and that the atmosphere picked up an hour later. So if you want a restaurant with a great atmosphere and buzz book after 1pm.
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