“ QV has been on our list for some time and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere is lovely; very calm and cool - perfect for a very hot day in London! The staff were very attentive, without being overbearing and were able to answer our questions about the restaurant, the food etc. The drinks menu is excellent, so many beautiful cocktails! Of course, the menu and artwork, designed by John Broadley, were a treat to see - I immediately need to buy myself a print or two! The food is incredible; it is playful and hearty (a little like chef Lee I imagine). A few oysters to start, heaven. We couldn’t visit without trying the famed eel sandwich, and it is definitely worth the hype! The pie of the day with slow cooked lamb and salsa verde with suet pastry, was delicious and went well with a simple salad and fries on the side. Though we didn’t need any dessert, we couldn’t resist sharing the custard tart with rhubarb and pistachio - it doesn’t sound it but it was surprisingly light! We left feeling very full, and very satisfied! ”

“ Had the smoked eel sandwich here and it lives up to the hype! It was delicious!!! Also the wait staff is fantastic and were even willing to seat us when we showed up close to closing. Really appreciate the great service and delicious food! ”

“ This place had been on the list for a while. We went for a lunch on the weekend, booked on the day. The restaurant is beautifully fitted, and spacious enough you don’t feel too close to your fellow diners. The eel sandwich was delicious, as well as the salted trout. Their martini menu was also interesting, offering a few variations on the classics. Very friendly and prompt service. Would happily go again! ”

“ Amazing pie crust! That pie was a master class in texture. Appreciated that level of salinity and sweetness was carefully balanced in each dish, even dessert. Lovely bitter element with the cured trout and sorrel dish, unexpected but delightful. Staff was charming, love the vibe. ”

“ Wanted to try their famous Smoked Eel Sandwich for a long time and eventually got a chance to visit it with a few friends for a late lunch. Their menu was rather simple. I had a Soup of the Day which was a creamy fennel soup and a Smoked Eel Sandwich while my friends had other dishes. The sandwich was in bite size with four pieces of eel in it and it was quite tasty. The Pie of the Day was a chicken pie that was a pleasant surprise. It's quite generous with probably 1/3 chicken in the pie. The price of their wines on the wine list was on a high side. We came at 2pm and the place was like half full. The table setting was quite tight though. ”

“ OMG possibly the best meal I've had all year. Always feels a bit strong to come out with such a statement, but the rabbit main was just immensely delicious, perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned - one of those rare moments were I could close my eyes and enjoy every mouthful. I liked the eel sandwich too, not sure I'd order it again but it really was a wow in terms of flavour once more. Service good, wine fabulous. I was very impressed. ”

“ Cannot recommend enough - every time I go to Quo Vadis it is absolutely unparalleled in service, atmosphere and quality of food. Everyone is so lovely and helpful with suggestions, but everything on the menu is incredible so you can't go wrong! For October I'd particularly recommend the olive bite and the fig and ricotta bread. Plus the pie of the day is always a great choice!! ”

“ What a great restaurant! My wife and I visited while in London, and found the food, decor, and ambience just perfect for a comfortable, romantic night out. As others have mentioned, we loved the smoked eel sandwich as an appetizer. I tried the pheasant, having never had it before, with pomme frites and found it to be very flavorful, though slightly dry. It was enhanced with red cabbage and a bitter lettuce, an unusual, surprising melange--but it worked wonderfully and was delicious. My wife tried the chicken pie with mashed potatoes: both excellent. The chicken pastry was very thin, but perfectly cooked. The flavor of the mash was enhanced with swede (rutabaga), pumpkin, and herbs, and we both really liked the flavor. Desert consisted of a delicious almond tart with custard, ice cream and cream, while profiteroles came filled with vanilla ice cream which added a suitably sweet ending to our meal. My only caveat is that I prefer chilled whipped cream rather than ice cream in my profiteroles. The food portions were generous, and we were both replete at the end of the meal. Service was excellent from everyone we met. I found it good value for money considering the overall experience. We were lucky to meet and chat with Chef Jeremy Lee while there (your Texas friends). He was warm and friendly to us, cordially answering our questions. We have his cookbook which is very well written and photographed. We'll definitely return on our next visit to try more of his inventive dishes. ”