Quo Vadis, Leoni Room

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!

Truly one of the best and most special dining experiences I've had in recent memory. The service when I first arrived and sat in the restaurant was wonderful, before moving outside when my guest arrived, where we sat for the remainder of the evening. Ella was absolutely brilliant. Her recommendations were spot on - the eel sandwich was to die for, and the appetisers were beautiful. I also had no idea when I booked that it was Martini Time (£6 martinis, Wednesdays 6-8pm - unheard of in London, especially at such a special location) - which was a very welcome addition to our already perfect evening. We will be back on many future Wednesdays, I'm sure. Ella is wonderful - and by the end of the evening had totally convinced me and my friend to become Quo Vadis members. We couldn't have had a better evening. Highly recommend.

Fabulous leisurely lunch. Service was knowledgeable and friendly. All the food was excellent. Stand out dishes included the cured trout starter, lamb and bacon pie, porchetta tonnata, and the skate. The tomato salad was a revelation as was the peach, courgette, almond and basil salad. We just about had room for desserts, including a delicious summer pudding and profiteroles. We were a table of 6, 4 of whom were visiting Quo Vadis for the first time. They all loved it and want to return.