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Kettners

29 Romilly St, London W1D 5HP, England
+44 20 77346112
Ranked #426 of 9,277 restaurants in London
3.5 of 5 stars 117 Reviews
Price range: £10 - £20
Hours:
Mon 12:00 - 21:30
Tue 11:30 - 23:59
Wed - Sun 12:00 - 23:59
Cuisines: European
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Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Mayfair/Soho/Marylebone
Description: Opened in 1867 by Auguste Kettner, chef to Napoleon III, Kettners in Soho is one of the oldest restaurants in London, and something of an institution. It was a favourite of Oscar Wilde and Lily Langtry back in the day and now it has gained even greater popularity with decadent Londoners and West End theatre-goers. Kettners��� elegant interior is divided into a brasserie and Champagne bar, a club-like space known as ���The Apartment���, and the Pudding Bar, which is ideal for late-night desserts. The brasserie menu features classic French cuisine like soupe de poisson; moules marini��re; beef bourguignon; and cr��me br��l��e. The ambience is warm with a sense of bonhomie and goodwill, as if a party were about to break out among the diners. Maybe it���s the pianist or the charming waitstaff. Whatever it is, Kettners restaurant is a perfect choice for pre/post theatre, clubbing or anytime at all.
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Yarm1980
London
Contributor
16 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012 NEW

I went to Kettners for a work night with my team and boss, Its really relaxed the food is lovely and ambiance great. A good value find for central London location More

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Jane C
Watford, United Kingdom
Contributor
15 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012 NEW

very average for such a stylish venue, could do so much better with a good menu More

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WillnRoss
Torquay, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012 NEW

Just great old england. Great service, food and ambience. We always visit on every trip to London. More

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ReviewerAberdeen
Aberdeenshire, Scotland UK
Senior Contributor
44 reviews
56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

We booked this restaurant as we were going to see Jersey Boys and it is literally next door and had good reviews. We were very impressed. It has a lovely champagne bar, and the restaurant itself is gorgeous. Very busy but service was excellent. The meal itself was fantastic, I couldnt fault it and the prices reasonable for pre-theatre in... More

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Nigel_1612
Shropshire
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11 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Was in London for my wife's birthday treat. I had booked tickets to see The Jersey Boys at the Prince Edward Theatre and was looking for a nice restaurant to take my wife for a pre-show dinner that was near our hotel on Shaftesbury Avenue. I reviewed hotels in the location via Trip Advisor and decided upon Kettners - we... More

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sebecq
Warsaw, Poland
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

We've visited Kettners with some colleagues quite recently and we were quite surprised, that even on a Wednesday evening the restaurant and bar well full! So definitely you should make a reservation before going there! The bar is a very nice place to have an aperitif, with a good selection of champagnes to choose from. The restaurant itself has a... More

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angwelshone
Chester, United Kingdom
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16 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Elegant and oozes old school charm. I've only ever had drinks here but its a hidden gem and is well worth a visit. Service is very professional and they have some great Champagne choices. More

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EventsOrganizer
London, United Kingdom
Contributor
16 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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I went to Kettners for a corporate event yesterday and I was quite impressed. The venue looks lovely, classic but chic and very cosy. The location is simply perfect for drinks or theatre after or before dinner. We had a cocktail recepction at "The Apartment" and I loved the room, it's very english and traditional but doesn't look tired at... More

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JohnD48
London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
39 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

Simple classics, well prepared and served up in elegant surroundings. Best enjoyed with a large group. More

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Karen7
London, UK
Top Contributor
97 reviews
130 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

Kettners has become a new favourite of ours as Londoners who like to dine out. It's been there since the 1860s and is a local landmark. Their pre theatre menu is so cheap and their food is divine, served by staff who all look like actors or models! A wonderful place More

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