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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 3687 reviews

What Élisabeth Ollivier doesn't like about Portrait:
Booked for an early evening meal online. Telephoned at lunchtime on the day to ask if it was for Afternoon Tea (it wasn’t as we hadn’t selected that option). Then told could only have Afternoon Tea and only then if we came at 345. No...choice but to cancel and find somewhere else. No real apology. Would not recommend booking online. View all feedback. What Leanne Richardson likes about Portrait:
birthday dinner: such a tasty bite. can not be anything from the beautiful waitress (just then the correct balance of helpful, but not intrusive), great eating and beautiful drinks. ham hock starter was just as delicious as the mushroom stroganoff main (vegan, by the way) finished with a...triumphant skybeer sponge pudding. the only difficulty was to feel very full to handle the stairs. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.6 ★ from 50 reviews
vincenttL7931BE
10.09.2024 - 13:51

Very enjoyable lunch and, a great location overlooking the London skyline, the food was very interesting and presented nicely without pretension. Our only gripe...

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Thomas
10.09.2024 - 13:51

I was a regular guest at this restaurant before the museum was renovated and have repeatedly recommended it to all my friends. I don't know of any restaurant in...

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Birgir
10.09.2024 - 13:51

Went here for a friend's birthday as he wanted s restaurant with a view, the view didn't disappoint. Really enjoyed the food, and my favourite was the Chicken c...

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Bucksvoyager
10.09.2024 - 13:51

This is a very good restaurant. The staff were all very friendly and attentive. The dishes were all very nicely cooked and presented. If you are planning to be...

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Carla
10.09.2024 - 13:51

Beth and her team are doing a great job! Went for lunch on a Sunday afternoon and had a lovely time. The restaurant is super clean with a beautiful view, the fo...

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The restaurant located above the National Portrait Gallery offers a mixed dining experience according to recent visitor reviews. Some guests were disappointed by the lack of flexibility and poor customer service they encountered when trying to book online and were only offered Afternoon Tea at a specific time. Others found the food to be average, with one reviewer describing it as merely "edible, but not really satisfying." On the other hand, positive reviews highlighted the excellent service, varied menu, and delicious dishes, particularly praising the sea bass and gnocchi. The stunning views of the city skyline from the restaurant were also a standout feature mentioned by many guests. Despite some mixed opinions on the food quality and booking process, the majority seemed to appreciate the overall experience of dining at this iconic location.

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4.2 ★ from 33 reviews
Karl-Heinrich
14.12.2022 - 10:36

While I like to look at london and try out new spots, there are also a few fair places I will try whenever I can. such a place is portrait, the restaurant in th...

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Gerard
14.12.2022 - 10:36

Great views good break. we spent the morning (and an hour after lunch) in the national portrait gallery. we booked here in advance and had one of the most beaut...

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Hans
14.12.2022 - 10:36

The place is usually busy and summed, so best to book. it also has a good look at nelson's column. we went to the afternoon tee, a special january

Antonio
14.12.2022 - 10:36

For an overwhelming view over the skyline of the city with an equally overwhelming head of food to the portrait in the national portrait gallery. I love the nat...

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Patricia
14.12.2022 - 10:36

Portrait Gallery is consummate location to show off the city with a amazing view down Whitehall,with glass panelling surrounding the entire restaurant you are b...

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Facebook
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4.0 ★ from 80 reviews
Google
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Tripadvisor
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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 53 reviews
Opentable
4.3 ★ from 1150 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.4 ★ from 167 reviews
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4.6 ★ from 2190 reviews

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