5 /5 Linda Talos: We decided to have a great Sunday lunch and where better then at Gauchos by Canary Wharf Pier. So I booked in advance for mid afternoon to avoid the earlier crowed. They texted us to confirm that our table was ready while we were on the way, which I only saw once we arrived, but nevertheless it was a nice touch to the experience. We had a warm welcome when we arrived as the weather just turned windy and cold it wasnt advised to eat outside, but the hostess made sure we get the last available window table, which was greatly appreciated. We ordered the beef roast and the vegan and both were near perfect. They looked great, the textures were perfect on all items and the flavours came through as much as needed. Full compliments to the chefs for including roast garlic on the plate, it a nice touch! The vegan roast was also sublime, its a mushroom and nut mixed loaf which was flavourful enough but not overwhelming with a good texture that is hard to get in vegan dishes. Tomato sauce with roast wouldnt be my first choice, but understand within the concept of a vegan dish it made sense. The dish was overall well balanced, the amount of food was also well proportioned so we were able to finish it and still left some space for dessert. I loved it! The only criticism is that the food arrived colder then expected, but the flavours made up for it a bit. Overall the best Sunday roast we had in London so far this year and we are planning to come back for more. It is now our go to place for well prepared beef, especially following a disappointing visit to Hawksmoor the other week. I also loved the fact that we were able to order mocktails off the menu. Service was good throughout our visit, food was a definite 9/10 overall. Good to note they take both cash snd card payments. We will be back.
This is my favourite restaurant in Canary Wharf and along this stretch of the riverside. Its my first choice for river views, for well made cocktails, for stylish all fresco dining, and for the best steak in town. It’s also my go-to spot for Sunday lunch. The service here is consistently excellent, food is always prepared to perfection, and they update the cocktail/mocktail menus regularly so you can try something new every time. The only thing I wish they had is better dessert options.
We visited a couple of weeks ago, this time without a reservation and were fortunate to get a table, due to the windy weather keeping the crowds away. On this visit, we tried the burger and the veggie patatas dish—both were delicious. Our host, Karim, was exceptionally attentive and accommodating. He even double-checked specific details with the chef to ensure our dishes were prepared exactly to our preferences. His professionalism and friendly manner really enhanced the experience. As always, the food and service were outstanding. We’ll definitely be returning again soon.
Update 14 Jan 2026
I met up with a friend here for lunch and we had such a lovely time! Wed booked ahead for a weekday catch-up, and while the service was a little slower than usual that day, we werent in any rush so it didnt bother us at all.
The food was delicious as always, and we treated ourselves to some prosecco – just because! Its such a nice, friendly spot and Ive always had great service and fantastic food here. They were doing a 3-course lunch menu for £20 in January, so the bill was really reasonable too, which was a bonus. I have added the lunch courses photos at the end, salmon fishcakes, aubergine dish, pancakes etc. All very good.
Honestly, as i keep on saying this is my favourite place on the Canary Wharf pier. Even though it was absolutely pouring with rain when we went, we still had a brilliant time. But on a sunny day? The river views are incredible – you can watch the river boats drift by and the ferry chugging across to the south side. Highly recommend!
