Olea Social - (Near Westminster, london)

Vinicius Santos A Well-Executed Pre-Theatre Experience at Cora Pearl The décor is relaxed and intimate, complemented by soft background music that creates a warm, understated atmosphere. Expectations were high, especially as Cora Pearl has been ranked by the Michelin Guide as the best pre-theatre dining spot in London. We visited as a family of four and arrived about ten minutes before our pre-theatre reservation; our table was already ready, which was a great start. My parents both chose the three-course pre-theatre menu: potatoes with cod roe to start, pork steak for the main, and the After Eight crémeux for dessert. I had the butternut squash with coconut cream as a starter—the cream was thicker than I expected, but still very rich and delicious—followed by the wild sea bass with Jerusalem artichoke velouté, salsify, and bergamot. Overall, the food was excellent: well executed, well balanced, and thoughtfully put together. We shared a bottle of Riesling and I ordered the Cheeky Peach cocktail, as the restaurant is known for its cocktails. Both were enjoyable, though not particularly memorable. The Parmesan fries, however, were outstanding and easily a highlight of the meal. The staff were attentive and friendly throughout, although service did slow down a little during busier moments. That said, it didn’t detract significantly from an otherwise very enjoyable pre-theatre experience.

Astro Excellent pre theatre lunch on Thursday with my 9 year old. Warm welcome from all staff. Barman offered options on flavours to my son and the drinks were spot on. Food was an another level, great quality great flavours and perfect portion sizes. Excellent service. Very good memories made and we will visit again. Thanks to all involved for your hospitality. We’ve seen Paddington will be at the Savoy theatre soon so I’m sure another visit with family to the amazing River Restaurant before or after.

Nel Kerai Absolutely fantastic food. Every dish had a twist with different inventive sauces providing a great variety of rich flavours, without heavy creaminess. Ice cream cone chaat and candy floss dessert delivered playfulness and originality. Grand yet homely interior with nostalgic memorabilia giving it a comfortable feel. Service was 10/10 with food orders arriving quickly and our waiter was very attentive and informative. A memorable celebratory experience.

Mikee We had a wonderful dinner last night at this restaurant. The design is so beautiful, the food was top notch! Highly recommend the Arancini and Linguine with Crab. Shoutout to Szilard for the most amazing zervice too! Will definitely be back ❤️

Eva Belcastro My best friend and I came here for our first dinner in London on vacation, we both agree it was the best meal we’ve ever had! The food was beyond words to describe, flavorful and perfectly done—the combination of textures was executed perfectly. Our waitress Sonya was very kind and helpful, all the staff were friendly and efficient. The ambience and decor are absolutely lovely and very comfortable. We look forward to going back next time we come to London, I can only recommend this establishment :)

Edward Lambden I have high standards for Vietnamese food because I know the potential of the cuisine. I was not disappointed. Prices are reasonable for its location in Zone 1. Banh mi was particularly delicious but the roasted meats I would also recommend and get again. The viet coffee also very tasty and tasted just like in Hanoi!