Asia de Cuba - London

A peaceful oasis in St.Martins Lane a choice for a pre theatre dinner. Most of the other bars in the area seemed crowded and noisy. There were only two other couples in the restaurant. Tables were large and the chairs comfortable. I had read reviews that the background music had been too loud but I found the music unobtrusive. I similarly had read reviews that the portions of octopus in the octopus salad were small so I was prepared for that but the salad that it came with was very fresh. My friend’s starter of chicken liver pate was more generous and looked pink and appetising. My main course of sea bass was well prepared and presented. Fortunately my friend’s choice of chicken came with six chunky potato chips and I was grateful for the three he shared with me which balanced the fish perfectly. A bit of a hurry with the dessert course which was a tasty tart and raspberry sorbet. All in all a satisfying and pleasant dinner and a lovely start to the evening. The cocktails we ordered did push the price of the bill up and arrived after the first course. Apart from my above comments no complaints at all the staff genuinely welcoming and friendly. Recommended.

A wonderful breakfast experience enjoyed by us both, just around the corner from the National Gallery! Went back there again this morning 29/08/24

Always best to start on a positive and I have to say the food was excellent. Imaginative, delicious and beautifully presented. Alas the service was not great. There were lots of staff milling around and for quite a while we were the only guests. We asked for one of your lovely bricohes , did not arrive until we asked again and it arrived during the starter. We had to ask for our wine to be topped up and at one stage my freinds plate was taken before I had finsihed my course. When the cheese arrived it was described as cheddar, a blue cheese and a brie. The member of staff was not aware of the exact cheese which was comte, roquefort and brie. Such a shame since last time we had excellent service. Worth considering training staff better before they are let loose on paying guests!

Thanks for a great brunch! Special shout out to Frayer and Aarati our servers.

First time here in years and now sih I had not left it so long. Great inventive menu, good wine list and not at silly pricing level and exceptional staff from the moment one walked in. Nothing was too much bother and particular shout out to Aarati who was wonderful! After the theatre we came back for drinks in the cocktail bar, met by Anastasia another super member of staff) and looked after by Daniel in the bar interesting cocktails on offer too. This will now be my pre theatre dining venue for any plays around that area. Thanks to all concerned