Emile - London

Absolutely perfect in every aspect—food, service, and atmosphere. This place is sorely missed in the neighborhood.

We had the set Sunday lunch at Röstlamm, featuring lamb with dauphinoise potatoes. The appetizer salads we shared were excellent, including a tomato and anchovy salad, and a zucchini and mint salad. The lamb was tender and cooked to perfection, and the potatoes were outstanding. The rhubarb and almond cake was the perfect finale to a delicious meal. The service was professional and attentive, yet relaxed. It's such a shame that Emile is closing, as it truly is a hidden gem.

The starters were pleasant, but the main course fell a bit flat, which was disappointing. The restaurant itself has a charming atmosphere and a good selection of wines. However, it was quite unfortunate that the waitress who attended our table came across as a bit snobbish. After we ordered drinks at the end of our meal, she informed us that we had only 20 minutes left before another reservation, even though it was only 10 o'clock and there were plenty of empty tables around. This felt rather odd. It's a shame, because apart from that, we had a really lovely evening.

This feels like a restaurant that knows it won’t be around for long. Food: superb croquettes to start, other starters disappointing; lovely chocolate mousse to finish. However...Our mains were dreadful. Bland would be kind. Both our dishes were pasta both tasted of nothing. One was drowned in ink, the other had pasta that was both raw and overcooked. Service. Except the assistant chef who at times delivered dishes, the waiting staff were awkward, uncomfortable, lacking any warmth or personality and reminded me of Rami Malek in ‘Mr. Robot’. Ambience: initially looks ‘cool’ but in reality is rather cold. We had to whisper as it wasn’t busy, there wasn’t a buzz and no music to create any sort of din. This was Friday lunchtime.

This is my new Friday lunch spot. The standard menu is excellent, and Chef is always playing with something new and fun in the kitchen. Very well priced wine list. Quiet enough for a business lunch, without feeling like you're in a tomb. Will be devastated when they close next month for their move to their new location.