High Timber - London

Always superb service and food. A gem of a restaurant and one of my favourites!

I recently dined at this restaurant, and while the food was excellent, several aspects of the experience left me disappointed. Firstly, I was disappointed by the hostess’s attitude. Despite available outdoor tables, we were not given the option to sit outside, and she seemed to penalize us for booking on the same day. This was quite off-putting. The pricing for the ribeye steaks also left me perplexed. Offering two 250g steaks for £68 and a single 500g steak for only £69, 1£ more didn’t make much sense from a value perspective. On the positive side, the service was efficient, but the ambiance left much to be desired. There was no music, and the decor felt plain and sad. Another drawback was the limited dessert menu, with only three options. Moreover, the absence of decaf coffee was surprising, as they could only offer instant decaf. Despite the good quality and presentation of the food, these negatives overshadowed the experience. I’m left with the impression that I probably won’t return to this restaurant in the future.

Probably the last really warm Friday evening of the year, still touching 80F as the sun went down over the city. Burrata as good as I've had anywhere and just the thing. Thanks Neleen for the recommendation of the Kleine Zalze Family Reserve 2017 cab, which stood up to the heat and went perfectly with the burger. Nine Yards 2020 chard from Jordan tasting even better too as time goes by. Bravo and see you when Negroni Time transitions into Old Fashioned time!

Exquisitely cooked and presented South African food combined with first class customer service in a stunning riverside location. Highly recommended!

Fantastic situation on the Thames. Great atmosphere. Really good engaged staff. Excellent food with delicious wine recommended by the staff. A real treat and what a hidden treasure.