Readers reviews for Criterion

Oh Criterion. I really wanted to enjoy your company, but what a dull companion you were.

I'd expect the set menu to be a fair representation of what the rest of the menu could deliver, but the choice was really disappointing.
A starter of ham hock terrine for him and smoked salmon mousse for me was fine, but only… More

What can i say!!! WOW. me and my friends adore this resturant, we live in Southampton but always do trips to the theatre (for birthdays) and always finish with an excellent meal at the Criterion. We've never had an issue and the food is gorgeous. This resturant is a special treat for us, And the pianist just makes the… More

Like many others, I've been coming to the Criterion on and off for a number of years now. Back in the days of the MPW ownership the food was usually excellent. How times have changed! I went for dinner last weekend with my sons to celebrate my sister's birthday and could not have been more disappointed. The menu… More

The Criterion is, without doubt, one of London's most beautiful restaurants with its gold mosaic ceiling and its perfect proportions (despite being located right in the heart of a part of London where natives never go).
I used to come here quite a lot in its Marco Pierre White days and it invariably delivered (it… More

I had a theatre evening at Theatre Royal Haymarket, and emerged from the theatre wanting dinner. Upon entering the Criterion, I feared a tourist trap but was very pleasantly surprised. The place was busy, though tables were available (probably not likely if I'd tried walking in before the theatre). The room is very… More