Quiet, civilized and very high standard

Went for dinner as a family. DH went for the tasting menu with wine pairing, the rest of us chose a la carte. Food was excellent – not disappointments, exactly what you expect from a fine dining institution of this caliber. Meat (both lamb and beef) was excellent, done to perfection, watercress and salmon mousse was delightful, and i personally can highly recommend the hazelnut parfait for dessert. Nice touches of amuse bouches throughout dinner, and the dry iced chocolates were an instant hit with our kid. Overall, a very pleasant and enjoyable evening, and a very good value for money, can't complain. I'll be back.

Went there for a business lunch (Italian Side). The space decor is impressive, bringing that famous Novikov's Moscow feel to Mayfair. We shared a Caprese for a starter which was very nice (mozzarella texture was very fresh and delicate). Very nice selection of breads in a basket. For mains, char-coal grilled Mackerel was lovely, if a bit too fatty (but to be fair you can't expect a mackerel to be skinny!), and char-coal beef Tagliata was delicious – a perfect medum-rare pinky texture, made even more succulent by some light oily sprinkle. I would highly recommend deep fried courgettes as a side as they offered a perfect combination of fluffy inside and crunchy skin.

For desserts, i'd sell my soul for another slice of the divine white soft merengue cake (goes down really well if you ask for a shot of limoncello to go with it), and I'm told that green tea dessert with icecream was equally delightful.
Service – very Italian and gracious, although given the number of staff on the floor they could provide a bit more attention. The Lounge bar downstairs is also very worth a visit.
Overall – a pleasure, and valuable addition to the sometimes bland and boring London high dining scene.

went there for a business lunch. Despite us being the only guests in the restaurant for the first hour of our lunch, the service we experienced was unbelievably slow and disinterested. We almost had to waive our hands to attract the attention of many waiters passing by. Food was nothing special, and all four of us ordered different stuff and shared so we tasted a wide selection from the menu. I only went there for the name of it and to experience China Tang, but I find it not much different from lower price bracket Chinese restaurants. Overall, it was nice but i won't go there again. Good decor overall, but the picture of a dead chambermaid in the foyer is disturbing and a big turn off.

Went there for a business group dinner. The Grand Divan room is spacious but lacks some accents (particularly if you're seated with your back to the entrance), so is a bit boring and stiff (however, what would you expect from an establishment which was a gents' club for most of it's life?). A nice row of divan semi-private tables on the right-hand side. Service was very welcoming, attentive and polite, however the somelier could have been a bit more friendly and proactive. Food-wise, a very good value for money – portions are very generous. Starter of prawn cocktail was beautifully presented and had a healthy addition of fresh vegetables to it (not just all the sauce). Guinea fowl for the main course was very nicely done, and the greens were cooked to perfection. The dessert of a fruit pavlova was a bit sticky and a bit too sweet, but i assume that's just my individual taste.

They also serve lovely roast carved hot at the table which, from what i can see, was much appreciated by senior male diners.

Overall, a nice dining experience, very club-like and business like, although if you need to talk quietly ask for a divan seating – that will hopefully cut some of the buzz off.

Went there for a romantic dinner. Opted for Tasting Menu, and we were not disappointed – a huge amount of food, beautifully and very carefully presented, and a total delight to the palate. Sake was served precisely at the temperature we requested, and plenty of advice given on choice. Service was very attentive and friendly, not a single mistake (although the restaurant was very busy on a Saturday night) – this puts both Nobu's to shame!! I also asked to view their private dining facilities, and the front of house lady was very helpful, and even sorted out my private dining booking immediately (which I could not do over the phone). Overall, a hugely enjoyable evening, money well spent, and the quality of food and service definitely worth the bill. I like this more than I like UMU (which is also great, but with more emphasis on fine dining presentation rather than food itself). Will do my best to be back (and in the meantime will book more people to dine at Zuma!).

Booked a table there for dinner, was advised of 2 hr table turning policy. On the day, called them to advise we're running 30 min late and re-book for a later slot, and the receptionist said it was perfectly fine and won't affect our dinner. When we arrived we were told that we'll still have to vacate the table at initial cut-off time, which left us less than 1.5 hr for dinner! When we complained that if only we were told at the time of re-book that that woudl be the case, we'd rather go elsewhere, the receptionist pulled in the manager who very indifferently tried to push us to sit at the susi counter rather than a table, and when we expressed our unhappiness said that the more we argued the less time we'd have for eating…

We did sit at our table (changed our plans and opted for a quick snack instead of a full dinner), and the service was most cold and indifferent – the waiters made a point of avoiding us at all cost, glasses were not topped up, orders arrived with significant delay. The room decor is impressive, albeit very dark(the only positive thing about the whole place), and food-wise it was OK (spinach in nut sauce was really nice), but the whole experience at Aqua Kyoto left a very unpleasant impression – felt like dining on a station concourse, with people running around and shouting, and the ticketing system for going to the WC and getting back in the restaurant is ridiculous.

OVERALL: nice food, but will never go there again for horrible service, lots of noise and lack of cosiness. BEWARE when booking – receptionists' job is solely to book your in and then they don't give a damn as to what happens to you later. DEFINITELY AVOID for any business meals.

After hearing so much about Jamie's restaurants was eager to visit. Quite disappointed – i feel if it hadn't Jamie's name slapped on almost every visible object there the place would hardly sell anything! Sea bass (fish in a bag) was nice, and lamp lollipops were just right (although served most uncomfortable on a thick wood plank with three tiny saucers of spice fitted awkwardly on side), but overall the whole experience felt like a fast-food and II was very disappointed. Despite every blackboard boasting of “increadible / best ever / etc” descriptions of every single dish, overall the meal was average.

Also the place is crammed and seating is most uncomfortable. Dark industrial-like feel to the whole place does not convey any comfort – like eating in a steel works.

Won't be coming back to this chain.

In a nutshell – plain stunning (as of early March 2010).
The moment they grace the starched tablecloth with the food you become totally oblivious to the fact that the place is cramped with little daylight and clearly challenged heating system. You almost feel sorry destroying the beautiful presentation with your fork and knife, but the temptation is too powerful. I would highly recommend Scotch Fillet of Beef and Foie Gras with port sauce and truffled macaroni cheese – the texture and flavour combination is second to none, a symphony of subtle tones blending together yet fully revealing individual notes. Chocolate dessert is a heavenly delight to every chocoholic, and hugely tempting to others who opted for lovely looking (and, I'm advised, tasting equally good) fruity options.
A cherry on a cake was a cameo appearance of The Chef himself, Roux-Jr, who took time to spend a minute at each table and made the meal totally unforgettable.

Went there for a family dinner on Saturday (two reasons behind choosing this place was – Chinese and child-friendly). Had a very good meal – enjoyed through and through, even by my fussy-and-very-little-eating 8 y.o. son. For starters, Chrispy seaweed came in a generous portion and of very pleasant taste, and deep fried shredded squid was nicely done (I would prefer it more salty, but that's my individual salt-mad taste). Peking dumpling in soya chilli dressing were a bit bland to my taste, or may be required a different sauce, but Crab meat sweek corn soup was very very nice. For mains, King prawn with scrambled egg was perfect for the kid (succulent huge prawns in a delicious scrambled egg), Quick fried Squid with morning glory in shrimp paste was absolutely delicious, and Enoki Mushroom E-Fu Noodle was very nicely cooked and came in a huge portion (had to share between us too and took some home as well).
For Saturday night dinner the place was packed full, but this did not affect the service which was very prompt and efficient, the toilets clean and decorated to a high standard, and the kid watched the fish in the aquarium and got a lovely paper dragon to play with. Will definitely be back.

Brought a group of very fussy VIP diners there on Tuesday for lunch. We had a table arranged at the window so enjoyed a fantastic view over London on what happened to be a sunny day. Service was great, and I'd like to say a special THANK YOU to Segolene for bearing with us and doing all the complicated ever-changing arrangements for us – you're a star!! Food was excellent, a good rival to our favourite China Tang, but in a much nicer setting! Won't comment on any particular dishes, as we ate soooo much, but everything was perfect! We'll definitely be back soon!

Brought a group of very fussy VIP diners there for a VERY quick lunch (they just had 40 min!!), and was really concerned on how this would all go. Firstly, the service at the time of booking was excellent, they really went out of their way to understand our worries, and help create a tailored visit. Secondly, when the group arrived, the service was very quick which helped us run our schedule smoothly. And, finally, the food – fantastic! The group went for Dim Sum group lunch menu, and there was sooooooo much to eat and every little bit was absolutely delicious! Teas were excellent as well. My group are very spoilt diners who dine at world's best restaurants all over the world, and they were really impressed (even with the vegetarian options which are normally not exciting). Overall, a great experience with great service – I'll definitely book the same group back there on their next visit!

Went there for a quick business lunch. The interior looks fantastic, art deco definitely works for this particular place. Tables are spaced out nicely, and it's one of few places in London where you can actually talk during meal and not to shout to be heard.
Wine cellar on both sides of the entrance looks impressive, and the restaurant prides itself on the special wine vacuum machines which allow them to serve expensive wines by glass without imposing the whole bottle on you.
Service is immaculate and inobtrusive. A very nice selection of Italian breads served before meal.
For starter, the Sea bass “Connolo” was great, the fish retaining the full flavour and its delicate texture, whilst the crispy coating adding a nice twist to it. I hate celery with all my heart, but it tastes lovely there, so don't let it put you off.
Partridge poached in cabbage leaves was very succulent, and did not leave any unpleasant aftertaste (as may sometimes happen with game).
I didn't have much room for dessert which I regret with all my heart, however the tiny Italian hand-made sweets they served with coffee were lovely (almond ones are a real treat, and the bergamoth zuccerini are a must with tea!!).
Overall, very very good.

Went for lunch in May 2009. Fabulous!!! I went for a set lunch menu (although I was also offered a la carte and a special tasting menu). The scallops were deliciously tender with full flavour, and served beautifully in the shell which rested on a pile of tiny shells and pebbles. Butter on a large flat pebble was a lovely touch. Amuse-bouche of cauliflower soup was amazing. Beef chop for the main course was lovely cooked and so tender you can eat it without the knife, like a pudding. Eton Mess was great. Service was impeccable, and they also did a nice show-around as I asked for more info on the venue. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended.

Went for lunch there in early May 2009.
The restaurant is tiny, and the decor leaves much to be desired – stained walls, dusty chairs, chipped flower vases on tables. However, the service was very quick and nice, and the orders were taken promptly.

The food was absolutely lovely. Warm goat cheese with walnut sause was exquisite, and beetroot marinated salmon on blinis was wonderful. Rib eye steak was perfectly done and very succulent, and leg of duck was also delicious.

Will definitely go again for an informal meal, as this place is lovely, particularly if you don't care too much about decor of the room.

Went for a lunch in February 2009. Nice British food, properly cooked – although if you're not a great fan of British cuisine, you may just as well go spend your money anywhere else. Haggis was good (as good as a haggis can be), but pork shoulder was a bit elastic and chewy. Linley decor in the restaurant is ok but not outstanding.

Overall, a good choice if you want quintessentially British atmosphere and ambience together with some signature British dishes, but not particularly delicious or entertaining.