City Social

MarkC

Four of us visited for a birthday lunch. All seating gives a wonderful view over the London skyline, the welcome was warm and professional. We chose from the fixed price lunch menu which provided enough variety to cover all tastes and options.

Wine list is in effect a bible but sommelier was helpful in guiding us through it to find an appealing Gavi.

The food was excellent and presentation had a modern twist. The only slight drawback was two of our starters were served c10 minutes before our other two due to an apparent delay with the caramelized onions in the kitchen (?). Not what we would usually expect from a Michelin star establishment but everything else was first class.

Overall a good place for a treat with far reaching views of the London skyline.

Julian H

City Social is a nice place to dine. The view across the city was amazing, the sunny day helped. All the food was nice and well presented. I did enjoy the Ice cream game as a desert, it was fun. Service was excellent and staff were attentive. For special event I will like to go again. 

Jane H

Love this restaurant. Great views and fabulous food. The sommelier was very helpful too.  Oter tables not close by so private conversation can continue - important when it is business (or sometimes pleasure) 

Anon

Nestled in the heart of London, City Social offers more than just exquisite cuisine; it presents a symphony of flavors amidst an ambiance that transcends expectations. As I stepped into the restaurant, I was immediately captivated by the breathtaking 360-degree view of London, a sight that set the tone for an unforgettable evening. 

Despite the bustling Saturday night crowd, the seamless orchestration of service stood out prominently. A commendation must be extended to Biplo, a diligent waiter from Nepal, whose unwavering dedication ensured that our every need was met promptly. His attentiveness and efficiency added an extra layer of delight to our dining experience.

Accompanied by my Indian friend, whose dietary preferences precluded beef, we were pleasantly surprised by the thoughtful recommendation of the chicken chasseur. It was a culinary masterpiece, a harmonious blend of flavors that tantalized our taste buds and left us yearning for more. This thoughtful gesture underscored the versatility and expertise of the restaurant's staff, who effortlessly juggled multiple tasks without compromising on quality.

In conclusion, City Social's well-deserved Michelin star is a testament to its commitment to excellence in every aspect of the dining experience. From the unparalleled ambiance to the impeccable service and delectable cuisine, each element intertwines seamlessly to create a culinary journey that is nothing short of extraordinary. A visit to City Social is not merely a meal; it is an unforgettable gastronomic adventure that promises to leave a lasting impression.

Anon

Was my birthday meal last night 

Took half hour to even get a food menu , very very slow service, wine was too cold for red wine didn’t even get offered an aperitif 

Food was tasty and well presented have to say not up to Michelin standard though and have eaten at a few 

Was my birthday also didn’t even get a cake or some chocolates, nothing 

Spoke to one of the higher up staff last night who did say they staff down last night however, when dining in a Michelin restaurant and I have worked in Michelin also , the customer should not know about the lack of staff , no description of the dishes were made, and it says cheese trolley however simply came on plate, also, I’m gluten free and there as wheat crackers on the plate , very nice to offer some complimentary cheese though that was appreciated 

Overall a really unpleasant and disappointing evening and had been excited to eat here for a while , 

And not Michelin standard at all both service and food sadly 

Sad really as for some and my partner we had to really save up for this meal it a lot of money and felt really sad when leaving 

Anon

Overly salty and fairly expensive. Food wasn't bad and the view is great but I wouldn't recommend it over other places

Aurelle A

Anon

I once dined at City Social before in 2018. That was the time when both food quality and service was superb. My recent dining experience at City Social, however, was frankly appalling...given this restaurant is michelin star rated.

1. Staff was very unattentive, and the restaurant wasn't even near full capacity (my booking was at 6:30pm). Me and my partner are normally the patient type, but that early evening took them very long just to get a simple drinks and dining menu. They just simply didn't taking care of their customers. They also failed to satisfy our booking request (we requested a table by the window with an outside view, and those tables were all vacant at that time, but that's fine).

2. Staff was not professionally trained. When our pork cheek dish was being served, the sauce being poured down on the food was in fact got spilled and splashed on the side of the plate, making the dishing less appealing than it's meant to be.

3. If the above two points wasn't even appalling enough, here's one that's very worrying. I was having this starter dish - crispy squid bowl. Having a few pieces, I felt chewing on something sharp and hard which almost hurt my mouth. So I spilled it out, turned out it was a foreign object shaping like a 3cm long but thin wooden or metal-like pick (see photos on my review left on google). Being alarmed by this shock finding, I immediately reported this to the staff. We appreciated the staff was attentive (in this unusal situation) and has understood our concern, and the manager also quickly apologized for the unusally poor food preparation (or actually more like a health & safety concern...even the restaurant didn't know what that was!) However given this restaurant is michelin star rated, I felt this was a very very uncomfortable experience and very unforgivable. We've been kindly offered the same dish to be re-made for us at no extra cost, but still, we were here dining at your well-reputated place, expecting a fine-dining experience, and in the end what we received was an absolutely disasteous nightmare.

We didn't want to make a scene out of it, hence we paid the full bill for the evening and left. (oh and by the way, it also took them long enough to get the bill to us!)

Anon

Went in here for a drink after work, smart top, jeans and smart pumps! Have been here before and told my colleagues it would be nice! Handed one menu with no welcome, asked for wine menu and then was smirked at.. looked at menu, made a choice. Well surely someone will come and take our order like the rest of the tables ... no that's right, a walk past our table, a smirk and then go to another table who has drinks and ask if they are ok?! Odd experience, glad I didn't buy a nice bottle of wine because in this instance it would have been a waste. My advice to the venue would be don't judge a book by its cover. So rude, shouldn't matter who you are you should be treated with a level of respect. Would not recommend.. zero stars. I'd pop over the road who will treat you nicely and with a smile ?? 

Chris L