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  • 5/5 Braden M. 1 year ago on Google
    I was here in 1968 with my parents. I was 14 years old. My mother's dream was to have dinner here, she was in heaven. I will never forget the experience. We were from a small town outside of Seattle, Washington. If we did nothing else on our trip, we were going to have dinner here. I think it was the most dressed up I had ever been. A wonderful memory.
    16 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Corrie D. 4 years ago on Google • 837 reviews
    If you can't get rezzies in the restaurant, pop upstairs to the bar where you can relax over stellar cocktails (best Bees Knees I've ever had) and elevated bar snacks. Elegant, yet cozy, it's perfect for drinks pre/post-show or just for fun.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mo M. 5 years ago on Google • 713 reviews
    Wow! Simpson's has earned its stellar reputation after years of perfect service and incredible food. Housed by the iconic high end Savoy hotel on the Strand, right in the heart of London. Their Sunday roast has a world class reputation and for good reason. The huge racks of roast rib are wheeled to your table and carved right in front of you. You choose whatever you want, well done to rare, they will give you a good plate of meat and an array of side dishes. They organised flowers and allowed us to bring a celebration cake. Excellent food and service does come at a price so be prepared. An opulent authentic English dining experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Koke 5 years ago on Google • 281 reviews
    Had a Christmas meal a la carte with my work colleagues and it's the best Christmas dinner we have had in the 17+ years of Christmas dinners! Good service and very good food. For me only let down a little by dessert, but that was mainly down to my choice. Formal sophisticated dining with personable staff and good food, just what you want!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joanne L. 4 years ago on Google • 419 reviews
    Enjoyed my time at the Simpson's. Service was great and I appreciate the place keeping up with the tradition. I ordered the roast beef on the cart and it was delicious. My partner ordered the sole and we shared the Christmas themed desserts.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tania H. 4 years ago on Google • 66 reviews
    We absolutely love Simpson's. My partner and I got engaged here. The service is next to none. We celebrate most of our special occasions here and it is always excellent. The food is very tasty and I haven't had beef as good anywhere else. My partner participated in the beef carving course and Simpson's make the event very special. If you are looking for something that's a bit extra in London, this is definitely it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jalyn C. 3 years ago on Google • 98 reviews
    We truly enjoyed our time here. From the live music the table side service, we relaxed and let the atmosphere of their grand dining room set the mood. We enjoyed lovster Thermador as well and the table side roast. Only downside they ran out of the dessert we wanted to order.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Henry K. 4 years ago on Google • 164 reviews
    Nice Restaurant ambience. The style is very class. Kind Sommelier. Carving Beef was not so good because it's dry. Lobster is fresh but the sauce is too overwhelming. Half lobster, Rib carving and Sweet wine then I paid 166.00 Pounds. 너무 비싸요
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lorna B. 4 years ago on Google
    As usual the service was impeccable. Our dinner was superb and the wine was first rate. All the team can answer any questions that are asked and are very well informed. My one and only criticism was that the roast potatoes were dry and really not that crispy or fluffy inside. Other than that it was excellent!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin B. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a rare combination of tradition, ambiance, service and wonderful food. I went (for my birthday) for Sunday lunch. My guests and I had the roast carved at our table. The portions were generous but not too much. The meat (gammon) was succulent and cooked to perfection. The vegetables were delicious (even the cabbage which I haven't eaten since school). At the end of the meal I was given complementary birthday ice cream. A nice touch. Coffee and (complimentary) petit fours followed. All in all a five star experience. Oh and the piano vocalist, brilliant.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jase Peri Digital A. 3 years ago on Google
    First visit was exceptional, we had one waitress who was amazingly friendly and professional, we didn’t seem rushed and had an excellent time. So we booked to come again a year later. What a change. We had so many different waiters we lost count. At one point we were asked to order 3 times by 3 different waiters. We were told to hurry as ‘the restaurant is getting busy so we should order now as it may take too long for our food to arrive’ I could expect that sort of spiel in a local £20 per meal restaurant but not when you’re paying £200. The waiters just seemed to casual to command this sort of price. We went for the great service and left with a sour taste. Its a shame as the first time was so memorable. I hope they retrain some of their staff.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamie C. 4 years ago on Google • 108 reviews
    Surprisingly tasty food, which unfortunately my pictures don’t do justice. Haven’t been in years, but the mix of classic staples such as the beef trolleys together with more modern comfort food really works. Must give a mention to our lovely waiters who made it a truly special occasion!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eri Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Roast beef 41 £ 5700 About Japanese Yen. Service fee 12.5%. First of all, tell the person who cuts it as rare x mm thick please. You can refill it once. Lobster soup and smoked salmon are also very delicious. Kidney pudding also has a clean removal of the white part of the odor core and does not have a kidney odor. Parsnips (Dutch parsnips), which are like white carrots of warm vegetables, have a musty odor, but the scent is peculiar to the main body, and mold is not growing separately. Dr. Dolittle's favorite pig, rich in minerals. If that doesn't work, just get carrots. All of them are wonderful service people who do not discriminate against races. Jeans and T-shirts are not allowed. (Original) ローストビーフ41£ 5700日本円くらい。サーヴィス料12.5パーセント。レア・×ミリ厚さでプリーズ、と切る人にまず伝えます。 おかわり一度できます。ロブスタースープ、スモークド・サーモンもとても美味しいです。キドニープディングも臭い芯の白い部分が綺麗に除かれ、腎臓臭くありません。温野菜の白い人参みたいなパースニップ(オランダボウフウ)は、カビ臭い匂いがするが、本体特有の香りで、別にカビが生えかけているわけではありません。ドゥリトル先生のブタの大好物で、ミネラル豊富です。ダメそうだったら人参だけもらうとよいです。人種差別をしない素晴らしいサーヴィスパーソンばかりです。ジーンズ・Tシャツ不可。
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dez T. 6 years ago on Google • 16 reviews
    The best roast beef ever!! Service was superb, staff were very friendly and attentive. And the food was amazing!! I had the the scallops to start with - wonderful flavour. Our friends had the potted shrimp and they were equally happy! Three of us had the roast beef and, oh my goodness, it was cooked to perfection, the meat was so soft and succulent and our friends pork chop was also amazing in flavour. Portions were quite large and very satisfying. We will all be returning for another evening very soon!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Megan T. 4 years ago on Google
    The best Sunday lunch I’ve had (and that includes that of the mother-made variety, which is hard to beat!) I had the ham and it was delicious, and those who got the beef were preaching the same praise. Glamorous venue that falls into the category of bucket-lister when it comes to London restaurants.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fred F. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing restaurant ageless charm and beauty with excellent food and service to match . Great venue highly recommended
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Haru 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Roast beef 28days dry agied roast rib of Scottish beef traditionaly served from from trolley British beef ribs aged 28 days Half of this photo was shared by two people. Loch Duart Salmon🐟 London smoked salmon Meat is cut out from a large chunk. £ 41 is expensive but delicious With a popover-like york shaping Also set potatoes and vegetables. After all hotel. I was able to feel good (Original) ローストビーフ🍖 28days dry agied roast rib of Scottish beef traditionaly served from from trolley 28日間熟成したイギリスビーフのリブ 2人でシェアしたのでこの写真のは半分。 Loch Duart Salmon🐟 ロンドンスモークサーモン お肉はおっきな塊から切り出してくれます。 £41って高いけどやっぱり美味しい🍖 ポップオーバー的なヨークシャプディングというのと ポテトと野菜もセット。 サービスがやっぱりホテル✨ 美味しくていい気分になれました😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J R A. 5 years ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Had a wonderful evening on 5th December with two friends. Excellent food, very friendly and professional staff. We all had starters; I had the devilled eggs, which were very nice. Two of us had roast beef from the trolley. Without exaggeration probably the best roast beef that I have ever had. Fantastic quality beef, perfectly served medium rare (you can have it more cooked, if you want). Excellent gravy and Yorkshire pudding and potatoes. The third member of the party had another version of beef, with which she was very happy. We had a most enjoyable evening.

  • 3/5 Russell D. 4 years ago on Google
    Quite nice

  • 4/5 Chris K. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely setting and quality of food was very good. The waiting staff were a little more "in your face" than you might expect for somewhere like this, but all in all a nice experience.

  • 5/5 Stephen M. 4 years ago on Google
    Had an excellent dinner here with some great meat. The staff come to your table to carve your meat. The ambience reflects a older time.

  • 5/5 Filipe V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great classic! Typically English atmosphere! Great for meat! (Original) Um grande clássico! Ambiente tipicamente inglês! Excelente para carne!

  • 5/5 Judith H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service and lovely atmosphere

  • 5/5 Matthias P. 1 year ago on Google
    There are all sorts of restaurants in London, from the restaurant which makes you fancy you are in Paris to the restaurant which makes you wish you were. There are palaces in Piccadilly, quaint lethal chambers in Soho, and strange food factories in Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road. There are restaurants which specialize in ptomaine and restaurants which specialize in sinister vegetable messes. But there is only one Simpson's. Simpson's, in the Strand, is unique. Here, if he wishes, the Briton may for the small sum of half a dollar stupefy himself with food. The god of fatted plenty has the place under his protection. Its keynote is solid comfort. P.G. Wodehouse

  • 5/5 Edgar R. 4 years ago on Google
    An amazing dining experience in an historic venue. Classic and service was impeccable!

  • 4/5 Stuart C. 4 years ago on Google
    Bloody expensive drinks. Food good. Oldie Literary Lunches ace!

  • 3/5 Carver R. 4 years ago on Google
    My companion and I went to Simpson's for a birthday dinner, looking forward to an evening of classic fare. The atmosphere was lovely; however, if the bar upstairs wishes to bill itself as a cocktail bar it needs to up its mixology game. The appetizer salad was delicious and fresh, however my beef Welling (which I had been greatly anticipating) was pink yet cold, and the pastry was frankly raw on the inside. My companion's sole meunier was overcooked and room temperature, having obviously suffered from languishing under heat lamps while waiting to be served. The mint baked Alaska was neither minty nor baked, merely colored meringue. The complimentary birthday coupe with candle was a scoop of good vanilla ice cream and a scoop of some unidentifiable granita or sorbet. How sad.

  • 4/5 Maria H. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely ambience & beautiful luxurious surroundings. Food lovely & service excellent and very attentive. A truly wonderful experience.

  • 4/5 Ms E. 4 years ago on Google
    So much history. Service and quality match the reputation and price.

  • 5/5 Oliver D. 4 years ago on Google
    The place for roast beef and a traditional British experience. Sure, it's a tourist trap, but I'm a born and bred Brit and love it - and so do all those I invite when I come here.

  • 5/5 Mike Behar IG a. 3 years ago on Google
    The place for Traditional English roast dinners 🍗🍖🥔🥕🥦, and they are delicious.

  • 5/5 TK B. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely ambience & beautiful luxurious surroundings. Food lovely & service excellent and very attentive. A truly wonderful experience.The food at the Simpsons was amazing. The service outstanding. The place is full of history and team is very friendly and knowledgeable.We truly enjoyed our time here. From the live music the table side service, we relaxed and let the atmosphere of their grand dining room set the mood.

  • 5/5 Agnija M. 4 years ago on Google
    The food at the Simpsons was amazing. The service outstanding. The place is full of history and team is very friendly and knowledgeable.

  • 4/5 Victor 3 years ago on Google
    If you wanna try a traditional high quality restaurant in London, this is the place. The wellington beef and the pudding dessert are delicious.

  • 3/5 CCLです 3 years ago on Google
    We went there for lunch and high expectations as usual, yet kinda disappointed with the steak and tartare. Salmon was fine though. Dinner is more preferable.

  • 4/5 Helen W. 4 years ago on Google
    Simpson’s in the Strand is an institution that has been going for a long time. If you want traditional British food this is the place to go. Ate at Simpson’s twice within a few weeks. First time was dinner which was faultless with some great English wines. Second time was a lunch which was marred by some undercooked chicken but the staff bent over backwards to make amends. Would go back.

  • 5/5 Jodi N. 3 years ago on Google
    Attentive staff, great cocktails and wine list.

  • 4/5 Yusuke N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's easy to think that British food isn't delicious, but the roast beef here is delicious. The interior is historic and the service is smart. If you go sightseeing in London, you should stop by once. (Original) イギリスの食事は美味しくないと思われがちだけれども、ここのローストビーフは美味しい。 内装も歴史を感じさせ、サービスもスマート。 ロンドンに観光で行くなら一度は立ち寄ったほうがいいと思う。

  • 5/5 Benjamin M. 3 years ago on Google
    Have come here to astound family. Job well done, the food and ambiance was exceptional.

  • 5/5 Gregory H. 3 years ago on Google
    WELL WORTH A VISIT. GREAT PUB,

  • 5/5 y d. 3 years ago on Google
    This is real fancy restaurant. All are outstanding. Their service was excellent in particular. We would like to visit there again !!

  • 5/5 Daniel M. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, really good tasting meat.

  • 5/5 Steve C. 4 years ago on Google
    Food and service excellence

  • 5/5 Julie F. 4 years ago on Google
    The roast beef was to die for and melted in the mouth. The staff couldn't do enough for you. The best roast lunch I have ever had.

  • 5/5 Graeme M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance. Great staff. Great food. Great wine. All round great experience.

  • 5/5 Miyake H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great roast beef (Original) ローストビーフの名店

  • 3/5 Nanni Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Frequented during London visits for over 40 years. Unfortunately, all the appeal and refinement of the kitchen is no longer that. He lives sadly today on the legacy and past fame. (Original) Frequentato nel corso di visite londinesi da oltre 40 anni. Purtroppo tutto l'appeal e la ricercatezza della cucina non è più quella. Vive oggi tristemente sull'eredità e trascorsa fama.

  • 5/5 Erik T. 4 years ago on Google
    Very Nice place.

  • 5/5 danny d. 4 years ago on Google
    Great meal, lovely setting, traditional english atmosphere. Loved it!

  • 5/5 Jonathan K. 4 years ago on Google
    Restaurant in a Victorian Chess Club. Food and service are impeccable in the traditon of this institution.

  • 5/5 Hotel / Restaurant C. 3 years ago on Google
    We absolutely love Simpson's. The service is second to none. We celebrate most of our special occasions here and it is always excellent. The food is very tasty and I haven't had beef as good anywhere else. If you are looking for something that's a bit extra in London, this is definitely it.

  • 5/5 Dave W. 4 years ago on Google
    Super food, excellent service and brilliant portions. 6 of us went all have big appetites and none of us could manage a pud!!! Of course we will be visiting again.

  • 5/5 Shwan S. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing!


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