After reading lots of reviews about this place, had to give it a go! The place itself looks like it has been modeled on how old private clubs would have looked back in the day. We went to the bar, it's not a typical bar where you can stand around, you are seated by one of the waiting staff. The ambience and surroundings are pretty flash & the drinks and food are expensive. All the drinks were pretty small - the Rhubarb G& T was really nice but SMALL! Service was very slow (we ordered a shot each of the Imperial Vodka when we arrived, however, it came out AFTER our starter - the place was not really busy and the bar was very close to us). None of the staff spoke Russian- not that that really matters but it just reminded me of a gimmicky place, a bit plastic & overpriced, more concerned with their money income rather than making your experience that bit more special. At least at other expensive places, you get little extras like nice complementary bar nibbles, etc that make the whole expensive experience worth it, leaving you with good memories, wanting to return. Overall, it was a nice eve but I think that was because of the company not the food/drink. I didn't feel we got value for our money - they even added extra glasses of wine on to our bill - for the prices they charge and the fact it wasn't that busy, more care should have been given to the bill. Overall, it was a nice experience, but I'm sorry to say that I don't think I'd bother again. read more

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This place is a total dream. The design in here is really out of this world, the menus, the staff uniforms, the booths, the 'champagne please' button... The attention to detail is second to none. The retro train-carriage themed seating makes for an interesting and romantic setting without being too poke your eyes out. The staff were really on the ball and the service was seamless despite the place being full. The Australian Chardonnay made me fall back in love with white wine on the spot and the pickled herring starter was an amazing start to the night. It's perfect for a fancy occasion, unless you're a total money bags, in which case, go there all the time and make everyone jealous. read more

We were here for Beef Wellington. It was definitely exceed our expectations. The order was for two people. We also ordered dessert Eton mess, a cool dessert hasn't seen elsewhere. Recommend to make reservation ahead of time. read more

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Pure loveliness. Stopped in here randomly with friends on the way to dinner. Still early, we were whisked downstairs to the bar which is intimate and lavishly decorated in an art deco inspired train carriage theme. I loved the booths with banquet seating and fold down leather seats flanking the tables. Even the floor was gorgeously attended to, decorated like a backgammon board. And the drink menu? Fab-u-lous. I tried the cucumber martini which was refreshing and not too sweet. Perfect for a romantic rendezvous or a catch-up with the girls. read more

To mark the success of a recent campaign at work, we were treated to a celebratory meal at Bob Bob Ricard. Nestled away in Soho, the dining room is adorned with brass fitted booths, high ceilings and waiters dressed in candy pink waistcoats AND if that wasn't enough, they have a button you can press for champagne...I know right?! The food is described as a mix of British/Russian and there's everything from caviar and oysters to steaks and lobster on the menu as well as an astounding offering of vodkas. For starters, I went for the venison steak tartare which was delicious - this can be some people's idea of food hell (raw steak/egg) but for me it's perfection! Main course for me was always going to be tornado Rossini -28 day aged scotch beef with seared foie graid and confit apple served with truffle gravy. This was nice but had nothing on the tornado rossini which I've had at the Bull in Bisham. If you're ever out that way, make sure you go! Make sure you save room for dessert - my 'Eton Mess en Perle' simply stole the show. Lime meringue, strawberry sorbet, raspberry, marshmallows which desolves into a delicious mess once you're waitor has poured over the cream! read more

Beautiful restaurant. I started with the mushroom and onion dumplings, which was almost like a pasta in a light butter sauce, followed by the Chicken Kiev (breaded chicken stuffed with spinach). The chicken was really juicy and the dish was flavorful. My husband had the Imperial steak tartare (with caviar on top) and the Boeuf Bourguignon. He loved both. Finished the meal off with two chocolate truffles. You could definitely taste the bourbon. Really great service. Would highly recommend for a nice dinner out. read more

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I had heard that Bob Bob Ricard was good for afternoon tea so it had been on my radar for awhile, but actually only went there after i happened upon it on a leisurly walk. The best part of this place is the decor. Its very retro and cute with a "more champagne" button at every booth. I didn't go for tea so i can't vouch for that, but i was a bit dissapointed with the meal. It was rather expensive for a small mediocre meal. It also took awhile for the food to come. There was only one other couple in the place while we were there so not really sure why it took so long... so anyway..this place's only saving grace is the decor. if you want to feel like you are in L.A. Confidential come here. but don't expect the service to live up to that glamorous vibe. read more

If you care at all about food and service...look elsewhere. Especially for special outings. You may be terribly disappointed. We clearly chose the wrong night to come to Bob Bob Ricard as there had been a power outage. However, despite these circumstances you would think a distinguished restaurant would know how to handle such situations. Wishful thinking. There was no communication to us about the fact that we couldn't order from 85% of the menu and there was no attempt to rectify the situation (besides offering 1 complimentary glass of £9 Malbec). In the end we had terrible grumpy service, subpar (cold) food and a bill far too high for food we didn't even want to order but had to because we were starving and had no other option. There are hundreds of options in this city for a fun, romantic delicious night out and I am so bummed I didn't pick someplace else. read more

I. LOVED. IT. Amazing service and food. Had the -18C shots and they were smoooooth. Service is so great! Had the Sole, baked oysters, and Eton mess. Tried my mate's lobster dumplings and pork belly and they were great too! The staff were so friendly. Even an attendant present for the bathroom. I was thoroughly pleased. Would go back anytime. read more

I have to say - I was expecting a lot of pink fluff because of the website. The place was dark, and I mean like you're in a nightclub dark. I can see why everyone really loves the decor and the push for champagne button. Totally see that - and yes, the service is very attentive and for some reason houses very good looking waiters. But of course, I am all about the food. I had to lean on the yelp reviews in ordering a main course and went with the burger. It was... eh. okay, I'd give it 2 stars for the food and 4 for the service. It was nice but I wouldn't rush back - still feeling a little unsatisfied. read more

Taken for my birthday treat by 2 of my daughters. Lovely choice of aperitifs, I had a homemade pink lemonade, well 2 actually. Food choice very good, 3 cheese soufflé for me followed by beef fillet Rossini delicious, couldn't resist a desert and glad I had the warm chocolate fondant with white chocolate ice cream. Element decor and good service. Will come back again read more

After reading such fantastic reviews about this place, I expected phenomenal food and excellent service. I was terribly disappointed to find out that their food is mediocre for the price they charge. £21.50 for a thin piece of sea bass which came with a scatter of edamame and diced tomatoes... Not to mention, it was extremely dry and tasted bland. The Waldorf salad was below average as well. The desserts are slightly more impressive. Was amused by how pretty the Chocolate Glory turned out to be and the Eton Mess which everyone seems to post pictures of, was quite good as well. HOWEVER, I would not in a million years go back to this place, simply because it is way too pricy for their disappointing starters and main courses and their (excuse my language) shitty service. read more

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I was dining there in Dec 2012, definitely one of the best restaurants I've been to. We were first at the bar, which was downstairs, then we went up for a dinner. Our server was a very kind Ukrainian girl. What impressed me most was the buttons ''press for champagne'', that was very original. They asked us if we want to order champagne, and we were like, yes but first we will wait for you to go away and then we will press the button. It was fun. The meals were all delicious, my friend Nadya order some kind of fish, I don't remember the exact name, but was good. We had from those minus 18 degrees shots of vodka, very nice too. Overall I had a great time and will love to go back, when visiting London. Thank you all. read more

Although I had a fun time with my friends I have to say that I've had equal if not much better experiences elsewhere at half the cost (or less). The vodka shots at the start certainly put us in a good mood but they also glossed over the less positive aspects of the dining experience at the time. On reflection though the experience was distinctly average. For starters, their cocktails and drinks are incredibly overpriced for what you get. I had a g&t (double) which cost £25 which is pretty high even by London standards, though it would have been okay if it had actually tasted good or been served in a larger glass than the tiny one they served it in. I chose the Truffled Potato & Mushroom Vereniki as my starts and Salmon Tartare as my main, which although really well made quite tiny. I can accept that starters are small but certainly not the main course. Perhaps I should have chosen one of the more expensive dishes, but at £16.50 I would still expect a decent portion. It was fun having the champagne button there, but the novelty really wore off after the first time, and it probably would have been cheaper to order a bottle anyways instead of pressing the button and getting a glass instead. Overall, a fun evening but at a very steep cost for what I actually got served. Glad I've tried it given the reputation but I won't be going back anytime soon. read more

Home to the famous 'press for champagne' button, I love every little thing about Bob Bob Ricard. This restaurant takes you on a journey back in time to a beautiful era of art deco wonderland, yet manages to deliver a delicious, well crafted comfort food menu. Most people are surprised to hear this delightful restaurant serves breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner. The booths are comfortable enough to spend a few hours in the morning toasting your own selection of breads and crumpets (they bring a toaster, with all the trimmings to your table) with a cup of tea, putting the world to rights or sharing a bottle of fizz on a romantic date. The food is absolutely delicious, the chicken pot pie is probably my all time favorite dish there and I'd highly recommend it to anyone. Don't be put off by how splendid the restaurant looks, it actually more affordable than it seems! read more

Ok for me. The presentation is amazing as far as the decor of the restaurant. It's obviously pricey but was surprised to be charged 5.75 for tap water haha. I was with an older person who doesn't walk well and getting to their bathrooms downstairs wasn't feasible for her and I don't believe there is an elevator. That said, food was pretty good. read more

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Lots of things have been said about this place, and one thing continues to echo and that is that they are trying to elevate the food quality of this restaurant to make it a new classic in London. With a really highbrow interior design, done by David Collins, the restaurant has a cool retro feel to it, and the details are seen in every inch, gadget and fork in the restaurant. The food is based on English comfort food, but it has added twists to it. The wait staff is dressed to perfectly blend with the interior and the process are above average, but the place is such a lovely space its well worth visiting. read more

Bob Bob Ricard - British Near Me - Soho, XGL

Starters included Russian (traditional) dumplings (pelmeni). The lobster, crab and shrimp ones were nice but not my favourite. The mushroom and truffled potato ones were outstanding. The sauce was beautiful that went with so good to have some bread to soak it up. Also had the venison tartare which came with a quail egg. Great presentation and a good eat. We did press the button for champagne and it was a nice touch albeit gimmick to have. For mains had the beef onglet. Nice puree and gravy. Need to order a side of chips with this though to help compliment it. The signature Chocolate Glory is a visual spectacle as its glistens in gold and as the server purs over chocolate it bubbles and cracks open. However this is a very rich and very heavy dessert that is best shared. It's not really my thing unfortunately. What was more my thing was the light and fresh strawberry soufflé. Again poured over with cream but this was a delight to finish off with. Overall the service is of the highest quality to go along with the food. All this comes at a price but I also loved the décor. Somewhat reminds me of the Grand Budapest Hotel (film). Thumbs up all around. read more

This meal was pretty close to perfection. All the starters were amazing and well portioned. I highly recommend the lobster pelmeni and the Vodka tasting menu. The mains were really good and a decent size as well. The humble pie was a bit under seasoned but still very good. The service was quick and attentive without being over the top. The tables were large and spacious. No one lurked around but all of our needs were tended to. The Art Deco decor is beyond beautiful. I will be returning very soon. read more

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Wow! This place is special indeed. I went here to celebrate an anniversary as we wanted to go somewhere really special. The outside looks like a 1920's Gatsby building, and when you walk in you instantly feel glam! The seating area in the restaurant upstairs is really cool - it sort of looks like vintage train seats with tables as you are sort of cordoned off from the other tables with little curtains behind you. I suppose you could call them vintage train booths! Everyone loves the 'press for champagne' button and I did take photos of it but I did not use it after seeing the high prices of everything on the menu. The starters were nice but nothing amazing for the prices and they were really, really small. The drinks were delicious but still felt a little overpriced...I suppose you are paying for the experience and atmosphere here, too. The main that we had was the beef wellington which I can say was truly amazing...very delicious, huge and filling and cooked to perfection. The sides were delicious and the sauce complimented the wellington really well. The pudding (I had the infamous chocolate ball which is a MUST) was amazing...an entertaining sight in itself! The waitress poured hot chocolate over this golden ball of goodness and I took shed loads of photos before it melted in front of my eyes. The inside of it was a lovely surprise of several different flavours and I really enjoyed it. My favourite part of the meal for sure. There is also a downstairs here where there is a great bar and performances, so ask the staff when you can go there as it isn't always open. The decor in this place is incredible and the service is great, but if your pocket can't afford it I would give it a miss as you might feel like you were a little robbed. read more

I wanted to like Bob Bob Ricard more than I actually did. I think it deserves a 5 star for decor, service, and atmosphere but the food was a solid 3 for me. The restaurant itself is stunning; everything is opulently decorated from the pink and gold china to the gilded walls and luxurious "press for champagne" button at each table. Unfortunately the food just didn't match up for me. My friend and I started with the crab and avocado salad and the shrimp and fish dumplings. The dumplings were good but nothing to write home about while the crab salad tasted like very fishy crab with a smear of avocado cream. It was not fresh tasting at all and I honestly took two bites and the decided that was enough. For our entrees we had chicken Kiev and the Dover sole with lobster champagne sauce. The chicken was excellent but my Dover sole tasted a bit off and the creamy lobster champagne sauce was a bit heavy. Perhaps the food just wasn't my taste, I was just hoping for better. I did love the side of roast vegetables though; they were easily the best thing we ordered. I would come back to Bob Bob Ricard for drinks as the atmosphere is amazing but might skip the food next time. read more

Went to Bob Bob Ricard a week ago with friends and had a blast! It was quite the experience especially with the dancer who surprised us at around 9:30 pm. Drinks were fantastic, but the food is ok. My wife had the lobster mac and cheese and it was disappointing. I had a steak and it was good, but nothing to write home about. Very cool atmosphere. The champagne button was also quite a hit. I say you have to go here once but that's about it. read more

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Very fun place to sip champagne. Pretty, sexy, dark, delicious but maybe better to look at than taste. Only slightly.

Update Seems only right that I update my review after the event on Sunday, and I'm more than happy to. Because BBR seems to have gotten even better since I went not long after they first opened. And they're really really good now. The private room is stunning (and you absolutely have to nose about in the bathrooms) and the services is impeccable. Am I ever going to order salmon roe again? Nope. Will you find my in the bar drinking more rhubarb gin 'n' tonics than is good for me? Yes. Even that's got better since my review last year. I love it here. Wish I had an excuse to come back more often. * Oh my goodness I've died and gone to Art Deco heaven. This. Place. Rules. Seriously, it's one of the best restaurants I've been to in London. I came here last night for dinner and we had such a lovely time. The meal was fantastic and the service was second to none. They've got a bar downstairs, but that wasn't open. Despite us initially not wanting dinner, they were happy to let us sit in the restaurant and have drinks. but, of course, we ended up eating anyway. It's not cheap here. Not at all. In fact, with extras and sides and champagne and stuff I imagine your bill could easily shoot through the roof. But, a cheeseburger was an acceptable £12.50. Yes, it's a lot. But it was the best cheeseburger I've had and my friend agreed. Most mains will set you back about £20. The drinks are fab. Although I wasn't a big fan of my Rhubarb gin and tonic - not enough rhubarb in it and it comes in a teeny tiny glass. but the wine was great. It's the service and decor that makes this place stand out. Toasters on the tables at breakfase. A button to push if you want champagne (soooooo close to pressing it just for fun). They've got the art deco thing bang on. Stunning bathrooms. The service was just the right side of attentive. but only just. We all agreed that had they been any nicer, it would have been irritating. But we were charmed, fed, watered and left happy and a bit in love with the place. It was quiet, and I think it would be much nicer for breakfast, but the menu is a bit all over place so I imagine it's still trying to work out its niche. Cocktails, wine, dinner etc and we only spent £25 per head with service. Worth every penny. read more

I think I'm in love with this place. The beautiful turqoise accents, the weird little retro robot toys sitting on the shelf in the private room, the chandeliers, the hot pink, the china - everything. I came here with some othe lucky Qypers for a vodka tasting and sampling of some delicious Russian nibbles (there was promise of a roast too, but we were all so full from gorging ourselves on yumminess, we couldn't even fathom having more food!) Truth be told, there are some off-the-wall items on the menu that the faint of heart (or stomach) might not go for. However, I'll try anything once - and things like jellied ox tongue or salo (pork fat served on rye bread) were surprisingly good. Must give a major thumbs up for the salted caramel ice cream too! It's not cheap, but for a special and gastrologically adventurous night out, it should be your top choice in Soho. read more

A Soho-centric designer diner dishing classy comfort with Anglo-Russian panache? I love Bob Bob Ricard and echo the sentiments of all the other glowing reviews and scratch my puzzled noggin at some of the complaints I've read in some of the less than pleased reviews. There's something about this place that reminds me of going out in New York or making a pit stop at a classic roadside diner in New Jersey. Attentive service, a no-fuss but lengthy menu, great booze, reasonable prices, terrible cozy booths and the art deco/mid century modern swank ... All that in middle of London Geez ... it makes the bland, corporate coffee shop I'm sitting in right now seem even blander and drabber and almost an insult to my tastes and senses. read more

Imagine, if you will, walking into an end-of-the-world Wiemar cabaret, a bright salon on the eve of a revolution. The air rich with decadence and possibility, and the clear whiff of luxury. That's how it felt, dining in the idiosyncratic and timeless BobBobRicard. The Wonkerish press for champagne button, the Pullman booths, the truffle, champagne and caviar laden menu. And of course there's Leonid (aka Bob) leaning rakishly against our green leather booth. Champagne? he said, after all, it is Wednesday. I love this sort of almost-too-luxurious, over the top place, all green leather, dark wood and art deco tiles, like some glam and stylish Al Capone speakeasy transported to a twenties Moscow back alley. My chosen starter was a beautifully prepared venison tartar. The seasoning was spot on with no Worcestershire or Tabasco needed. Unctuous, smooth, meaty with a strong, but not overwhelming taste of deer. I could have had this for starter, main and dessert. Hell, i could've scoffed this bambi for elevensies and been happy. Quails eggs and truffles showed deft handling of strong flavours. Instead of overwhelming the creamy eggs, the truffle added an intense bouquet of earthy richness. And the prawn cocktail was a pitch perfect rendition of the fifties classic. Big juicy pink prawns hung like punch glasses around a bowl. Roast leg of lamb was tasty, a classic example of well sourced meat, cooked simply and brilliantly. This was actually as good as my mum's lamb, which is not something I've ever been able to say of any restaurant roast lamb. Veal Holstein was flawlessly executed, with a wee little quail's egg fried and laid atop the golden crispy crunchy plate of tender cow. This was good stuff. And it came with smooth, earthy truffled mash, and a hidden pool of seret sauce...shhhhh. And the pudding oh my God the pudding. A masterstroke of menu choosing here, I went for the comparitively plain sounding salted caramel ice cream with oh, some other flavours. Spooned into my mouth after a shot of frozen vodka, the sweet-savoury tang made my toes curl and squeezed a little jig of pleasure out of my tapping feet. So, BobBobRicard. Big, bold and somehow still well balanced. Not for a daily visits, it'd tarnish the allure. But when the world's crashing down around my ears, this is the place where I'll be partying. Going down, all hands on the champagne bottle. read more

I think I want to try the breakfast - seems to be the key meal of the day here. But I had lunch. Love the decor, never happier than when in a warm banquette, love the champagne button, but somehow, somehow I'm just not sure it all comes together. My friend suggested the signature chicken kiev dish, and again it was pretty good. Succulent chicken, nice corn mash a lot of peas and probably better than at a Berni Inn. Probably. The service was very good and I'm told the bar is awesome. But as another reviewer said, it feels like a chain but it should feel like a destination. At these prices it needs to deliver more. I will probably come again (it's local) and as an eggs benedict connoisseur will update my review. read more

I'm another of the lucky vodka tasters from the weekend and long story short, I rather like BBR. The tasting was excellent, with interesting drinks, good spiel from Ric(h)ard and tasty zakuski to mop up a portion of the alcohol - it's not often that I turn down a Sunday lunch due to snack based repleteness, and I suspect I'll have to go back sometime and see what I missed out on. The food was all very good, with standouts of jellied ox tongue (which the other attendees' fear of jelly allowed to come in my direction a good few times), blaeberry cured beef and meat pelmeni (the russian 'meat wrapped in pasta like thing' dish, which so far for me is winning against the similar things from various other countries). Having a quick look at other diners' plates as I left and scouring the menu there's an interesting variety of comfort food with the occasional more refined twist which looks good, although by no means cheap. We may have been there for an event but the staff seemed to go about their duties in their normal manner - efficient, friendly, polite and all in all great. The place looks good, the service is excellent, the food is tasty and the vodka is cold. You pay for the experience, but you get your money's worth. read more

Many thanks to Qype for inviting me along to the vodka tasting event here. Having heard great things of the art deco interior, 'press for champagne' buttons and famous burgers, I'd been itching to go for ages. First up I have to comment on the decor. It's an art deco masterpiece, all green and amber glass, mirrors, mixed woods, dark romantic lighting and a touch of the members club. You'll know instantly if you love it or not - but rest assured there's nothing else like it in London. Seated in the private dining area off from the diner-goes-glam main restaurant, we were greeted with the amazing rhubard gin and tonics (you MUST have one if you go) and then worked our way through a menu of various Russian style canapes to go with our vodkas. Some weren't really my kind of thing; I wasn't keen on the jellied ox tongue, salmon roe on quails eggs and goats cheese with beetroot. Others - scallops with black pudding (has someone been watching Masterchef?), salted cucumber and potted shrimp I enjoyed a lot more. The general rule seemed to be that salt ruled, because it works so well with the clean flavour of vodka. I oversalt everything so this didn't bother me, but bear it in mind if you don't like it! Though the burger is - and probably will always be - the bestseller, I really recommend the meat Pelmeni, a kind of Russian take on the dumpling / dim sum. Served with sour cream and white vinegar, they were a huge hit with our group - perhaps because their dense stodginess soaked up the £15 a shot vodka we were tasting! Puddings were also gorgeous - I went for chocolate fondant with pistachio ice cream, which was gorgeous. The salted caramel ice-cream seemed to be a winner too. read more

You must done here if you are in London. For starters anywhere that has a "press here for champagne button" gets 5 stars in my book. To go even further, Bob Bob Richard has amazing decor, with beautiful chandeliers, and pink and gold details making you feel like your in a Tiffany's catalogue. The food is amazing! For the first course the potato vareniki is a must, with amazing hints of truffle. The crab salad was good, but cannot compare to the vareniki. We had the baked sole and the medallions Rossini both of which we cooked and flavored perfectly and I would highly recommend. For dessert the chocolate glory is beautiful, and very nice but I preferred the refreshing Eton Mess Perle. read more

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This review is only for the eton mess, but what a unique and great eton mess it is. My boyfriend loves eton mess, so we decided to give it a go. The dessert comes served in a ball shaped strawberry meringue with marshmallows, fresh raspberries, lime meringue pieces inside. It is topped with a warmed strawberry cream sauce, which smells unbelievably great. The server pours a bit on top after he brings the dessert to the table and then you can pour the rest throughout the course of eating it. It is small, but it's delicious. Elegant, unique, creative. The only thing I was apprehensive about before going was the attitude most restaurants at this caliber have. It's expensive, it's upscale, and a lot of times that translates into rude, impersonal, stuffy, and lame. This restaurant, though, had character. Yes it's old school, upscale, and still a bit stuffy in the sense that the waiters are overly polite, very serious, and the food is over-priced. But the place still maintains personality by the fun wall paper, decor, colors, and dishes. The restaurant is decorated in blue and teal with some quirky designs on the wall. Also, they have a "press for champagne" button at each table that you can literally press for champagne to immediately be brought to your table. We asked about it and apparently it gets used quite regularly. The tables, are marble as is much of the bathroom, which is located downstairs by the entrance. There are a whole row of individual stall bathrooms for your use, all very clean and certainly flashy. There is also another dining area downstairs, which is much less calm and more bustling than the main dining area upstairs. It's fit with a full bar as well. The dishes and cocktail options here are creative, well presented, and not outrageously expensive for the type of place this restaurant is. If I wanted a fancy, but calm dinner in a more traditional setting, I'd give this place a try because it's a bit more innovative than other restaurants in the same category. But if you don't want to eat a meal there, then just go for the eton mess. It's really worth trying. read more

The date is June 21st, 2016. Exactly one month after we got married in our home country, Portugal. Just like most men (married or not), I too remembered just two days before that this was a date worth some celebration (no..? just me?). So after scouting a few websites for recommendations on romantic restaurants and getting slammed with the harsh reality of late booking anything trendy in London, I luckily found an option that had been on my hit list for a while and would be a first for both of us: Bob Bob Ricard, a Russian restaurant in Soho. Full review here: https://tidykingdom.com/blog/bob-bob-ricard-very-special-first-date/ read more

What can I say that hasn't been said already about this art deco diner? WOW is simply NOT enough :) read more

Full review and photos at http://www.thehappinessprojectlondon.wordpress.com Inside its gorgeous you sit in comfy private booths surrounded by brass rails and little curtains - very Orient Express with great lighting and modern touches too. For a Saturday it was super quiet but that may have been due to the footie. I'd love to come back and try some vodka and Zakuski (things like salmon roe on quail's egg and Russian herring) which reminds me of an amazing Latvian meal I had round at my friend G's flat in Paris where we drank enough home-made vodka to make our hair curl, but woke up hangover-less and happy these Eastern types know a thing or two about having a good time. But instead we plumped for starters and mains. First things first, you must start with cocktails an amazing Rhubarb G&T and EL G had a refreshing BBR Botanical. For starters, El G had cured orkney beef and celeriac salad with blueberries and hazelnuts and I had the potted shrimp with baby watercress like everything we ate that night I loved the interesting flavour combinations which were perfectly balanced - both were really tasty. I heard the chateaubriand was amazing but at £32 it was a bit out of our price range, so I ordered the veal holstein with anchovies, a quail's egg, truffle mash and secret sauce which was beautiful amazingly well cooked, really light and incredible textures and flavours. El G had the chicken kiev (well surely it would be authentic here?) with sweetcorn mash which again was perfectly cooked and tasty. We washed this all down with a lovely bottle of chablis (£35). We were impressed at the lack of giant mark ups in the wine - not that we could afford the more expensive bottles, but the wine list shows how much other restos charged for the same bottle (often double). We finished off by sharing a plate of cheese with the most creamy brie I've ever had and a glass or merlot and port, followed by home-made chocolate truffles and coffee. We felt incredibly spoiled and left really happy after 3 hours of totally unrushed but great service which for me is the sign of a great meal. The bill came to £170 or £85 each so it ain't cheap but it was a wonderfully different, luxurious treat and I'm definitely coming back! read more

Decor: Art Deco chic and very chic at that. All the accouterments you want in a high end dining experience. Food and drink: excellent and great interesting. Great mix of Eastern Europeans and British dishes. Makes it a great special occasion restaurant. Get the desserts and the sub zero vodka shots! Service: fantastic. True fine dining levels. read more

Friendly yet immaculate service.After my margarita during a short wait for my companion to arrive. An impressive 'proper' light crusted fish pie & delicious mashed potato, a fun Eton mess for afters. Totally more than satisfactory experience in charming surroundings. Thanks Richard, we'll be back. read more

I have been here twice now: once for dinner and once for breakfast. Overall, great place, good food. Dinner. Started with drinks at the downstairs bar. Struck me that they were a little understaffed as it took a long time to get a menu and place our orders. Rhubarb gin and tonics are stunning - but very easy to drink quickly. Overall, I think their prices are too high on cocktails. Bar snacks (blanched almonds and olives) do not reflect the high price of drinks, although the olives are tasty. Music selection of the bar is terrible in my opinion, it should be better matched to the decorations which is more jazz and lounge. I wish they would also turn the lights down as it felt like we were in a Weatherspoons. The booths in the restaurant are superb. A great way to make you feel relaxed with your fellow diners, and also feel a little private. Champagne call button is a great idea. When I ate their the champagne trolley was unavailable. However, did try their champagne and I feel they have got their pricing totally wrong. No glass for under £12. I know the place is upmarket, but in reality who is going to press the button for another glass when they are notching up at least £12 each time. Also, no bottles under £100. Ridiculous. Food was great. I liked being able to have a breakfast/brunch item as a starter - I opted for the Eggs Arlington which was very very good. Mains were fine. Desserts seemed a highlight. The souffles were stunning. Breakfast. While it lacks the buzz of the Wolseley, it is a great places for a quiet business breakfast or a late lazy brunch. Coffees were ok but not great. Service was very attentive, polite and professional. Toasters on the table is a great idea but I thought the bread selection was poor. A plain white and wholemeal option, with no sourdough. I cannot believe they have the cheek to charge over £3 for a bowl of cornflakes! Price. Not the cheapest of places and perhaps a bit more expensive than the Wolseley its nearest competitor. But enjoyable and very stylish. I think a late night dinner is a great way to enjoy this place but easy on the champagne unless you want an astronomical bill. read more

I hate to do this, especially as I had really high hopes for this place (apologies to everyone who's gotten really excited from reading the reviews directly below), but I had a really bad time here two nights ago. The staff, admittedly, were really friendly, but trivial mistakes like completely forgetting to bring us the wine we had ordered meant that we left with a fairly bad impression of them. (It was a relatively quiet night, so they should have had time to run to the fridge.) The restaurant's design is fun and it is suitably cosy on a chilly night, but does anyone else think that the green leather banquettes are reminiscent of the dodgy Aberdeen Angus restaurant down the road? Before you accuse me of pedantry, however, I should say that it's the food that I had the real problem with. Whilst their fish soup was decent, simple dishes such as scotch eggs and a burger were poorly done and simply not worth finishing. Given the other reviews on this site I feel that I've missed out on something spectacular, but I really wouldn't want to eat there again. Perhaps we ordered the wrong things, perhaps we went on a bad night, but we left the restaurant with the distinct feeling that this Bob wasn't worth ours. read more

Where do you start? Ok yes maybe with the "Press for Champagne" button at every dinner table. Or with the delicious champagne cocktails. Or with the blue art deco interiors, light pink menus and placemats. Bob Bob Ricard is a wonderful place for drinks. All their campagne cocktails are delicious and I am especially fond of their espresso martini. The food is decent but definitely pricey. If I were to go back regularly, it would be more for the drinks than for a meal. read more