I had high expectations given a strong recommendation from a chef friend and the Michelin one-star rating... We went for Sunday lunch and probably the jet lag didn't help our perspective. Service was attentive - overly attentive. We had no less than three different waitstaff repeatedly ask if we were ready to order until we finally made our selections. After that seemingly critical juncture, service could settled own to a more measured pace...until it was determined that our wine glasses were not sufficiently filled. At that point, we told them that we would replenish our own wine. The food was better than the service. We opted for the 3-course fixed cost choice. I started with the smoked salmon accompanied by beets and a basil mousse. The portion was large and both firm and flavorful. As a main course, I opted for the Quinoa and mushroom tart. This was good but the pastry was not very flakey and overall, the course didn't have a lot of flavor. The chocolate mousse was good but the accompanying fruit Crete (mango?) was overpowering. Overall, it wasn't my best experience at par with expectations. Maybe dinner would be better. read more

Excellent setting, service and views of Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. Enjoyed their set lunch menu, which changes regularly. From the bread, to the dishes (lamb loin) to the cheese plate (extra) everything was top drawer. Generous with complementary chocolates. read more

This place is not somewhere where you can bring your dog. In fact, I don't think you would want to drag him up to the 28th floor at the Park Lane Hilton and he won't appreciate the great views anyway. I have been here several times and each visit has invariably been nothing less than pleasant. To get the best views, do request a table next to the windows overlooking Buckingham Palace when booking. The waiting staff are an eclectic collection of continental Europeans who ply their trade very smoothly indeed. The decor is somewhat dated in some respects, and some bits look decidedly 70s, especially the tan-coloured curtains, but nobody notices it after a while. The food is always great, superbly well-cooked, though not quite faultless, as Andre Garrett does try to combine English with continental cuisine, and this blend can sometimes come over a bit original. So it's best to just order the simpler dishes, and perhaps avoid a few of the saucier meat dishes. However, that is just my opinion and I am totally sure that everyone will enjoy their meal here. The wine selection is quite well-studied, though I often go with their daily wine selections, which are always good, such as the Chilean Secreto Carmenere. One thing to note is that this restaurant will never be accused of being a cheap place to eat. While waiting for my table, I had a gin and tonic, and that costed well over a tenner alone. The lunchtime set menu is more economic, around £45 per head, including a half bottle of wine but add in the service charge and one would be foolish to expect change out of £100 for lunch for 2. There is also a little pre-theatre menu that does little more than taunt you but that's relatively cheap at around £20, plus extras. I know this sounds expensive but I really think it is worth ordering the degustation dinner menu at £130 per head and watch London light up at night over a fine meal. Oh, remember that does not include the service charge, so forget the idea of any change out of £300 for dinner for 2. I haven't tried but maybe you can ask to take a doggie bag home, though I seriously doubt you would have left enough. read more

What can I say other then great food great service, great views and a great price. Took my daughter to experience the finer things in life and boy did she enjoy it. I will definitely be going back the next time I'm in London. read more

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WOW. Wow, wow, wow. I think if I ate here every week I would be as fat as a house, but for a one off, special occasion it is decadence defined. The most subtle, professional and attentive staff predict and respond to your every move without any detection of their presence. Parfait! You are also treated to the most comfortable seating I have ever had in a restaurant - just the ticket to get comfortable for the next few hours of indulgent and sublime courses of the highest quality French cuisine. Aperitifs, followed by exquisite amuse-bouche before they bring out your dishes. We feasted on foie gras, scallops, terrine and cheese with the most incredible freshly baked bread I have EVER eaten. Bon Pain indeed. Words can't quite describe the perfection of our mains, including steak, turbot, chicken and veal. C'est magnifique. Only my partner went for a sweet dessert option - creme brulee. The rest of us feasted on a cheese trolley that boasted a vast array of delights from all regions and of all types. You are able to choose your preferences, but the cheese waiter will then aptly interpret your likes and select cheeses to suit and excite your palate. All served with grapes, chutneys and charcoal crackers.... mmmmm We decided coffee was most necessary to finish off our meal, but that wasn't quite the end for the staff - we were given the most amazing truffles to go with the espresso, later followed with a jar of homemade marshmallows. A sweetener before the bill perhaps!? I was lucky enough to be treated to dinner here, but can imagine the cheque was far too higher percentage of my monthly earnings for me to be booking anytime in the near future. A wonderful experience none-the-less. Views are pretty damn-awesome too! read more

The views are one of the best qualities about Galvin at Windows, situated on the 28th floor of the Hilton hotel just off Park Lane in London, you are able to see many of London's top attractions. The London Eye, Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, Canary Wharf and the Gherkin are just some of the highlights you can see in the evening. The food was amazing! I enjoyed the added extras that the waiters brought out- the little 'amuse-bouche', the box of different chocolate varieties and finally the pot of marshmallows- made the meal a special experience. The service was great from the (mostly French) staff, they were very attentive and informative. The meal is very pricey but seeing as I went there for a special occasion, I think it was definitely worth it! The bar however was smaller than what I expected and drinks were ridiculously expensive. My only gripe about it was that I didn't enjoy having a bunch of 'city boys' in suits bragging about how much money they have despite the recession and pushing everyone to get to the bar. read more

FOOD: Started off with a palatte cleanser.. ended with cheese platter.. forgot what I ordered for the main course, but I remember it being good :) SERVICE: Really great attentive pampering service. Pulling out chairs every time I got up and sat back down. haha. Crumb scraper, refilling our glasses of wine, bringing out the appetizers all in a very intentionally timed and planned ATMOSPHERE: Wonderful, I love views from high places. Twinkling city lights in the lounge and the dining room.14 read more

Visited Galvin at Windows recently, having had very high expectations of the restaurant, I was not left disappointed. The restaurant is on the 28th floor of the Hilton Park Lane. The views were stunning, having been seated right next to a window you get some amazing views of London even at night. Head chef Joo Won and his team produced some divine food. The service we received throughout the meal was exceptional and the staff there were also very attentive - noticing it was my birthday they brought out a mini cake with Happy Birthday written in chocolate sauce, fantastic ending to a great evening. Having looked at the menu (and the prices!!) I was slightly concerned about the portion size being a little on the small side however I have to say I was proven wrong and left delightfully plump when the evening drew to a close! My only one comment would be there is only two toilets therefore on a Saturday evening there was a very long que. read more

Wow wow wow. My friend and I just came for cocktails but its like a joke its so great. Its on the 28th floor and the views are just extraordinary. The nuts they give you are so good and I'm guilty of eating the entire bowl. One of the cocktails was a take on the pornstar Martini (which is quickly becoming my favourite cocktail) and it comes on a tray in a potion form. Amazing experience coming here. read more

Breath-taking views of the city, but expect to pay the price. this place is not cheap.

My husband and I like going out to iconic places in London and treat ourselves. This time we realised that not only food was perfect - light and flavoursome, we didn't even need salt and pepper on our table - but the service itself was beyond our expectations! There were compliments from chief at the start and end of our dinner, waiters were doting on us, they really made us feel special. And for this we do not mind to pay extra. The home made marshmallows were the best we have ever tasted, and we were given loads to take home with us. Bravo Galvin! read more

i feel like such a snob rating a michelin starred place with 3 yelp stars but it really was just OK for me. my boyfriend and i celebrated our anniversary here - mind you, this was on the tails of having the most life changing michelin starred meal on a recent holiday, so we couldn't help but compare. we did the tasting (and got upsold to the dom perignon version which i really didn't appreciate to be honest - if i'm paying that amount i should be allowed to order what i want to order). the meal got off to a slow start and picked up at the end. my bf had the lamb for his main which was to die for, but my main was quite tame in comparison. i did enjoy the wine pairings with the tasting menu and the service was quite attentive, although not in a geuninely friendly way, more of a 'you are paying a lot so we'll check on you'. i'm not saying it was a bad meal by any means and the views are amazing but i just couldn't help but feel a slight bit let down on the price to overall experience ratio. still, a very memorable time and great way to celebrate a special occasion. read more

Great bar with fantastic cocktails and an even better view. The only problem with this place is that, at night, it's full of prostitutes. Every other table will have some gross 60+ year old creepy guy with his arm around a pretty 20 year old girl in a tiny dress and hooker heels. Bit awkward. read more

My friend got a deal on Groupon for the 'Picnic in the Sky', which is what led me to Galvin at Windows. I'm glad she did as I really enjoyed it! I felt a bit like I was on holiday as I was memorized by the view. The service was excellent and everyone was very friendly. There was a mixture of tourists, city workers and dressed up people out on the town. We didn't really venture around the bar, we stuck to our table and watched the view from day to night and it was cool to see the city lit up. We had a cocktail each and some nibbles as part of the deal. The food was ok, nothing special. It wasn't really sufficient to fill me up, I was still hungry later, so it is definitely just nibbles and not a replacement for dinner. The cocktails were really nice, but if you want to keep drinking them they are on the pricier side so we shared a bottle of wine. It was a great evening and such nice surroundings, I would definitely visit again and recommend to others. read more

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This review is for the bar only, I have not yet been to the restaurant. I have attended a business function at the Hilton Park Lane for the last 20 years. Each year the prices go up and the level of service down. I can't understand why the hotel treats its events guest with such resentment. After all, this must be one of the most profitable areas for the banqueting department. The trip up to the 28th floor has become something of a tradition once the main function in the hotel's ballroom has come to an end (quite an abrupt one with staff removing the furniture around lagging guests, in order to get ready for the next event - we are herded out like sheep ...). The bar has undergone quite a transformation. No longer called "Windows on the world", the furniture and decor have been modernised. In keeping with the more modern skyline London now has to offer. The views are spectacular and well worth a visit. Without them this would be just another overpriced hotel bar with snotty staff. The drinks are amongst the most expensive in London. You really would expect these to be accompanied by 5-star service. Once inside it is quite pleasant that the room is not overcrowded. However, the door policy and ridiculously long queues seem excessive. And why is a table in the corner marked as reserved when it so obviously hasn't? We politely asked if we could borrow the space until the rightful owners turned up and were very brusquely turned away, so were many who came afterwards. As it stands, I look forward to visiting again come next year's business function, but remain reluctant to risk taking friends and family here - the view alone just doesn't cut it if you are not made to feel on top of the world at the same time. read more

At the prices they charge (upwards of $600 for dinner for 2), this should have been one of the best meals from our recent trip to Europe. Instead, it just felt like another overpriced British eatery. Despite their Michelin star, I would put this place on par with upscale chain restaurants. In the US, think Capital Grille, Morton's, etc. There's nothing necessarily wrong with that, but those places would never garner a Michelin star. The views were just as incredible as we'd expected, but that was the lone highlight of the meal. We went with one of their tasting menus and had a nice bottle of red wine to go with the meal. The food just didn't stand out to me. The worst part, however, was that they gave us post cards to fill out and said they would mail them to our friends in the US. Two months later, no post cards were ever received!!! Thanks for making us waste our time and money! read more

Went for lunch with some trepidation since my real interest is food & wine, sod the views. Though expensive, it was very good. Staff were genuinely friendly, spoke good english (no point joshing with the crew if they don't understand you) and were properly attentive without fauning. I suspect the current recession will bring prices down a little, though not easy to do at this level (!). I dislike places with an 'optional' 12.5% service charge. Bring on the French rules. The dishes were inventive and flavoursome with some really thoughtful touches, though I thought the clams decorating the pork belly added nothing to the dish though they were intended as a significant part. To be picky, the slow roast pork belly itself was very good indeed, but not quite there, needed another few minutes. The lentils had added lemon which worked very nicely, lightening their meaty flavour. Everything else was better than expected, and they have a few deals going to the end of Feb., so will have to go again. And indeed have just done so a year later with a party of 7 for lunch. A couple of barely-flaws in my choice of dishes but rest of party all overcome with the excellence of presentation & food. Was also able to get away with a not shockingly priced Alsace Gewurtz and a Portugese red that showed very well indeed. And again, and the Lunch special is a very good deal. Do try this place. read more

Really really can't fault galvin. Fabulous food, views to die for, lovely service. The food is beautifully presented and the portions are quite small but it's so rich you feel perfectly content at the end not sickened. They also do little touches like icing happy birthday onto desserts plates which makes you feel valued and special. Bear in mind you won't get a table near the window if you are more than four as these tables can't accomodate more than that so your view will be less good. And afterwards you can go for a stroll in hyde park to work it all off! read more

We had the set lunch at Galvin at Windows in Park Lane Hilton. Pleasant service as usual and we got a window table as requested, as it was a birthday celebration- which had great views over Hyde Park. Our relatives from abroad enjoyed the experience and are still talking about it. Enjoyed the pork cheeks for mains. L'Artisan du Chocolat chocolates to end was a nice touch with the coffees. Amazing marshmallows!!! We will definitely be going back again. read more

Excellent views of London (you don't need to wait in line to get on the Eye of London to see such views!), exquisite food, attentive service - slightly high prices, but who can argue with a view like that? :) read more

Although everything was cooked perfectly and the service was attentive. I simply wasn't blown away by the food here. Yes it was good but I've definitely eaten nicer food in non-Michelin restaurants before. Also, although we had requested a table by a window we didn't get one, so the romantic view was kind of lost in the middle where we sat. read more

The "pay what you like" menu was an interesting encounter, very different to the usual menu so I guess it was more of a experimental project for the restaurant to get an idea of what the dishes are truly worth to the consumers. I ended up paying £40 for the menu as I think there are other restaurants serving similar quality food in that price bracket at the pre-theatre time slot, such as its sister restaurant, Galvin la Chapelle. But don't forget you are dining at one of the most prestigious restaurants in London, with a stunning view of the city (28th floor inside The Hilton Park Lane Hotel) and top notch services to match. read more

The view is really fantastic. Very romantic. Even more expensive!! The food was very good, was it worth the money? Now there's a question, I'm not sure I have the answer to. The truth is some of it was amazing (oddly the things that I thought might be just OK) some of it was just OK (obviously good quality though, but then you'd expect no less). Maybe it's all to do with expectation. Service was excellent and the waiter even helped in our game of trying to name at least 10 landmarks each from the stunning view (not that he was much cop at it. But it's the taking part that counts, and all that). There are deals that are available for this restaurant and although I can imagine the choice is very limited I have to say the difference in price is considerable so it is worth a shot for the view alone. I believe you can just head to the bar which is a sensible option - although don't let the height go to your head - keep an eye on the tab! I won't say how much our meal cost, because frankly it's just embarassing - feed a small African village for a week kind of thing. But I'd say it is worth it for a special occasion. Actually best make that a VERY special occasion! read more

Galvin at windowz, situated at the 28th floor of Hilton hotel in Hyde Park Corner is the place to go if you enjoy good food, friendly staff, good wine, and superb view. It is expensive, but for a special occasion it is absolutely worth it. The staff took us behind the kitchens to have an overlook on one of the most stunning panorama of London I have ever seen. Taste their English mojito at the bar after your meal, absolutely amazing! read more

People go to Galvin as much for the view as they do for the food. It's not to be missed. This certainly isn't going to be a cheap meal, but the quality of the food is absolutely superb, and they are always so many delicious things on the menu that you'll find it hard to choose. read more

It was a birthday meal for two that brought me here.. Loved the place, service was everything you expect of a place like this, chef kept sending random things that looked very cool and tasted brilliant! I finally understood what the whole fuss abt Michelin star! Meal was great and I even had a big selection of whiskys to choose from - I could take this for a birthday meal every year I reckon.. read more

Lovely snacks&two cups of cocktail for £30 on Groupon. Fantastic view of London skyline& romantic place.

Two weeks prior to my trip to London, I literally called all Michelin 3-star restaurants there and guess what? all reservations had been taken. Oh well, just go for what I have then upon arrival. I had the hotel concierge reserved a table in this Michelin star restaurant for lunch. I had 3 courses, half a bottle of wine at £55 and my guest had lamb chop from dinner menu. I chose grilled mackerel as starter, Suffolk pork belly as main course and chocolate sphere as dessert(this dessert was not on MENU DU JOUR but the server kindly offered replacement. ) We ordered another fine dessert Soufflé with pistachio ice cream. While the lamb chop was prepared perfectly, my pork belly with pork blood pudding was a little disappointed, simply not my kind dish. The waiter staffs were very considerate passing by our table several times to offer something different but I just passed. Taking into consideration not all customers were well informed what pork blood prodding was, the restaurant might train the staffs to coach customers during ordering at least some sort of reminding. Other than that, we enjoyed a spectacular view from our table and had the vibrant and memorable hospitality experience. read more

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Galvin at Windows was an amazing experience. My boyfriend and I loved it. AMAZING VIEWS of the whole of London, made more special by the fact we could see the fireworks displays happening all over inner and outer London. Menu was fabulous, desserts were out of this world! Very expensive but well worth it! I recommend this entirely! read more

An amazing restaurant and bar located in Park Lane. Incredible views of London and. Top class food and service. The beef was immense and second best I ever had. Only downside was didn't enjoy my starter love scallops but not cold and covered in lime. Definitely recommend the cheese board, the selection was unbelievable!! read more

Bought the Amazon local voucher therefore quite reasonable price for set meals. Good view of Hyde park and good service. read more

There's no denying Galvin at Windows is pricey, but you're not just paying for the amazing views - the food is worth the investment too. Immaculate and friendly (unstuffy) service allow you to properly relax. read more

It is no doubt that this restaurant is pricey, but its worth every penny. Not only is the food absolutely divine, the atmosphere is relaxing and soothing, the service is top class! The staff are polite, friendly and very attentive. This is undoubtedly one of my favourite restaurants in London, and I can't wait to dine here again! read more

This is my third time coming back to Galvin's for their set lunch which is wonderfully priced at more or less 30GBP considering the spectacular views the restaurant has to offer and the service is brilliant read more

Had Sunday lunch there with my family... Amazing views matched by the care and attention of the staff. Food was vert good and prices reasonable. read more

We went for a 60th Birthday, so we had informed the restaurant in advance of the occasion. We were given a wonderful table in the restaurant, food was perfect, and the service excellent. However, as with all my previous visits, the drink in the bar beforehand left a sour taste. Every time we have arrived early for a cocktail in the bar, we have been told to stand at the bar as there are no available tables. There have always been numerous empty tables. We are always seated after about 10 minutes, but I do not enjoy the awkward standing by the bar and ordering drinks. Firstly there isn't much space in front of the bar, secondly, you don't get served as the bar staff are preparing drinks for the orders coming from the waited tables. read more

Galvin is a really amazing. This was my first visit to the restaurant and a great place to sit and look over London and enjoy the views too. Would definitely come back for a treat again! read more

Really good meal and experience. A bit snooty but that's what you expect in posh restaurants I guess. Excellent selection of wine at reasonable price and the view is incredible read more

its was second time when i had a dinner in this place, and the reason its was evening panorama, French cuisine, traditional food in modern way. Irecommend this place for french food lovers. food 6/10 service 8/10 ambiance 8,5\10 read more

We went to Galvin for lunch on Saturday, the view from 28th floor is impressive. The food was delicious, staff was very friendly, attentive and service was fast. I would gladly recomend! read more