The space is cozy, and the service is pretty on-point, but that's pretty much where the Michelin-star experience ends. While the menu boasts a heavy selection of wines and champagne, the quality isn't necessarily worth the price. As for the food menu, the prices are reminiscent of a 5-star restaurant, but the food itself tasted like it came from a brasserie. My 'The Zest Is History' cocktail was a simple mixture of lemon, vodka, and yuzu. While well-balanced, I'm not sure it was worth what I paid for it, as it wasn't the most unforgettable cocktail I've ever had. For my solids portion of the meal, I ordered some sourdough bread- it comes as a thick single slice- and the turkey with creamed brussel sprouts and potato purée. The turkey came in the form of a sausage, and the gravy they drowned it in was so salty, I could barely taste anything else. Seriously, that was some brasserie-quality cuisine, right there. For the three items I ordered it came to just above £50. I'm not one to put a price on good quality food, but I do hate paying for more than what I'm getting. It's an intimate space if you're just coming in for drinks, but if my experience is any indication of what the food is usually like, make sure you hydrate well before and after your meal. read more

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Great service, atmosphere and food. Pre-Fixe menu is a great deal for the portions and quality. read more

Little Social - Gnocchi Gorgonzola - French Near Me - London, XGL

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This is such a sweet and tender little spot. I think it's become my favorite place for a romantic dinner. The restaurant is on a teeny tiny street off the main roads so it's lovely and quiet. You walk through the doors to find a beautifully done little place that is something like an updated art deco vibe. It's got just the right number of tables. Not too lonely/sad and not a loud cavernous location. It's just right. So well done. Now, the food. Every bite we tasted was just perfect. The flavors were spot on. The quantities were just right. The bubbles and the wine selection were lovely. Honestly. The best dinner we've had this visit. If you're looking for a charming, elegantly quiet gem come to Little Social. *the only and I mean ONLY area for improvement is the music. Yikes. Completely inconsistent with everything else about this sweet place. Por favor. Just a little attention to the music, just omit the music altogether or pass around cute ear plugs. ;--) read more

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We had a perfect meal at Pollen Street, including the beef, fish entrees and the starters, the onion tart and langoustine. We had a very nice chocolate dessert. Service was excellent. Prices were fair and worth every pense. read more

Our first taste of the Social brand was decent. They have Little Social, Social House, and Pollen Street Social all closely located near each other. Although Little Social is the cheaper of the three, they still have a classy ambiance with great service. The burger was cooked just right and had a healthy serving of foie on top. The pork and truffle sausage was tasty but the dish in general lacked excitement. For dessert, we tried the crumble which is scooped straight out of the pot onto the ice cream plate. This sounds tasty but as a result the ice cream melts a bit too quickly. Aged Scottish beef burger, bacon and cheese, caramelised onions , pickles, French fries, supplement of pan-fried foie gras Pork and truffle sausage, onion purée, grilled cauliflower, griotte onions, mashed potato, pork jus Apple and blackberry crumble, mascarpone and cinnamon ice-cream read more

When I take my mother to visit my brother in the capital he has the unenviable task of deciding where to take her for lunch in the city (fussy is an understatement). After a successful trip to French restaurant Brasserie Zédel earlier in the year, he decided to stay with the French theme and booked a table at Jason Atherton's Little Social. Little Social (as well as it's bigger, Michelin-starred older brother) is located on Pollen Street in Mayfair, and like you would expect from a Jason Atherton venture the outside is understated but sophisticated. The interior decor, however, is slightly less understated (though no less elegant). Ox-blood banquettes, dark wooden chairs and tables, vintage pictures, and map adorned walls are the order of the day. The website states that the food is a nod towards French plates, but using the best of British produce. The decor, however, could only have been more French if Juliette Binoche had taken our order, and Vincent Cassel had poured the wine. We decided to order from the prix fixe menu (2 courses for £21 or 3 courses for £25) as my mum was paying and it would have been poor form to make her pay for 3 courses from the a la carte menu. A basket of bread was placed on the table for us to nibble on whilst examining the menu. Three sourdough slices were earthy, doughy and delicious, and the baguette even better. The smoked and generously salted butter was also perfect. To begin I decided to order the violino pumpkin soup, slow-cooked egg, pepper cured bacon, parmesan, girolles, and croutons. The pumpkin liquid perfectly sweet and seasoned; the croutons adding a lovely crunch; the peppery bacon was a salty chewy delight, and the slow-cooked egg added richness. The girolles were the only slight disappointment as they were lost in the other flavours and didn't seem to offer anything apart from a slightly different texture. I had both heard exceptional things about the burger from Little Social, so upon seeing it on the prix fixe menu my mind was made up. Often, when you build up something in your mind the reality is a colossal disappointment, this wasn't the case. The burger was served with french fries (obviously), a garden salad, and on a beautifully bouncy toasted sesame seed bun. The French fries were acceptable; crisp and golden on the outside, fluffy and flavoursome in the middle, however given the level of cooking on show in the starters they felt a little...meh. Although this could be due to the fact that I now struggle to eat any chips that are not cooked in truffle oil and served with parmesan! Luckily, however, the patty was as good as it gets. The pink minced meat was cooked without fault and was full of flavour with subtle herb additions. Additionally, the accompaniments (pickle, mild cheddar, smokey streaked bacon, and caramalised onions) worked in perfect harmony. To finish I ordered the cheese selection that comprised of Vacherin Mont-d'Or, Stichelton and Comté. This was a delicious selection of cheeses, and the accompanying fig chutney was particularly pleasant, but when the desserts arrived I suffered from enormous food envy at what everyone else on the table had ordered. Pretty much everyone else on the table ordered the maple glazed, apple filled doughnuts, cinnamon sugar and Crème Anglaise. When they arrived I couldnt believe I hadn't ordered them. Fortunately, my mother's appetitie isnt quite what it used to be so I managed to bag myself one. The amply sized square doughnuts were covered with a sticky sweet maple glaze and were accompanied by a pot of cinnamon sugar and Crème Anglaise. On their own the doughnuts were good, but when dipped in the two pots they were elevated to a whole new level of sweet and creamy dessert heaven. The apple in the middle of the doughnuts provided the necessary sharpness to balance out the sugar and custard. Despite their size, I could easily have eaten a whole bag of them. To accompany the meal we ordered the Pollen Street Social Sélection, from Anjou in the Loire Valley, which the whole table drank with gusto despite our 1pm booking! There is no reason I can think of not to visit Little Social if you're in the city; good food and expertly chosen wine at terrific value with excellent and attentive service (they were especially good at accommodating my 2-year-old niece). This is an extremely well run and well thought out operation that knows exactly what it's doing, and does it with consummate skill and ease. Bravo! read more

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Anyone who has anything bad to say about the food here is a dead set hater! It is ABSOLUTELY phenomenal and I suggest making a reservation at the sister restaurants as well. We came here thinking nothing can top Social eating house (part of their group) and the food quality is exceptional and meets the same standards. The beet salad sounds simple but the flavours are like candy. I'll have to try and mimic that at home. I even asked for a main off the menu and they made it for me! IMPRESSIVE!!!! The apple tarte tatin was simply one of the best things I've ever consumed. EVER. Those apples were so soft that I thought it was bananas foster. WOW!!!!! Five star food! The only downside was our service. The food was so good I'm willing to over look it but it does need to be addressed. I don't think I'm very hard to understand but from our experience, a lot of the wait staff we came in contact with have a hard time speaking and/or understanding English. With several servers, you just kinda hoped they got your order right. We had two drinks that were not what we ordered and since we didn't drink it, they never offered to replace it but oh well. We still paid for it anyway and just ordered something else. Questions about the menu were challenging so you give up and pick something. I feel bad mentioning that but considering our whacked on gratuity is over 20 pounds, I would expect a little bit more. read more

Little Social is an upscale dining establishment perfect for impressing your dinner companions. It's well suited to a bottle of wine and date night, or a business gathering. I stumbled upon Little Social from a rumor that the "new" best burger in London may be here. The aged Scottish beef burger at Little Social is served with bacon, cheese, caramelized onions, and pickle. The standout ingredient on the burger is definitely the very flavorful Scottish beef. The caramelized onions are also quite good and their flavors melt right in with the cheese. Add in some premium bacon and the winning combination of flavor continues. However, a somewhat neutral pickle and very sweet croissant-like bun throw off the entire palette. The bun overwhelmed the production, and the entire time I was eating the burger I couldn't get its distracting flavors away. Overall, Little Social makes a pretty good burger. Swap out the bun and add a little more seasoning to the beef and they'd be amongst the best in London. read more

Little Social - Little Social Burger - French Near Me - London, XGL

A pleasant little surprise... Tucked on a tiny street behind Regent St. lies a culinary treat. Part of the Pollen Street Social restaurant across the road, this is the petit bistro extension of that though none the lesser. Really outstanding food in a Modern British meets French classics with a seasoning of the Mediterranean spin. Comfort food with pizazz if you will. That style is reflected in the surroundings. First look it appears to be a traditional French bistro with dark wood paneling and plush banquets. But once you settle into your chair you will notice a bit of whimsy in details like the copper cake tins framing the wall lights. Just an extra touch and a bit of fun that lets you know the food is taken seriously but with a dash of spice. The service also took on this relaxed but profession air. Staff was helpful, attentive, yet didn't hover. Sommelier made excellent wine recommendations and pairings and really knew her stuff. But the food... the food as it should be, the star. My main dish of a Sea Bass 'BLT' was so delicious I am already planning to go back to have it again! Though there is lots on the menu to tempt one so really I shouldn't limit myself. While prices are not cheap, they are not terribly expensive either and worth every penny I might add. Great place to impress someone. Such an enjoyable dinning experience. read more

Really delicious French food, slightly on the pricey side but everything is executed really well. I've had dinner once with the girls and booked the area round the back, cosy for a group of 8 but such a lovely spread of steaks and French bistro dishes. I came for lunch a month ago and has some delicious oysters with half lobster and fries. The portion wasn't huge but we did leave very filled to the brim. Service is impeccable. read more

On Christmas Eve, we ate at this cute restaurant tucked away on a side street just off of the busy and bustling Regent Street at the suggestion of our travel agent (who has eaten there many times). I was immediately impressed by the warm decor and excellent choice of alternative music (past and present) playing. The restaurant smelled lovely. Scents of spices permeated my nostrils and we received a warm welcome from our host. The menu had a diverse and interesting array of choices. I appreciated it because there were choices to appeal to both the adventurous and non adventurous palates. My partner and I opted for non adventurous- Caesar salad, beef tartare, burger and the mushroom risotto. All were excellent. My risotto was quite good. I savored every morsel. The focaccia bread they brought to the table was excellent. Where things went awry and really impacted my overall enjoyment of the restaurant was the inconsistent and disparate level of service we received once we were seated. Our primary server had a case of the grumpies (I suspect, because she was working on Christmas Eve) and it was a total clash to our jovial and festive mood. It was a bit of a buzzkill to be sure. In addition, drinks we ordered when our food arrived were forgotten about. We also noticed that some tables were receiving extra attention and care (including the couple who were seated next to us) by staff while others were not (there was a large table in the back who had to summon the waiter to get the check and I heard the customer say to the waiter "Did you forget about us?"). Food and atmosphere are fantastic. Service was not and given the price points, it should have been better. read more

I love the ambience at little social! It's very intimate. As close as all the tables were together it didn't feel suffocating or noisy. I was there last week because Pollen Street Social was fully booked. So thought I would try Little Social. And what a cute space! We had the fois gras terrine and crab meat salad for starter, and the quail (it's really a starter but we asked to make it into a main) and pork chop for main. Everything was delicious. The porkchop was gigantic. I might've overestimated how much 2 girls could eat so we ended up being completely stuffed. But it was a great meal nonetheless, great value as well! Would definitely go back! read more

I liked Little Social. Good love from the host, a nice crab, tomato and radish salad to start, a lovely cod main with pesto, and then a brown sugar tart for dessert. Service was good and the booth was private. Definitely has a French bistro overtone. It is a great restaurant but something about it just felt a bit bland. I kind of felt like I had been there before--reminds me in a way of Wild Honey without the bar. Was hoping for a bit more character and originality, but all-in-all a well executed meal and service. read more

We went there quite a while back, and I was blown away by the outstanding service we received. We were seated right away (party of 4) and we're instantly treated to champagne by our sommelier. We had several courses, each of which was better than the last, and the wine pairings were apt. We finished with desert and desert wine - the apple tarte tatin was incredible. We were able to meet the Head Chef, and it was a pleasure. I can't wait to go back here!! read more

Very nice French food a great warm atmosphere. Like being in a trendy Parisian restaurant. read more

Little Social - French Near Me - London, XGL

Cute little French restaurant, we decided to come here for Burgerquest, and while everyone opted for the burger and fries, I decided to go for the lamb shank. It looked very promising, but I thought it was too salty, and the meat was a bit on the tough side. It wasn't terrible, but I definitely have had better lamb shanks. I think this was the only time I felt a bit of regret and wish I ordered the burger instead! On the other hand, I had a few sips of Ever the Diplomat, a coffee and espresso based cocktail and it was delicious! I usually hate coffee, but I couldn't put this drink down! The slight downside is that it was 12.50.. Overall I think everyone enjoyed the evening and everyone else really enjoyed their burgers and fries. With so many dining establishments in London (and 5 months left here in this beautiful city), I think I'm gonna opt for trying a different restaurant next time! read more

The food is decent, which is why it gets two stars. But the reputation of this place is greater than the food. The menu is distinctively french traditional style, with maybe a hint of creativity. But for the prices you pay, its a bit pricey. Don't go here if you're expecting some of the Pollen Street Social magic - because while it might be across the street and set up by the same head chef, it doesn't deliver. read more

So after 2 visits to little social I would have to say it's not the best Atherton in town. Inside is a rustic French bistro ambience. Long and narrow room with some seats at the bar at the front. Cocktail listings quite nice with some interesting inventions. The negroni francais was excellent. Milder than a typical negroni with the bitterness toned down retaining all the flavour. On the first visit I had the quail appetiser which was the star of all the dishes. Pieces of quail with foie gras that was perfect. Definitely worth going for this dish alone. We followed that up with the rib eye for two which was nice but nothing special as far as steaks go. Perfectly cooked but could have done with more flavour. On the next visit the appetiser was cod brandade which was over salted. We complained and to the credit of the restaurant they took it off the bill. The main was ox cheek with marrow bone over horeseradish mash which was very nice. The mash was a nice accompaniment to the very rich marrow and braised cheek. Definitely a winner. For dessert we had the tarte tatin which was burnt on parts. Accompanied by a too small dollop of vanilla ice cream didn't help. Hits and misses unfortunately with Little Social but given the chef and price that's not really ok. Giving it 3 because of the amazing quail appetiser. If you want a taste of why Jason Atherton is all the rage I'd stick to Social Eating House or Pollen. read more

All i can say is wow! The food is absolute perfection. I had the best stake tar tar in London. And the Apple tart tatin are what dreams are made of!! read more

I have a more appropriate name for this place: Largely Anti-Social. The food is slightly above average but the service is so bad it's almost beyond description. This was my experience: after a rude waitress inattentively served our food over the course of a couple hours, she then knocked an entire bottle of water on my guest. Shortly after, a tall, bald maître d' came over and said we must leave the table because he had needed to turn it over a half hour ago. I responded by informing him we had just finished our meal and my guest was still drying off from the entire bottle that was dumped on her, and he stared at me hostilely and yelled, "I'm very sorry!" and proceeded to hover menacingly until we got up. Classy. Will never go back to this nightmare of a restaurant, and would advise anyone to stay clear unless being abused by an inept waitstaff is your kind of thing. read more

Quite possibly the best meal I've eaten outside of the United States (maybe with the exception of a tapas restaurant in Spain and a Colombian restaurant in Cartegena). I took my girlfriend here for her birthday. The drinks and appetizers were incredibly delicious (particularly the dish with foie gras. YUM!) I also loved the main course! Atmosphere is great. Casual, can get a bit louder, but nothing too bad. Definitely come here for any meal (for lunch it's a fixed price!) When I come back to London, I will be returning for sure. read more

One of my favorites in London. Perfect room and feel. Just enough cool. Great food and drink. Has never disappointed in 10+ visits. Food Meat always excellent. Burgers are a great indulgence. Salted butter with the bread is a treat. Room Dark, banquets, red, sexy, great music. Ambience really works. Drink Martini's are always well made. Wine list is extensive, with reasonable options. Service Always attentive a strong. Small room helps. Eye contact is always easy. read more

I think this restaurant is highly under-rated on yelp. The wine was delicious, the food top notch, service was good, and the bread...oh, the bread. Definitely one of the better restaurants in terms of atmosphere combined with all else thus far, in the sense that the food is high quality but the restaurant is not high maintenance. Highly recommend it! read more

Food was good decent menu service was a bit slow overall I would go back and recommend it.

I don't even know where to start. Simply delicious. Our party of three arrived a bit early, the restaurant is not that big so we opted for a drink across the street at the Pollen Street Social (also a lovely place). The host from Little Social came across the street to get us when our table was ready. I mentioned in my booking that we had one gluten free diner, and the restaurant immediately brought three DELICIOUS slices of gluten free bread to the table. I believe one was pumpernickel, the other was red and the third a soft white. Our starters were incredible, the quail salad, burrata salad and the soup - not too big, leaving plenty of room for the mains, the steak & pork entrees. The steak was the best I've had since I moved to London over a year ago - and the pork was very tender and flavourful. Service was impecable, and the team was attentive without being overbearing. The atmosphere was intimate, and the perfect level of noise. This could be my most favourite spot in London! read more

I went for lunch on a Monday and got the burger, which was really really delicious. The service was also exceptional, tucked on a quieter street, the decor and ambiance is lovely and upscale. I would definitely recommend to a friend. read more

Wonderful burger, great foie gras starter and an incredible donut dessert. Kind courteous staff. Great overall experience

Good food - French/italian restaurant. French prices and italian food. But not that expensive, it's well worth it. From the starters to the mains and even the french burgers. - and a nice ketel one vodka cocktail to go with. :) read more

I hate bashing but we have been left with no choice, there is zero concern for customer feedback when we wrote to them directly. My partner is Canadian and I was thrilled at the prospect of an "all Canadian menu", Nanaimo bars and furnishings of my partner's birthplace. With this in mind I made a reservation as a surprise for her. Sadly our experience was far from what we expected; please allow me to go into detail of our brief time in LS. We arrived to find a few deer antlers, certainly not Canadian moose, some chequered tablecloths, some dirty heavy throws and a sledge and car licence plates attached to the wall. Air Conditioning set to ice cold. Not exactly homely. The menu which was supposed to be Canadian themed, in fact had very little Canadian options, and if you are a vegetarian as my partner is then no main courses at all to choose from? There were two vegetarian options which are certainly not Canadian (Macaroni Cheese and Spinach and Artichoke Dip) and these were under a "to share" section of the menu. When we expressed our dismay we were encouraged to choose something from a different menu? Isn't the idea of a "2 day only" Canadian themed restaurant so that you can immerse yourself in the experience being offered? We had at least 4 different waiters serve our table, one was a nice older chap but sadly for us, he had the most appalling breath and it was difficult to engage with him. We never received the requested and agreed second plate of bread from one of the younger waiters. At one point those young chaps started arguing with each other about who was collecting the tip having served the large table in the back room. After our feedback about the menu, the Chef came to our table; we were both stunned to find he was Canadian himself and had drawn up this lacklustre menu. We suggested a vegetarian Poutine (not the sausage laced version available) which he attempted to get a required ingredient from the restaurant across the street from but he could not source this. Nor as it turned out could he serve the much hyped on social media Nanaimo Bar as this was also missing an ingredient? With my partner having been born in Nanaimo this was extremely disheartening. The Chef did say that he hoped to make her a different option from the dull, non-Canadian to share dishes, but alas when the food arrived, it was the Spinach and Artichoke Dip with no Dipping toast. This was left on the counter as the Waiter had forgotten to give it to her; he did however come over and offer some Beef Jus? To a vegetarian? The Salmon that I had ordered was a mixture of cooked to raw and lacked any distinct flavour. The warm potatoes that were supposed to accompany this were served cold. My partner was very disappointed by the whole experience, the barrage of different waiters hovering around the table expecting their tip and asking if everything was ok yet forgetting to deliver the promised food made us both feel very uncomfortable and what was supposed to be a warm feeling of home. read more

My husband and I ate at Little Social this evening. The hostess and our server were good. I ordered the pork. I ate about 3 bites. My husband tried one but had to spit it out because it was too fatty. I tried my hardest to cut the fat off but couldn't get a bite without a significant amount of fat. The server kindly noticed when he took my plate. I told him that the pieces I ate were excellent but I had too much trouble cutting around the fat to really eat much of it. He must've told a manager who came over and said the chef was examining it. She asked if we wanted dessert or coffee. I really just wanted to leave at that point. We said no thank you. The server brought us our bill. We paid and left. As I walked out I felt very uncomfortable that they didn't apologize or mention what the chef felt. We are visiting London from out of town and this was our first meal. It was disappointing that it went poorly. read more

If you can find the place it's definitely worth going to. It's loud, noisy, bistro-ey, very casual and of the same company that has the Social House and Pollen Street Social nearby. They also have a restaurant, called Berner's Tavenr in one of the newer hotels that just opened in town. Anyway we wanted something easy and casual and couldn't get in until 9 p.m. We arrived a bit early and the hostess was kind enough to squeeze us in. It was a causal night so we splurged on hamburgers with bacon, cheese, fois gras and traditional french fries - perfectly cooked. It was decadent and fun and if you're going to have a great burger in London this is the place to go. Service was friendly; wine selection great. I'm not sure we'd go back given how many places there are to try in town but I'd definitely recommend it. read more

I really like the Little Social. It has a warm and intimate atmosphere. The staff were friendly and attentive. Food was very good - the deserts were the highlight for me and my girlfriend as we fought over each others. All that for a very reasonable price - I will definitely be going back! read more

whilst i was disappointed with pollen social club, little social, on the other hand, hit the spot ... for 25 pounds, I had a 3 course prix fixe treat ... started with slow cooked eggs with asparagus ... never realized that eggs can be good and tasty and cooked right ... this was followed by cod with saffron and aioli sauce and last but not the least, panna cotta (sp?) for dessert ... yum ... worth every pound paid for ... read more