I was once taken on a date here,which was great because I got to eat and drink my way through the menu without worrying about the cost, which was turning into a similar amount to my rent for the month. Nobu Berkeley Square is probably the best Nobu in London, in terms of atmosphere. Plus it has a kick-ass bar, which is every bit as sleek and sexy as you would imagine from a mega expensive restaurant in Mayfair. If you are heading here, don't even think about missing the bar, as it does some of the best cocktails in London. My favourite is the goji berry martini - a frothy creamy concoction of berry deliciousness. The Nobu mojito comes a near second. And look out for any cocktails which have sake in them, yummy. So the food, well we all have heard the reviews . It really is as good as the hype suggests. I'm not quite sure how a menu which is styled as a mix of Japanese and Peruvian actually works, but it does. Probably the most famous dish is the Black Cod. It is slightly sweet, ever so soft, and one of the best dishes that you can have in London. The food is expensive, but there are ways of keeping the cost down. Listen up - on the back page is a list of all-inclusive meals. For about £18.00 you can get a large bowl of chicken or prawn in teriyaki sauce with rice, and this comes with miso soup. The other thing to do is just order sushi. It is completely filling, and only about £6 or £7.00 for an hand cut roll. I could be completely happy here just sitting at the counter, sipping on a glass of wine, and having two or three plates of sushi. This would cost about £25.00, so it's not all bad news for us penniless types. read more

I'm a little ashamed to say that I went here, just because of the mockery one gets because you went to a 'celeb' eatery. I am not a celeb spotter. I repeat, NOT a celeb spotter. I just came for the food. And it was good. Damn good. Granted we only went for lunch and a special lunch at that, but the sashimi was so soft, so fresh and melted just like butter, it was hard not to fall in love with the excellent food here. My friend has the Wagyu beef, which was soft and seared on the outside. I really like the way the ginger slices were laid on top of the rice with nori and sesame seeds. The service was of course, impeccable. Getting a table was really easy as well, and their organisation was superb. The place has nice decor, however the ambiance is not as relaxed as I'd like, but then, I don't think I'm their usual client with the usual demands. The staff were lovely, although everytime we thanked them for pouring our drinks into our glasses, they smiled faintly and sort of backed away as if they were trying to blend into the background. I imagine that's the way most customers want them to behave. Still, top marks for the rice/ginger/sesame seeds combo and wonderful sashimi. read more

Came here with my boyfriend because we were craving quality sushi at one point. The décor is exactly what you'd expect of a Mayfair venue: elaborate, dim-lit, and exotic in some way. I wore a dress and heels and still felt a bit under-dressed when I looked around and everyone looked done up to the extreme. We had an assortment of sashimi but the most memorable part of the meal was the yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño appetizer, yum! The damage was just over £80 or so for both of us, decent for a Michelin star restaurant. Also, it was a weekday and we got reservations for the day of, so if you're looking to go last-minute, it IS possible! read more

I was very excited to have dinner at one of our family's favorite restaurants - Nobu. We live in Las Vegas and love the Nobu there, as well as in the Bahamas, Monte Carlo and several other locations around the world and each one has been wonderful. Such is not the case with this location. We experienced horrible service, and the food was ridiculously overpriced and tasted mediocre at best. My husband and I ordered the wagyu tacos (at £60) and it was a notch above Taco Bell fare. The vegetable tempura was soggy, and the taco shells were bland and stale. The tacos were literally just chunks of meat in a fried flour tortilla. That's it. No accoutrements. Nada. And our server was rude. Very disappointing. read more

I LOVE Nobu, I have been to 4 different locations and this one is the best. The highlights Seared Toro with Yuzo Miso & Jalapeno Salsa-amazing Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno- favourite Rock Shrimp Tempura with Ponzu, Creamy Spicy or Jalapeno- good O-toro sushi- out of this world fresh salmon sushi- out of this world Lobster tempura with Spicy Lemon Dressing- words cant not describe best part of nobu... J.J. Prum reisling. read more

The venue is beautiful and modern, the hostess was was very welcoming and we were seated quickly. The service was top notch, yielding another delightful Nobu experience. We got the Premium Prix Fixe menu, and the delicious courses did not disappoint. The standout of the night was the toro with truffles....amazing, maybe even cheating with such delectable ingredients! We can't wait to return to try the next Prix Fixe! read more

You will often read in all the magazines about various celebrities 'coming out of Nobu' and that will give you a good idea as to the type of people who tend to go there. However, unlike some other celeb haunts, this is a genuinely fantastic sushi restaurant that you simply have to visit. I went with a couple of friends and of course, we did make an extra effort with our attire and you never feel so bad if others see you wolfing down sushi as its healthy right? Anyhow, the food was so good that you can't help but gobble it all down - if you're not a fan of sushi they also serve some alternative fish dishes such as blackened cod which is possibly the best piece of fish I have ever tasted (and also the favourite of Lemar apparently). I had heard notorious things about this dish before I went and am so pleased I finally sampled it. The food is extremely well presented and I didn't find the staff at all pretentious. We were treated in exactly the same manner as every other customer and he whole experience was fantastic. However, you may need to hold back on your eating out for a couple of weeks so save the pennies for Nobu as it is on the more pricey side at around - my main course was around £32 so I decided against an appetiser! Well worth a visit though for something special. read more

It's predictable to give this restaurant five stars because of its perceived reputation, but it's taken me close to ten years to get around to eating here as I've always had the misconception that it's 'just a posh sushi restaurant that celebs and rich people eat at!' Well that may be true, but it does great vegetarian food (at lunch service at least) - best Donburi I ever had with squash and other seasonal vegetables and the tempura...I've had my fair share of battered veggies - but this was in a league of its own. Just thank god I wasn't paying! However it's not a drop in a dine place. Book online in advance is recommended for dinner, and the must-have 8PM table booking seems to be nigh-on-impossible. If anyone has a tip on how to get one of those slots, do let me know! read more

Fortunately for my wallet, the only time that I have ever visited Nobu was on company expenses. This was also quite fortunate for my taste buds too as we were openly encouraged to order whatever we liked. This meant I was allowed to order their signature Black Cod, guilt free. It was phenomenal. Every flake fell away from the fish effortlessly and the taste was incredible. The rest of my party thoroughly enjoyed their meals too and whilst it would be fair to say that there is a great emphasis on fish here, the meal lovers and vegetarians were also well catered for. Special mention has to be made of Nobu's skilled presentation. Every dish that you order arrives as a work of art in itself and it's clear that the kitchen are trying very hard to impress. The downside of Nobu is the celebrity factor. A known haunt for famous faces, it often feels as though this restaurant is more concerned with status than food. While we ate it was hard not to notice a few celebrities being rushed through the dining room in to the private area at the back. If anything I felt this drew more attention to them than if they had just been walked through the restaurant like anyone else. For most people a visit to Nobu will be a one off and for a special occasion it's definitely worth it. However, the prices here make it difficult for us non-celeb types to really get to know the place and its celebrity status can detract from the food. read more

The food was good and the ambiance was decent, definitely a restaurant to see and been seen. The sushi was good but I'm from the Seattle where the sushi is much better, fresher and more reasonably price (even at the high end sushi restaurants) The service was decent, the waiter kept forgetting our order or giving it to the table next to us. If you're interested in hanging out with the young, rich and fabulous of London, I definitely recommend a visit. If you're on a budget, I would pass. read more

Of the two Nobu's in London I prefer this one for the bar and drinking experience. The bar area is pretty slick - I recommend the Vodka Mojito. For some reason I prefer the food at the other Nobu - I have no idea why because really there is no reason for it being any different- but there you go. It is still awesome so don't get me wrong. As with all Nobu's it is pricey... but it is worth it. read more

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of dining at Nobu in London, and it was a sublime experience from start to finish. The ambience is, of course, very elegant, and the dining area is perfectly laid out to keep conversations private while still giving you the chance to see and be seen. My friends and I did the pre fixe tasting menus, and found that each option delivered a consistently excellent and balanced series of dishes, each crafted to deliver something different with each round. The food was expertly plated, and despite European custom, the portions were actually quite large when added up. The service was uncharacteristically friendly and attentive, though it seemed that each waiter was a little bit overworked. The downstairs bar offers an interesting mix of ridiculously overpriced drinks, but there are some great features, like a mojito served with honey dripping from a honeycomb, and a nice selection of hard alcohol. The lounge area is even louder and more crowded than the dining room, and if I had one complaint, it would be that they let too many people into the bar at any one time. All in all, Nobu is a spendy evening, but given the quality of food, it's certainly not overpriced. If you're thinking of going, plan ahead: Nobu is pretty much reservation-only and reservations open up 30 before the desired date. Spots go fast. read more

I was expecting Nobu to be very fancy and full of celebrities, but it was just a dimly-lighted and not particularly wonderful looking place. I have been to prettier restaurants and there certainly weren't any celebrities there that night. I was hoping the food would be out of this world, but it was like other places, there were a few things that were really good and most were just okay. It didn't feel like a special dining experience or a culinary journey. The Creamy Spicy Rock Shrimp Tempura started out tasting okay, but the serving was quite huge (it is not cheap so I suppose that's why) and the more of it you eat, the more ill you feel. It is okay only in small amounts, but 2 people trying to eat a mountain of it is just ruining the experience. It is just too creamy and too heavy. In general, Nobu had decent food, the tataki was good, but nothing to justify the price tag and it certainly wasn't exciting in terms of atmosphere. read more

Having eaten at Nobu London and many others (Miami, Nobu Tribeca, Nobu 57, Nobu LA, Nobu Malibu, Nobu Tokyo, Nobu Hong Kong, Nobu San Diego, Nobu Las Vegas) I can always find quality Sushi at all locations. Nobu Berkeley is very good but the most expensive being in the UK. The atmosphere here is very upscale with more formal service which you will not find in the USA locations. I do prefer this location over the London location. During the many time I have frequent this location I have been very satisfied with the food and service. If you plan to go here; do plan to spend upwards of five hundred dollars person for the high quality Japanese fish flown in daily. read more

This is a great special occasion restaurant. We came here with a bunch of friends and enjoyed the way the staff shouted their greetings every time a new guest gets walked in. I was looking very forward to the sushi, but living in San Francisco I must have gotten spoiled. While the sushi was good, the other dishes were that much more interesting. My favorite was probably the mushroom dish with lots of butter, but the cod was really good too. And I remember dessert.... mmmmmmhhhh..... read more

I am fortunate enough to live in NYC where there is nothing you cannot find, food wise. I have been to many a great restaurant and many a bad one. I recently came to London on holiday and expected a similar experience n diversity. With that said, I wanted to go to dinner to a place that I "knew" would be good. I chose Nobu based on the reputation that their NY locations had, which is very good. I am sorry to say, I was severely disappointed, mostly by the service. I the food was very good, which is why I gave 2 stars and not one. The thing is that it is not hard to give good service OR good food but it is hard to give both. I expected both from Nobu. The guy barely spoke above a whisper. He didn't know his menu well. and had a very laxidasical about our satisfaction. In fact, he did not ask once how everything was. I have been to various levels of restaurants. The thing that is always done is to check to make sure that everything came out as ordered and was satisfactory. This is at the crappy Applebee's all the way to the top restaurant that you can think of. For such a poor level of service to come from Nobu, especially at the $130 per person price point, is embarrassing for them. read more

Horrible. This place disappoints big time. I've been to the Nobu in NYC and while it's not stellar there either, this place is 10x worse. Hard rice sushi, doesn't taste fresh, mini sashimi taco shells are completely stale and overwhelms the fish. You take one bite and everything falls apart and onto your plate. Sigh. Menu is a little boring and not the most inventive. I wanted to order uni/sea urchin, didn't have it that night. I wanted to order the watercress salad, didn't have that either. =/ If you're going to spend this much money on food and a sexy atmosphere, go to Hakkansan instead. I first went there when I was living in London years ago and I still prefer it over Nobu. read more

I am a non-believer of fusion food, but after trying London Nobu, my view has been changed. The Omasake set was just aweson, perfectly awesome, especially any sashimi served with fusion style, it's just so mouth watering. The spirit was the western source enhancing the sashimi. of course, the service was splendid. I went twice in two weeks' time. btw, the signature dish with Tuna, oh, the best ever!!! read more

Good food, tons of posers if that's what you like... I prefer down the street from Claridges old school place who's name I can't remember as it is so small on the left side of the road after you take a right out of Claridges...by the way, I miss Claridges... Sake No Hana is excellent, Nozomi is pretty sweet with lots o' hotties but too loud for me read more

I was incredibly lucky to be taken here by a client last month. My, my, what a treat. I pretty much let my hosts order a selection of bits and pieces (since they'd been to Nobu all around the world - raving about ALL except Milan). We tucked into edamame beans and a special beef dish, following by an array of the finest sushi I've ever had the pleasure of eating. In fact, the yellowtail tuna with jalepenos turned my taste to tuna. It was pickled in a kind of lime marinade with a spicy kick. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water! I'd go back there just for that. We also had beautiful prawn hand rolls and avocado ones that melted in the mouth. Additionally, the salmon nigiri was fresh and clean, the sake dangerously drinkable and the chocolate bento box (flourless chocolate fondant with green tea ice cream) was heavenly. read more

The food is great. The noise level is simply intolerable. It was so loud that every guest at very at every table had to shout, so the noise level was off the charts. They sat us under a big dome which is the WORST architectural feature ever for a restaurant. I hated every minute of this experience (excluding the delicious food). Install some baffles, and I'll be back. Until then, I'll avoid this place. read more

Yes, the food is decent (though not spectacular by any means), the ambiance is great, and the service is competent, but the prices simply aren't justified by any of the above. I've had just as good or better food for much less money, served with much less pretense. read more

Went to Nobu for a client dinner. The food was a conversation stopper. Both of us studied the food after our first bites because of how good it was. Each dish that we ate had the same effect, and that is not an easy feat to achieve. Octopus Carpaccio with Bottarga (5/5): Very tender. Creamy Spicy Shrimp (5/5): Quite a nice kick to it. Have your water/beer close at hand. Tuna Sashimi Salad with Matsuhisa Dressing (4/5): Probably what we liked least throughout the evening, but considering the competition - this is still high praise. Chilean Sea Bass Yasai Zuke (5/5): Highlight of the night. Very well prepared, and a must if you visit this place. read more

Great bar, great cocktails and great service.. We didn't eat, but if you're looking to just cocktail.. then I highly recommend it! read more

What can I write that hasn't already been said? I've been to Nobu in NYC and LV and this one is as good as any. Impeccable service, wonderrful food and flavors, great atmosphere. Yes it's spendy but in my view worth it. After I selected the wine, we put it the meal Into the hands of our server, and she did not disappoint. It's a good thing to do if you want to try some new dishes that you haven't tried before. Very fun! Highly recommended. read more

Went here for a short dinner on my own. Was seated at the bar very promptly (on a Friday night without a reservation). Excellent sushi dinner, excellent raw fish from the ala carte as well. (I had grouper, which was surprisingly awesome, and another one that I can't recall the name of- not a common fish). Very upscale and dressy, dress to impress. Food is pricey, but the fish was top notch. read more

my favourite restaurant of all time. The shrimp tempura and black cod is just heaven and melts in the mouth. Highly recommend Nobu. read more

Nobu Berkeley St - Yellow tail jalapeño - Japanese Near Me - London, XGL

The Nobu restaurants are one of my favorites because of their usual amazing food and service. However, I was disappointed when I recently visited Nobu Berkeley Street. Though the food tasted wonderful as usual, I was very agitated with the table service. I was sitting at a small table and servers continued to attempt to crowd the table with dishes, which made me feel rushed like they were trying to turn our table quickly. At other Nobu restaurants, dishes are served one by one so the guests can enjoy their dishes. The atmosphere of Nobu Berkeley street is loud: playing club lounge type music making conversation between those at your table difficult. If you are looking for Asian fusion, I would recommend you going across the street to Novikov's Asian restaurant where the food is delicious and service on point. read more

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Super trendy and super loud. Restaurant has two levels and it's packed, like a night club! Service is plentiful, fast and efficient. Food come out quickly after ordering. We took the liberty of ordering 4 dishes at a time , tapa style to share, as we didn't know how much we were gonna eat. Each dish were delicious! Love the Octopus Carpaccio and the Waygu Beef, as the most memorable dishes. Expect to spend ££££ money here! Yeah it's worth it! read more

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I took my boyfriend here for his birthday last week for the first time after having a lovely experience for my own birthday a few months ago at the Old Park Lane branch and this one was just amazing - if not better. I would recommend the Berkeley Street Nobu for a romantic meal whereas Park Lane seemed better for a family or group meal as it was noisier and much more lively. Berkeley Street is absolutely gorgeous though and you really do get the Michelin Star experience from the red carpet at the entrance right down to the immaculate toilets! The service was a little slow but the food is so exquisite that it hardly even matters - the whole atmosphere of the restaurant is relaxed and casual and I think it's nice that the service gives you time to relax and chat in between courses rather than a stiff-backed silver service which often makes for tense dining. I tried a completely different selection of food this time and as much as I can recommend the same old favourites, (the black cod and the bento box most popularly) I thoroughly enjoyed my yellowtail sashimi with jalapenos, mixed oysters and ginger cheesecake. read more

The food was great and very well presented, the service was also brilliant with polite and responsive staff. The only problem I had was at a fun dressy restaurant it was a shame to see so many people allowed in wearing sweatpants and T-Shirts sitting next to very well dressed couples. A bit off putting but aside from that issue the food and service is great! read more

Nobu in Budapest was very good, that's why we decided to try this one in high end district in London. When you pay almost £200 for a dinner per person, it's not the food itself you pay for, but the whole dinner should be an experience or at least a happy evening. We were here 11.03.2017. The waiter was unprofessional and not polite at all; we got in total 10 different persons served us that night, but the main waiter was the key person here; not even a smile!! So sad they don't appreciate customers more. The food was ok, but did not have any surprises in taste. Loudly place and no words for the waiter; if we could decide the service amount, then it would be 50 pennies and not a coin above!! read more

In all honesty Nobu's chic atmosphere and nouveaux riche clientele are not the kind of experiences I seek on a daily basis. However, for special occasions and to pamper yourself there are few better locations. Make no mistakes; the food is pricey but in exchange you receive a delicious and inventive menu, attention to detail and meticulous service. A simple pleasure to eat sushi that fresh. read more

From the get go I knew this would be an interesting experience. Not accustomed to dining out on this scale I dialled Nobu's reservation desk with some trepidation and held for 35 minutes, only to be told that the first available table for 8 was 6 weeks away. On a Wednesday evening. For the 6:30pm seating (not exactly peak time for celeb spotting). O well. After announcing our arrival at the hotel-style reception desk we were guided into the ground floor bar by our elegant, if ever so serious hostess. The dimly-lit bar is something to behold. It is beautifully designed and sitting at the small table I couldn't help but feel like I'd made it. Silly I know. Although the service was unremarkable, the food was incredible. I would highly recommend the Wagyu Beef skewers and the King Crab Tempura. Our group had done its research and a few people at the table informed me that it was widely known that the Black Cod was the way to go. What ever you do, don't miss it! read more

Food was great, drinks were good, service, a bit slow and pretentious. A co-worker and i just wanted to grab a bite at the bar and some drinks before we met some friends to go out for the night. To be honest, the food was great (very fresh), and i would certainly go back for a full meal, but when we showed up it was a bit like trying to get in a club in vegas with 2 dudes...not going to work unless you have a 2:1 guy girl ratio. Anyhow, we ended up sitting at the bar upstairs and had our sushi prepared right in front of us. Food was great, but the drinks, just a vodka tonic w/ extra limes and splash of red bull, took nearly 15+ minutes. I'm sure we didn't get the attention of our waiter because our bill was not going to be substantial, but come on, it could deter me from going back. By the time i finished the first drink, we had to wait another 10 minutes to order again! I mean I'm sure they are running a for-profit business, but it didn't feel like it. Giving 4-stars as the food was excellent, and the atmosphere was pretty cool. read more

My first Nobu experience and I loved it. The ambiance was overall gorgeous although perhaps a little stuck up. Dinner for two along with cocktails was well over several hundred. I hope to be back. read more

This is the best meal I have ever experienced in my whole life. Everything from the food, to the wine and dessert. The funny thing is that I always order special sushi, but this time I went for nigiri and it is the best sushi I have ever tried. The salmon tacos as an appetizer is recommended. The service, venue and food was all worth the price and you pay for the overall experience. I can not wait to go back. read more

The food was great. Order the black cod. Service was friendly enough and the menu far-ranging. Our pre-dinner cocktail was as well prepared as the subsequent food. My wife and I did argue whether the GBP 20.00 baked mushrooms were a side-dish or entree. I thought the latter given how deep I reached in my pocket. It appeared to be a large helping of the former. Very tasty fungi. Kudos to Nobu's food gather. Didn't award the fifth star because the cacophony of sound and constant dance-beat music made me feel like I was at a disco club, not a restaurant. So did the velvet rope at the entrance. Nobu: your food is excellent. Spare us the distractcion of our aural sense to focus on our oral sense. Reservations a must. read more

+Great food +Excellent, responsive and friendly service -Nobu is known to offer top cuisine at reasonable prices. While that is true, the prices of drinks offset it. £6.50 for a 330ml bottle of Sapporo is too much, even at a 'fancy' venue as this. read more

One of the best restaurants in london for a nice ambience.. Its big has high ceiling .. Light colors.. The crunchy rice tuna starter and the lobser salad , the beef are the best orders.. Cocktails r amazing.. Trendy Needs a refresh in the menue read more