I was a bit skeptical based on how heavily promoted add-ons and merchandise were pushed during the reservation process but the food lived up to the hype. The restaurant is gorgeous as well but what really makes the entire experience is the staff. From the host to the waitstaff, everyone was beyond lovely and kind. Special shout outs to Jacob from NY and Bella from Vancouver BC that were just the best. We started with the artichokes and radishes, both of which were lovely. We did the mushroom entree and the homemade tahini and pitas were to die for. Last but not least the sticky toffee soft serve was delish - I ate every single bite. Great dinner spot for my first proper visit to London! read more

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An absolute, must try spot if you are in the area. Rovi was a rec that we'd literally gotten off of a TV show and we felt it would be a great veg forward last stop on our trip for vegetarian me. We grabbed dinner reservations for 8:00 pm and were seated at a really cute booth by the kitchen pass area. I got the shiso spritz and my husband tried a couple of their mocktails which he enjoyed thoroughly. Foodwise, we got the crispy aubergine tops, sprouting broccoli, tropea onions, potatoes with creme fraiche and the mixed grill mushroom. The two standouts were the aubergine tops and the tropea onions where I was really ready to LICK THE PLATE. The onions with the ricotta were seasoned to perfection with just a bit of spice. The aubergine was breaded and fried to cronchy heaven and I could eat a bucket of these if they were presented to me. The potatoes were good but needed a touch more seasoning; and the broccoli was also a great dish but paled in comparison to the stars. The mixed mushroom main was good but not our favorite as the seasoning blend on them became a tad overwhelming for us as we ate. Dessert wise, we grabbed the miso caramel which was delicious. Service was super friendly and efficient. 10/10 you HAVE to try this place if you are in the area (or you know, trek out a bit if you're not :P) You will not regret this meal, trust me. read more

Food 4.0/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0 Value 3.0/5.0 Decor 4.0/5.0 Overall 4.5/5.0 Decent Israeli restaurant. Very popular spot. Pretty cool vibe. Food is not quite as amazing as others seem to think though. read more

A colleague took me to Rovi while visiting London. He raved about the unquiet flavors that this chef produces that I couldn't really imagine them. Then I went - I experienced what he was referring to. Menu is super limited (especially for non-veg protein lovers). However, the vegetable and vegetarian dishes weee amazing. Have never had those mouth watering flavor profiles anywhere else. Limited fish and duck items were also well cooked, seasoned and beautifully presented. Service was top notch. Our server was excellent. Ambiance was enteric and urban chic. I would have given it 5 stars but for the limited menu. read more

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I can make this review very short by saying that everything is good. And get everything. All right, if you want details, here are the specific items we ordered: * Grilled hispi cabbage, chestnut and porcini butter, and fried sage * Yorkshire grain fed chicken, coconut milk, and tomatillo peanut salad * Crispy potatoes, butter bean aioli, and vegan nduja * Warm msabbaha chickpeas, confit garlic, and tomato amba * Celeriac shawarma, bkeila, and fermented tomato sandwich * Olive oil ice cream with salt Yes, everything was good. And get everything. read more

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Absolutely loved everything and service was amazing! For 5 we ordered the burrata, celeriac shwarma, iberico pork, ricotta gnudi, corn and feta mash, halibut, potatoes. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend! read more

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This is a great place! Food was super, staff was really fun and helpful and the drinks were awesome! We wished we lived in London to visit more often! read more

Another utterly wonderful London meal. We ordered the GRILLED ASPARAGUS, watercress, sunflower & miso cream, dukkah (Vg) 15.5 CAULIFLOWER, burnt caraway butter, hazelnut cream, wild garlic, pickled golden raisins CELERIAC SHAWARMA, bkeila, fermented tomato BEEF CARPACCIO, 'grass fed', meyer lemon, horseradish, black radish PRESSED LAMB SHOULDER, rose & cardamom, fig leaf vinegar, fennel yoghurt URFA CHILLI GNUDI, chamomile and lemon cabbage, sorrel My cocktail was the ROVI BELLINI // Sottoriva Malibran prosecco, rhubarb, lemon zest - Who wouldn't want a rhubarb cocktail?! The ambiance was upscale and lovely. read more

ROVI - Modern European Near Me - London, XGL

Rovi was absolutely the best meal of our recent trip to London! We sat at the bar for dinner and enjoyed the savory Broccoli with Jerusalem artichoke, miso ssamjang and yuzu vinegar to start. The Burrata was good but probably the weakest link of the meal. I loved the polenta encrusted mushrooms and the kale bhaji. Even though we ate all vegetarian dishes, they were quite filling and we ended up cancelling our order of gnudi. The wines were equally inventive and we thoroughly enjoyed a robust red wine of some kind from Georgia (former Soviet state). Highly recommend!! read more

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Amazing rustic Israeli food. I was beyond impressed with the whole interior and the food. They have a nice bar in the center and its an open kitchen concept which makes it feel like you are part of the whole experience. The service was great, it gets pretty packed around 5-8 so be sure to make reservations. Had this tomatoes crostini dish that was by far the best way to start the meal. For main we shared the Celeriac Shawarma which was outstanding. It was meaty and flavor. Also had ton of drinks, a tad pricey but delicious. The prices are comparable to NYC prices. read more

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Solid flavors in a mostly vegetarian menu, as you would expect in an Ottolenghi restaurant. Classy, understated ambience with attentive service. read more

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I must while visiting London. The kimchi Gruyère fritters, celeriac shawarma, crispy pink fir potatoes and wolves lane tomatoes are a must. Great service and delicious food - every dish had "wow" and "mmm" factor. We had a late dinner so didn't get to try all the items. When I'm in town next, I want to the other items! Oh, the deconstructed mint chocolate ice cream sandwich was delicious too! read more

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I got the celeriac shawarma sandwich, which wins its prize for being one of the best things I ever put in my mouth - really. It was phenomenal, amazingly soft, and just gave a huge amount great amount of flavor. I wouldn't be able to put it into words. If you're coming to ROVI, please do yourself a favor and order the shawarma! read more

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Rovi, one of Yotam Ottolenghi's London restaurants, is a short walk from Oxford street. Though you'll have to brave the crowds to get there, the restaurant is well worth the trip (especially if you are on a plant based diet or if you're simply looking for a delicious meal without feeling awful after.) If you're a fan, the restaurant offers signed cookbooks and other merchandise. If you're just looking for a nice dinner, the room is dimly lit, beautiful, and far quieter than the chaos a few blocks away. The drinks were amazing, the service was great, but the highlight should be on the food. Yotam Ottolenghi's recipes are famous around the world for a reason. We got three plant based dishes and one meat dish. Simply put, I don't understand how they managed to make vegetables taste so darn good. Each onion, pepper, spice and garnish felt intentional. Rovi was exceptional. read more

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Without a doubt, one of my favorite restaurants in London. I wanted to visit here because Phil Rosenthal (Somebody Feed Phil) ate here and raved about their celeriac shawarma. He said something to the effect of "if all vegetables tasted like this, I wouldn't need to eat meat again", and he was right. It was worth the hype, and one of the best vegetarian dishes I ate of the year. Other must order dishes include: Polenta crumbed mushrooms: oyster mushrooms fried with polenta crust Side of warm chickpeas: great tangy seasoning Miso fudge dessert: Bite-size rich chocolate caramel squares Barberry pudding: Hard to describe this one, but a mix of ice cream, fresh apples, and many other goodies. With that said, Rovi has quite a few dishes I'd skip, meaning that this restaurant can be very hit or miss - so order carefully! Skip: - Jerusalem mixed grill - Collard greens - Sourdough (get the pita instead) - Trifle dessert - Spaghetti squash If you stick with my recommendations I guarantee a 5/5 lunch or dinner! read more

One of our favorite meals during this trip to London! We ordered quite a few of the dishes on the menu and loved all of them - the radicchio salad with the partridge was especially excellent and the pairing of kimchi with gruyère in the fritters was super tasty. Service was fantastic and we were surprised at the end of our meal with the fudge; we had not planned to order a dessert as we were quite full from the meal but we had to find a bit more room for the fudge which was delightful. Will definitely plan to visit Rovi again! read more

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I traveled across the world to eat at an Ottolenghi restaurant and I was disappointed. 2/5 dishes were superb and the rest were average. What was most disappointing was the service. My husband and I had reservations yet were treated like plebs and pushed to the side. Half way through dinner our waitress was swapped and tried to take our half finished bottle of wine away. When I looked for the bathroom they asked if I was lost, as if I didn't belong here. read more

Ottolengi's is probably very hyped up and I kept that in mind as I know these kind of places can end up being average. I was deeply disappointed in the food and service. The grilled mackerel was overly salted and the seasoning/garnish flavors did not come through because it was so salty. The pita was good but it was a stingy piece, smaller than the palm of my hand which did not make sense as the entree was so salty. The grilled cucumber was okay, quite edible. The west 1 cocktail was honestly the highlight. If I was just getting drinks, it would've been fine. I paid 65£ and it simply wasn't edible enough. read more

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Interesting menu. For me, overly self-conscious combinations. Personally, I'd rather have good, straightforward executions of good, straightforward dishes. read more

Really good ambience we ordered a lot of small dishes. The chicken shawarma was delicious! Definitely a highlight from all the dishes we ordered. The dessert was OK. Nothing too memorable about it. read more

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Great flavors from starters to mains to dessert. Hand baked pita paired with tahini was perfectly balanced. The fennel meringue was superb when combining the sorbet, meringue and lemon filling. Many vegetarian options of very high quality and taste. Will come back again soon. I think the red wine selection by glass is varied but weak compared to the bold flavors of the food. I would like to see a big Bordeaux or Napa Cabernet to pair with the mains. Again, excellent. read more

As my friends know, I like my food. Saw this place on Someone Feed Phil so we thought we'd give it a go. Without doubt the best meal I've ever had anywhere in the world. Spectacular! read more

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I loved Ottolenghi and Nopi (even bought his cookbook) so naturally I also had to try the sister restaurant, Rovi. As with the other two restaurants, the vegetables are always the focus so I came here with a few friends and really enjoyed a lovely vegetarian brunch. We ordered 2-3 different small plates each to share so we could try as many things as possible! The tempura stems & herbs, hot tomatoes and Nama Yasai new potatoes are a must! Everything felt really clean and simple but tasted delicious and were really filling at the same time. I loved that each dish had a refreshing and creative element e.g., the tempura stems came with a watermelon and lime leaf vinegar, and the new potatoes were dressed in lovage & preserved lemon butter, so yum! The desserts looked really good as well but we were so stuffed, so I'll definitely making space for this next time. read more

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I love ottolanghi his food is the best! We went here to celebrate my birthday ! The decor is beautiful and elegant ! The food was unique and delicious . The staff was very attentive. Would gladly recommend . read more

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A beautiful space with a wonderful ambiance. The food is superbly prepared and presented in such a lovely way. I was here for a birthday celebration-week. The waiter was Frederic from Italy- such a dream he was. There are other locations, but this restaurant style provides the ideal experience for the afternoon. read more

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Wonderful service here! My family and I had a great time seated by the kitchens. it was quite fun to watch the food come out. And one has to congratulate the creative, talented minds behind the dishes and drinks at this restaurant. Everything was delicious. I had the privilege of trying an experimental drink for the dessert menu and it was absolutely divine. I will be looking forward to seeing it on the menu proper, and I'll come back and have it again once it is! read more

Execelent food and cocktail. We had few top dishes, the warm tomatoes, the lobster, the onions, the beets, shuarma and more. Everything delicious. read more

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Came here for dinner the other night and the food and service is outstanding. We had the Burrata, Broccoli, chickpeas and halibut. We're bursting with flavor and wonderful appetizing textures. Although this is London where space is often tight; this location was a VERY tight squeeze. You are essentially dining with others if you happen to get a seat at the banquettes. This I didn't like as the folks to the right and left of me listened to literally every word of my confidential conversation. I was also told I hat a time limit at the table which frankly I'm not a big fan of so although I loved the food, I'm not 100% I'd return. I think they need a bigger space. read more

Excellent food, excellent service. Fun small plates choices to share. We ordered modestly, and kept cost reasonable. Friends at another table were not quite so careful. A good time can be had by all! read more

This was our second time at Ottolenghi restaurant in London (after NOPI) and it was just as amazing. The ambiance was very nice, the service - impeccable and the food - absolutely delicious! We followed the recommendation from our hostess and everything was just perfect. We shared several items, family style, but if I really have to rave about one item, that would be the shawarma! Special thanks to Ciara for compliments from the restaurant! We will definitely come back next time we're in London! read more

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Good food, but didn't really meet expectations. I'm a huge Ottolenghi fan so was really excited to learn they had a full-service restaurant when I was planning my most recent trip to London. Our table wasn't ready when we got there, so had to wait a little while - then got part of a communal table in a corner. It was pretty well lit, and not too loud, so we weren't complaining. The food was good - it just didn't blow me away. Service again, was good but didn't blow me away. At the price point, looking for a bit more. read more

The kitchen burned down halfway through our dinner service, and we were all made to go to the sidewalk after sitting in the smoke for 30 minutes and my clothes smelling like a chimney. The staff did what they could, but very poor decision making by management to make everyone pay for all of their items, even if they were only half eaten/drunk. Do better Ottolenghi, you can afford to take care of your customers and treat them better than that. Very disappointed by the customer service and general lack of regard by management. read more

It deserves all of the stars. We ordered the Ricotta gnudi, Jerusalem mixed grill with mushrooms, celeriac shawarma, grilled leeks, and the ottolenghi grown tomatoes and every single thing was fabulous. We enjoyed the piña y piña cocktail as well as the sesame macaron dessert. Would highly recommend to anyone! read more

Really disappointed with this experience unfortunately. Service issues from start to finish, and then sitting 20+ minutes between courses and no one checks on you. We were "comp'd " an appetizer and then it showed on our bill anyway. Food was also unfortunately pretty mediocre so I can't say that made up for it. If you happen to be visiting and have few precious meals to spend- I would skip this one. read more

Came here with a friend and tried several of the small dishes. A few dishes in, she told me this was the most vegetables she ate. Haha. We started with the Campari vitamin c drink which was refreshing and nice. Then had the pork and prawn crumpet which came out warm and delicious with a nice spicy nam prik sauce. Stem and herb tempura was crunchy with a nice citrus vinegar dip but it was mostly batter. Charred leeks was the best dish of the night with its creamy texture and charred flavor. Hoggets ribs were quite fatty and little too sweet for me. Jerusalem artichoke chips were cooked similar to roasted potatoes when I was expecting "chips" thin and crispy. Celeriac shawarma didn't come out so we cancelled bc we were full but disappointed because I wanted to try it. Instead we ordered 2 desserts. Chocolate saffron cake with Jerusalem artichoke ice cream. The liquid inside had a strange flavor I wasn't used to but enjoyed the ice cream. The other was tahini cream paximadia (reminded me of a savory biscotti) caramelized figs. The service started off great when we arrived at 7pm. The server was friendly and knowledgeable but towards the second half of the meal we felt a bit neglected. Overall it was a nice experience but not enough for me to come back. read more

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Rovi was solid inventive Indian. As a tourist visiting from the U.S. I appreciated the take on beef jerker with the carrot jerky (a very flavorful room temperature dish). The amuse bouche was some nicely prepared warm butter beans. I also had the tomatoes, which were good but i expected a bit more salt/seasoning. Then followed with the vegetarian shawarma which had pickled shallots and other veg, the best dish! read more

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The drinks here are really delicious. Nice date spot with spacious seating and great modern atmosphere/decor. Really enjoyed my dinner consisting more of their appetizers. The mussels were skinny, not meaty at all but the flavor was really good. The green seaweed/veggie really adds a great texture and saltiness to the dish. The squid skewers were cooked to perfection and were really fresh. The beet lava cake with vanilla ice cream is a must! read more

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Obviously not much of a surprise that the newest of Yotam Ottolenghi's restaurants is just as glorious as the others, but it is true. The food is a hybrid of mediterranean dishes that have been transformed using french technique, which they describe (aptly) as harmonious contradictions. He has a wonderful set of cookbooks, if you want to make things at home, and the recipes for many of the dishes are surprisingly manageable. I went for lunch on their third day open, and the experience was exceptional. The staff are very well trained and the service was impeccable. The space is beautiful, but more casual than NOPI, Ottolenghi's flagship. But, really the superstar is the food. I was there with three friends and we ordered everything to share so that we could try as many things as possible. Everything was delicious, but there were a few real standouts for me: the Lobster Crumpet with Chili dipping oil, which manages to be crisp and rich, while remaining delicate and flavorful; the Tomato and Yogurt Salad, which is deceptively simple, but just tastes like the perfect melding of perfectly chosen ingredients - complex and simple at the same time; and the Mixed Grill, made with chicken liver and hearts, but richly caramelized with onions. As with everything I have ever tasted from Ottolengi the food is designed with maximum complexity with a minimum of unnecessary flourish. The ingredients are all organic and clearly chosen with great care and the cooks transform it into treasure. If you can get a table, you should go as soon as you can. read more

We went for lunch during our first trip to London, and tried a few items including the celeriac shawarma. While this was good, there are many other items we liked way more. The cocktails were pretty good as well. We opted for window seating to people watch. Our server was also fantastic in recommending plates. I would return. read more

Splendid !! Unbelievable veg dish, best I ever tasted, named 'Jerusalem mixed grill'. Splendid desert to match. Very friendly and helpful manager. Great and informal atmosphere. Definitely going to return on my next visit to London read more