For a Michelin-starred place, it was super casual and welcoming. Our waitress was so super helpful and extremely knowledgable about the wines when it came time to order. We ordered from the a la carte, as my friend is a pescatarian and we shared everything. Standouts were the tomato and strawberry starter salad and the prawn and crab pasta. So good! I would love to return, even knowing how many great restaurants there are in London. read more

Really mixed experience here last night. My friend, husband and I went here for the early dinner set menu. EXCELLENT food, including the Burrata, Focaccia, Italian Bitter Leaves, Blood Orange & Yuzu Dressing starter- HUGE portion of burrata and amazing quality - rich, creamy, incredibly flavourful. My husband and I had the same dish at another restaurant just the day before and this was far superior burrata. I had as the main: Roast King Oyster Mushroom, Grilled Polenta, Salsify & Wild Garlic. INCREDIBLE savoury oyster mushroom flavour but such a MEASLY sprinkle of mushrooms compared to the size of the burrata. Really it was a polenta dish- and the polenta was VERY good- but disappointed in the measly oyster mushroom serving. My husband had the sea bass and enjoyed his dish, as my friend did her seabream carpaccio (but remarked again how little there was) and iberico pork. The two stars is the service. This place is a great example why I don't usually bother to Michelin or posh places - can still get rubbish service at high prices My husband and I arrived before our friend and a server came relatively shortly to provide menus. Then the server disappeared... and we waited and waited and waited. Our friend came and then we waited some more. I finally had to flag down someone and a sweet trainee waitress with very poor English came by. She repeated our orders rather than writing them down which I find really annoying. Just write it down the first time! Then she left and came back with a notepad. Then ANOTHER waiter came by to ask for our orders!! We also weren't asked for drinks when the first waitress came by - we had to suggest that before ordering food. Finally at the end, we waited a while for a server to come around again to pick up plates. No one checked during our dinner as our water was running low or how we were enjoying our food. The restaurant sweetly offered my friend a scoop of chocolate mousse and happy birthday in chocolate drizzle no on a plate which I appreciated. Then I had to flag down a server, again, to pay. So overall we (my husband and I) definitely won't return. Places like this are a good reminder how high-priced food doesn't equal good service, like it does in the U.S. We've lived in London long enough to unfortunately realise this type of rubbish customer "service" still exists. Happy that we choose to patronise cheaper eateries in London with far better service. read more

The Ninth is a great option for a non pretentious Michelin starred meal since it's super casual and laid back. The food is great but the service needs a little bit of work. Hard to understand servers, sloppy table work and slow service. However, food made up for it. read more

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We had a lovely three-course meal at The Ninth. Since there were three of us, we tried one of every option and added most of the extras so we could taste more of the mini-courses. It was about £220 for the three of us with no drinks, which I felt was very good value for a relaxed meal. Service was good and lacked the typical Michelin stuffiness. We probably should have sat outside because I didn't feel the inside was as nice, but that was our mistake. All the dishes were good, but a fish spaghetti was an outstanding highlight, and the pressed young chicken was very tender and excellent. The extras were all good--especially the crab tart--though we'd probably pass on them next time. It's a great way to have an expertly cooked, gastropub-style three-course lunch while in town. I would definitely come back again. read more

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! The experience began on the phone when making a reservation. The young lady on the phone was just as bubbly in person. First, I started with a green apple mocktail and then I went right into the three course tasting menu and it did not disappoint. The food, ambiance and music playing at the jazz wine bar directly across the street made the experience extra special. The staff was wonderful and see for yourself the menu and dishes I had. This restaurant has a well earned Michelin star that you have to experience. Enjoy! read more

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I don't usually expect magic in under an hour, but Ninth delivered a full three course experience start to finish in just 45 minutes without ever feeling rushed. That alone is a feat. Add in impeccable service, unpretentious vibes, and standout flavors and you've got one of the best lunch dining experiences I've had in the city. We started with the carpaccio. Fresh, delicate, and bright. The kind of dish that reminds you simplicity is sophistication when it's done right. The sea bass was cooked to perfection. Flaky, flavorful, and fresh from the pan. No overcomplication. Just excellent execution. And then there was the hibiscus lemonade. Shockingly good. Tart, floral, not too sweet. I could've sipped three more. But the real surprise was the coffee ice cream with saba. Decadent. Deep. Slightly smoky. It felt like a mic drop. One of those flavors you keep chasing long after the spoon is down. Casual setting. Michelin star execution. This kind of place feels impossible. But London makes it real. Would go back and bring my friends. read more

An excellent resturant with an intimate feel, exceptional menu, and attentive service. We chose to enjoy the Chef's Choice menu with accompanying wine which was designed for sharing between a couple. From the beginning, we were guided along our eating adventure by a helpful staff that kept the selections coming at a well thought out pace. Each course was preceded by an introduction to the accompanying wine with an explanation on how it should fit well within the flavor profile of the upcoming treat. The parings never disappointed and the overall dining was perfect for what we expected. The price point was great for a Michelin Star restaurant experience without breaking the bank. All of the food was presented well, tasted even better, and most importantly, left us fully satisfied when the evening concluded. I fully encourage anyone looking for fine dining at a reasonable price point for all of us "normies"that doesn't sacrifice the skill and flavor that one would expect in great food and presentation. read more

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Standard upscale food and atmosphere, but service was lacking and didn't have a Michelin worthy experience. 3.5 stars Food: 3.5 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: maybe Highlights: - Cabbage: charred with miso was the sleeper hit of the evening. Simple yet the miso sauce was extra delightful. 5 stars - Pain perdu: caramelized exterior with custardy exterior. Nice vanilla ice cream paired with it. Standout of the night. 5 stars - Sea bream carpaccio: fresh thin slices with a bumpy inside an orange wedge like texture to them. Enjoyed the small rounds of kumquat and green spicy pepper surrounded by a citrus flavor. 4 stars - Braised beef: tender chunk of meat that was tasty. Small amount of celeriac puree which was light and glazed carrots were crunchy with some sweetness but didn't need the mojo sauce. 3.5 stars - Lamb shoulder pasta: el dente larger pieces of pasta with the meat that was a bit salty with the chorizo added in. 3.25 stars - Early menu: 3 courses for 47-52 pounds including a glass of champagne. - Bartender: single guy hustling to take care of all drink orders--making cocktails and pouring wine. Midlights: - Cauliflower: romesco was fine but not as interesting as the other dishes. 3 stars Lowlights: - Service: hard to get the attention of the server. Time we saw her was to give us the bill. When we asked for dessert she said she needed the table back. Then it took 45 minutes for the dessert to arrive. When we asked to check up on it, she bruskly told us it takes a minute. Was good to try but with so many stellar restaurants on Charlotte street and this having a star, was expecting better and to feel welcome. read more

Phenomenal experience. Everything from the exceptional service (so friendly!) to the INCREDIBLE food. Couldn't tell you what was the best thing I ate cause it was all just so deliciously and beautifully done. My friends even bought me a bottle for my 30th and the 9th staff did such a great job with presenting it to me. Love the ambiance and rawness of the decorations with the exposed brick and metals. Fantastic spot for a somewhat affordable Michelin experience. 10/10 will be back next time I'm in London!!! read more

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Wonderful restaurant in the heart of Londons restaurant district. A beautiful visual combination of rustic meets industrial as soon as you enter. Bistro style seating immediately creates a more relaxed Michelin atmosphere while keeping the same service and culinary excellence as the stuffiest French restaurant. The food was a lovely combination of fusion of Italian meets Asian. My favorite dish of the night was yellowtail perfectly sliced topped with thin slices of Meyer lemon, and pickled white asparagus that was shaved post pickle. The contrast between tart and sweet was perfectly balanced finished with a broken vinaigrette sat in a brodo like mixture. We also really enjoyed the Imberico pork with a variations of ramps, garlic, in an absolutely stunning pork jus. We chose to include the wine pairing which was substantial and uniquely laid out with grapes from a variety of regions throughout the globe perfectly described by our friendly Sommelier. When in London The ninth is a must for those looking for great food, welcoming staff, and beautifully curated libations read more

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Affordable one Michelin star experience. The signature pain perdu was delicious, with an extremely soft and milky inside with a well caramelized sugar coating. The vanilla ice cream with crumbles was nothing special, good to pair with the hot toast though. The lamb chop was well charred and super juicy & tender. However, the sweet mint & anchovy dressing on the lamb chop was not a very good pairing with the lamb, amplifying the smell, would suggest pairing it with the broccolinis. Environment was okay with mostly open air but not air conditioning. They took quite a while to cook the lamb so I finished the dessert first. read more

The Ninth London - pain perdu - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

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A relatively new (5 years) restaurant in Fitzrovia that seems to be doing very well, post-Covid. A bit small, with only two dozen seats and maybe another half-dozen at the tiny bar, but this allows the competent staff easy control of the simply decorated room. I decided on a seafood meal, selecting smoked eel and panisse (chickpea cake), flamed mackerel with kohlrabi and lemon, roast cod with artichoke and more parnisse in a "fish-and-chips" display, and finishing with cheesecake with poached rhubarb. I only think that the sommelier could had been a bit more helpful with my wine selection, instead of allowing me to select just a single bottle. I really enjoy the open kitchen concept, but the building's footprint here is far too small, all the food appears via dumbwaiter behind the bar. The enthusiastic servers, the flavors of each dish, the simple, effective plating means I'll have to return. And soon. 2022 04 01. M1. read more

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I can't stop recommending this place. We had such an awesome time and the food was so amazing. The service was on point, they made you feel as the only one on the restaurant and everyone had a smile all the time. The combination of flavours and the attention to detail on the dishes was from another planet. They 100% deserve their Michelin star. Don't miss it! read more

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We had a lovely dinner, sitting at the bar with a last-minute reservation made online. I went for a medley of small plates, which each packed a beautiful composition of flavors: The beetroot tart was scrumptious, the foie gras pasta was a nice mix of surf and turf & the oyster with horse radish was very refreshing. The Pan Perdu is like soft custard on the inside, and a crispy gooey shell on the outside, a to-die-for dessert experience, glad we listened to the staff recommendation! A perfect meal for a perfect date! We can see why this place has earned a Michelin star. read more

The Ninth London - The beet tart topped with butter, this was our favorite dish of the whole meal! - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

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French cuisine with a Mediterranean twist that earned a Michelin star. They were closed for almost a year due to a fire but reopened earlier this month. Everything was incredible. The salted beef cheek & tongue and pain perdu (dessert) were the highlight. The spaghetti was also amazing as well. Also don't sleep on the cocktails. read more

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Definitely a must go place !! Ambiance Reminded me of San Francisco. Food was amazing, especially the fish. read more

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Excellent tasting menu and a great wine list Great service. A wonderful evening with friends read more

We had a HORRIBLE experience at The Ninth - unapologetic server and management after a mistake was made. In fact they rolled their eyes and laughed when they made mistake. Didn't apologize once, we waited at the table to see if the manager came over...nothing. My husband approached him. Still nothing - he laughed and rolled his eyes again. SHOCKED this place has a Michelin star. Does not deserve it in our opinion. The server did not speak much to us, no "are you done?", "how is it?", NOTHING! She would just grab the dishes and walk away. Never came back to table to check-in. Pros: food was good, ambience was approachable, crispy potatoes and pain Perdue were outstanding Cons: unapologetic server and management after a mistake was made; truly unacceptable at a Michelin star restaurant, lukewarm entrees Would never go back or recommend to anyone. Horrible service. read more

This little gem provides the perfect dinner experience in London. The plates are meant to be shared but you'll wish you didn't have to share. We tried a wide variety of items and each was beautifully prepared and delicious--with unique combos of flavor. Try the Coccoli--they are amazing, as is the Rabbit Agnolotti. Leave room for dessert--you'll thank me later. Note: they have indoor and outdoor seating, but make reservations. This restaurant has received a Michelin star. Our service was also fantastic even though they were packed read more

The Ninth is a great date spot in London. It has definitely earned its 1 Michelin Star. The bread & butter and orecchiette are absolutely amazing! read more

The Ninth London - Orecchiette - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

Great place for tasty, solidly presented food. Gets a little loud but upstairs with A/C is well worth it. Beef cheek, roast duck, turbot, all standouts. Desserts are also excellent, from the sorbet to the pain perdu. Also a few misses, the sashimi-ish dish we had had very little flavor, and the roast potatoes were completely ordinary. They looked right but had nothing that made them delicious on the palate compared to the rest of the meal. And in the interest of full disclosure, the pain perdu was about 4/5ths amazing and 1/5th both a little burned (yuck) and just too much food (not a bad problem to have!). read more

The food at The Ninth was tremendous in quality. The sea bass was very flavorful and filling. The mussels on this dish were even better! The wine selection is good and service is helpful as well. Overall- I would definitely recommend a visit when in London. read more

The Ninth London - Sea bass - Mediterranean Near Me - London, XGL

The Ninth was a wonderful experience for food lovers! The staff was very knowledgeable about food and the kitchen has earned it's star! We shared Babajuans, oxtail croquettes, lovely bread and butter, a beautiful Panzanella salad, ossobuco tortellini and rabbit sweet corn and truffle risotto. I had the pain Perdu for dessert- no way was I sharing that! My husband had the white peaches and almond ice ream. Each combination was brilliant, but the texture of the sourdough and pain Perdu and the flavorful Panzanella and Babajuans were unforgettable, read more

The Ninth in Fitzrovia cooks overly delicious food and combines that with truly outstanding customer service. Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia is a street known for its restaurants. Now, The Ninth is one of them - and if you ask me, one you should definitely check out. The place is dimly lit and sports the trendy standard feature many openings in the past two years or so seem to share, an exposed brick wall. Fortunately, despite the trendy wall, this restaurant does not focus on being hip, instead it delivers excellent service. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by a lovely girl who looked through the bookings to get me a table. I got a nice place by the window. Just for about two hours though, not a problem for me. As all the other guests, I got a brief introduction about the place. Good to know that the chef is always in, the fact that he is a "celebrity chef" was not of great concern to me, but some people might enjoy to hear that kind of thing. Soon another waitress gave me the wine list, and I was quickly sold on the Riesling trocken, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Weingut Heinrichshof, Mosel, Germany. It was a brilliant example of a well-balanced Riesling, beautifully dry with refreshingly strong mineral notes. A great white wine on its own that also was a pleasure to drink with my food. It can sometimes be confusing, when you are served by many different people over the course of a dinner. However, when all staff are very friendly and knowledgable, this is not an issue for me. I would probably go even as far as to say it was nice and fun to interact with all those different and equally professional people. I really liked the Swedish waitress who took my order, she was probably the one who I talked to most. She gave me good recommendations and helped me navigate through the menu. To kick-off my dinner, I ordered the rabbit confit lasagne. The presentation was lovely when the dish arrived in a tiny iron pan. The lasagne tasted delicious and light. The tomato sauce added more nice flavours. The grilled pitta bread with oregano and sea salt was very good, just a bit messy to eat because it was sprinkled with, I believe, olive oil. As the waitress suggested, the bread was perfect to mop up the sauce. The smoked duck breast with caramelised chicory and walnuts was a really tasty main dish. I chose two sides along with it, pommes cocotte, rosemary and confit garlic - kind of melting-in-the-mouth buttery, roasted potatoes - and beetroot tarte tatin, feta and pine nuts on spinach. The crispy skin of the duck was fabulous and the cooking juices in the pan intensified the duck flavour. I thought adding walnuts was a clever idea to give the dish a bit more crunch. The beetroot tarte tatin was a funny thing. I never had a combination of pastry and beetroot like this, and very much enjoyed it. I wanted to taste both sides, but in general, one side would definitely have been enough for me. I think it was the manager, who surprised me by knowing exactly what wine I was drinking, despite not serving my table. His behaviour confirmed what I had already noticed from talking to the other staff, that they are attentive and focused on great customer service. He also convinced me to order a red wine to go with my main. I had a very small glass of the Merlot, Les Fleurs de Montblanc, IGP Côtes de Thongue, France. It was good, however as I expected, nothing I would order again. I would rather go for another glass of the Riesling. I ended my dinner with a caramelised lemon tart, fromage frais with lemon thyme. It was a tasty and light dessert that actually was pretty nice with the Merlot, combining the fruit of the wine with the acidity of the lemon. The longer I sat at my table, the less I noticed the background music - which is a good thing. As far as a remember, they play jazzy, souly songs, easy to listen to, without distracting or getting in the way of conversations. All in all, my food was absolutely spot on, a pleasure to eat, and all of the staff were friendly, helpful and competent. I'll be back. read more

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There are some amazing restaurants in Fitzrovia, and The Ninth has just joined their ranks. A stylish addition to Charlotte Street, everything about The Ninth is just so aesthetically pleasing - from the choice of colour for the awning outside, to the clean, contemporary decor and the dishes themselves. Felicia, Amy and I shared several dishes between us at lunch. We'd originally decided to pop along to try the confit rabbitm but unfortunately it's only on the dinner menu, which is something to keep in mind! Luckily, there were several other items on the menu that piqued our interest - to the point where we couldn't decide and had to ask our waitress to make the choice for us. We started off with the oxtail croquettes, which were wonderful - light and crisp on the outside, with an amazingly tender filling. We chased the croquettes with several raw and cured dishes, including the flamed mackerel with dill, cucumber & capers, a sea bass carpaccio with salsa verde & pickled kohlrabi and cured pork belly served with pecorino & mustard leaf. For me personally, the pork belly didn't leave much of an impression - it was definitely outshone by the incredible seafood dishes. The piquant kohlrabi and salsa verde with the almost buttery sea bass was really delicious, and the flamed mackerel was exquisite. The salted beef cheeks served with oxtail consomme and charred cabbage was so tender that it practically melted in your mouth. Although delicious, again it was outshone by our other main dish - the whole roasted sea bream, which was served with lemon, miso and smoked aubergine. The cavolo nero with hazelnut pesto was the ideal side dish. It was perfectly seasoned, and had subtle flavours that enhanced and didn't overpower the other dishes. We also had the fricassee of Jerusalem artichokes and truffle, which was a great accompaniment to the fish plates. The girls also split an order of miniature Madeleines - adorable, freshly baked, and straight out of the oven. It was all absolutely delicious - although on the whole I think the seafood dishes are the way to go, which is rather unusual for me. The service throughout was fantastic (our waitress did a fantastic job of ordering for us!) and I'd definitely recommend The Ninth for an intimate dinner with loved ones. read more

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Went to dinner to celebrate some recent work milestones. The service was excellent and the wait staff was very helpful with selecting the right wine for our meal. The food was amazing and the small plates made for a perfect date night. To top it all off, the pain perdu was one of the best desserts I've ever had. My wife and I will certainly be coming back the next time we're in London. read more

You had me at oxtail croquettes. Ordered four of them out of the gate as a "snack" and upon service, they were moneyyyyy. Crisp outside with beautifully braised, moist, perfect oxtail on the inside. Had the rabbit confit lasagna as a starter. Really nice. Great flavor! Could've used a bit more tomato sauce, but overall it was delicious. Pasta layers were cooked well and the rabbit was very tender. Over cooked rabbit can be like shoe leather. For main courses we ordered the whole sea bass and the lamb en croute. The sea bass was in a delicious broth, but the top side of the fish was not submersed in the liquid leading to a nice crispy skin. The broth had some clams in it, some cherry tomatoes and garlic. The fish meat fell of the bone and was cooked on point. The lamb en croute was superb. Puff pastry was cooked perfectly golden brown and the lamb inside couldn't have been a more perfect medium rare. The side sauce was a great consistency and really elevated the flavor of the meat which was super juicy and tender. The artichoke puree was smooth and delicious. For a side had the chargrilled tomato and yoghurt. Lots of flavor albeit a bit heavy for a vegetable side, if I'm being nitpicky. Dessert we had the strawberry meringue thing ( I can't remember exactly what it was called). It was very sweet and gooey, but the tartness of the berries really cut the sweetness nicely. Definitely bordering on the almost too sweet side (still ate the whole thing though!!). Had a couple margaritas and a cocktail called "The Ninth" from the bar. The margaritas were decent, but "The Ninth" was really well crafted. Service was great. Everyone was friendly. Crowd gave a good vibe. If you are one of those who knows they are going to a pricey restaurant and then complains about the portion sizes and blah-blah-blah just skip this place. 5-star performance to me. read more

Solid modern London fare. Got a bunch of things: Starters: Oysters (meh, didn't like the fried onions on top) Scotch egg - amazing Bread and butter - the only time I've ever cited bread & butter. It was THAT good. Beef tongue tartar - good! Mains/shared plates: Risotto - solid, but not the place to get risotto Fried Gnocchi - delicious! Pickled mussels - really unique and delicious Scallops - amazing! Duck - solid, but nothing special Rabbit - really good prep (fried a bit). Cocktails were bad, get wine. Overall, would go back again, the plates are small, get a lot to share! read more

This is 3 Stars only cause I really don't think this should be a Michelin star restaurant. I think this is a good, fairly normal restaurant. Some of this may be the service was very poor. He couldn't even walk us through the menu with any intelligence or offerings on how to best order for 2 from the menu. We ended up getting the pork bites snack - meh nothing special at all, any bar can serve these. The highlight for us was actually not the truffle egg yolk pasta but the rabbit risotto but even that the rabbit was overcooked. I am not saying don't go, I just don't think it lives up to others reviews or what we were expecting. read more

Despite the 5 star reviews I'm going to stick to my guns and say The Ninth is overrated. The food is excellent, therefore I could be immediately undermining myself, but I didn't think it warrants the high price. It has played out industrial decor with slightly average service. I may have caught them on a bad night on the service however charging £24 for a "small plate" of, whatever fish it is, takes the piss. Appreciated it's the west end but when you get 5 pieces of gnocchi and pay £8 you're getting knocked, even if it was perfectly cooked and slathered in an amazing broth. Maybe it's too good for me, but it's def not for me either way. read more

Great cute spot! Pretty small restaurant, but was able to squeeze me in for lunch. I saw this on a list of great michelin restaurants for lunch and boy did it not disappoint! For around $30, you get to choose two courses from a 6-7 choice menu. I ordered the mussels and clam linguine and a chargrilled porkchop salad. The linguine was the best linguine I've ever had! It was a small portion, but had a good amount of seafood and flavor! The porkchop had a nice char to it and was a pretty big portion size. The salad was well balanced with pine nuts and shaved apple slices. Overall, would definitely come back here again! read more

Exciting that chef Jun Tanaka bring his very own restaurant to Charlotte street, The Nineth. It serves French Mediterranean style food and all for sharing. That is what dining out is all about! We started with sharing a few of the dishes from the snack section of the menu - Oxtail croquettes, Duck scotch egg, Barbajuans. Then follow on with starters King prawn macaroni, chives and ginger. My favourite was the Rabbit confit lasagna, mustard bechamel.  We also tried the Razor clam ceviche from the hot and curd section of the menu. This dish reminded me of my first dining experience at The Pearl when Jun Tanaka was still working as a chef there. It was then on to the mains and we each choice a dish to share from the fish and meat section, along with a few selection of vegetable dishes to accompany them. It was wonderful to see a range of fish dishes on the menu, especially serving them as a whole fish which make them suitable as a sharing dish. It feels like home and the word family would come to mind. We choice two fish dishes (1) Whole roast sea bream, lemon and miso, smoked aubergine (2) Roast plaice, chicken wings, shallots and beurre noisette. Each one was beautifully cooked. Whole roast quail, smoked bacon, foie gras, lardo and grapes was full of flavour and cooked just right. The grapes made a good combination with the dish and it surprisinly worked. It has inspired me on what you can do with grapes. It's more then a fruit! We tried the smoked duck breast with caramelised chicory and walnuts, which was cooked just right. To go with our fish and meat we tried a selection of vegetable dishes. The Pommes cocotte, rosemary and confit garlic was a taste of Winter, actually more like taste of Christmas. The roasemary brought fragrant to the dish and the garlic was perfectly roasted until soft. Alternative, the Honey roast winter vegetables was sweet I'm taste. We finished our meal with dessert and my favourite being the Pain Perdu served with honeycomb and vanilla ice cream. The Nineth French toast had a crispy outside with a eggy custard on the inside. Tarte Tatin served with rosemary ice cream was a sticky tart, which I felt was on the bitter side. The most interesting part of the dish was the rosemary ice cream. You have a very high chance of knowing it is rosemary as the flavour was very strong. Overall the food was beautifully cooked and the front of house all seem very informative with the menu as well as providing us with excellent service. Dining at The Nineth was like fine dining experience but on a more casual and cosy. read more

I've always seen Jun Tanaka at Taste of London doing those "show me how to cook xyz" type things but have never had the chance to try out his food. Well, when he opens one right in Central London on Charlotte Street, no more excuses, one has to go and try it out (excuse the French use of oneself). STARTERS - King prawn marconi hot starter was decent, but nothing special. - Flamed mackerel, dill, cucumber and capers *** special mention. If you don't mind fishy tastes, this is the starter for you. The vinegarette sauce is perfected such that the fish is divine, unable to help ourselves we ordered a second portion straight away. MAINS - Spiced cod - whilst nicely cooked, we didn't like the roasted cauliflower, it was pretty hard to eat. - beef cheeks - mmmm so soft and tender, yummy. - smoked duck breast - again this is a hard meat to master but it was cooked just right, although slightly harder texture and so if you like your meat very tender this may not be for you. There is a bit of resistance to the meat. DESSERT - Pain perdu, honeycomb and vanilla ice cream *** again special mention. This is basically french toast and it was divine. Unfortunately the honeycomb was slightly burnt inside and I do not lament here because having watched Masterchef I have realised how hard it is to make the perfect honeycomb. Props for nearly getting it right though. The decor was really nice. The waitress was also very attentive. Thumbs up for good dining experience here. Food was pretty good here and I don't think you will be disappointed as the foods are of a high standard overall. read more

Yup, not about to argue with any comments here. Really great food at not crazy prices. 3 course lunch menu for £21. Whole sweet Red mullet in tempura... Lamb breast with feta and watermelon Herb gnocci and giroles If you live/work in the area, sign up for a 15% discount.. Your taste buds will thank you. read more

The food is considered unique with Asian n French flavor. The duck and pork chop are our favorite. The restaurant is considered on pricey. The service is considered average. I think it's because of short stuff. read more

We had an ok experience here. The service was top-notch but the food was wholly mediocre. The highlight of the meal was the lamb dish, a roulade of sorts. Everything else was a solid 3 out of 5. read more

One day, a long time ago, I watched Chef Jun Tanaka win Chopped, and I thought, 'I want to go to his restaurant.' Shortly after I moved to London, that dream came true! I was fortunate enough to go to The Ninth for a preview night before the restaurant opened and sampled a few of the dishes. The food is excellent, small plates style. I recommend the oxtail croquettes, and the pain perdu (French toast) for dessert, which tasted like creme brulee in bread form. Oh, that pain perdu. I still think about it. A lot. read more

This is one of several outstanding restaurants in London. I started with the burrata, followed by the orecchiette with black truffle &egg yolks. For my main course I had the seabream fish - which was cooked and seasoned to perfection. However, the highlight for me was the desert. You must try the Pain Perdu and vanilla ice cream. It is carmelized on the outside and sponge cake-like on the inside. Truly unique and delicious! I was with some vegans and they had a delicious meal as well. read more

I just love this place. Went twice in Three days once for lunch and dinner. The food was excellent and the service was impeccable. The atmosphere was very nicely laid back yet stylish and in one of the nicest neighborhoods in london. Great for going with friends or anytime really. Also check out the pain perdu. I'm not a big dessert person because they're often disappointing but this was exceptional and I'm glad my friend ordered it. read more

Charlotte Street has become a really great place to eat, and The Ninth is the perfect example of that. I really like the small plates sharing concept, because you can try so many different dishes without getting too full. I came with 2 friends and we ordered 7 starter size dishes (they have larger size dishes too, but if you opt for those, then it would be hard to try so many things). Everything was actually the perfect size to share between three people. From the starters, we got the oxtail croquettes, which came with a wasabi mayo. I would highly recommend them. From the salads, we got the burrata, which to be fair isn't much of a salad, and the rabbit with smoked bacon. All of the pastas were some type of tortellini / ravioli, and we went for the ossobucco tortellini and the rabbit agnolotti (too hard to choose!), both of which were great, but the ossobucco was my favourite. Of the raw and cured section, we got the salted beef cheek, which didn't taste raw or cured at all. It was melt-in-your-mouth tender. Finally, from the fish section, we got the scallops with gnocchi and mussels in starter size. Everything was excellent and I'm sure there are many other fine dishes on that menu. To drink we shared a bottle of Chianti, which went well with what I thought was a fairly Italian-inspired menu. And for all that, the damage was under £50 each for a stellar Michelin star meal. read more