A quality dining experience with a focus on freshness. The escargot was luxurious and had a nice bite to it, though the accompanying cream sauce was really rich. The tenderloin came out as a more than medium rare, but the waiter graciously returned with one that was cooked more to liking. The risotto with scallops was good though the sauce binding the risotto was extremely rich, making the texture a tad gummy. The duck breast was nicely cooked, but I do wish that the accompaniments were more creatively presented. The turtle chocolate cheesecake was delicious if a tad sweet. The waiter was really helpful and nice and attentive, while the environs were plain but bright, large windows allowing for ample sunlight to filter into the dining room. Good for group events as well. Check it out and see what you think! read more

We came here for a small reception and were seated in a private area downstairs. We were warmly greeted and taken care of the whole evening. I had Cesar salad, pasta and lemon crumble. The Cesar salad was solid but nothing special. I would've liked a little more dressing. The pasta dish was made spicy as per my request and was quite good. It had a generous portion of shrimp as well. The lemon crumble was light and fresh. Others said the risotto was really good as well. For a group meal, I thought they did really well. It was a little hot downstairs but in their defense, it was extremely hot outside. I'd like to come back here and try their regular menu in the main floor dining room! read more

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Nice location and great and friendly staff. Price is high but the quality is great! Menu is limited but varied. Just wish there was a bit more of it on my plate. read more

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The food was fantastic! The crab cakes were a delicious appetizer and the salmon was melting in my mouth. They easily made changes to our sides. The daily soup and beef tenderloin were tender and delicious. Springs Caesar was a great starter drink and the wine list is excellent. We enjoyed the turtle cheesecake and Baileys coffee. The wait staff came at the right time and did not hover. She was polite and thoughtful and we were not hurried. The chef made a lemon butter sauce for my salmon as I did not prefer the offered dill sauce. I really appreciated the thoughtfulness of the chef. If you're thinking about trying Springs - go now. I'm already planning the next visit! read more

Patio open and like everyone, we were ready to go out! Headed here for an early Pre-Fathers Day lunch. Got seated on time on the side patio, everything set up for good social distancing. Server was awesome and this restaurant dedicates one staff member to the table for whole meal. We had escargot, grilled tuna, crab cakes and burgers. Everything was EXCELLENT. Do not hesitate to give this place a try, we all need to help out our small, local businesses in these times. read more

Wow. Every time we dine at The Springs we're blow away by the service, the ambiance and most importantly, the food. We can also bring our 9 year old, who is never disappointed with the kids cuisine. Service is top notch. The servers know the food very well, and they are always quick to suggest Pre-dinner cocktails and wine pairing with your food. We ordered some items that were new on the menu, and our server asked for our feedback to help the kitchen revise and improve the dishes. Ambiance is phenomenal. High ceilings, big windows, and piano music on the weekend. Comfy, sophisticated vibe. The food is always amazing. Crab cakes and Duck pirogies are standout starters. We also had their lamb and blackened trout. Their venison is also unique and delicious. Yes, dinner sets you back a fair penny. But you get amazing value, and the moment you leave you start planning the next special occasion that will give you an excuse to return. To all the staff at The Springs, thanks for being awesome. A true culinary gem in London. read more

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If you are looking for fine dining in the Forest City, look no further. I'm sure most people in #ldnont are aquatinted with the Springs but I must reiterate! This old Church-turned restaurant is the perfect spot for a date or get together with family and friends. We had a few pals visiting from Toronto and they are big foodies. We knew we couldn't just take them anywhere. We decided on The Springs due to its amazing reputation for yummy, interesting, and fresh dishes. I knew they had live music on Fridays which was a big plus. Instead of ordering 1 meal for each of us. We all ordered 2 appetizers each. This allowed us to try out more items for roughly the same cost. We ordered 8 of the 11 small plates on the menu and were not disappointed. Highlights would be the escargot, the cambazola, crab cakes, sea scallop dumpling, and the duck perogies. All of the appetizers were very good, and beautifully presented. We had 2 waiters during the night. One to take care of the orders and the other who brought out the food. The one who took the orders was a bit distracted at times but was otherwise great. The one who brought out the food was really personable. I noticed the chef going to other tables over the duration of the evening. I kind of wish he visited our table cause this guy was basically a celebrity to us at this point. Phew, well fed, and happy happy happy. The live music was the perfect addition to the evening. It was beautifully played without being overbearing. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a special night out. Expect to pay a bit more (obviously) but what you get in return is top notch dining. read more

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Went here for date night with the Mr. Ordered 4 appetizers. All were exceptional. So flavourful and complex. We absolutely loved it. Our server was great. Very friendly and always there when you need him. Nothing beats the atmosphere. It was intimate and cozy. Will definitely come back! read more

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Ever since it opened, I've heard really good things about The Springs, so I went into the restaurant with high hopes, which is never really a good idea. One of my main complaints was the service. Our waiter came off as a bit unfriendly and nonchalent - I just didn't get the impression that he cared about serving us. And when he talked about the specials for the night, he spoke only to my mom and didn't look at me at all. It really irks me when I'm not treated as an equal when eating out with my parents (I'm 23, by the way)! He also didn't come back to our table once during the meal, which meant I didn't get a refill on my water. This left a bitter taste on my tongue and took away from the otherwise good meal. To start we were brought out some bread, which was still warm from the oven. It was delicious! Next I had the Wildwood Greens Salad, which was a huge portion of fresh seasonal greens with roasted beets, nika cheese from Monforte Dairy, oven dried tomatoes, shallots, and toasted hemp seeds tossed in a citrus wolfberry vinaigrette. This was an awesome combination of flavours - especially that dressing! I barely even needed an entree after that bread and salad, but the Harrar Espresso and Black Pepper Crusted Venison Loin was calling my name. It came with root vegetable frites, a chili arugula salad and chocolate pomegranate gastrique. That gastrique was one of the best sauces I've ever had! The venison itself was good too, however a bit overcooked for my liking. Also I just want to comment on the fact that this entree was served in a bowl - how does one eat a steak out of a bowl!?! Overall the food was really good, but it was just missing the wow factor that I was expecting. Perhaps the presentation played a role in that though - more creative plating would have really enhanced the meal, in my opinion. But to leave this review on a positive note - because for the most part I did enjoy this restaurant - I want to say that I would go back here again to try some of the other dishes on the menu that caught my eye. And to order a vat full of that chocolate pomegranate gastrique! read more

The Springs Restaurant - Harrar Espresso and Black Pepper Crusted Venison Loin - French Near Me - London, Ontario

Great atmosphere, excellent service and delicious food. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quaint night out.

Menu is limited, but dishes were very tasty and nice presentation. Decor is slightly stark. Service was great.

I really enjoy The Springs. I've been here for events held in the basement and for a meal on the main floor. Next in line to only one or two restaurants, this place gives you a very fresh and professional experience. Prepared well, tended well - this place is great to to go with a few friends, a date, business meeting - or be a good person and take your mom here! Con: Service was DESCENT. read more

We went here for dinner last year and I was not impressed. The service was great. The food was average and was not worth the price. The so called home made cheesecake was frozen and not good. The ambience from the pianist was delightful. I left that night still hungry. read more

The most notable thing about The Springs is the atmosphere. Despite being a wide open design with lots of space, it feels remarkably cozy. There are interesting pieces of wall art hanging that give the place a unique vibe. The food was good, but for the price was about average. I had the onion soup - was expecting French style, but there was no cheese on it. That being said the actual flavour and texture of the soup was right on. Excellent smoked chicken wings as well. The entree I had was the scallops and greens. Again, cooked appropriately and flavourful, but not outstanding compared to scallop dishes I've had in comparably priced restaurants. Overall I have nothing negative to say about The Springs, but it just doesn't seem to have that "it" that would take things to the next level. read more

Every person with whom I've spoken has had very positive things to say about The Springs. Me, not so much. They might want to reconsider their choice of stemware. If they intend to serve exactly 6 oz. of wine, they should put it in another glass. On two different occasions I was struck by how little wine there appeared to be. I'm not suggesting that they are short serving; I'm suggesting that appearances matter, and the customer shouldn't be presented with what looks like World's Smallest Pour. Not a great first impression since the wine comes before the meal (one hopes). Ladies, bring a sweater. I did, and I was still cold. My guest liked her appetizer, but then things fell apart. My main course came with a visitor - a live bug. Not the end of the world, it could happen to any restaurant at any time. The waiter mentioned that this sometimes happens when the greens come directly from the farm. Really, it wasn't a big issue for me, but it was very off-putting for my guest. They brought me another dish, and we moved on. Here's the kicker - they apologized, but that's it. I couldn't believe that they didn't offer a free dessert or knock a glass of wine off the bill. They even charged us for coffees that were ordered after "the incident". Most customers would not react well to a live bug crawling around a dish, but I played it down (had the bug been in my guest's dish, things would have gone *very* differently indeed). I doubt that anyone sitting around us even knew about it, since I didn't do anything to cause a scene. I would have thought that a low-key response would have merited a token of appreciation, but I would have been wrong. Lots of people have had great experiences at The Springs, so maybe I had back luck. It's a handsome restaurant, in a good location (free parking). The service is fine. I actually hope that they do well, but I won't rush back. read more

We visited The Springs as group of seven on a busy Friday evening. We were greeted promptly and seated at our table quickly. While the room was somewhat noisy as others have noted we were able to carry on conversations and our waiter made sure that everyone could hear specials and other information. He answered all questions regarding ingredients and assured one diner with a special dietary need that the kitchen would have no problems adjusting the ingredients. The Caramelized Onion Soup was enjoyed by several in the group and was reported as excellent. The Sautéed Escargots were very good and the presentation was very nice. The Duck Salad appetiser and the Braised Rabbit appetiser were both reported as excellent. All enjoyed the appetizers and reported them as some of the best they had enjoyed in some time. As entrées, several diners had the perch special and reported that it was excellent. Nicely presented and very flavourful. Two diners had the beef tenderloin and both were perfectly prepared and nicely presented. The tenderloin was very tender and moist. Very high marks given by both diners. The Moroccan Lamb entre was also given high marks and the Espresso and Black Pepper Crusted Venison Loin was given very high marks and resulted in some sharing with others. All agreed that the quality of all appetizers and entrées was very high and presentation was excellent. The wine list has some very nice selections. The waiter was also able to separate the wine and food and split each bottle so that each diner paid 1/7th. Saved a great deal of calculating at the table and was much appreciated. At the end of the meal the chef came around to various tables. While at ours he was happy to answer questions around sources of his food and his background. We enjoyed a somewhat lengthy conversation. While the sound level when the room is busy may not be great for an intimate meal for two, it is not too loud for conversation. The quality of the food and service are well worth working with the sound level. Highly recommended. read more

This was our second visit to The Springs. This time it was to celebrate mine and my mother's birthday while they were in town. My mother raved about everything she ordered. She started with the duck salad and finished with the teriyaki prawn penne. My wife and I shared the rabbit arancini as we had enjoyed it the first time we visited. I had the perch special for a main and found it to be very cleverly put together. The perch is not a terribly exciting fish on its own but the salad the chef created beneath it was marvelous and really pulled it all together. The two other mains both had the tenderloin. They said it was very well cooked but one commented that the garlic butter was a little strong. I'm sure we will be back to enjoy dining here again in the future. read more

First day back after lockdown in the outdoor patio. What a great afternoon and continued fantastic place to have a great meal. We will never get tired of coming back to this place. A place that really cares about the quality and their customers. Thank you ! read more

Went there before the lock down. Nice restaurant with good service And food experience. Plenty of parking. Would visit again

Attended The Springs for the first time with a table of 5 on Saturday. I had heard good things about the restaurant and was eager to try. The decor of the restaurant is lovely, and huge bonus with free parking. The exposed brick of the old church was charming. Service was attentive. We did ask to be reseated at a table further away from the live music as we found it loud and they were not able to accomodate us. The musician did offer to turn down the amplifcation but we still had to raise our voices to have a conversation at the table. Appetizers: We ordered the Seared Tuna, Rabbit Risotto Arancini, Duck Salad, and Wild Musroom Tart. Our favourites were the Tuna and Rabbit, though we enjoyed the Duck Salad as well. The Wild Mushroom tart was OK, but wouldn't order it again. Mains: By far our favourite of those ordered was the VENISON! It was delicious..the chocolate sauce was a perfect finish for the dish. The lamb was also very good and the scallops. I had the pork which was cooked perfectly though I found the dish overall a bit sweet for my taste. Another diner at my table had the "pan spanked" chicken which was a tad disappointing. Desserts: We tried all of the desserts and were most impressed with the strawberry cheesecake and lemon sorbet dishes. Nothing spectacular... Overall I would say this is a promising new addition to London's restaurant scene. I'd go again. read more

Very disappointed with firehouse subs. Firstly the prices are way beyond expensive. Secondly the subs themselves were less than so-so. Nothing special about. Probably less quality than subway. Won't go out of my way to go back. read more

My fiance and I went out this evening to celebrate that she had beat breast cancer. I chose Springs as this is one of her favorite places to eat. What a disappointment. Service was mediocre at best as we had to wait over 40 mins for a water refill. We waited an hour and 20 minutes for our food. We watched other tables being served even those being served after our arrival. We thought we do not mind waiting for good, hot food. Our food arrived finally and it was barely luke warm. So disappointing to say the least. Our evening was ruined. We were hungry and upset. The chef came to chat with us and was very apologetic but didn't provide a reason for such a delay for the luke warm food. A little too late as up to that point no one bothered to checked in during our wait. We explained we were out celebrating the fact that my fiance beat breast cancer. They picked up the tab for the evening but the kicker was they apologized for the evening as they said we were celebrating our anniversary read more

This restaurant is quaint. I enjoy dining here for both lunch and dinner. The meals are always delicious. My go to is the salmon but they have different meat dishes, pasta dishes and the salads are so fresh and tasty. The service is very friendly and efficient. The ambience is very different from the afternoon to the evening. I recommend Spring for a lunch date with a few friends or colleagues and dinner for a great date night with your honey. They have live jazz playing certain evenings as well. You can check out their website more details. read more

We enjoyed the atmosphere, food & service. I had lamb, melt in your mouth, my husband had tenderloin and it is the Best in town. Will be back read more

Excellent meal on a Friday night. Ambience was nice and low key with perfect volume live music. Because of the time of the summer evening, our table and some around us were battling a bright, hot sun beating through the windows. The server was knowledgable of the menu and was able to describe the specials in detail. For apps we shared a Roman salad (Caesar) and crab cakes. The salad was better in our opinion, however, the crab cakes were fine. For dinner, we both chose the beef tenderloin, cooked medium rare. We each also had a glass of Leaping Horse merlot. The beef was cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly and tasted amazing! The garlic mashed potatoes, carrots and fennel were also tasty, but the beef was the star of the show. For dessert I had raspberry swirl cheesecake and my partner had creme brûlée. The cheesecake was disappointing, taste and texture of store bought for sure. The creme brûlée was very good. If the meal had any shortcoming, it was on the dessert front. All in all, a very nice meal. Would go back. read more

Went here with a friend who indicated the food was fantastic & this was a great restaurant. I found it to be good, but not great. Restaurant is apparently done using materials from an old church. The inside feels homey & has a rustic look, but I can imagine the wide open space being loud during busy times. Service was good - helpful server with solid knowledge of the menu, but he forgot to mention the specials until he go came back & took our orders. And only part way through taking our orders after I asked if there were any specials. Had the Duck Pierogies & Kung Fu Cabbage & my friend had Harvest Greens. Very large portions for an appetizer course. This was a theme with the mains as well - perhaps focused on delivering good value through large portions instead of great food. The Pierogies were very good - piping hot & flavorful. Very filling & with 4 large pieces plus all the duck & other items seemed like a lot for an appetizer. The salad was fresh & good - but was a very large portion that might have been more suited for 2 or even 3 people. For mains my friend had Duo of Ontario Duck & I had the Manitoulin Island Rainbow Trout. Again very good sized portions - especially the duck which I often find too small in some restaurants. The duck was good & my companion didn't share so I can't go by anything except the speed with which it was eaten up. The trout wasn't quite as good, & nowhere near as good as my Pierogies (did I mention how good they were?). The fish didn't have the freshness one would expect from what I assumed to be wild caught trout - leading me to wonder if it was farmed on Manitoulin not fresh caught. The apple butter didn't stay melted & ended up a jelly like glob that I had to spread around the fish to make sure some got on each of the two good sized fillets. Didn't do dessert as were quite full at this point. Overall I'd say a good restaurant but there are better choices for supposed fine dining & special occasions in London https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154995-d2337212-r498346886-The_Springs-London_Ontario.html# read more

The Springs is a great place to have a wonderful fine dining meal in a casual but classy atmosphere. I have not had a meal here that i have not loved. The wait staff are great and it is always a good experience. I highly recommend it. read more

Service was awesome. First thing, and the most important when you first walk into a place. Menu items varied from casual and normal, to unique and fine. At our table of 4, there was an order of venison, 2 of haddock and chips, and one salmon. All were expertly prepared. The best menu item though was the calamari - carrying the title "the friendly jerk". Tears of laughter ensued. The white wine we opened was amazing. Can't remember the name, from New Zealand. Atmosphere was lovely, food was great, staff was kind, quick and professional. What else do you need? (Other than live music of course...) read more

Fantastic first time lunch experience! Service was attentive and timely even on a busy Monday prim lunch time! duck perogies amazing, salad was fresh and good size, the curry mushroom soup delicious, crab cakes nice size and flavourful. The ambience is lovely and bright. The price was fair for our lunch and drinks and dessert! The wait staff were on point. We can't wait to come back and try the dinner fair and enjoy some live music. read more

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The food and service is excellent ... the restaurant is very cold (winter) and loud. The tables and cutlery are not at the level of the food. This is a great local eats but not a fine dining. read more

2.5 stars. I expected more from this restaurant. It bills itself as fine dining yet the service was cold and a bit sloppy. No "hello" or "good evening". The waiter didn't bother to take any time for us, just ran through the one special and disappeared. Food was good but not great and wine list needs serious help. Wines by the glass are predictable and pretty basic and my white wine was way too cold. I would not return. read more

The service was very good. The waiter was very curtious, was well versed in knowledge of the content and preparation of each dish. The food although pricey, meets the standards of great quality and taste, it was well presented and delicious. The environment on the other hand, although nice, was pretty loud where conversations among my parents was only doable if leaning forward and speaking at a volume closer to the range of screaming. read more

Great cuisine experience. Chef created spectacular dishes. Tim my family will be back!

Enjoyed dinner here last night with friends. Overall, the atmosphere was good, however, the piano bar seemed to have had the potential of overpowering the room (due to the layout of the restaurant). Waitstaff was impressive and took care of our needs without question. A few things to note: Decent selection of wines - Enjoyed an amarone della valpolicella (a bit more in price here than other places in London) All of the specials were sold out prior to our arrival (this happens I guess) but there is no needs to explain what the specials are if they sold out. The kitchen did a great job modifying the individual dishes to conform to various dietary restrictions. Would I go back.....Sure, why not! read more

Great food, ever time we go there is getting better. Service excellent, great environment

We were here for my wife's 30th birthday and could not have expected anything better that what we received! The service was fantastic and very attentive throughout the evening. Very engaging and friendly. The food was absolutely fantastic. We both ordered the Beef Wellington and were told by the staff that this was the 2nd night they had it on the menu. I hope they decide to keep it permanently as there is nowhere else in London that serves Beef Wellington, let alone makes it as amazing as The Springs! Absolutely delicious and wonderful in every way! Thank you! read more

AMAZING food. Absolutely delicious. Waiter was unbelievable kind, and the ambience is beautiful. Makes you feel like you're walking into heaven. Will definitely go again! read more

I have always had an enjoyable dining experience at this restaurant. Sometimes, I do find that the service can be a tad slow. However, I do enjoy that they offer menus specific to certain holidays or events. I had one of the best meals ever when ordering from their Valentine's Day menu. I find the portioning very comparable to similar restaurants. I also enjoy that the menu is consistently changing, taking in to account seasonal offerings. read more

This place has a great setting and history. The food is first class and the wine selection matches the meals perfectly.

Great place, great food, little bit noisy (it looks and echos like a church)