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ROBATA, London,

ROBATA

4.4
4.4
1826 Reviews
£26 to £40
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
You're in luck! We still have 3 timeslots left
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Specialising in the long-standing tradition of Japanese charcoal cooking.

Head Chef Charles Lee has worked in a number of Michelin starred restaurants during his career before arriving at ROBATA. Possessing a strong command of Asian cuisines from across the globe, Chef Lee has devised a menu which shows the diversity of the country’s food, highlighting traditional cooking techniques and contemporary flavours, along with using the best of British produce.

ROBATA meaning ‘fireside’ specialises in robata grilled charcoal cooking, a Japanese tradition that was first introduced by ancient fishermen who took boxes of hot coals with them on their boats to warm their food at they gathered their day’s catch. While the cooking method has largely stayed the same, the menu is a modern interpretation of some of Japan’s most prized dishes as well as a number of ROBATA signatures sure to please Western pal

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7287 5766
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Charles Lee
  • Area
    Soho
  • Cross Street
    Between Dean Street and Wardour Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Soho Leicester Square Piccadilly Circus Tottenham Court Road Oxford Circus Covent Garden
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

Experiences

  • Japanese 8 Course Tasting Menu

    £60.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience a delightful selection of ROBATA’s signature dishes with our most premium set menu. Guests are invited to enjoy a luxurious selection of nibbles, sushi and small plates including a choice of one main dish.
    Japanese 8 Course Tasting Menu photo
  • 5 Course Bottomless Brunch with Free Flow Prosecco

    £35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience a delightful selection of ROBATA’s signature dishes and bottomless free flow prosecco for 1.5h with a 5 course menu set menu. Guests are invited to enjoy a luxurious selection of nibbles, sushi and small plates including a choice of one main dish.
    5 Course Bottomless Brunch with Free Flow Prosecco photo

What 1,826 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Robata is a delightful dining destination noted for its "amazing" food, especially the "black cod" and sushi. Guests appreciate the "variety" and "beautifully presented" dishes alongside a vibrant atmosphere and "friendly" service. Ideal for a memorable meal, it's praised for being a "gem in London" and "perfect for dates."
1,826 Reviews
  1. Machhour

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good experience as usual we will come later and later

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  2. Jason

    VIP

    London

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always love eating here - so central, and the food is always really tasty. I usually, We ate very early 5:30, so the restaurant was very quiet so lacking its usual buzz. Think the staff were more focused on setting up for dinner than paying us attention so did have get their attention a few times (to order, To get drinks, to pay ….) However, this was unusual as we always have good service and great food. But please bring back the wagyu fillet on the bBq and hay.

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  3. Nielsen

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Had to wait 45 minutes for one diner's only course (simple dish of black cod) while three others had long finished all their orders. Miniature portions of skewers. Noise level unbearable. Understaffed.

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  4. Sara

    VIP

    Denver

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great evening. The food was amazing! We will definitely be back :)

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Buckinghamshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sushi was amazing! Some of the hot food could have been hotter but was all lovely!

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  6. Jannik

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice Ambiente, spicy food, great service, crearly recommend

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  7. Helena

    London

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a separate gluten free menu I could refer to and a number of items that could be adapted, but ultimately meant my skewers were quite plain. Sushi was delicious and the other guests really liked the bao buns.

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  8. Mykola

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would definitely recommend before a show. Very tasty food with lots of options.

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  9. Eloise

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really beautiful evening, delicious flavours lots of variety. Best dishes were the miso aubergine and the pork ribs! We tried many dishes and shared. Also the spicy tuna roll was fab!!

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  10. Emily

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, great staff and delicious food! Would 100% recommend and we even received a free Polaroid to remember our experience!

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FAQs

ROBATA is rated 4.4 stars by 1826 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
You're in luck! We still have 3 timeslots left
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options
Google Map for ROBATA

56 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, W1D 4UE

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Dean Street and Wardour Street
  • Area
    Soho
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Soho Leicester Square Piccadilly Circus Tottenham Court Road Oxford Circus Covent Garden
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Charles Lee
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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