St John Bread and Wine

St John Bread and Wine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Claire

   Toronto1 review

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I've been to the original St Johns a couple of times, and am a big fan of the food, the ethos, and the vibe. My friend had longed to go so I took him for his birthday: we could only get a booking at Bread and Wine, but I was keen to check out the venue so there we went. The service was good, the atmosphere great as expected, the starters and small plates excellent. We weren't drinking so asked if there was juice and was told there was only mocktails, which meant almost a tenner for some elderflower soda, which was a bummer. The mains were the disappointment: the pigeon was lovely in flavour but the skin very flabby and hard to cut even with a steak knife, so we didn't get much from it despite our best elbow-grease efforts. When ordering I had asked how big the Hereford beef was (given the £36 price I actually wanted to make sure we weren't over-ordering), and was told it was a 'proper mains portion' good for sharing. What arrived were four coin-sized slices of (admittedly excellent) beef but I would not have ordered that had the portion been more accurately described. It was also a shame not to see the bone marrow on the menu, one dish my friend had most hoped to try, and that was always part of the gamble – yet a waiter whisked past us with plates of bone marrow for a table of four behind us while we were having our desserts. The desserts were flawless, though very happy there. I knew treating my friend would be pricey, as I'm familiar with the restaurant, but was a bit of a shame to spend £175 for lunch for two (with no alcohol) and not feel the meal was entirely up to snuff. Still love St John but think it's a safer bet to go for a smattering of small plates and desserts. And perhaps at Bread and Wine it is better to stick to the eponymous elements, which they do very well indeed.
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Every dish was amazing. Their food is simple and well done. Wine list is top notch. Madeleines freshly baked for dessert are not to be missed.
   

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   SarahC

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 13 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It is one of the best - I wasn't disappointed! Everything was cooked to perfection and the staff were lovely
   

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   NURIA

   Warwickshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It's the restaurant I visit every time I come to London... Never disappoints me!! And I always recommend it
   

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   Rachel VIP

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had such a good experience at St John ! Perfect food and amazing friendly service, really good wine
   

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   Katie

   London2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 6 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The desserts in particular (apple pie and twice baked chocolate cake) were delicious! As I'm vegetarian I ordered the two veggie plates but my partner was left waiting for his main. I think the team thought we were sharing my plates - we weren't this was my main, we had said this when ordering. Regardless, we had a nice evening, good wine and food.
   

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   obsequious

   Berlin3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 3 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   sheer pleasure, we shared starters and mains, no fuss comfort
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Munich1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 3 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very relaxed. Super friendly staff. Delicious Food!
   

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   Shane

   London9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 3 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I absolutely love this place…and the fact they can cater for my Vegan partner is absolutely amazing
   

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    John

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Always something new to try, always brilliant food and service.
    

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