Blandford Comptoir
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About Blandford Comptoir
On Blandford St in London, Blandford Comptoir serves Italian-influenced dishes alongside a wine list running to 300 bottles, poured by the glass or bottle and featuring Hermitage and surrounding regions. The menu changes regularly, with dishes such as cheesy polenta, courgette flower and Sicilian prawns among the recurring plates, and focaccia served alongside. Roasted lamb rump and roast French quail appear too, along with mushroom arancini and seabass tartare. Seating runs to a bar option as well as tables, and there are seats outside. The room is walk-in, with no reservations taken. Inside, the front tables near the window tend to be brighter, while the back of the dining room runs darker. The wine list draws on Hermitage and its surrounding regions alongside the wider selection by the glass.
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“Italian-influenced dishes served alongside a 300-bottle wine list in an intimate dining room.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention extensive wine list, changing seasonal menu, seabass tartare and cozy ambience.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention extensive wine list, changing seasonal menu, seabass tartare and cozy ambience.
Customer Review Summary
The wine list draws the most consistent praise, reviewers point to a deep selection with affordable by-the-glass options alongside splendid bottles, and several call out the hermitage and other Rhone-adjacent picks specifically. Close behind, the ever-changing menu earns repeat mentions, with named dishes like the saffron seafood veloute, cheesy polenta, roasted lamb rump, seabass tartare, and mushroom arancini singled out as flavorful and well presented. Many describe the room as cozy and say they intend to return, some specifically for outdoor tables or window seating up front, noting the back area runs dark. Service is mostly called friendly and responsive, though this isn't universal: one diner describes arrogant staff who left the table to pour its own drinks and wait a long time for the bill, and another found the food merely average and not worth the price for what was served. A couple of visitors call the wine list expensive.
Customer Review Summary
The wine list draws the most consistent praise, reviewers point to a deep selection with affordable by-the-glass options alongside splendid bottles, and several call out the hermitage and other Rhone-adjacent picks specifically. Close behind, the ever-changing menu earns repeat mentions, with named dishes like the saffron seafood veloute, cheesy polenta, roasted lamb rump, seabass tartare, and mushroom arancini singled out as flavorful and well presented. Many describe the room as cozy and say they intend to return, some specifically for outdoor tables or window seating up front, noting the back area runs dark. Service is mostly called friendly and responsive, though this isn't universal: one diner describes arrogant staff who left the table to pour its own drinks and wait a long time for the bill, and another found the food merely average and not worth the price for what was served. A couple of visitors call the wine list expensive.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Great neighbourhood french inspired wine bar cum restaurant. Regularly changing menu with inventive chef. Recommend sitting in front seats by window as back area can be quite dark. Bar dining also excellent option”
- Google user
“Food is extremely average to avoid saying anything worse; for the price one could even argue it’s not even average. The wine selection is as expected and the atmosphere is the only reason why I’m not giving 1 star as it was cozy and nice enough also we weren’t badly treated. Nonetheless, for the price, I was expecting soooooooo much more. Unfortunately I’m not coming back.”
- Google user
“The atmosphere of this restaurant is lovely, and the service is excellent. A special shoutout to Angel, who is incredibly warm and friendly—she gave us thoughtful recommendations based on our preferences, which we really appreciated. The food was also fantastic. My favorite was the seabass tartare—it’s very unique with lots of delicate details in flavor and presentation. The focaccia served alongside was also beautifully made.”
- Google user
“Beautiful little spot for a glass of wine and champagne. Great location. Could spend hours here. Will be returning regularly.”
- Google user
“An amazing experience! A very eclectic food menu to accompany and an amazingly expensive wine list. We enjoyed every aspect of our visit. And anytime we’re in London in the future, we shall dine here.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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