Dorian Restaurant

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  Ali Alhasoon

  ·1 month ago

  “We visited the restaurant as a group of three and decided to sit at the bar. It was such a lovely experience. We enjoyed some excellent drinks and delicious snacks while taking in the atmosphere. The restaurant is beautiful, and the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Sitting at the bar was especially enjoyable because you can relax, watch what’s happening around you, and really take your time. The food was absolutely fantastic everything we tried was beautifully prepared and full of flavour. We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the whole experience. I would definitely come back again!”

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  sharlotte santiago

  ·2 months ago

  “Went on a solo lunch, very spontaneous booked it in the morning. Place was nearly empty and was greeted well, very accommodating staff. First of all, been recommended this place few times already yet since it was on the pricier side couldnt get anyone to come with me so just decided to go solo. Everything they recommended was amazing, burst of flavours and well executed. Ordered the truffle rosti which was my favourite!! £35 but worth it! It was topped with so much truffle yet it wasnt too overpowering I can still remember closing my eyes while eating this and was so happy after hahah, melon crudo was interesting but would’ve ordered the other rostis they had in my opinion, the “french toast” was crazy good. It was what they recommended to me and it was hands down was a work of art.. the chicken was so tender melts in your mouth with all of the sauces inside. Highly recommend. Now with the mains I ordered seabass as I thought I would be full from all the starters. It was alright well grilled but nothing surprising its a sea bass which was £36… maybe next time if I was dining alone couldve ordered starters and snacks only as they were the most interesting and if going with the group couldve tried their famous steak! Bill was £160 for one person dining. There was a bit of a wait for the food but definitely would go back”

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  Claire Lai

  ·2 months ago

  “I mean wow. Honestly I was a bit wary because of the reviews but then it came as recommended by a few people close to me so I thought I’d give it a go. The best steak in London by a country mile. Perfectly charred on the outside. Tender and juicy on the inside and packed with flavour. Just fatty enough to leave you smiling from ear to ear. Complimented perfectly by the salad and the most delicious potatoes that were at once savoury and naturally sweet - the skin was crisp without being hard or oily and the centre was tender and moist and just melted in your mouth once you bit in. The starter were to die for as well. Wonderful rostis- honestly, get them all. We did. Dorian is owned by the same people who own the Notting Hill fish shop so get the tuna tartare thing. If I had enough space in my stomach I would have also gotten one of the cooked seafoods. The steak tartare was wonderful, great potatoes, just crispy enough and the mustard is GREAT mustard and just the right amount. The steak flavour really cuts through as well. The pate is great. It’s just rich enough so don’t order too much as it’s plenty to share. Tomato salad was wonderful too. Service was also wonderful. Great at giving recommendations. And just sort of being barely there but also taking care of all your needs. We didn’t get wine or desert.”

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  Hollie Skipper

  ·3 months ago

  “We went for lunch for my birthday and were super excited but I’m afraid I just don’t get the hype. There is club like music playing in the background and the restaurant is quite loud. I had a couple of cocktails which were really good but quite small and I was really put off by the cramped seating and paper table cloths. There is also one toilet for an entire restaurant which is a bit grim. We had a couple of small bite starters and then the steak, pork chop and sides. The sides were similar to home cooking and the meat was overly blackened which was unpleasant to the point where I trimmed the black char from my meat otherwise for me it wasn’t edible. The overwhelming flavour throughout all of the food was salt and/or burnt bitterness which is a shame because the ingredients are clearly good quality. They then started reorganising the restaurant for a wedding and so we felt silly still sitting there whilst tables were being physically moved around. The service is no better than in any other low end restaurant and there was no attempt to acknowledge a special occasion. I wouldn’t recommend or return, we skipped dessert and were met with a £280 bill. Overall a really forgettable meal.”

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  Jack Swain

  ·3 months ago

  “A perfect meal. So many brilliant dishes, standouts were the lobster with gazpacho, wild mushroom salad and chicken liver parfait toast. Interesting flavour combinations without being fiddly. Staff were really friendly and helpful (big shout out to Mo for guiding us through the menu), and the barman was happy to talk us through cocktails, wine and show us what we were drinking. Great design, tunes and atmosphere. Perfect place for a treaty dinner.”

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  Eliz Mehmet

  ·4 months ago

  “I have heard endless reviews and great things about this Michelin star restaurant. The vibe overall was really nice, great selection of foods and drinks and our waitress, Mo, was really exceptional. However, I definitely felt let down by the food - from the bland flavours, to the incredibly tough squid, and duck I’ve had cooked better at mid-range restaurants. I’m in no rush to go back.”

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  Rob Rossi

  ·6 months ago

  “Arrived without a reservation for an early dinner at Dorian. We were seated at the bar which coincidentally happens to be the front row to a food show. Great energy amongst a well trained kitchen team. The restaurant is lively and the staff is accommodating and completely tuned-in! The lobster sandwich and tomato salad were a great combo starter but the coup de grâce was the sirloin steak. Grilled to perfection in the open wood-fired grill. A meat combination of wagyu and a German breed basted in their glacé makes for a generous portion of sirloin, ribeye or T-bone cuts, all to be shared. A definite for the discerning carnivore!”

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  adams1187

  ·6 months ago

  “The best lunch we have had in ages and we eat out a lot. I don’t ever do Google reviews but given how low the general scores are I felt I had to. The food was incredible, the atmosphere is relaxed, the service was amazing, rob & alberto looked after us, thank you. I actually managed to book the wrong dates and they still accommodated us. Yes it’s expensive, the bad reviews are from people that don’t understand that it’s not a cheap restaurant. You get what you pay for honestly. Our bill for a few starters, 800g of steak without the bone and two sides: two deserts and a £180 bottle of wine and two glasses of champagne was £480. It’s not cheap but you get what you pay for, 100/10 will be back. Don’t let the bad reviews put you off. It’s amazing”

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  duanmu wang

  ·6 months ago

  “I’m afraid this was a rather disappointing dining experience. The restaurant is extremely cramped. Tables and seating are placed so close together that we had to move our table twice just to allow neighbouring guests to sit down. Considering the pricing, the paper tablecloths also felt somewhat underwhelming. Unfortunately, the food was excessively salty — every dish we tried was heavily over-seasoned to the point that it became difficult to enjoy. Despite there being many staff walking around the floor, the service felt slow and disorganised. Our order was taken incorrectly, and overall the attention to the table was surprisingly limited. The music was also played at a very high volume, which made it difficult to have a proper conversation during dinner. Drinks by the glass were quite limited, and overall the food felt significantly overpriced for the quality and experience offered. All in all, the restaurant feels rather overrated and not really worth making a special trip for. Definitely does not deserve a star”

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  Eating Through Brum

  ·7 months ago

  “The food is incredible - let the staff guide you on what and how much to eat or you will end up with tiny portions and not full. The staff were superb and v accommodating. We had a lovely meal and we will be back! It is a small busy restaurant and the tables are very close to each other.”