Pearly Queen

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   Verity

   London

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The snacks and mains were exceptional, but unfortunately the small plates missed the mark for us (we had the Wild seabass, winter tomato, Iberico ham which just tasted like tomato and nothing much else, and the Chalkstream trout tartare, soy, egg yolk which again felt overwhelmed by the soy flavour). The wine list is great - particularly recommend the Sancerre. A lot of the seating is side-by-side/counter style, which isn't preferred by all. The service is excellent. Tom Brown is continuing to do really innovative things with fish. You'll eat stuff here that you won't ever try again! It feels like early days Cornerstone (when it was at it's best). It wasn't perfect, but it was still very very good.
   

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   TimC

   London

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We were seated in the corner which was lovely and full of natural light. The restaurant was disarmingly quiet which I wasn't expecting even for a Tuesday and we were one of two tables. The fresh oysters were lovely, but the crispy buffalo oyster was lost in the coating and ranch dressing which over powered everything. The chalkstream trout tartare was ok but not very well balanced and could have done with more acidity to offset the richness and yolk. The hake kyiv was a lovely dish and a bit more sating after the lighter dishes as part of the sharing set menu. £124 including service and two cocktails is pretty good these days, but for sharing plates there is better value. The large plates sound lovely but start at 27 and go up to 30 which is quite steep.
   

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   David

   London

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Quality food served in an innovative way. We had the Saturday set menu (£30/head) and had four taster dishes - all outstanding. Lovely venue, modern and fun.
   

   Pearly QueenResponded 2 days ago

   Dear David, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the Saturday set menu and found our dishes outstanding. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience. Warmest regards, PQ
   

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   Ivelina

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Lovely place, Delicious food and great playlist !
   

   Pearly QueenResponded 6 days ago

   Dear Ivelina, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food and playlist. We hope to welcome you back soon. Warmest regards, PQ
   

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   Pina

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Best oysters i ever had. All the rest was great too
   

   Pearly QueenResponded 6 days ago

   Dear Pina, Thank you for the 5-star review! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the oysters and everything else we have to offer. We can't wait to welcome you back for another visit. Warmest regards, PQ
   

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   Charlie

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 18, 2025

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

   Fantastic experience. Food was the best I’ve had in a long time, service and ambience excellent. Will return.
   

   Pearly QueenResponded 7 days ago

   Dear Charlie, Thank you so much for the 5-star review. We're very pleased to hear that you had such a great experience. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! Warmest regards, PQ
   

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   Joanne

   London

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on February 17, 2025

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

   Absolutely loved Cornerstone however this is even better
   

   Pearly QueenResponded on February 18, 2025

   Dear Joanne, Thank you for the 5-star review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! Warmest regards, PQ
   

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   Sarah

   London

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

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

   This is an exceptional experience for fish lovers. The oysters were very fresh and definitely a treat au natural. The most surprising dish was the squid lasagna which was superb. We felt that it would be possible to choose anything on the menu and be delighted. I can’t recommend it highly enough and won’t be surprised when it gets its star!
   

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   Pearly QueenResponded on February 17, 2025

   Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are pleased to hear that you had an exceptional experience with us and that our offerings resonated with your love for seafood. We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Warmest regards, PQ
   

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   Gaby

   VIP

   London

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2025

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

   Loved it. Delicious food great service and cocktails
   

   Pearly QueenResponded on February 10, 2025

   Dear Gaby, Thank you for the 5-star review! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed the food, great service and cocktails. We can't wait to welcome you back for another visit. Warmest regards, PQ
   

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    Jonathan

    VIP

    London

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

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

    Excellent food as always. Thanks for looking after us!
    

    Pearly QueenResponded on February 10, 2025

    Dear Jonathan, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We appreciate your feedback and are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warmest regards, PQ
    

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