Quality Wines

4.8

319 Reviews

£41 and over

European

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2 people

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines
Charming

We take reservations for both lunch and dinner

At dinner the table is yours for 1 hour 45 minutes if you book up to and including 7pm. Any time after that, it’s yours for the evening

Please note: reservations are for dining from our menu and bookings are predominantly seated at bar stools

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
European
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
020 3343 4944
Website
http://www.qualitywinesfarringdon.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Nick Bramham

Location
88 Farringdon Rd, London, Greater London EC1R 3EA
Neighbourhood
Clerkenwell
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Experiences

The large table
£65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our large table seats 7-12 guests. The Menu We offer a set menu for the group comprising a selection of dishes from across that week’s menu. Vegetarians are very easily accommodated but please let us know of any dietary requirements when making your booking. Sample Menu Gildas | Marcona Almonds | Nocellara del Belice Olives Focaccia Coppa Mozzarella di Bufala Leeks Vinaigrette & Chopped Duck Egg Purple Sprouting Broccoli with Anchovy & Niçoise Olive Relish Pot-Roast Poussin with Pommes Purée & a Green Salad Quince & Almond Tart with Jersey Cream £65 per person (excluding service charge)
The large table for Express lunch
£39.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our large table seats 7-12 guests. The Menu We offer a set menu for the group comprising a selection of dishes from across that week’s menu. Vegetarians are very easily accommodated but please let us know of any dietary requirements when making your booking. Sample Menu Focaccia Coppa Leeks Vinaigrette with Chopped Duck Egg Purple Sprouting Broccoli with Anchovy & Niçoise Olive Relish Beef shin ragu with polenta & parmigiano reggiano Quince & Almond Tart with Jersey Cream £39 per person (excluding service charge)

What 319 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

London
European
City
Best Ambience
City
Neighbourhood gem
City
Great for fine wines
City
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Quality Wines enchants with its "excellent food, drinks, and service." This cozy spot boasts an "interesting off-beat wine selection" and "superb" food, perfect for sharing. Despite some critiques on portion size and ambiance, patrons rave about its "lovely atmosphere," "attentive staff," and "delicious, well-prepared dishes."

319 Reviews

M
Mark
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent on all levels - food, drinks, service. Heartily recommended! I’ll be back.
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Sean
VIP
New York City
116 reviews
3.0
116 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Nice Wine selection. Cozy neighborhood spot. Limited menu but tasty. Frenetic vibe; service felt a little rushed...
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James
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The place has potential to be a really lovely spot; however, it has a series of major flaws. It’s terribly cramped. It’s clear they are trying to get as many tables in as possible, which is to be expected; however, they could try and be a little more subtle about it. Our waiter effectively hounded us out the door. Unsurprisingly, as a result, you don’t feel particularly welcome. The price! Wow! I mean the food is ok. Some items such as the focaccia are delicious but the portions are just laughable. We ordered a scallop pasta dish for £24. Ok scallops are expensive fine, but give me a scallop! They served some tiny diced scallops on a mound of pitifully small pasta. In all honesty that probably wasn’t even the worst value for money dish. Steer clear of the tomato dish, that is truly and spectacularly poor value. The wine is very good. My advice would be go in the middle of the day for a quiet glass of wine and some focaccia. Unless you fancy being fleeced, don’t in any circumstances go for dinner. You will leave feeling hungry and disappointed.
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Pardeip
London
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a winner A solo pit stop and lunch date. Never disappoints .
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Shane
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good experience. Good wine selection and price range. Good food, buzzy.
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Jake
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Brief visit, but FOH were friendly and the food was sound!
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Freddie
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eat here. It’s amazing. Get the olives. Everything else is almost fantastic. Thanks Quality wines
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Anton
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Epic. Great food, excellent wine list at great prices.
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Richard
VIP
London
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another exceptional meal at one of my favourite restaurants. Food and service both brilliant.
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Michelle
VIP
Greater Boston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I very much enjoyed my lunch. The wine selection is unique, express lunch very fast and flavorful, and the bread delicious. The host was funny and attentive. I’ll definitely return next time I’m in London!
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FAQs

Quality Wines is rated 4.8 stars by 319 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

88 Farringdon Rd, London, Greater London EC1R 3EA

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Clerkenwell
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Nick Bramham
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
http://www.qualitywinesfarringdon.com/
Phone number
020 3343 4944

Quality Wines

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

The large table

The large table for Express lunch

Menu

What 319 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Quality Wines restaurant rated?

Is Quality Wines currently accepting reservations?

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Dining areas

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