Reviews of The Garden Cafe. (Restaurant) in London (London).

The Garden Cafe

256 Reviews

156 Comments

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5 Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1 7LB, United Kingdom

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Information of The Garden Cafe, Restaurant in London (London)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of The Garden Cafe

m. s.

We went for lunch twice in our 10 day trip to London. We loved it! Fresh, delicious homemade bread and food! The scenery is beautiful with St. Mary's church and the gardens surrounding the restaurant. Try the soup. It was the best soup I've every had and we are "soup people". So happy we tried this lil gem.

R. H.

Such reasonably priced and excellent food with lovely service and the most gorgeous setting. Highly, highly recommend this hidden gem!

J. P.

Beautiful setting, delicious food. Be sure to book, as it fills up, even for weekday lunch.

C. R.

Scrumptious lunch today at the GC. I’ve been wanted to go for ages and it did not disappoint. Everything cooked to perfection, delicious, understated and elegant. The ginger pud was out of this world. Service excellent. Recommend!!

M.

Find myself again in this interesting coffee shop and must say that I really like the design and the way the shop is managed, they do have a delicious menu and the coffee is one of the best. They have two areas one fo coffee and breakfast and one for lunch/brunch and they do not serve food while you have coffee only snacks, what is beautiful about this place is that you can see how they prepare the food next to you so you know they respect all the hygienic rules 🙌🏻 If you on social media fallow me on IG @fooduklondon for more interesting places.

A. B.

The food was surprisingly good and service while initially slow and somewhat stand offish got better as Jose the waitron took us in hand. The Sardines in Harisa was an excellent starter. The bread was excellent, crusty sour dough with a hint of sour Rye. The Haddock Clam Chowder while slightly over salted was delicious. The Fig Pie that Jose recommended was excellent. We will go back if we are in the neighborhood.

D. S.

The dishes are very interesting, not to mention delicious and when I went there I tried stuff I never thought I would ever eat. I tried cow's tongue and a feather back steak (both of which were super). One of my friends also had a pig's cheek which was also really nice. I would definitely reccomend this place if you want a nice lunch or a place to go with family. The picture below is the steak.

M. H. B.

An unexpected and rewarding find! Fresh, delicious food in a gardenic ambiance. The grilled sardines and haddock clam chowder were faultless.

E. M.

Lovely space within the Garden Museum with attentive cuisine and good service

A. F.

I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys bold flavours and unusual combinations. Everything is delicious, from the food and drinks to the service.

L. S.

Very pleasant spot in the middle of a busy area, a green oasis among residential buildings. A limited but very tasty menu on the more expensive side. Good and fast service and a very relaxing atmosphere.

S. P.

Great meal and very reasonably priced. Serious assured cooking from the kitchen here.

C.

Good service by avast friendly staff and their homemade cake was divine.

A. N.

Looks great but didn't have time to eat. It's a goldfish bowl....

P. T. F.

Excellent lunch and lovely new outdoor space

l. a.

My first cafe I've been in the UK. Well, there are no words I can describe other than such an incredible experience it had been. Drinking hot chocolate while gazing out on the lovely view of Buckingham Palace Garden was the best.

D. M.

Lovely place to reminisce about our visit to Ha'apai in the Pacific, where the mutiny on The Bounty occurred, then sat having a G&T beside the final resting place of Capt. Bligh.

D. H.

The Pollock is quite good. Also loved the mousse. The service is kind and prompt. Cannot beat the location.

M. B.

I live nearby and I absolutely love the place! Coffe, tea and pastries are great. All the cookies, cakes, cinnamon rolls hand made in front of you... Simply delicious. For lunch menu the portions could be larger taking into account the prize but... Definitely worth visiting:)

A. K. l. G.

I like this place, they serve nice cakes and I yet to try their food

H. P.

I hadn't checked the website in advance and, given the café is attached to a museum, I was expecting a bowl of soup and a roll. What I got was an excellent John Dory, flaking to perfection, with mussels and spring vegetables, followed by a delicious rhubarb tart with almonds and wonderfully short pastry. My partner chose spelt, courgettes and peas with pecorino followed by a particularly delicious chocolate mouse with hazelnut praline; she was as pleased as I was. More expensive a meal than I was expecting but well worth the money! The garden location is a delight.

C. L.

Small cafe which you can visit independently of the museum. Nice staff. Freshly made treats available. Had two types of cookies which were great plus a spiced lemon cordial. Relaxing setting and just opposite Westminster. Just off a cycle quiet way as well so good for a trip out.

S. T.

Back open and cleverly socially-distanced post-Covid, the atmosphere is light and airy, with friendly staff and really thoughtful menu and specials. Lunch is served 12-3pm on a Sunday; Braised Rabbit Leg was a highlight, and dessert and coffee absolutely to die for. The Chocolate Mousse especially. By far and away the best restaurant/cafe in the local area.

G. H.

They didn't have anything for lunch just main meals which I don't want at lunchtime. Had a coffee but it wasn't hot.

T. L.

Beautiful settings. As mentionned by a few visitors, the menu is short, but the food is fresh and original.

J. W.

We needed a place to grab breakfast near our hotel. We were staying near the London Eye and wanted something a little nicer. This place was perfect. It is a nice little cafe right in the church grounds. Great spot with friendly staff located in the gardens adjacent to the church. Pleasant respite during a day of touring!

J. L.

Lovely setting, small interesting menu. Dishes feel authentic (sometimes a little under seasoned) - perfect lunch spot

M. T.

Amazing restaurant! Such a hidden gem, I can't recommend it highly enough. Went here with my mom and boyfriend, it was such a hit! Excellent ingredients, expertly crafted dishes. The octopus was the best I've ever had (and I'm really picky). Courgette starter was spectacular, and lemon tarte was delicious. The menu is also very affordable. Can't wait to come back!

B. W.

Very well cooked fresh and well presented food.

C. C.

Can’t comment about the burgers but the breakfast was great! Really nice fry up, I added chorizo from brindesa (across the road), really filling and good quality, the coffee was also very good indeed.Great spot near the shard to have lunch! I had the honest burger and the frontier beer, definitely coming back!

M. W.

Staff were friendly and I had the best scrambled eggs I've ever had. The coffee on the other hand wasn't very nice, it would be good to see more selection, syrups and even instant coffee for those who don't like the strong taste of coffee. Otherwise a very lovely place with a new menu every lunch time.

R. F.

One of the secret gems of London. The place is impressive, but it need to be sunny in order to sit outside!!. The food of this small cafe is really tasty. Perfect for a soup with home made bread and a brownie! nothing pretentious but a cheap tasty option!

A. B.

We came here for lunch having read some mixed reviews. I booked and am glad I did as it filled up during the time we were there. We had the plaice and warm tartare sauce, which was really well cooked,Heard so much about how PRETTY this is. It's pleasant enough. Lunch for two was uninspiring, I must say.

R. R.

Very nice interior, lovely courtyard full of plants, fresh seasonal food. Very tasty. Perfect for a light Sunday lunch. They have a selection of simple yet excellent breakfast options - bacon sarny, eggs on toast, fresh pastries. The Garden museum is also worth a go. They are not open for dinner which is a bit of a shame as they offer the best food in this side of Lambeth

G. M.

Cute space. Delicious chocolate chip cookie. Garden area is peaceful and cozy.

J. D.

A perfect place for a quiet lunch. Quality menu in a tranquil setting. Best to book.

S. D.

A lovely airy space, with glass walls onto garden with the sarcophagus of Captain Bligh! Friendly service and reasonable prices - and delicious food. We ate roasted onions with nduja, beets with goats curd, and beef tomatoes with sardines for starters. The stone bass with potatoes and fennel was perfectly cooked, and lamb leg with coco beans was superb. The wine list is short, but well priced, and our server was happy to give us a taste before ordering a glass. An oasis!

s.

Delicious, perfectly cooked food, done with a winning combination of imagination, flair and simplicity. I also really appreciated the very reasonable prices. We were blown away and the space and service were amazing too. Will definitely be back. Thank you!

I. C.

Great cafe, very tasty

J. M.

Excellent food, at good prices, in a pleasant amd interesting atmosphere. Very peaceful despite the traffic outside. My squid starter with salsa rosso and roasted onion. My main was pig cheek, roasted apple and black pudding served on pomme puree. Both special dishes. Service was sufficiently attentive. Only things to feedback are that I think the wine needs a rethink for the price versus quality and I'd have liked more cheese on the cheese plate, but I am greedy. Will return!

S. C.

Some of the best food I have had in London. Lovely setting, great atmosphere and food to match. Octopus starter was superb and the pasta for main was just as good. Looking forward to going back.

S. G.

Gorgeous surroundings, lush food. The cafe is in a beautiful church with a community garden in front. Their lunch menu is homely but creative and healthy. Very filling so will come back another time for yummy looking cakes!

R. R.

Very nice interior, lovely courtyard full of plants, fresh seasonal food. Very tasty. Perfect for a light Sunday lunch. They have a selection of simple yet excellent breakfast options - bacon sarny, eggs on toast, fresh pastries. The Garden …

S. D.

A lovely airy space, with glass walls onto garden with the sarcophagus of Captain Bligh! Friendly service and reasonable prices - and delicious food. We ate roasted onions with nduja, beets with goats curd, and beef tomatoes with sardines …

P. P.

Great little restaurant! In this non-obvious location some superb food is served. Great experience to eat at high restaurant standards in a place that looks like a beautiful garden. I'll definitely take my mother there.

M. T.

Amazing restaurant! Such a hidden gem, I can't recommend it highly enough. Went here with my mom and boyfriend, it was such a hit! Excellent ingredients, expertly crafted dishes. The octopus was the best I've ever had (and I'm really …

A. B.

We came here for lunch having read some mixed reviews. I booked and am glad I did as it filled up during the time we were there. We had the plaice and warm tartare sauce, which was really well cooked,Heard so much about how PRETTY this is. It's pleasant enough. Lunch for two was uninspiring, I must say.

C. C.

Can’t comment about the burgers but the breakfast was great! Really nice fry up, I added chorizo from brindesa (across the road), really filling and good quality, the coffee was also very good indeed.Great spot near the shard to have lunch! I had the honest burger and the frontier beer, definitely coming back!

T. J.

Excellent food

H.

Nice cafe for breakfast. Very clean, good service friendly. Fairly limited menu but the food was great.

M. W.

Staff were friendly and I had the best scrambled eggs I've ever had. The coffee on the other hand wasn't very nice, it would be good to see more selection, syrups and even instant coffee for those who don't like the strong taste of coffee. Otherwise a very lovely place with a new menu every lunch time.

O. C.

Excellent food and excellent service. £19 is a bit pricey for fish soup, but it was delicious nonetheless.

M. S.

Went for lunch on Saturday, food was excellent. All of the party were very impressed. I had the squid main course - a truly memorable dish. Will be back soon.

A. G.

A real hidden gem, I kinda feel bad about providing a review as it might encourage more people to go. You're guaranteed a lovely, quiet coffee whenever you go and can avoid the bustle of the south bank.

P. W.

Excellent food in a lovely setting

H.

Nice cafe for breakfast. Very clean, good service friendly. Fairly limited menu but the food was great.

L. E.

Really great value. Lovely food and drinks selection. The food is a bit limited as it's only small but it's fresh, tasty and cheap. Definitely recommended

R. A.

Delicious food and lovely setting. A hidden gem.

M. G. D. S.

Lovely cafe great service

L. M.

Hidden gem. Good food good wine. Glass walls in an old church courtyard. Our table was above the grave stones 👻 👻 👻

R. B.

What a find! Recently tarted up cafe at Lambeth Palace, rear Garden museum with home made cakes (to die for) and such a friendly serving crew.

W. K. L.

Competent chef, menu is interesting and innovative. Give it a try.

H. W.

Good addition on side off great revamped church/garden museum by Lambeth Palace. Do go...and find out about the Tradescants and the Ashmolean. Great on a wet day!

A. W.

Really good food and pleasant service. Great dual aspect, light filled space facing into the tranquil courtyard.

E.

Was there for a wedding, great venue

M. S.

Just walking past and had Tea and cake, a happy surprise and good value (for tourist London) Service was excellent. Would recommend.

T. S. B.

Some of the freshest and vibrant food I've had. Extremely high quality produce prepared with care and love. Will be back asap!

H. L.

V tasty food.. alas the portion size of my main dish was near pathetic and not enough for lunch for a man... Ladies may have been happy. And for the price I was underwhelmed.

J. C.

Lovely food! Amazing service.

m. m.

First time for me in this café, staff was welcoming and nice, the place was warm (it was cold windy outside), pleasant.

B. N.

Love thos place! One of the best toast and jelly! We visited during the weekday morning so it was quite and serene.

C. R.

Great menu, lovely staff and a top class evening all round. Would recommend the mutton especially

M. C.

The Christmas set menu was great. Staff were amazing. Location is stunning. Must go

J. W.

Lovely design, interesting menu - had to Google a few obscure items. Attentive staff. Lovely wines

J. H.

Superb - saturday lunch, food is just really well done, fresh and tasty and the place itself light and airy.

M. S.

Nice and cozy place. Good service & good food in a well built addition of an historic location.

K. P.

Food was absolutely superb. Venue is beautiful and service was second to none. A hidden little gem!

A. S.

Very nice food menu, changing constantly and with reasonable prices.

D. P.

Great venue, scrumptious menu, nicely curated food and wine menu. Main courses a touch overpriced

נ. ש.

Nice place, good tea, not loud so we were able to speak and hear each other

C. N.

Very pleasant and friendly breakfast

J. B.

busy place, probably best to book. Good food,well presented. Quite expensive.

J. T.

Beautiful venue and delicious sharing platters at the party I attended. Well worth a visit to the museum also.

P. B.

Excellent food. Simple, elegant and stylish. Hats off to the chef.

D. W.

Nice cafe that serves coffee, tea. Not much in the way of food except some baked goods.

G. M.

Great atmosphere good home made good. Great service. Beautiful gardens

C. P.

I love it they have perfect pastries

N. P.

Lovely tranquil cafe and garden/museum just off Lambeth Bridge. Great service and staff, very enjoyable

J. B.

They had some delicious tea and nice atmosphere!

P. T.

Very good quality food at a reasonable price but poor service.

O. M.

Very clean and modern. Friendly staff and nice coffee.

M. G.

Expensive genteel eatery for locals/members

S. N.

They do tasty decaf coffee which is very hard to find!

A. G.

Fantastic food and service. Will definitely go back.

M. P.

Nice cafe, only problem is - they shut down the kitchen too soon. The prices are alright :)

S. B.

Delicious food, beautiful space, friendly attentive staff

Z.

Really nice restaurant. Wish was open more on evenings

A. W.

Very nice place

M. R.

Central and very tasty food served too (although too salty for my liking )

B. H.

Food was excellent! Service was good too.

W. H.

Fabulous space and even more fabulous food. Perfect in every way.

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F. A.

Brilliant food, beautiful space, excellent restaurant.

J. J.

Lovely cafe in a beautiful chapel and courtyard garden setting

T. J.

Excellent food

R. M.

Fabulous and very tasty food.

S. m.

Very nice food in great environment

A. S.

Nice setting, staff not too friendly.

J. a. L. C.

Lovely cafe. Beautiful views.

D. R.

Really nice quiet place to enjoy a coffee

L. R.

Excellent service!. Well done guys

P. P.

Lovely to sit and relax in for lunch or a drink

H. L.

Great retreat for a drink and a bite.

L. B.

Lovely interesting place for a brew

C. C.

Lovely place to eat!

E. F.

Pricy but amazing food!

N. W.

Nice place service a little slow

B. B.

Quality coffee.

M. O.

It has a garden and is a café.

P. L.

Beautiful place for a coffee

J. C.

The.best.food!

A. T.

Great breakfast

D. V.

Closed until mid 2017

U. H.

Cool

B. M.

Perfect service

V. K.

Fantastic!

A. T.

Expensive for what it is.

E. C.

AMAZING!!!!!

D. F. (.

Cakes baked on site very nice. Warning will give you green unpasteurised milk as standard

J. Y.

(Translated) I went for coffee and bread in the morning, and I was surprised at how beautiful the space was. The coffee and cinnamon bun were delicious, and the staff were friendly. Many family guests also came. (Original) 아침에 커피랑 빵먹으러 갔는데 생각보다 너무 예쁜 공간에 깜짝 놀랐다. 커피랑 시나몬번도 맛있었고 직원분들도 친절했음. 가족단위 손님도 많이 왔다.

C. B.

(Translated) Although the restaurant is very nice (with a lovely museum in the back). IT IS NOT VEGETARIAN (Google needs to be updated) 🐖✅ ❌🥬🥒🍆🌶❌ (Original) Aunque el restaurante es muy agradable (con un museo encantador en la parte trasera). NO ES VEGETARIANO (Google necesita actualizarse) 🐖✅. ❌🥬🥒🍆🌶❌

A. G.

(Translated) Cool and peaceful place, nice coffee, a good view but a small selection of something sweet coffee. (Original) Fajne i spokojne miejsce, niezła kawa, dobry widok ale mały wybór czegoś słodkiego do kawy.

H. X.

(Translated) Very nice atmosphere, beautiful and modern, delicious food and fast service and cortez. (Original) Ambiente muito agradável, bonito e moderno, comida gostosa e atendimento rápido e cortez.

J. S.

(Translated) Very nice cafe and very good to relax. I had a hot chocolate and it was good ;) (Original) Café muito simpático e muito bom para relaxar. Tomei um hot-chocolate e estava bom ;)

J. G.

(Translated) smiling welcome, simple menu but good food in a relaxing and charming place. (Original) accueil souriant, carte simple mais bonne restauration dans un endroit reposant et charmant.

M. J.

(Translated) Unfortunately not as beautiful and romantic as it used to be for a long time ... but very tasty (Original) Leider lange nicht mehr so schön und romantisch wie früher... aber sehr lecker

c.

(Translated) Waitress / waitress nice. The coffee was very good. Very calm. (Original) Serveuse / serveuse agréable. Le café était très bon. Très tranquille.

A. V.

(Translated) For a sweet breakfast and poetry. Very clean (Original) Pour un breakfast tout en douceur et poésie. Très propre

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R. C.

(Translated) Excellent (Original) Excelent

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