Pearly Queen

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   david

   London

   11 reviews

   2.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We had been to Cornstone before and were looking forward to this place, esp as recently the latter had closed down.... On arriving the waitress showed us to a bar seating area, I mentioned we'd requested a nice quiet table, she then said it was that or nothing, I was quite shocked... Then a supervisor came over and I said the same thing, we were past customers of cornerstone and had requested a nice quiet table, same response.... We found this quite rude, especially when they had tables downstairs.... So it was the bar or go elsewhere.... So much for a romantic meal... On being seated i went to the loo downstairs, that was damp and smelt bad, sadly another negative....  The food arrived which seemed ages from when we ordered it, 12 oysters @ £58 (when u can get 6 for £11 in whitstable )..... they were delicious however.... Then the Kuiv and the lasagna another 20 min after.... One wonders if they were short staffed that evening.... I had to ask several times for a glass of wine (which we were charged double ).... Dessert was lovely.... Overall the food was nice, the ambiance not so and the service not great (except off anastasiia)  she was friendly and helpful....  The bill for 2 was £228.... Not cheap I sadly wouldn't go back.... Definitely not cornerstone and can't see it getting a star anytime soon sadly....
   

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   Olivier

   London

   66 reviews

   3.0

   66 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Food was tasty, service was inatentive. Could have been an amazing experience. The place decoration is superb
   

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   Christopher

   Norfolk/Suffolk

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Fantastic place..amazing oysters, nice service and just a great place.
   

   Pearly QueenResponded today

   Dear Christopher, Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are so glad to hear you had a fantastic experience and enjoyed the oysters. We hope to welcome you back soon. Warmest regards, PQ
   

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   helene

   London

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Tom Brown knows seafood. Pearly Queen is extraordinary—every single thing I put in my mouth was sublime. My sole critique is the tasting menu, at 45 poinds per person, seems reasonable at first glance until you realize its not enough food, and leave still hungry.
   

   Pearly QueenResponded today

   Dear Helene, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Pearly Queen. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed our seafood offerings and found every dish sublime. We appreciate your feedback regarding the tasting menu as we are always looking for ways to enhance our guest's experience. We hope you'll visit us again soon. Warmest regards, PQ
   

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   Quyen

   London

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on December 6, 2024

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

   Beyond my expectations. A great atmosphere in terms of friendly, attentive and professional service. The food was excellent as expected and the ability to surprise with flavours was what made the food and drinks magical. My friend and I had a lovely time and I would recommend ❤️
   

   Pearly QueenResponded 7 days ago

   Dear Quyen, Thank you for your review! We are so pleased to hear that your experience exceeded your expectations! It's great to hear that our team provided a welcoming atmosphere and you enjoyed the food and drinks. Thank you for recommending us! We look forward to welcoming you and your friend back for another lovely time. Warmest regards, PQ
   

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   Scott

   London

   15 reviews

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   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on December 6, 2024

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

   Brilliant dinner for 8 people, the best oysters / seafood restaurant in London.
   

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   Pearly QueenResponded 7 days ago

   Dear Scott, Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are glad to hear that you had a brilliant dinner and enjoyed the oysters and seafood offerings. We look forward to welcoming you back! Warmest regards, PQ
   

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   Christopher

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 5, 2024

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

   Absolutely delicious from start to finish. Stand outs include the deep fried oyster and crab bun but everything was very good indeed. Chose wine at the cheaper end of the range and both red and white were excellent. Service great and we are already looking forward to returning soon.
   

   Pearly QueenResponded on December 6, 2024

   Dear Christopher, Thank you for the 5-star review! We are so glad to hear you had a great experience at Pearly Queen. It's wonderful to know that the deep-fried oyster and crab bun stood out to you. We're also glad that you enjoyed your wine selection. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon. Warmest regards, PQ
   

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   Richard

   Hertfordshire

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on December 5, 2024

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

   First time at Pearly Queen having been to Cornerstone a few years ago. Had high expectations after Cornerstone and our expectations were exceeded. Incredibly high quality of food and really attentive service from everyone who looked after us. We loved every single course and dish that we had. Possible the best ever clam dish that I’ve ever had ! Thank you team Pearly Queen for a fantastic lunch and afternoon.
   

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   Pearly QueenResponded on December 6, 2024

   Dear Richard, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Pearly Queen! We're so pleased to hear that your visit exceeded your expectations. We strive to create memorable culinary experiences for all our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon. Warmest regards, PQ
   

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   Henry

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 4, 2024

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

   Love our experience here! Service was brilliant, we had an overall 3 servers approach our table which supplied us with explanations of dishes as well as a great casual conversation. One of our dishes was unfortunately under cooked however when this happened we were provided with a fresh dish as well as fresh sides, on top of this we’re given a refresh of our wine, this made us very happy. We left so full and pleased, we will definitely be returning, and would highly recommend for any new future guests!! Shout out to Luca and Davide as well!
   

   Pearly QueenResponded on December 5, 2024

   Dear Henry, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! It's great to hear that our team, made a positive impression on you. We apologise for the undercooked dish, however we are glad that our team was quick to rectify the situation. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Warmest regards, PQ
   

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    Samuel

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

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

    I've never eaten seafood like this. Absolutely extraordinary experience. The attention to detail of each dish is just brilliant.
    

    Pearly QueenResponded on December 5, 2024

    Dear Samuel, Thank you so much for your review! We are glad to hear that you had an extraordinary experience with our seafood dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back! Warmest regards, PQ
    

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