Aulis London

I was pleased to finally make it to Aulis - Soho’s intimate, quietly elusive dining room. I’ve been peeking in through the laneway window for months. Its few coveted seats never quite lined up with my calendar - until now. The experience was sweetly worth the wait. The staff are personable and characterful, clearly proud of what’s being brought to the counter. Many ingredients are drawn from their own farm, with preserves that have been quietly waiting years to make it to the plate. There’s a thread of mischief woven through the menu: a gelatinous layer slipping over scallop, a very stylish update to a bread pudding - subtle provocations that stay just this side of playful. The team was patient with our mixed group, gracefully balancing varying levels of engagement and curiosity. The non-alcoholic pairing for the solo diner beside me looked particularly well-considered - many bottles, little trays, I was jealous. The menu read a touch heavy for the season to me, but perhaps it’s more likely that my palate was expecting London to have an actually blazing summer day. All in all, a thoughtful and quietly daring meal.

Fantastic kitchen theatre experience with Michelin starred food, seasonal dishes and great wine pairing choices. Fantastic talented team which is happy to answer all your questions. Reservation only.

Honestly one of the best lunches I have had in years. It’s really really impressive. Every dish is exciting and unique and we all left full.

One of the best meals of my life. The setting, dishes, attention to detail and staff. Everything is top notch. Thanks a lot for a stunning lunch!

I wanted to visit this place as I admire the concept of sourcing locally, in this case, their own farm. As well as using every much or as much of the produce as possible and reducing waste. The staff are lovely, attentive, and make you feel at home. The food was amazing, a great balance of flavour and texture for each dish. And I'd like to thank the chefs for accommodating my intolerance to lactose. It was really appreciated and I could tell that even though some of the dishes were altered, a lot of thought still went into it and were all delicious! I had a lactose free yogurt dish and I couldn't really tell the difference. The dish was creamy and refreshing. And a pumpkin sorbet which was a great dish before transitioning from savory to sweet. Every dish was so well curated, and to see the teamwork happening in front of me was captivating. The most interesting dish I thought was the Pumpkin and Sea buckthorn snack. There were sharp bursts of tanginess and sour flavours but the bursts were quickly subdued by the sweetness of the pumpkin. It wasn't something I had experienced before. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to experience seeing part of the cooking process as well as tasting innovative dishes.

Aulis was a big bright star dining experience of my London trip. Chef Charlie and Manager and Sommelier Charles lead an incredible team. Before and during the dinner experience everyone was exceptionally kind, thoughtful, professional, and gracious. The space and people are so relaxed and welcoming while working as an incredible team to create each deliciously decadent course. So much thought, effort, and attention to detail (days and countless hours of planning and preparation are required for this level of complexity) pulled off so beautifully that it seems effortless. The nonalcoholic flight was AMAZING and so worth it! I absolutely loved it and so hope they continue to be recognized for their great work.

A complete culinary experience levitated by a clear philosophy on food (the vast majority of ingredients come from the UK), excellent yet light-hearted service, and a vibing ambiance. highly recommended, you will be in good hands by chef charlie and the team.

Aulis punches far above its weight. This is one of the best dinning experiences we’ve had in London, and is well deserving of a second if not third star! Every dish out of the 15 was spectacular and Charlie did and excellent job engaging with the guests while also running a perfect operation. The food and ingredients quality is splendid and the entire dinning experience made us ask how quickly we can return. This restaurant delivers comparable quality, cuisine, and experience to any restaurant in London with a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Very well done!