Richoux Oxford Circus

Lovely halal baby chicken, juicy, tender and delicious with crisp fries, but lacked any greens or a salad to go with it (which I thought should have been standard). Onion soup was very tasty (and a first for me!). Grilled prawns were delicious but very pricey for only three (£16 for 3 prawns). Hot chocolate was very, very rich and the tonka bean cream it came with was yummy too. Two hot chocs were enough between three of us. Almond croissant was a mid and pricey (served cold for £5). Salted butter and sour dough bread was also fine but the butter was cold/ stiff and difficult to spread. Also sour dough bread could have been thicker. We found the service very slow, nice staff but constantly trying to get their attention when the restaurant was kinda empty. If you sit near the front you will feel cold. Honest review!! Hope they improve as the food is yum.

Fantastic experience and will come again! The bartender was chatty and friendly and gave me the best boulevardier I’ve ever had (no jokes) and then we went to our seats and were served by Amir who was an absolute star! There were only minor issues with a couple parts of the experience but Amir was so attentive and helpful it was no problem at all really. The gougeres were amazing, the escargots and the beef tartare to die for and the steak was cooked to perfection. In my opinion the blinis could definitely have been better as they fell apart a bit when picking them up but the flavour was still so so good. The atmosphere was really nice too and I’m glad the food lives up to the vibe. Will definitely come back!

The service here stood out. The head waiter stayed attentive throughout the evening and kept the pace steady. The room felt calm, with soft pink tones mixed with warm browns and blues. Framed art added interest without crowding the space. No expense spared here. Good selection of wine at a very reasonable price. The food fell short: The steak lacked flavour, so I leaned on the garlic butter sauce to lift it, even though it looked like a solid ribeye cut. The opera dessert tasted pleasant but felt dry.

A lovely place and very comfortable and relaxing. We had poached eggs 🥚 🪺 on toast and it was very well presented and tasteful. The service is excellent and the staff are very smartly dressed. They are super helpful and professional. The food is not expensive for London. Plenty of staff on hand to make sure your experience is excellent 👌. We will definitely visit the place again and bring along some friends. This is well worth a visit and a beautiful place to have food. Thank you for great service and attention to detail.

Had high expectations but the food was bad. The appetisers we got the toger prawns with lobster bisque was very mid. 6/10. The truffle crochues sandwiches were very meh as well4/10. The mains were even more disappointing. I got the baby chicken and it was unevenly seasoned with salt (no other seasoning what so ever lol) with few literal garlic pieces on top and the gravy was so flat. The beef looks so unappetising. The mains get a 3/10. Over all a very disappointing experience.

I was excited to try Richoux many years after closing down as we had one on our high street and it was a much loved restaurant by the locals. I went the first time in the first week of January and it was closed. In fact it was closed that entire week for some reason which was odd considering it was launch month on arguably the busiest and most high profile street in the world during the start of the winter sales. I went again ravenously hungry last Monday and guess what? Closed again! Apparently they're closed every Sunday & Monday. Another couple arrived after me the other day and the gentleman’s exact words were ‘I’ve not been to Richoux for 15 years and when I do, it’s closed’. Finally I went yesterday on my own, on the last day of the 50% promotional offer. The lady at the door walked me in but she looked unhappy and didn't smile - it wasn't a welcoming start. She asked for my reservation but I didn't have one. She asked if I would be happy to sit at the bar and I told her I would prefer a table if she had one. She kindly sat me down at a table and I double checked with her about the promo. She said I needed a reservation in order to use it. I asked if I could make a reservation there and then and she said yes. So I went to the website but it wouldn't let me reserve for the current time. She said it was because they didn't have any availability. I asked if that meant I had to leave and she said no it's okay I'll add the promo to your bill. She could have just saved me the hassle from the start but I felt on edge, wasn't sure if I was staying or leaving which wasn't very nice, nevertheless she did make the arrangements and handed me a menu. My waiter was lovely. He was pleasant and smiled. He explained the different sauces etc. asked how I wanted my steak cooked (medium) and if I'd like for him to pour my coke into a glass but I didn't want to so I'm glad he asked. My food arrived quite quickly and the steak was lean, tender and perfectly cooked - pink in the middle, a little crispy around the edges, meat juices contained in the serving bowl; and very flavourful. The frittes were crispy and everything was perfect. The decor was beautiful and well considered. The Management Staff took it in turns to check that everything was to my liking which I appreciated. The coke was £5 for a small 250ml bottle which was extortionate. The ambience was just right. Not too loud, not too busy. The WC was clean and well stocked. A waitress then attended to me for dessert. I asked for their famous hot chocolate. They used to serve milk chocolate shavings hot chocolate but this time it was thick dark chocolate although it was served in a silver pot just like I remember it. However the drink was very rich and the Chantilly cream had both crispy bits in it and chopped nuts - it tasted a little floral or some kind of a scented flavour which I didn't like. All in all, the food was very good, the ambience was perfect but the service and management are a little rough around the edges in some places which lets down the overall experience. Something definitely to work on as I was beginning to seriously doubt the legitimacy of the business until I eventually found the opportunity to eat there. Thank you nevertheless for your hospitality last night, I enjoyed my dinner.

A lovely Sunday afternoon well spent at Richoux in Langham. Ordered the Tuna Tartare, a French Martini, and the Chocolate Mousse, and everything felt like it was crafted with art. The tartare was fresh and bright, the kind that makes you pause for a second because it tastes exactly the way you hoped it would. The French Martini was smooth and balanced, and easily one of the better ones I’ve had in London. The Chocolate Mousse sealed the deal. Light, silky, and not overly sweet, it felt like the perfect ending to a slow, cozy day. Service was warm, the atmosphere was elegant and the whole experience felt effortlessly refined. Love the place.

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of central London, a beautiful restaurant with amazing food. A nice lunch menu - theres enough choice and variety to cater to whatever you're feeling to eat. A good range of drinks including some nice mocktail options and alcohol free beer (lucky saints). Food arrived hot and timely, and waiters were lovely. Everyone who we encountered from the staff was warm and friendly, the definition of service with a smile which was lovely to see. Would definitely recommend and would happily return!