Row on 5

Without doubt one of the best dining experiences I have had. If this doesn't get another Michelin star this year I will eat my hat. We've followed chefs Jason and Spencer for many years, particularly enjoying Spencer Metzger's journey on Great British Menu a few years ago and when I heard of this collaboration with Jason Atherton this flew to the top of my list. My wonderful wife was able to secure a reservation for my birthday this year and my word what a great experience this proved to be. As soon as you enter you are made to feel as though you are the only people in the restaurant, the space is elegant and intimate, as we entered it was incredible to see Spencer and the rest of the chefs right there preparing the meals in front of you. The choreography and elegance of the service was second to none. I thought we were just lucky to see Spencer for a short time but throughout the meal he was a presence overseeing the service and coming over to explain the dishes along with his personable and equally talented staff. Every single course was sensational, not a single curio or slight miss. While we were excited to experience each course as it came we were almost wistful that the previous course had finished... Now time to find an excuse to return as soon as possible!

What a lovely evening! It’s rare that I’ve loved every course on a tasting menu, and especially so with 17! All delivered by craftsman who are clearly passionate, not only about the dishes they’ve created but also about the experience you’re having. Elegant but not stuffy; intimate but not familiar; every last detail considered…from start to finish, they dazzled! Anytime I’m in London, they are my first booking.

It took like 4 hours and a half to finish our dinner!🩷 but everything was worth it. Our first time here and we really enjoyed it. Food, absolutely amazing and perfect. Drinks, I had the nonalcoholic pairing one, went very well with the food, Amazing sommelier!! Good vibes, good atmosphere and good service.😆. We really had a good time. ☺️

Simply overrated. The tasting menu was advertised for 15 courses, 5 of which were the sweets/dessert. It felt more like 1 snack (4 bites portion size served separately), 5 seafood/meat dishes, one-bite cheese, pre-dessert, dessert and petit four (multiple little gadgets). They raised my expectations too high, but the actual experience was what it really meant. Meat portion was tiny. Lamb dish was so small like scraps (tasted ok, just too tiny tiny to enjoy properly). There was more sauce than the actual substance to eat. It is also noted that no textually identifiable vegetables were used in the tasting menu. I also felt culinary skills were rather limited for £250 tasting menu price point (price excluded drinks and service charges). But the presentation could easily hide the limitations. For one course, it was presented by a server with a serious bad breath, likely caused by smoking or something else. It spoiled the dish from anticipation and the rest of the dinner. Sine then, I was hoping someone else came to present the remaining dishes. The open kitchen was good for a show, but the restaurant flow had to be flawless, expecting every detail to be visible to the diners. Chefs were all very busy even the open kitchen was only serving 1/3 of the available dining area seating. For instance, citrus zest was prepared using a grater and a scraper in a rush. The chef was brushing so hard and quick in a haste, and the zest didn't land on the food at all. Brushing off the zest with force would be more likely to miss your target food, making the ingredients on each serving inconsistent I chose the counter seating. Perhaps the "corridor" behind my seat was a bit tight. The server passed by to another table and scratched the back of the stool and my hair. I was fuming that he didn't even apologise as if he didn't feel the bump. Otherwise, the counter seating was a good option for solo or couple diners. Non-alcholic beverage selected was limited. Yuzu Collins didn't taste like the description provided, except a lot of soda water. Sigh I'd say 3 stars for Google review in general, but have to deduct one star taking into account they were charging £250 (tasting menu price excluding drinks and service charge) that was equivalent to other Michelin 2-star restaurant tasting menu price in London.

'Wow' was the word that we repeated the entire evening. We've been to many Michelin restaurants, Row on 5 stands out even among them. The food was so tasty and creative, it was beautifully presented and the wine paring was... Wow' :) Especially loved the sake and yuzu, well done for not sticking just to wine. We also tried the non alcoholic paring and it was tasty and unique as the alcoholic one (different, but in a good way). My partner had the regular tasting menu, and I had the vegetarian one, both were just perfect. Had one of the best evenings at a restaurant. Thank you.

I came to Rowon5 for the second time, and it was just as amazing as the first. The food was very delicious, and every dish was made with great care. Nick welcomed us warmly and took care of everything perfectly. His service made the experience even better. I’m already looking forward to coming back again. Highly recommend!

We had the most incredible dining experience at Row on 5 last night. From the moment we walked in, everything was just perfect, the stunning venue, the warm atmosphere, and the exceptional team who made us feel so welcome. The food was absolutely exquisite. Every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavour, but a few stood out as unforgettable. The Cheese and Onion starter was pure comfort with a refined twist, simple yet sensational. The Sika Deer for the main course was cooked to perfection, rich and deeply satisfying. And to finish, the selection of chocolates was the dreamiest way to end the meal, each bite an indulgence. The service was flawless, with the team striking the perfect balance between professionalism and warmth. A special mention to Fiona, one of the chefs, who personally took the time to speak with us, it made the evening feel even more special. And of course, huge praise to Chef Spencer Metzger for creating such an outstanding menu. Row on 5 is a truly exceptional restaurant, and this was one of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had. We’ll definitely be back!

Fantastic experience all round. The service is immaculately thought out and executed. We enjoyed the two-floored dining experience and sat at the chef’s counter upstairs, highly recommend if you’re able. Spencer and the team properly looked after us and even catered to some awkward dietary requests - at a high end experience like this I think that should be the norm now but sadly not always the case. Great fun wines on the pairing, of which there are three options. A white Nuit-Saint-Georges and a yuzu sake being highlights. Food highlights were plenty but we were particularly taken with the potato and caviar dish which was about 80% butter, that was a supplement that we thought worthwhile, though we didn’t feel the same about the wagyu which disappointed a little. I’m sure this place is destined for multiple stars so might be worth trying to get in now while you still can!