Vincent Rooms

I really enjoyed the food and service. The students were highly professional and very nice. Prices were very reasonable. The presentation of the food was amazing and so delicious. I don't understand why this place isn't packed out!

We made a booking for the Escoffier room but somehow didn’t actually confirm it so when we arrived there was some confusion. The worst part was that for a service and hospitality school Mr Whitley the manager/maitre D could not have been less hospitable. He did manage to “squeeze us in” to the brasserie instead which was a disappointment but I guess it was my mistake. Just wish he’d been a little more pleasant to deal with. The fact the other staff and students there were all rolling their eyes and commenting on how crappy his attitude was confirms he’s like it on a daily basis. He really needs an attitude adjustment. Or maybe retake a course in hospitality? Regardless, lunch was fantastic and the food was gorgeous and tasty. The server was very nervous and shaky but still did a good job. I went to chef school here as a student so it’s a shame to see the head guy leave a bad taste in our mouths.

Such wonderful food, service and atmosphere. We enjoyed lunch for Truffle and Game Week the seven courses were all delicious and excellent value for money. We are so looking forward to coming back.

We had a fantastic experience at The Escoffier Room at The Vincent Rooms! The 7-course tasting dinner was an absolute bargain—each dish was delicious, beautifully presented, and skillfully cooked by the students. While the service was a bit shaky at times, it's important to remember that you're being served by aspiring chefs who are learning the ropes, not professional waiters. The dedication and passion they put into the food more than made up for it. It's a brilliant and unique dining experience, offering high-quality cuisine at a very reasonable price. Definitely worth a visit for those who appreciate great food and supporting the next generation of chefs!

Such a great experience, and so reasonable!! £35 for 5 courses with the whole service being run by the 2nd year students, overseen by the lecturers. The weeks are themed and I booked this German week as my husband loves the cuisine. They don't turn tables and you can only book 6-7pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays (not sure what time lunch service is). The food was really good. The wild boar schnitzel and Kirsch and chocolate dessert were standouts. A couple of dishes could've done with a little more seasoning, but hey, the quality for this price is fantastic. The service was really endearing too. The guy on the table next to us said he tries to go once a month, "support the young guys"!! I wish I could as they seem to be really booked up and we'd love to go back to see whether there is a difference towards the end of their year. Highly recommend!! Edit: we came again 6 months later and the difference is very distinct. Great to see progression, and the food was absolutely amazing.

It’s a beautifully decorated space and the service was so lovely. Keep in mind it is students serving you, so they are learning and trying to be quite formal but for me I have zero complaints! Every bit of food was delicious and just the perfect sized meal. We did an event and rented out the room with 30 people, and it was the perfect space for this!

We went to the Brasserie for lunch on a weekday. It was very quiet inside, but despite lacking in atmosphere, we had a wonderful experience here. We were aware that these were young students in training, but this did not detract from the professionalism shown by our server. The food was lovely and well worth the very reasonable price charged. We look forward to a return visit, probably to the Escoffier room, which has a more varied menu. Great value and service.

EXCELLENT! We visited London for a week and ate out everyday. While we had some good meals, this was my favourite. Food was top-notch and the price couldn't be beat (for London, anyways). Yes, service was a bit slow but that was expected given these were students in training. Their manager even came by our table to apologize for the wait. If we had more time, I would have dined here again.

A tasting menu with matching wines for £55 a head. Cooked by students, but hugely talented students. Course for course this is as good as some £100+ meals I've had. Dining hours are unfriendly for workers but this is seriously worth a half day at the office.

Sister to The Escoffier Room (see my other review) is this dining room. Here first and second year hospitality students from Westminster Kingsway college will welcome you whilst second and third year chefs in training prepare the food. Overlooking the beautiful Vincent Square you will be served food made with good ingredients and freshly prepared. Whether the chef and kitchen staff have made the best use of these two factors is for you to decide. Check opening times carefully as it's only weekdays for lunch (12-2) and selected evening (6-9) and only during term times ... of course.

For the food and ambiance I would have given this place a 3 star rating. However this is a cause I want to support. It's great to see youngsters applying themselves and learning their craft, and makes for a different type of dining experience. The waiters are very inexperienced and a little shy, but very pleasant all the same. The food itself wasn't bad at all. I ate sea bream and it was well cooked. The prices are fantastic, I paid £12 for a decent main course, and the starters were only £4. It's very good value and well worth a visit.