Belvedere

In looking for a place favoring modern European cuisine that was close to Olympia without going too far out of the way, I found my way upon Belvedere. Situated within Holland Park, I can imagine that it's a great spot in the summer time, but in winter - when it's dark by 4 PM and the rest of the park is deserted - it does have a somewhat abandoned feel to it, save for the few cars in the... more

The setting of this restaurant is beautiful. Right in the center of holland park and on a lovely summer night makes a perfect stroll in the restaurant with high expectation. Decor is also fitting with the mood if a little dated at times you just keep waiting for groom to make speech as its like a small wedding hall.

Here is where my stars come off. Food is at best bland and predictable. This... more

Beautiful restaurant, romantically nestled in Holland Park. Perfect for a pre-or post-opera meal if you are attending a performance at Opera Holland Park, as it is virtually adjacent. Bookings can be made online, but as we were booking a pre opera seating at 5.30 pm, before the restaurant officially opens, we seemed to be unable to use this service, and made our reservation by phone... more

We went to the Belvedere for dinner with a group of seven people. The restaurant is situated in Holland Park and the setting is beautiful. We were seated upstairs at a nice table with views of the outdoors.

The food was average. It's not bad, but it's also not good. I categorized it like catering food as if you were at a wedding.

The service was good and attentive.

Overall, the... more

Great food, good service and the location is beautiful as well, it used to be the summer house of Lord Holland and Damien Hirst paintings on the walls. more