At Portland, a modern European gem nestled on Great Portland Street, diners are treated to an exceptional culinary experience. The restaurant delivers a vibrant atmosphere complemented by an open kitchen where passionate chefs craft dishes with precision and flair. The tasting menu, a highlight among reviewers, showcases the restaurant's commitment to quality and balance across courses. Many patrons rave about the standout dishes like the beef Wellington and the delicate brioche crusted hake, which exemplify Portland's innovative approach to traditional flavors. Guests overwhelmingly praise the attentive service, often noting how staff go above and beyond to accommodate dietary preferences—and they do so with genuine warmth. From memorable snacks like the cured duck and daikon to indulgent desserts such as burnt cheesecake and dark chocolate parfait, each dish resonates with rich flavors that elevate the dining experience. The ambiance at Portland adds another layer of delight, making it an ideal spot for special occasions, as evidenced by celebratory reviews from guests like Jason and Patrick, who felt that the restaurant exceeded their expectations. Overall, Portland is not just a meal; it's an experience—one that creates lasting memories and will undoubtedly have you returning for more.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
No wheelchair-accessible car park
Service options
Offers delivery
Serves dine-in
No takeaway
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Upmarket
Crowd
Good for groups
Planning
Lunch reservations recommended
Reservations required
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
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Reviews For Portland
Jason C
Apr 27,2025
I had the tasting menu and it was really good, balanced, and the right portion sizes per course (IMO). My favorites were the asparagus and the sirloin. The welcome snack rolls are really good. The homemade lemonade was tasty but a little too sweet, the ice, melting and drinking it slow slowly helped. Also, a really good Americano, would go back just for that.
Andrew Cochrane
Apr 23,2025
Great food within a vibrant atmosphere. We had a great view of the kitchen where we were able to watch this amazing young frenetic team in action. They all worked together with incredible synergy without any stress. The wait staff were so friendly and informative making our dining there a wonderful experience. Despite being quite late for our booking due to bad traffic, the front of house team made us feel welcome on arrival. The beef main was an absolute standout dish for me.
ina
Apr 10,2025
Ate here for the first time and got their 10y anniversary set menu for 55. It was such a steal! I can tell they are keeping the highest standard including for the promotional set menus. The dishes were excellent and the service was great. I don’t eat pork and alcohol and I missed notifying them in advance but the staffs and chefs were so helpful. They took the note and modified the dishes on the spot without leaving me feeling any less from the food. Every dish is rich in flavours and unique in a safe way. The chef/staffs also gave some extra nibbles which made me super full and happy beyond my expectations. I’d come back and would recommend people to come!
Patrick K
Apr 6,2025
Came here to celebrate our anniversary and had their Portland 10 year anniversary tasting menu. There are about 5 courses including a pre-snack, first course, main course (beef wellington), side salad potatoes, pre-dessert and a dessert. It is well worth the visit and worth the price. Service was amazing and servers were very attentive. Great atmosphere and also great wine list!!
William W
Apr 1,2025
I had an amazing evening here and loved each course. I particularly enjoyed the cured duck and daikon snack and the rib of lamb. I was treated here for my birthday and I really appreciated the effort the staff made. No only did I get a birthday card, it was signed by all the staff. Before I left, I was given a small pot of honey as my birthday gift! Thank you Portland :)
Mhairi McCulloch
Mar 29,2025
Good food. Creative but not pretentious. Open kitchen was fun to watch. Great wine (40 corkage fee if you want to BYOB). Front of house was lovely with some extra freebies thrown in xx
James Easey
Mar 23,2025
We had the early set menu tasting meal! Amazing value for money with how delicious the food is and how much it was! Everything was stunning. The staff were so kind and knowledgeable and offered amazing service without being pretentious. Great atmosphere too!
Deborah Tear
Mar 1,2025
I went to dinner with my work team last night to Portland and we weren't disappointed. We were able to have the private room which made it feel very exclusive. The food on the whole was delicious. We had the set menu and the and the welcome snacks stand out - the mushroom macaron was outstanding. I had the rabbit starter which was tasty, followed by the monkfish which was nice but didn't wow, followed by the tarte tatin which I would definitely go back for! All the dishes were presented beautifully as you can see from the photos. The service from Lucy was great. Overall, Google doesn't do half stars as I would give the food and overall score 4.5. The reason is that most of the food was delicious but some was just nice; and 2.5 hours on the leather chairs wasn't totally comfortable (fabric material would be better). Thank you Portland!
Reviews For Portland