Great review – very informative. Is it best to booked ahead or just turn up?
Upload photo
All photos
Rules
Covent Garden, London
Star distribution
46 reviews
British Restaurants Covent Garden | British Restaurants London | Restaurant Covent Garden | Restaurant London
- Address:
-
35 Maiden Lane, Nr Covent Garden, London WC2E 7LB
Tube:
- Charing Cross Tube Station (0.2 km)
- Covent Garden Tube Station (0.3 km)
Nearby stations:
- Charing Cross Railway Station (0.3 km)
- Contact us:
-
020 7836 5314
rules
| User's info |
|
Advertisement
Report this ad
O Fado
50 Beauchamp Place, Knightsbrige, London SW3 1NY
“Discover Portugal in the heart of London O Fado is the only London’s Traditional Portuguese Restaurant presenting Fine Cuisine and Live Fado Music. Visit us for a warm authentic Portuguese environment. Organic/Free-Range Meats/Eggs Regional...” more...
40 reviews of Rules in English
Offensive content?
To be honest I rarely visit restaurants anymore but on the rare occasions that I do go out Rules is on top of my choice list. This is mainly due to the authentic British atmosphere that this place has and the fine cooked meals that they offer. Also the service is always in accordance with the high standards this restaurant's reputation is built on. It is not in any way cheap but that is the whole point. The combination of all of the aforementioned factors makes dinning in Rules a memorable experience.
Give the first compliment
Compliment
Offensive content?
Offensive content?
Offensive content?
Nice atmosphere. I find it very pleasant, the interior is also good. One of my favorites are The smoked Haddock, Leek and potato soup and the Sirloin Steak. Their Creme caramel is also delicious so don't waste time in wondering, simply visit this place with high standards.
Give the first compliment
Compliment
Comment Be the first to comment on this review for Rules
Offensive content?
Recently dined at Rules after about 20 years since two previous occasions . It was much better than I had remembered it. The place was all decked out for Christmas and looked spectacular. The service was perfect for our chatty party of four: was there when we needed it, didn't interrupt us when we didn't need it, and correctly remembered everything that each of us ordered. Our group tried the roast lamb, venison, and hare hotpot. Everyone raved about their food. What more could we ask for a perfect night out in London?
Julie Hanh
Manager at Friendly Booking Co., Ltd
dat phong khach san - how to lose weight - Dat Phong Khach San
Julie Hanh
Manager at Friendly Booking Co., Ltd
dat phong khach san - how to lose weight - Dat Phong Khach San
Give the first compliment
Compliment
Comment Be the first to comment on this review for Rules
Offensive content?
Loved the attitude of the staff. Very polite and prompt. The food was obviously great.
Give the first compliment
Compliment
Comment Be the first to comment on this review for Rules
Offensive content?
I like this place. I totally love to be there and to order form the delicious meals. The interior is good, the atmosphere really pleasant . I feel relaxed when I am there. One of my favourites is the Seared Monkfish, but if you go there you should try also the Beef ribs and the Sticky Toffee Pudding.
Give the first compliment
Compliment
Comment Be the first to comment on this review for Rules
Offensive content?
Love the fries here. The personnel is also very friendly and this is the key to their success.
Give the first compliment
Compliment
Comment Be the first to comment on this review for Rules
Offensive content?
The atmosphere is really nice there.The interior is clean.The food is very tasty and I am happy when I have an opportunity to eat there.When I'm in the Rules restaurant,I usually have a Wild Herb Salad and it is very fresh! The meat is perfectly cooked and you can definitely try the Beef ribs and the Pork meals.
Sometimes the service is not so fast,but it depends on the hour-In the evenings you should be more patient:)
Sometimes the service is not so fast,but it depends on the hour-In the evenings you should be more patient:)
Give the first compliment
Compliment
Comment 1 comment on this review
-
bexb-d, 10 October 2012:
Offensive content?
me and my better half like our food, so we try different resturants all the time, and after coming across the good comments on this place i took her out a couple of weeks back, and was really impressed with everything, really good.
Give the first compliment
Compliment
Comment Be the first to comment on this review for Rules
Offensive content?
Lovely meals.rich menu.
Give the first compliment
Compliment
Comment Be the first to comment on this review for Rules
Offensive content?
Great grub great staff.
Give the first compliment
Compliment
Comment Be the first to comment on this review for Rules
Offensive content?
had a lovely lunch, recommended 100% worth trying!
Give the first compliment
Compliment
Comment Be the first to comment on this review for Rules
Offensive content?
Ate at Rules in March for my birthday and although we hadn't made a reservation we were still welcome to eat upstair in the bar area. All I can say is the food and service was amazing. My dessert was the best I have tasted for a long time.
Give the first compliment
Compliment
Comment Be the first to comment on this review for Rules
Offensive content?
Offensive content?
Great, Love it!
Give the first compliment
Compliment
Comment Be the first to comment on this review for Rules
Offensive content?
One of my favourite places. I really like the food and the atmosphere. The service is perfect as well.
Give the first compliment
Compliment
Comment Be the first to comment on this review for Rules
Offensive content?
A well respected restaurant. The food is the very best local produce cooked classically but with real flair. The dessert is the real treat, the Raspberry Syllabub is divine.
Nice classic decor and a cosy atmosphere but beware it can be noisy and your conversation can be easily overheard.
For such a prime location and exceptional food quality I don’t find them pricey at all.
Give the first compliment
Compliment
Comment Be the first to comment on this review for Rules
Offensive content?
this is a fantastic restaurant, staff brilliant and food excellent. The whole ambience and the interior is just right – but I felt a little crammed in as it was very busy on the night I went. Down-side is that it is very expensive – but you do get what you pay for so I would recommend it to all as a treat.
Give the first compliment
Compliment
Comment Be the first to comment on this review for Rules
Offensive content?
For some reason, Britain was seen as the poor man of foodie Europe until quite recently. But I sense Rules, as London’s oldest restaurant, has been flying the flag for fine dining since the day it opened.
If you want old English charm, delightful surroundings and classic dishes, this is the place to come. But perhaps save it for a special occaision as we did – it’s not cheap.
The whole place retains an air of its own, as well as London’s, history. All around amid the deep red, cushioned booths, there are satirical prints on the walls, and waiters cut a dash as they busy themselves in their crisp, fine livery. Service, as you would perhaps expect, is of the highest order. The menu is seasonal, and therefore changing subtly all the time. Food in a place like this is naturally cooked to order, and ingredients represent the best of British – beef, lamb, game, fish and shell fish – sourced from the finest corners of our Isles. I had a delicious and filling onion soup, akin to French soup, with a giant crouton, gloopy with juice on its underside. My partner had a perfectly prepared pigeon breast, pink and glistening. By the end of this starter I was fit to burst, but had to carry on until every last morsel was eaten from my main plate. I can’t wait to return.
Comment Be the first to comment on this review for Rules
Write your review of Rules
Places nearby Rules
Fire and Stone 31/32 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7JS
ssp25uk: “The food is ok, more tomato base needs to be used and the cheese is sparse.” more...
The Porterhouse 21-22 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7NA
RupertSkelton: “Lovely place, really different vibe inside, lovely beers and good people.” more...
CHECK-INS
... of Rules
-
31/32 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7JS
72 reviews
-
21-22 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7NA
40 reviews
-
23-24 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7NA
13 reviews
-
29-30 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7JS
5 reviews
-
13-14 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7NE
5 reviews
Comment Be the first to comment on this review for Rules