Frog by Adam Handling Restaurant Covent Garden

One of many lovely visits to The Frog by Adam Handling but our first for lunch in London . It is definitely far more relaxed for lunch as there is just one seating. Reading reviews from people who have been in the evening the issue of feeling very rushed still remains. We were celebrating our anniversary and this was acknowledged by the staff and we were made to feel very welcome. We opted for a classic wine pairing which was perfect and delicious. We were very impressed by the Sommelier who was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The only thing that would have helped is to understand that this essentially starts two courses in with the first of the main dishes. I guess this is obvious when you think about it, but had we thought about it we probably would’ve asked for a glass of wine so we weren’t just on the water for so long! All of the food is beautifully presented with superb attention to detail. We also felt it was perfectly seasoned and flavour profiles and textures were excellent. The “snacks” were mixed - for example, the tuna was beautiful delicate and delicious but the ‘ cigars’ were only partially filled. We didn’t opt for the extra courses as the food is plentiful even though each plate is quite small (as they should be if you wish to taste a number of different things). Personally, not a fan of the Madeleine‘s at the end with the cream and jam but my husband was very happy as he benefited from this! Personally, I prefer some lovely cheese and artisan biscuits. The stand out course for us both was the cherries and chocolate- divine ❤️It’s important to note that there is no choice for the lunch menu so it is imperative to state any strong preferences or food intolerance up front. The chefs have always accommodated these perfectly.
We have visited a number of The Frog establishments and our absolute favourite is The Ugly Butterfly although , we have yet to visit in its new new location, but we shall be soon. Thank you for a lovely celebration.

What a fabulous evening we had. The warm and friendly welcome immediately made us feel comfortable.
We opted for the tasting menu, plus the Classic wine pairings. Food presentation just oozed excellence and the flavours were exceptional.
The whole team was attentive without being intrusive. Their knowledge and informative dialogue throughout our meal just added to the evening. We left Frog extremely happy and with our hunger truly satisfied.

From the moment I made the reservation to finalizing the details and enjoying a pre-dinner drink at the bar, everything was seamless.

The food was simply outstanding - every bite worth it. Each course showcased a new level of creativity and technique, and it was nice to watch the chefs working their magic course by course. My absolutely favorites - the Pigeon with beetroot and black truffles and the Madeleines.

That said, the atmosphere at the front of the house felt a bit off. There seemed to be some tension between the service team and the kitchen, and the vibe of some members of the service team was lacking warmth and genuineness.

I would definitely go back for the food.

Perfection.

28th birthday dinner for our son.
Very happy he chose this restaurant.
Ambience and service were beautiful.
The tasting menu and wine recommendations sensational.

The pictures say it all.

If you fancy fine dining at its very best, try Frog.

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First experience at The Frog and I was not disappointed.

From the moment you walk through the door, the warm welcome instantly builds anticipation for what’s to come. The restaurant has a London vibe, modern, stylish, and full of personality. The open kitchen feels like a theatre, the chefs the actors, and the food the performance.

One of my favourite details is the menu: presented as a map of the UK showing where each ingredient originates. It adds a layer of mystery to the meal before it even begins.

And the food… absolutely spot-on. A true talent of a great restaurant is to make you enjoy ingredients you normally might avoid and even make you say wow. That was exactly my reaction to the eel on toast.

The Parker House bread was fantastic, and the liver-butter flower was almost too beautiful to slice into. The lobster and the red mullet also deserve special mention; both excellent.

Of course, a restaurant is nothing without great service, and Lorenzo’s team operates like clockwork. Every detail is noticed. Even my napkin lightly stained after wiping my mouth with joy, was discreetly replaced while I stepped away for a moment.

This was my first visit, but certainly not my last. Highly recommended.

All of the meat we use is usually Halal, but we recommend the guests to add on the comments of their booking to ensure availability when they visit.

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