Seemor
Westminster › The West End › Whitcomb's
Whitcomb'sB
38 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7DX
· Restaurant, Mediterranean restaurant
· The West End
Stylish French-Mediterranean spot inside The Londoner delivering good-to-excellent dishes and standout service, but with premium pricing, occasional slow pacing, and set-menu value complaints.
The verdict
Whitcomb's delivers solid neighborhood dining with genuinely warm, attentive service and strong execution on signature dishes like oysters, tartare, and fondant. However, quality variation on set menus and slower pacing at peak times prevent grade A territory. The elegant hotel setting and pre-theatre convenience make it a reliable choice for special occasions, though not a destination restaurant.
One caveat: Set menus reported as light without sides; several guests felt upsold on fries
What to order
- Oysters
- Molten chocolate fondant
- Wild mushroom risotto
What diners say
- The terrace Champagne flights and oyster pairings
- Servers who remember preferences and guide pairings
- Rich, reliable desserts like the molten fondant
Opening Hours
Sunday07:30–11:00, 12:30–23:00
Monday06:30–10:30, 12:00–23:00
Tuesday06:30–10:30, 12:00–23:00
Wednesday06:30–10:30, 12:00–23:00
Thursday06:30–10:30, 12:00–23:00
Friday06:30–10:30, 12:00–23:00
Saturday07:30–11:00, 12:30–23:00
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