What an experience! I have been to Carousel many times, and the last time was a first to have got into the back room where they host fabulous guest chefs from all over the world. I enjoyed an evening with Jules St-Cyr from Montreal, it was truly extraordinary.You can see the amount of work that goes into making the night a seamless flow, and it certainly felt that way as a guest. Highly recommend.
Madeline Chan
Beautiful wine bar in Fitzrovia to distract you from the rainy London weather.The wine selection and food were excellent. The pork skewers you could taste the charred bits, and the pineapple glaze was a nice sweet and tangy touch. The hash brown was crispy, and surprisingly the anchovy added to the dish. The hash brown came with n’duja just to spice it up slightly.The service was also amazing, we were seated at the top counter but they offered to move us to the table as it was more intimate. There were hooks on the wall and table for coats and hangers. They also provide both sparkling and still tap water. The bathrooms had individual stalls, clean and they provided hand cream.Totally recommend for any occasion!
Evelyn Sklivas
Gorgeous restaurant with delicious food and wine. Great portions, beautiful atmosphere and the staff are super lovely. Such a great evening out, I highly recommend.
Matt Humphreys
We visited Carousel on a Saturday night and were kept waiting 45 minutes before receiving our first course. Unfortunately, I think the kitchen area for the guest chefs is simply too small which means that all the food is either cold or lukewarm at best. We had a set menu and the food portions were minuscule. I don’t expect huge portions but I don’t expect to have to eat after a meal to feel full. The guest chef area feels a bit like a canteen, lacking in atmosphere and any windows. Quite a few of the guests around us spent most of the night looking at their phones, which also dampened the mood. The price for two was £150 (paid in advance) and wine was on top. The wine list was overpriced in my opinion. The service was OK, and some servers were a little ‘too cool for school’. I felt that the whole experience was pretentious, completely overrated and overpriced. I have eaten at many, many other restaurants which are much better. I won’t be going back or recommending Carousel. Overall a big disappointment and I’d advise that you avoid this place.
NorthStar687972
I visit carousel in one of their guest chef nights. Guest chef was the awarded with Michelin star George Kataras from Greece. The food was beyond any expectations. Every course of the menu was amazing we couldn’t decide which was our favorite. The atmosphere and the music was great . The staff was very polite and professional. It was an unforgettable dinner.
pauambro
Carousel is a restaurant that brings different chefs to cook on different nights. We got a Malaysian one which was good but cooked too spicy. We couldn't finish 3 of the dishes due to the spiciness. Anyway, I think the concept is cool and we enjoyed the other dishes, so would overall recommend.
Katie Horsfield
The food is good - some dishes are quite overpriced. £18 for a cucumber salad! We really enjoyed the heritage tomato and mackerel salad and my friends said the fried chicken was really good. Quite limited options for vegetarians on the menu that we had. Service was friendly.
Suzy McClintock
Went to the wine bar for a pal's birthday dinner at the weekend. Food was superlative (particularly the crab special), wine excellent and the service charming. Have been here for the guest chef experiences before (which have always been excellent). It's good to know that the regular menu in the wine bar is just as good. Would thoroughly recommend, I am already planning my next visit.Dietary restrictions: Bent over backwards to adapt dishes for a gluten free member of our party including some bread that looked delicious.
Lora Hadridge
Came here to celebrate the beginning of my anniversary with my wife. Really beautiful wine bar and the food is lovely. The real standout was our absolutely incredible service from our waitress, May. Hands down the best service I’ve ever had!!!!! She was super accommodating to seat us even without a reservation, she had amazing food suggestions and was generally just a wonderful human who really made our anniversary feel beyond special. Thanks again May!!
Duncan Keir
An amazing concept of a restaurant with rotating chefs. We booked in for Julie Lin from Glasgow with her Asian themed menu, which was right up our street.The menu was so delicious, the highlights were Lamb rendang and the spicy clamps. Beautiful.I would come back, and next time I’ll go for the wine pairing!Service was spot on as well.Thank you and we will be back!
Popped in for a glass (or two) of wine and a few nibbles. Great tasting small sharing plates and lovely wines by the bottle or glass. They had the winemaker from Ami pouring in the night and so got to chat about his unique burgundy wines. Friendly service, relaxed bright atmosphere. Recommend!
Arlene N
Cute wine bar with some really fresh and delicious small plates. We got a carafe of orange wine too which was lovely
cmasb
We had visited for drinks a few weeks ago and were impressed by both the drinks and the menu, even though we didn’t eat. So we came back for lunch. It’s a prix fixe at lunch, but the choices were beautiful. For starters, one of us had asparagus and leek warm salad, while the other had tomatoes with parmesan shavings. They were both delicious. We both had chicken as a main course which we enjoyed, too. We also enjoyed a couple of house cocktails and a bottle of wine. Service was partly really good and partly mediocre. Nice ambiance.
Rosa Faria
delicious food, great atmosphere and a unique dining experience, everything about this eatery screams "quality."I never felt rushed nor overwhelmed by the quantity of food, and each dish was crafted with love and expertise. The Mexican set menu, in particular, was a great twist of British seafood. It was a delicious and adventurous experience from start to finish.the atmosphere is also incredibly inviting. The design is chic and trendy, with a vibe that is perfect for a memorable night out. Whether you're dining solo or with a group of friends, the atmosphere is sure to put you at ease.the wine and music are paired masterfully to enhance the experience and food.Overall, I would give this restaurant a 5-star rating due to their excellent food, amazing atmosphere, and top-tier service. If you're in London, make sure to put Carousel on your must-visit list for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ankush B
We went last night for the Israeli guest chef event - food was good overall, gourmet Levantine cuisine and really loved some of the dishes!Only downside was the wine pairing - we signed up to that for an additional £55 but for a place that specialises in its wine collection, the serving sizes and time between servings was a shame. Their portion sizes weren’t wine pairings more like wine tastings and to have one wine for a couple of dishes with that portion size and no topping just isn’t worth it. Opt for the bottles instead.
What an experience! I have been to Carousel many times, and the last time was a first to have got into the back room where they host fabulous guest chefs from all over the world. I enjoyed an evening with Jules St-Cyr from Montreal, it was truly extraordinary.You can see the amount of work that goes into making the night a seamless flow, and it certainly felt that way as a guest. Highly recommend.
Beautiful wine bar in Fitzrovia to distract you from the rainy London weather.The wine selection and food were excellent. The pork skewers you could taste the charred bits, and the pineapple glaze was a nice sweet and tangy touch. The hash brown was crispy, and surprisingly the anchovy added to the dish. The hash brown came with n’duja just to spice it up slightly.The service was also amazing, we were seated at the top counter but they offered to move us to the table as it was more intimate. There were hooks on the wall and table for coats and hangers. They also provide both sparkling and still tap water. The bathrooms had individual stalls, clean and they provided hand cream.Totally recommend for any occasion!
Gorgeous restaurant with delicious food and wine. Great portions, beautiful atmosphere and the staff are super lovely. Such a great evening out, I highly recommend.
We visited Carousel on a Saturday night and were kept waiting 45 minutes before receiving our first course. Unfortunately, I think the kitchen area for the guest chefs is simply too small which means that all the food is either cold or lukewarm at best. We had a set menu and the food portions were minuscule. I don’t expect huge portions but I don’t expect to have to eat after a meal to feel full. The guest chef area feels a bit like a canteen, lacking in atmosphere and any windows. Quite a few of the guests around us spent most of the night looking at their phones, which also dampened the mood. The price for two was £150 (paid in advance) and wine was on top. The wine list was overpriced in my opinion. The service was OK, and some servers were a little ‘too cool for school’. I felt that the whole experience was pretentious, completely overrated and overpriced. I have eaten at many, many other restaurants which are much better. I won’t be going back or recommending Carousel. Overall a big disappointment and I’d advise that you avoid this place.
I visit carousel in one of their guest chef nights. Guest chef was the awarded with Michelin star George Kataras from Greece. The food was beyond any expectations. Every course of the menu was amazing we couldn’t decide which was our favorite. The atmosphere and the music was great . The staff was very polite and professional. It was an unforgettable dinner.
Carousel is a restaurant that brings different chefs to cook on different nights. We got a Malaysian one which was good but cooked too spicy. We couldn't finish 3 of the dishes due to the spiciness. Anyway, I think the concept is cool and we enjoyed the other dishes, so would overall recommend.
The food is good - some dishes are quite overpriced. £18 for a cucumber salad! We really enjoyed the heritage tomato and mackerel salad and my friends said the fried chicken was really good. Quite limited options for vegetarians on the menu that we had. Service was friendly.
Went to the wine bar for a pal's birthday dinner at the weekend. Food was superlative (particularly the crab special), wine excellent and the service charming. Have been here for the guest chef experiences before (which have always been excellent). It's good to know that the regular menu in the wine bar is just as good. Would thoroughly recommend, I am already planning my next visit.Dietary restrictions: Bent over backwards to adapt dishes for a gluten free member of our party including some bread that looked delicious.
Came here to celebrate the beginning of my anniversary with my wife. Really beautiful wine bar and the food is lovely. The real standout was our absolutely incredible service from our waitress, May. Hands down the best service I’ve ever had!!!!! She was super accommodating to seat us even without a reservation, she had amazing food suggestions and was generally just a wonderful human who really made our anniversary feel beyond special. Thanks again May!!
An amazing concept of a restaurant with rotating chefs. We booked in for Julie Lin from Glasgow with her Asian themed menu, which was right up our street.The menu was so delicious, the highlights were Lamb rendang and the spicy clamps. Beautiful.I would come back, and next time I’ll go for the wine pairing!Service was spot on as well.Thank you and we will be back!
Restaurantji Recommends
Popped in for a glass (or two) of wine and a few nibbles. Great tasting small sharing plates and lovely wines by the bottle or glass. They had the winemaker from Ami pouring in the night and so got to chat about his unique burgundy wines. Friendly service, relaxed bright atmosphere. Recommend!
Cute wine bar with some really fresh and delicious small plates. We got a carafe of orange wine too which was lovely
We had visited for drinks a few weeks ago and were impressed by both the drinks and the menu, even though we didn’t eat. So we came back for lunch. It’s a prix fixe at lunch, but the choices were beautiful. For starters, one of us had asparagus and leek warm salad, while the other had tomatoes with parmesan shavings. They were both delicious. We both had chicken as a main course which we enjoyed, too. We also enjoyed a couple of house cocktails and a bottle of wine. Service was partly really good and partly mediocre. Nice ambiance.
delicious food, great atmosphere and a unique dining experience, everything about this eatery screams "quality."I never felt rushed nor overwhelmed by the quantity of food, and each dish was crafted with love and expertise. The Mexican set menu, in particular, was a great twist of British seafood. It was a delicious and adventurous experience from start to finish.the atmosphere is also incredibly inviting. The design is chic and trendy, with a vibe that is perfect for a memorable night out. Whether you're dining solo or with a group of friends, the atmosphere is sure to put you at ease.the wine and music are paired masterfully to enhance the experience and food.Overall, I would give this restaurant a 5-star rating due to their excellent food, amazing atmosphere, and top-tier service. If you're in London, make sure to put Carousel on your must-visit list for an unforgettable dining experience.
We went last night for the Israeli guest chef event - food was good overall, gourmet Levantine cuisine and really loved some of the dishes!Only downside was the wine pairing - we signed up to that for an additional £55 but for a place that specialises in its wine collection, the serving sizes and time between servings was a shame. Their portion sizes weren’t wine pairings more like wine tastings and to have one wine for a couple of dishes with that portion size and no topping just isn’t worth it. Opt for the bottles instead.