Muse by Tom Aikens London - Buy Reservations

Service was excellent. The ambience was great - the place was cosy and personal. Food was creative but we felt some of the main courses could be slightly larger.

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This is a very personal experience and all the better for it. The presentation in every respect is given considerable thought. The food is interesting and of the highest quality. We have used Muse lunchtimes only , I am not too sure if it is an evening venue , I guess we will have to find out one day ! In the meantime go for the intimacy and experience , you will not be disappointed.

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Excellent evening. Well paced service with delicious food. The small number of diners makes it a unique experience. Tom was there cooking and serving. The food was £155 per person and we chose reasonably priced wines with drinks before and our total bill was £220 per person , so don’t be put off by the review earlier at £700 for 2.

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My partner and I recently celebrated our 10 year anniversary which we decided to ring in at Tom Aikens Muse restaurant last Saturday night. Whilst the restaurant was beautifully whimsical we were both a little let down by any bold flavours and stand out dishes which I’ve sadly already forgotten. Case in point was the extra seasonal white truffle course which left me wondering if any truffle went on it even though I saw them grate it in front of me. Perhaps it was old and had lost its pungency and aroma. Flavour did finally arrive when the desert dishes rolled round. Because the restaurant and kitchen is on display in front of you a lot of dishes were just “finished” in front of you and I felt many of the accompanying garnishes pre-prepared from squeezy bottles sometimes resulted in hot dishes coming up lukewarm. Service was hit and miss as some front of house were somewhat lacking in charisma. My partner and I were expecting great things at Muse given the reputation of the chef and I love the location but for me it left me wanting which is a shame as it won’t feature on a destination i will return to.

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Overpriced and pretentious, Tom’s ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ restaurant left us feeling not a little cheated! My pal and I regularly visit London’s finest and are happy to spend big on our occasional indulgent ‘splurges’, but rarely have we been so disappointed by a dining experience; especially one so ‘hyped’. We’ve enjoyed fine dining from hipster to ultra-traditional, so the lack of ‘white-tablecloth’ formality didn’t put us off. And the staff were very sweet and very earnest. Perhaps a little too earnest though. This isn’t a church or a museum, it’s a restaurant! So much hushed reverence toward Tom and his Michelin stars seemed a little suffocating. Especially when the staff seemed so hamstrung by his guidelines that it stifled their natural warmth and generosity. Case in point, the very stingy measures applied to the pouring of drinks! I’d just had a couple of fantastic-quality, generous dry martinis at the wonderful nearby Library Bar (in The Lanesbrough). The shonky, thimble-sized martini I was served at Muse was laughably disappointing in comparison! We also ordered the matching wines along with our vegetarian tasting menus, but again, the staff seem to have been instructed to be super-stingy when pouring! We actually thought the sommelier was letting us taste the wine before she poured it, but it transpired that that was what passes for a FULL glass at Muse! The real insult though was when we took the extra ‘supplemental’ cheese-course (there not being one included on the already expensive tasting menu) and finding that cheese, being a plural or singular noun, was indeed singular at Muse! One type of cheese is NOT a cheese course! Especially not when again you order an accompanying glass of port and are again presented with a thimble-full. We would have discussed our thoughts and feedback with Tom on the night, but we were told he wasn’t there. If you’re spending £700 on a meal for two, you ought really to feel a little more spoiled than this. Tom, don’t spend so much money on fancy, fiddly 3D menus if it means short-changing your clientele. It’s all style, no substance and a very poor show.

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I had to cancel a previous booking due to CoVid 19 but managed to rebook at short notice. Had an amazing meal, well worth the wait. The snacks were lovely. Mass gathering and just down the road were good, was surprised that Tom served some of the courses. The tastes like chicken was amazing and the desserts were delightful.

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An evening at The Muse guaranties not only first class food, but first class entertainment as well. The cooks, under the friendly supervision and active participation of Tim do their painstakingly correct and decorative job like a well oiled machine. Watching them putting the puzzles on jour plates together is like watching a ballett, or a performance of the famous Pina Bausch Dance Theater. So you get a feast for your palate as well as for your eyes. I loved the service not only done by the excellent and well trained service team, but several of the dishes were served and explained by the individual cooks, and by Tim himself. The wines also were excellent, and the pairings a wonderfull match. Will most certainly try to come again in due time. Many thanks to the lady who arranged it ....

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Amazing experience with food and service extraordinary. Incredible attention to my food allergy requirements. I informed I am coeliac at the time of booking and everything was already perfectly organised when I arrived. Very little differences in the menu to adapt for gluten free needs. And waiters really patient in answering my (silly!) questions about the ingredients. A little gem overall and one of a kind for a coeliac

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We were absolutely thrilled! Innovative and exciting food with new and fun - and occasionally surprising - taste experiences, wonderful wine pairings as well. Staff is experienced, calm, fun and very knowledgeable, the service impeccable and warm. Being able to watch the inner workings of a starred kitchen is very exciting and like a perfect dance, Chef Aiken is an inspiration to observe. Cannot praise this high enough, it was a pleasure.

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Visited with friends and enjoyed very good food. The menu is very unique with lovely flavours. Wine pairing excellent and the little goodie bag at the end was a nice touch. One thing that the staff should do is ask the table if they want the cheese supplement at the beginning so that they can time the courses, we all wanted cheese and were disappointed and were just advised that the licence runs out at 11pm (how are we to know that) whereas the other table had cheese because they started slightly earlier. The service was good overall but not consistent with some of the staff it could be some are newer than others but also having an opinion on our conversation is not the done thing in my book and not something we have ever had in any other Michelin star restaurant. That said it was a good experience overall and worth a visit but some finessing required.

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