Whitcomb's at The Londoner

Visited Whitcomb's for my best friend's birthday as part of a Virgin experience day. When we arrived we were promptly taken to our table. Our server was friendly and attentive. We ordered things to share off the set menu - the burrata & mushroom carpaccio to start, sea bass and chicken for mains, and custard apple & lemongrass vacherin & chocolate and apple cylinder for dessert. All the food came out promptly and we didn't have to wait long for the next course. It was also paired with a glass of wine so we enjoyed the house white with our meal. The food itself was fairly nice. The ones I liked the most were the sea bass, fries & vacherin dessert. I wasn't a huge fan of the carpaccio because the sauce was a bit too tart and I didn't like the texture of the mushroom slices. Everything else was nice, but the flavour profile of the burrata and orange was a bit confusing. Overall, a nice experience.

I booked via The Fork for the first time and seemed to work well though having had to move my booking a day ahead I realised the staff has to confirm and take the booking and put it in their other booking system. You’d have thought the systems can be somehow linked these days but at least it seems like they have a system in place. We popped by Sunday evening so not sure how busy it normally gets but atmosphere was good and staff were pleasant from door to restaurant and when we left. We didn’t feel too rushed either which was good. Though maybe advise staff to not be too presumptuous with guessing whose cocktail belongs to who. We were not too hungry so went for a few dishes to share: Seafood platter: this was delicious and fresh with plenty between two people (forgot to photograph). We enjoyed all the bits, though the Tabasco on the oyster was just a tad too much for me (as someone who can’t handle spices well). Steak tartare: I rarely come across one with Parmesan and we very much enjoyed it, the blend of flavours didn’t overwhelm the steak and helped bring out the tenderness and flavour. There were just enough sheets of pane carasau to share and finish the tartare on, whilst some places don’t give you enough. Mushroom Risotto: (also photo to photograph) the taste was well balanced and creamy, truffle flavour was just right and not overwhelming nor too little. Potato Mousse: (sorry no photo) this was light and fluffy. We had it to break up the taste from the risotto so we can enjoy the risotto without it being too full on. Chocolate Cylinder(?): This was more my partners choice as I had my liquid dessert but had a mouthful and it was tasty, not too heavy. The flavours from the compilation complimented each other very well. Thank you for the lovely evening.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional Dining Experience at Whitcomb’s! We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Whitcomb’s! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a beautifully designed space that felt both elegant and comfortable. The service was outstanding—attentive, friendly, and professional without being intrusive. Our server took the time to make thoughtful recommendations, and every dish was a masterpiece. The flavors were exquisite, ingredients fresh, and presentation flawless. We’ll definitely be returning soon—highly recommend for anyone looking for a refined yet welcoming place to enjoy exceptional food and service!