Gaucho Canary Wharf

Bit of a dead and 'cheaper' atmosphere than it's sister branches in the city. Has got great views of the canal, so outdoor seating in summer can be nice. Their daily special was too 'dry aged' which was not mentioned by the waiter unfortunately, but the ordinary mains were great. Kids menu could be a little more elaborate to be fair as there were more families. We tried all the deserts, the cheese cake was inedible, nor was the white chocolate creme brulee, however, their Sundae was spot on! Waiter wasn't first of very happy with us, but then cheered up later and was actually quite pleasant.

We decided to have a great Sunday lunch and where better then at Gauchos by Canary Wharf Pier. So I booked in advance for mid afternoon to avoid the earlier crowed. They texted us to confirm that our table was ready while we were on the way, which I only saw once we arrived, but nevertheless it was a nice touch to the experience. We had a warm welcome when we arrived as the weather just turned windy and cold it wasn't advised to eat outside, but the hostess made sure we get the last available window table, which was greatly appreciated. We ordered the beef roast and the vegan and both were near perfect. They looked great, the textures were perfect on all items and the flavours came through as much as needed. Full compliments to the chefs for including roast garlic on the plate, it a nice touch! The vegan roast was also sublime, its a mushroom and nut mixed loaf which was flavourful enough but not overwhelming with a good texture that is hard to get in vegan dishes. Tomato sauce with roast wouldn't be my first choice, but understand within the concept of a vegan dish it made sense. The dish was overall well balanced, the amount of food was also well proportioned so we were able to finish it and still left some space for dessert. I loved it! The only criticism is that the food arrived colder then expected, but the flavours made up for it a bit. Overall the best Sunday roast we had in London so far this year and we are planning to come back for more. It is now our go to place for well prepared beef, especially following a disappointing visit to Hawksmoor the other week. I also loved the fact that we were able to order mocktails off the menu. Service was good throughout our visit, food was a definite 9/10 overall. Good to note they take both cash snd card payments. We will be back.

Tried their 3-Courses Spring Lunch Set Menu with Beef Tartare Tacos, Sirloin and their Pancakes for dessert. I liked the beef tartare tacos, and find the beef tartare presented in a taco topped with pepper and chilli seasonings to be quite creative. The sirloin was cooked to medium rare and it comes with chips or salad and chimichurri sauce. Finished with Pancake topped with ice cream. The restaurant interior is quite dark but if it does face the Thames, which is nice on a good sunny day. The service was good and fast, got seated quickly (although mainly due to not a lot of people at lunch hour on a weekday) and they got the food out fast. The price is reasonable for typical dining in London, the portion sizes of the foods are about right when compared to the price.