Flat Three Restaurant

A la carte prices for lacking in quality and VFM. Bitterly disappointed on our anniversary dinner. Which we noted at booking but had no acknowledgment on arrival or throughout meal. What is the point in asking if it is a special occasion or not? This was the best reviewed restaurant in the area but only had 5 people in on a Saturday night which says there are limited repeat customers, if any. We really appreciate small menus when done well and usually prefer it but unfortunately the food was bland, and quality of produce was poor. The plates were warm and the food was luke warm. We mentioned our dissatisfaction politely to the staff but no chef or manger wanted to acknowledge our view. So we left unhappy and hungry paying the extortionate bill in full. The decor was simple but nice. The toilets were below par for an a la carte restaurant. The staff seemed poorly dressed and with an embarrassed demeanour. No help with sake or wine list. They all just seemed unhappy which fed into the restaurants lack of ambience. We have been to many Michelin recommended. restaurants and they have definitely got it wrong with this one. Judge for yourself although not recommended.
Feb 10th, 2022

Go now! I've just found out this favourite restaurant of mine is closing. A meal at Flat Three is always something I've looked forward to as a special treat. Everything here is studied, with complete understatement, and Japanese levels of perfection. Service is warm and passionate. The sake list is fun and the staff extremely knowledgeable. Don't even get me started about how cool the owner is. Oh - yes, the food: it's interesting, delicious, well-crafted, educational (always a fun ingredient or two I've never heard of) and doesn't feel at all overbearing or pretentious. Value is totally unbeatable at this level of attention to detail. Go now! How could I not have reviewed this place before!!!!
Oct 7th, 2021

(Translated by Google) Incredible, delicious, refined, no false notes! (Original) Incroyable, dlicieux, raffin, aucune fausse note!
Sep 9th, 2021

The food was good but the menu is a bit narrow. It would be good to have some more options. The service from the food waitress was friendly, but the sommelier lady was not. Especially at the start of the meal she acted like it was an inconvenience to tell us about the cocktails and about the sake. No smile, no welcome, she just left the menus and walked off. As she was walking away we asked whether they make espresso martini and she just said "we only have the cocktails on the menu". With the simple ingredients of this cocktail (coffee, vodka and coffee liqueur), and with this being a Michelin star establishment, we expected at least that she would say something like "let me check if we can make it" instead of flatly refusing. Anyway, we enjoyed the enoki mushroom and the kimchi bread, and the desserts were very good also. But not getting good service in a Michelin star place puts a cloud on the experience and we won't be going back. Which is a pity because we live in the area.
Feb 7th, 2022

Unique and top notch culinary experience. The creative and spot-on combination of high quality ingredients and flavours is amazing. Greater emphasis on vegetarian and fish might not be to everybody's taste but it shouldn't stop even the more carnivorous eater to try. We tried the 5 course menu which was well worthy the price in our opinion given other similar experiences in other restaurants in London. We have read some reviews (a small minority) criticising portions (unfair) and flavours (I sense there is a slight misconception here - texture was similar but flavours were completely different and inspiring ..... unless you dont have a developed palate) and we dont agree whatsoever. Please note that the menu also changes almost on a daily basis and it is always season-driven. Service was very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being overwhelming. The only area where some adjustments might be considered for the broader customer base is the wine - even though, on one side, the wine list has very high quality producers (the Spanish and Italian vineyards are top notch and not easily found in other restaurants in London), the cost of a relatively small wine by the glass is very high (it might be a function also of the alcohol tax changes and Brexit but again it took us a bit aback) and there are very few options at affordable levels. Overall, a fantastic restaurant where we will go back regularly. Bravi !
Dec 2nd, 2021