Bar Crispin

I have been to Bistrot Freddie, and their venue hijack at Studio Voltaire, but i had not been to Bar Crispin yet. This was rectified yesterday. I went for lunch, and, despite not having a reservation ( I strongly recommend to always book, as the place is tiny ), I was welcomed by the lively staff on duty that gave me a very nice table as well. I had the polenta, the tartare, the prawn Sando, the trout and the bread and butter, plus the dessert as well. This was accompanied by a great white wine from Campania, and I later changed it for a nice Riesling, which went very well with the trout main course. The service is exceptional, very efficient and competent, unobtrusive but present and there in a flash as soon as it was needed. The food is extremely well cooked, the ingredients are treated with respect, and the presentation of each dish is really elegant. I ended with the lively dessert, the only one on the lunch menu, and left after having an amiable chat with some fellow guests and the marvellous staff that was on its own during the whole service, but kept smiling and went the extra mile during the whole lunch, not just with me but with all the other guests as well. It has been a real pleasure to be there, and I can’t wait to go back ! Bravo

What a great night of food we had! An unbelievable mix of flavours and textures in every dish that we tried! Not to mention the accompanying wine, just oooofff! Absolutely bliss! Customer service was exceptional, and the staff were both friendly and welcoming. We were taken well care of by Abu, so kudos to him for doing a great job! Portions are perhaps on the smaller side, so you would need to order multiple dishes, but that's part of the fun, right!? Recommended to anyone, you'll have a great time for sure.

We had a wonderful time at this bar. The highlights included the flatbread and the quail. Our waiter, Pavan, was really lovely and attentive. The wine list was extensive and had lots of variety for the groups needs. The dessert wine was incredible in terms of pairing and we loved all the recommendations from our waiter.

Space was packed but we were seen and looked after straight away. Lots of interesting wine by the glass, tried a few and all were great. All the food and especially the Beef Tartare crumpet was superb. Ella that served us was also very helpful and friendly. Fully recommend.

This place felt like such a hidden and quiet gem in the middle of the chaos that is Oxford Street. We loved our experience here! The wine was amazing, the small plates were well thought-out and ideal for sharing — also very unique and versatile, perfect for different food tastes. Great spot for a fancy lunch with a glass of wine!

Great food and great service. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a great selection of natural wine, uniquely composed small dishes, and amazing service. Irma was amazing and incredibly helpful when it came to picking our wine based on our preferences.

Loved how patient they were with me picking a wine and one of the waitresses knew exactly was amazing and nailed it! The food we thought the tartare was a must try and the burrata as well. Less fan of the sea bream, the mix of cream / tomato / fish doesn’t really work. Dessert was deep fried a bit disappointing, selection could be improved. Hence the 4 for food. Overall I’d go back!

This was on our list for a while as we had read so many good things about it and we were not disappointed. Great menu, lots of interesting choices, the cabbage and the beef tartare were standout. Excellent wine list and great service. Highly recommended.