We opened Portland in January 2015 and gained a Michelin star later that year which we are very proud to have retained ever since.
We try to offer the best contemporary example of fine dining in London – this doesn’t mean cloches and tablecloths (we don’t own a single one of either!) but the finest produce we can find cooked with precision and a high level of technique. Our team is led by Executive Chef Chris Bassett who has been with us for several years and his team in the kitchen is led by our Head Chef Angelica Hope.
Wine has always been central to what we do – Lucie Hammerschmiedova, our head of beverage, is always on the hunt for new brilliant wines to to put on our monthly-changing wine list and is just as excited by a superb-value house red as she is by a Grand Cru burgundy.
On the floor our team is led by our Front of House director Gabor Papp who is always keen to hear about anything he can do to make your visit that bit special – if it’s a birthday, anniversary or you just want to have a negroni waiting for you when you get here, please let us know.
We hope to see you here soon
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Please note we will be closed from Tuesday 30th July to Saturday 10th August inclusive as we redesign the restaurant to celebrate our 10th anniversary. During this period all our sister restaurants will of course remain open. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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We offer an A La Carte Menu and a Tasting Menu.
A La Carte
Our A La Carte menu is £59 for 3 courses at lunch and £85 for 3 courses at dinner.
Tasting Menu
Our Tasting Menu comprises welcome snacks from the kitchen, four savoury courses, dessert and petits fours. We can accommodate any dietary requirements on the tasting menu but it would be wonderful (though not essential) to be aware in advance where possible.
The Tasting Menu is for the whole table and is priced at £95 – there is no need to let us know in advance if you would like to opt for it. We also offer a wine pairing at £75 and a cellar pairing at £110.
Please see sample menus below – we offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and dairy free alternatives on both the A La Carte and the Tasting Menu
We are open from Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Please use the online booking system below – if your preferred table is not available do give us a call on 0207 436 3261 and we will do our best to make something work.
We kindly request to let us know upon booking of any significant dietary requirements in order to provide the most creative choices for your requirements.
Private Room
For groups looking for a more secluded dining experience, our private room is available. Please click here for more information.
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Please note we will be closed from Tuesday 30th July to Saturday 10th August inclusive as we redesign the restaurant to celebrate our 10th anniversary. During this period all our sister restaurants will of course remain open. We apologise for any inconvenience.
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Our private dining room seats 7 to 14 guests and aims to replicate the experience of our dining room in terms of offer and service albeit in a separate and secluded space.
As in our main dining room, we offer an a la carte menu. It begins with welcome snacks sent from the kitchen while you enjoy a drink or wait for the last few guests to arrive, followed by a choice of first course, main course and dessert from our a la carte menu.
The menu is £69 at lunch and £95 at dinner for 3 courses and welcome snacks. Please click below for a sample menu and to book the room
Wine is as important as food and service at Portland.
Our wine list aims to offer brilliant value on interesting, different wines which we hope you seldom see on restaurant wine lists.
The list contains some of the world’s finest wines and also more accessible offerings from our favourite producers. We aim to be keenly priced at the high-end and seek out rarities and odd bottles which are sometimes no longer available anywhere else.
Our list is constantly evolving and we tend to hold only small allocations of most bins. Should you wish to put something aside for an upcoming visit, we would be more than happy to reserve a bottle for you.
WINE LISTWe always want to hear from talented people as we believe the success of our restaurant is down to the teams that run them. In our dynamic industry, there are frequently new opportunities opening up, so please do say hello and let us know what you are looking for if you’d like to work with us.
Our teams are made up of brilliant people who have come from a wide variety of previous experiences. There are certain traits that will we look for in most candidates:
– friendly and enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude and a desire to learn
– really care about providing a fantastic experience for guests
– work well under pressure and as part of a team
– clear communication skills
– enjoy working in an environment surrounded by great food and drink
Above all else we prize a positive attitude eagerness to learn and people who enjoy and take pride in their work.
At Woodhead Restaurant Group we are proud of our reputation as a leading hospitality employer. We treat our staff as individuals, and encourage them to take ownership of our independent sites. With a culture based on honesty, respect and development, we are determined to reward our team for the hard work they put into making our restaurants so brilliant and set our people up for long and successful careers with us.
Portland Restaurant
113 Great Portland Street
London, W1W 6QQ
Phone: 020 7436 3261
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @portlandrestaurant
Opening times:
Tuesday – Saturday: 12pm – 2.15pm and 5.30pm – 9.30pm (last booking time)
Careers
We are always on the lookout for talented hospitality professionals to join our growing team.
Please send your CV to [email protected]
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