I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but for a restaurant as hyped as Lyle’s, I felt like I had to.
First of all, let’s talk about the poor presentation. I’m very good at taking food pics, even I couldn’t save them from looking like a sloppy mess. The decor and the space also was one of the worst I’ve been to in a starred restaurant. I HATE this industrial and minimalist crap. The place was so ugly you would think you are dining at a prison.
One word to describe the food is flat. The excessive use of vinegar was unforgivable. The non-alcoholic paring somehow made the already not so tasty dishes worse. They were ALL some varients of kombucha. Just imagine vinegar on top of vinegar… Yummy, right?
I had no idea how this place made into the the world’s 50 best. You can argue that Lyle’s is cheaper than most starred restaurants, but for the same or even less amount of money, there are so many places with far better presentation and flavors that you could go to in London, like Lima.
NYnosher on
I was here in 2019 and remember being very underwhelmed.
Prestigious_Steak_46 on
It all looks a bit tired.
Firm_Interaction_816 on
Hm, it does look fairly plain. What is that on top of the broccoli?
etymoticears on
Vinegar is a fashionable curse at the moment. I had the same criticism of Noma when I went in Feb. Course after course of vinegary fingerfood, all washed down glasses of with the world’s most expensive kombucha. It was easily the worst Michelin experience I’ve had.
skovspejl on
Ngl I kinda laughed at that cheese plate
fondonorte on
I had that exact same beef dish in November. It was a let down. Simply beets, beef and a slight dusting of horseradish – nothing more.
HowardVulcanix on
Absolute waste of money. The only memorable course I had was the dessert.
Crispyshores on
I think Lyles is just spoiled by the weight of expectation of a Michelin * and the price accordingly attached.
I think it would be a great higher end neighbourhood restaurant, but at the price/Michelin level there’s much more exciting and well, better stuff out there
Andrewartist on
I’ve lived next door since it’s opened and never felt the urge to go in
PEXowns on
Man thats some sad looking food for a michelin star
SageThunder on
My elementary school had better kept wall conditions than that place
Majestic-Round-8316 on
Oh dear oh dear. I have a pal who used to be the General Manager there. Up to 2019. It was always very good – but it must have lost its way judging by these photos – shame!
AndyVale on
That is the most apologetic cheese plate.
ICanFreezeTime on
And, I would say $250,-p.p. minimum, right?
BahrinRhul on
Those broccoli is definitely the most miserably looking dish I’ve ever seen at r/finedining
Legloch on
Agree – was so disappointed in this place
QueenKingston on
I also did not enjoy Lyle’s!! All the food was either uninteresting or terribly seasoned.
Bleachrst85 on
I bet the food are cold
r3097934 on
It’s bang average. Not even sure why it has a star.
Kaneshadow on
This place kept their Michelin star? Wtf are they just trying to set their credibility on fire
Wooden_Breakfast7655 on
How does this place keep earning its star then? Just on looks alone, the food looks like a regular ‘fancy’ restaurant in any town that can support it!
diggingcanal on
HIDE or Helene darrouze. Worthy of their stars. It mediocre at all
emceebugman on
Went for lunch last year and it was mediocre. Everything was over salted, none of the dishes were memorable
Reckoner08 on
I literally recoiled when I got to the fourth pic lol. I’m not a snob but holy shit, that’s the plating?
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I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but for a restaurant as hyped as Lyle’s, I felt like I had to.
First of all, let’s talk about the poor presentation. I’m very good at taking food pics, even I couldn’t save them from looking like a sloppy mess. The decor and the space also was one of the worst I’ve been to in a starred restaurant. I HATE this industrial and minimalist crap. The place was so ugly you would think you are dining at a prison.
One word to describe the food is flat. The excessive use of vinegar was unforgivable. The non-alcoholic paring somehow made the already not so tasty dishes worse. They were ALL some varients of kombucha. Just imagine vinegar on top of vinegar… Yummy, right?
I had no idea how this place made into the the world’s 50 best. You can argue that Lyle’s is cheaper than most starred restaurants, but for the same or even less amount of money, there are so many places with far better presentation and flavors that you could go to in London, like Lima.
I was here in 2019 and remember being very underwhelmed.
It all looks a bit tired.
Hm, it does look fairly plain. What is that on top of the broccoli?
Vinegar is a fashionable curse at the moment. I had the same criticism of Noma when I went in Feb. Course after course of vinegary fingerfood, all washed down glasses of with the world’s most expensive kombucha. It was easily the worst Michelin experience I’ve had.
Ngl I kinda laughed at that cheese plate
I had that exact same beef dish in November. It was a let down. Simply beets, beef and a slight dusting of horseradish – nothing more.
Absolute waste of money. The only memorable course I had was the dessert.
I think Lyles is just spoiled by the weight of expectation of a Michelin * and the price accordingly attached.
I think it would be a great higher end neighbourhood restaurant, but at the price/Michelin level there’s much more exciting and well, better stuff out there
I’ve lived next door since it’s opened and never felt the urge to go in
Man thats some sad looking food for a michelin star
My elementary school had better kept wall conditions than that place
Oh dear oh dear. I have a pal who used to be the General Manager there. Up to 2019. It was always very good – but it must have lost its way judging by these photos – shame!
That is the most apologetic cheese plate.
And, I would say $250,-p.p. minimum, right?
Those broccoli is definitely the most miserably looking dish I’ve ever seen at r/finedining
Agree – was so disappointed in this place
I also did not enjoy Lyle’s!! All the food was either uninteresting or terribly seasoned.
I bet the food are cold
It’s bang average. Not even sure why it has a star.
This place kept their Michelin star? Wtf are they just trying to set their credibility on fire
How does this place keep earning its star then? Just on looks alone, the food looks like a regular ‘fancy’ restaurant in any town that can support it!
HIDE or Helene darrouze. Worthy of their stars. It mediocre at all
Went for lunch last year and it was mediocre. Everything was over salted, none of the dishes were memorable
I literally recoiled when I got to the fourth pic lol. I’m not a snob but holy shit, that’s the plating?
For a Michelin STAR??????