Lutyens Grill 27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ

"Service provided by the waiters is fantastic, but you would expect that considering the discretionary service charge will be quite hefty due to the price of the food. I had the scallops to start and they were amazing. I didn't enjoy my fillet steak and dauphinoise that much, but that could be because the complimentary bread and butter was surprisingly filling so by the time our mains came out, I wasn't so enthusiastic. The steak was perfectly cooked to my liking though and whether or not I enjoyed every dish, I can't deny it was all cooked very well. It's quite dark inside the restaurant. I like that it feels private behind a closed door, and still close enough to the bustle just outside with the live music clearly audible at a comfortable level. The Ned (where the restaurant is located) is bustling and busy on a Friday night. It felt like every person working near by was there after clocking off. The eating experience is nice but can be a bit intimidating. I like that the waiters will make sure the table is clean between courses, and they came to fill our glasses with tap water constantly. They also took our coats and returned them back to us when we were ready to leave. However, I did feel like I had to be careful not to put my elbows on the table, and to hold my fork properly! Overall we enjoyed our visit here, but the price locks it out from being a regular visit. If you want a great steak you can get more food for less at Hawksmoore. But if you want to feel like you're getting a fine dining experience with your steak, Lutyens is worth a visit as a treat."

"Utterly delicious food, top class friendly service. Went there for a midweek late lunch for two and what a treat it was. I started with the scallops, they were delicious and beautifully presented (see photo). For main course I had the New York strip, the best steak I have eaten in a very long time. My partner had a soup starter and the Iberico pork chop, for sides we shared truffle mash, a salad and some chips. All perfect. The whole experience was flawless and delightful. Great to see London so full of people out enjoying themselves, just like the old days. The central area of the Ned and all of the surrounding bars and restaurants were heaving with people having fun."

"Just absolutely incredible! A faultless meal, faultless superb service in a beautiful intimate setting with a great choice of dishes. The staff were just so attentive and friendly and advised us on the different steaks. We had the scallops and pea & fennel salad to start, the Chateaubriand steak to share and the chocolate cake pudding and we got a lovely surprise pudding from the staff for our anniversary too. A wonderful evening. Thank you to everyone at Lutyens!"

"Great atmosphere, the food was fantastic. Maybe the best steak I ever had. The service was very friendly, polite and fast. The place might be a bit over-budget for some people, but it's worth the money. Great place for special occasions like anniversaries."