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Summary
One of “London’s best kept foodie secrets”, where you act as a guinea pig for the next generation of the UK hospitality trade within Westminster Kingsway College, on leafy Vincent Square. There are two restaurants: the relaxed ‘Brasserie’ and more formal ‘Escoffier Room’, where “the cooking by third-year students is often Michelin quality”, while “the service by first years is lovely… if a bit rough at the edges”. Not only is a meal here “terrific value (£35 for 5-course tasting menu, ditto wine pairings)”, you also “support budding culinary careers”.
Summary
“Top-quality food from third-year students at ridiculously low prices” is the term-time offer at this Vincent Square venue operated by Westminster Kingsway College. “Service by first-years can be very random but is always entertaining!” Choose between the formal Escoffier Room and the more relaxed brasserie. Top Tip – “excellent sourdough bread also at knockdown prices for sale in the foyer”.
Summary
In an attractive building on Westminster‘s leafy Vincent Square, this catering college dining room offers you the chance to be cooked for and served by future hospitality industry workers at a price reflecting your ‘guinea pig’ status. “It’s a great place to enjoy very good food, prepared and served by the students. Have never been disappointed. The price is very good for the Tasting Menu and we have introduced friends to it. Not the best dining room but good enough.”
Summary
“London’s best-kept secret” offers cut-price haute cuisine prepared by “the stars of the future” – student chefs and waiters at Kingsway College in Westminster. “The food is always great value, and can be excellent”, while “watching people being put through their paces and learning the trade is a fun way to spend an evening”. “The main room could be a bit less municipal – maybe get some design students in!”.
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76 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PD
Restaurant details
The Vincent Rooms, Westminster Kingsway College Restaurant Diner Reviews
"At £45, the tasting menu in the Escoffier Room (book early to avoid disappointment) is excellent value. The service from the students is exceptionally well-meaning and this all adds to the lovely ambience of the place. Plan ahead - it is only open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in term time and the largest table is for 4 people. Recommended!"
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
76 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PD
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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