116 at the Athenaeum

4.2 ( 326 reviews )
116 Piccadilly, London W1J 7BJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 7499 3464

116 at the Athenaeum stands as a premier modern European restaurant located at 116 Piccadilly, London. Nestled within a vibrant atmosphere, it has quickly earned acclaim for its exceptional service and culinary offerings. Reviewers frequently commend the staff's warmth and attentiveness, ensuring each guest feels welcomed. Malcolm Lay noted, "Amazing service and delicious food," echoing a sentiment shared by many.

The restaurant has garnered particular praise for its afternoon high tea. Guests like akajeremy777 highlight the meticulous detail in every dish, especially the scones, described as "the best we've eaten in our lives," and the creatively indulgent desserts that warrant special mention. The flexibility in accommodating dietary restrictions, as demonstrated by the staff, truly enhances the dining experience.

Portion sizes are generous, with Cihangir Abale affirming that visitors are left satisfied, even if they can't finish. The pricing is perceived as reasonable, especially given the quality of food and service one experiences. Overall, 116 at the Athenaeum combines exquisite cuisine with a warm, inviting ambiance—making it a must-visit for both special occasions and casual dining alike.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
    • Takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Great cocktails
    • Great coffee
    • Great dessert
    • Great tea selection
    • Great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Healthy options
    • Spirits
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Bar on site
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Groups
    • Tourists
  • Planning
    • Brunch reservations recommended
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Reservations required
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards

Reviews For 116 at the Athenaeum

Malcolm Lay
Jul 1,2025
May I take this opportunity to thank Amanda and all the team for there Amazing service and delicious food we had a wonderful evening dining in your restaurant. Lovely atmosphere really delightful thank you all.
akajeremy777
Jun 26,2025
We were here for their afternoon high tea and it was incredible. The level of detail and care that goes into the food is obvious. Every sandwich we had was uniquely delicious. The scones may have been the best scones we've eaten in our lives, perfectly golden. The desserts deserve a whole write-up in themselves. Incredibly creative and impressively delicious, we have never experienced such a thing. The service was incredible as well. My partner had missed an email asking for dietary restrictions, but they were able to switch her to a vegan menu with no hassle. Our servers name was Urmila who was extremely friendly and pleasant.
Cihangir Abale
Jun 23,2025
Service is marvelous as well as the portions which were huge. Sadly I could not finish. Prices are reasonable for a place like that. Foos was delicious. Staff is so friendly, did not expect that much of a heartwarming service.
Gemma R
Jun 5,2025
Beautiful restaurant with food and service to match. We all enjoyed our meals yesterday. Thank you
Heike König
May 21,2025
Went here for our anniversary as part of the spa package/dinner deal, and we had an absolutely wonderful evening. The food was excellent - I wish I had taken pictures of everything but at least I got one of the dessert, which was a work of art - and also we couldn’t have asked for better or friendlier service. Thank you Kazi!
James Desa
May 12,2025
We had a lovely birthday dinner at the 116 restaurant in the Athenaeum Hotel. Our waiter Matt was a superb host both witty and full of energy. He made you feel at home and made it a very enjoyable experience. We had the 5 course tasting menu with Preseco.
heather walker
May 8,2025
I hadn't heard of the Athenaeum before let alone eat there and having read the reviews before visiting was expecting a pleasant, but not extraordinary, dinner. In fact the food was fantastic. We had the tasting menu which was really delicious and beautifully presented. Although the main course was small, in totality I had plenty to eat. Surprisingly they offer wine in 500ml carafe which is perfect if you don't drink too much. The restaurant had a lovely ambience and the staff were extremely attentive, especially Claudia.
Harini
Apr 12,2025
Had a beautiful vegan afternoon tea here. Sandwiches, scones & cakes were so delicious. The service was brilliant. The whole experience was perfect.

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