Trivet

The food is fantastic. One of the best in London. Booking this restaurant for celebrating my friend’s birthday of 40. It’s so sweet they present the birthday greeting card to my friend with all the signatures from the chef and staffs when we get there. One minor flaw - though it’s hard to say it’s the fault of Trivet’s. The starter looks so delicious. We decide to order 3 dishes to share. This is not normal. We know. But we just want to taste as much as we can. Turns out three dishes arrive at same time. With the tasting pace we feel the temperature won’t be perfect when we go to the 2nd and 3rd dish. Plus our plate never gets changed. I feel so disrespectful to mix the sources though I try to avoid. Once stepping into the main course everything goes back to normal. And it’s killingly delicious.

+4

Utterly flawless. Inventive cookery at its best. Each course one upped the last, and for me the absolute star of the show was the butter tart, I could have eaten 10 of them. The wine selection was wonderful, we tried several of the wines by the glass and all were lovely. We were also well looked after by the delightful staff, and were lucky enough to get to meet the man himself. Just a faultless evening that we walked away from with feelings of elation.

+6

The Location: 10minute walk from London Bridge tube/ train station, situated in the ground floor of a modern apartment block. Interior : minimalist, airy, Modern with nice wood panelling, open plan kitchen at far left of dining area and bar at right on entrance. Good spacing between tables. Good view of kitchen from some tables. Nice calm and chilled music. Seating : fairly comfortable. Starter Amouse of lemon and goats cheese dome was imbalance with too much lemon overpowered the goats cheese. The cracker was various types was ok. Would have been classed as a paid for amouse bouche. The chicken wing was a Simple dish, ir did not impress, the Panko on the top of the meat was not very nice. The meat had skin on it but was fairly dry saved by the sauce and the meat quality was average. Mains Tongue bun- brioche bun was great as was the sauce but meat was over-salted and simple. There was far too much oil for that dish and was glad the next dish was tiny and light. Fish dish- opted for the small serving was a tiny portion. Taste was disappointing as blend, the cured fish did little for taste, the mustard seeds, oil drizzle with ,cracker gave the dish it main taste which was too subtle. Deserts: Butter tart nice crispy- sweet base almost of honey and butter with raisins very buttery- nice dish. The cannoli was average- some honey at the top but fairly chewy. Drinks Amazing wine list by the glass, had the Drood King from Iran, made in Sweden. Service Excellent, polite and un rushed, very attentive. Service and ambience 5/5, food unfortunately:4/5.

+6

The food is very good - we liked the idea that a two star was doing an à la carte menu. The vibe was also perfect, not fussy, a great setting for dinner with friends. The wine list is incredible, organised chronologically, it’s outstanding

Four of us opted for the lunch menu, and it was a stunner: incredibly precise cooking, with pleasing creative flair, in a non-fussy, airy, welcoming space. Fantastic value for money too. A treat.

Trivet is the hidden jewel of Bermondsey. A local haven of elevated cuisine in a comfortable and sophisticated environment. The food defies expectations and is matched by an impressive selection of wines that further enhance your visit. We visited for lunch and were absolutely blown away with each dish. We started with the boneless chicken wings which were incredible and unlike any wing you've had prior. We also had the fried lobster claw and a lobster roll. For the main we had the venison which was perfectly executed with a wide range of flavours popping. The desert was exceptional and inventive chocolate mousse with pumpkin and passion fruit water. Service was quick professional and efficient and Trivet makes for a perfect lunch or dinner.

+1

We had an amazing time at Trivet. The food was absolutely delicious!every dish was beautifully served and full of flavour. The staff were incredibly welcoming and made the whole experience even better. A special thank you to Daniil, who looked after our table so well and Marina, who was so helpful with our booking. Their warmth and professionalism really stood out. We can’t wait to come back! Highly recommend🙌🏻

Stunning meal I had here during the week for lunch. Beautiful decor mixed with a wonderfully relaxed environment and attentive service (special mention to Rob our waiter). Loved each dish we had with special mention to the chicken wing snack to start and the amazing lobster roll. 110% would recommend.

+3

We dropped in for an impromptu lunch and had a fantastic combination of elevated comfort food - maybe the best chicken wings ever, a tongue bun that blew us away and some fine dining dishes - hake & cuttlefish and bitter leaf salad that were faultless. What we particularly enjoyed was the ability to pick and mix exactly what we wanted from the lunch and main menu. Our waiter was amazing and really knowledgeable and the sommelier found a perfect glass of wine for my taste. Don’t miss out on the butter tart - it’s sinfully good. The two Michelin stars are well deserved and unlike some places of this level, everything was relaxed which only increased the enjoyment.

Incredible food, with excellent and friendly service. Appreciated the sommelier talking more about the wines chosen with geographical insights.

+4

We had a fantastic lunch at Trivet London! The dishes were absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavour — my main, Not a Crispy Duck, was absolutely outstanding. A special thanks to Rob, who looked after us with genuine warmth and great recommendations — he truly made the experience memorable.

The lunch I had today at Trivet was wonderful and most certainly deservable of two michelin stars. Due to having an ala carte menu maybe there werent any major surprises but all we ordered was great. The star of everything we ordered was surely the pigeon which i highly recommend.

Went for a 6.30pm dinner with my fiancé, booked a few hours before. Thankfully there was a table available. Quiet when we got there which in turn lacked atmosphere however as the evening progressed it really picked up! Food and service was outstanding, could not fault either. Eclectic wine list and lots of ingredients from across the UK that we appreciated. Standout was the Turbot! Will come again, definitely recommend.

Strangely lunch at Trivet was not memorable in terms of the food experience but all that stood out were the big portions. The menu from mains to dessert were quite difficult to choose as it was some what quite different. I think made a mistake with my choice because looking back, the Sweetbread is probably the star of the show but if you order the lunch items, portions are big.

High food quality in a very relaxed atmosphere. Probably the only 2 or 3 starred Michelin restaurant without a tasting menu. Worth trying the drunk lobster starter !

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. We had John Dory fish and lamb for main. Broccoli and pickled beetroot as sides. Great combination of flavours. Australian Chardonnay was great too.

It is really close to WSET school. Chef Johnny has worked in Fat Duck before. It is a quite modern decorated restaurant with many interesting selection of wines. The restaurant has a bar area you can just pop in have a drink and chat, the dining area is bright with space in between tables. The kitchen area is open and you can see your food coming. The pasta dishes all taste very nice. Highly recommend ！

Delicious food. Excellent service. Lovely atmosphere. Tried the cured red gurnard for the starter, venison for mains, and chocolate tart for dessert. All were very delicious. Also had a wine pairing with each course which was splendid.

What a lovely little visit we had. I got to celebrate my birthday with a little bit of luxury. I was blown away by the attention to detail and the beautiful flavours from each of the dishes. 🥩 Salumi Capocollo Lonza (Costantini Slow, Abruzzo) Soppressata Piccante (Tonino Sansone, Calabria) Cinta Senese Ibrogliona (Fontanelle di Rosati Riccardo, Tuscany) 🦞 Drunk lobster, Trivet noodles 🍚 Risotto ‘Il Maestro’ Petals of red gurnard and confit fennel 🐑 Roast best end of lamb Rhug Estate organic lamb, smoked yoghurt, sumac and aubergine 🦆’Not a crispy duck’ Aylesbury duck from Woolley Park Farm, sun sweet melon and Catalogna 🎂 Special birthday cake

Visited in November on a Monday. The food was really tasty. We ordered many items and everything tasted great. Amazing wine selection and good coravin list. Will return soon, perhaps for a tasting menu. It has a Michelin star and you have also the chance to be served by Isa Bal, master sommelier.

Love the lobster pasta! You can choose from both the lunch menu and the main menu, which is nice with more options.

A Michelin star restaurant with a la carte menu only. Excellent food and friendly, caring, attentive staff.

I had a wonderful dinner at Trivet last night. This was my second time visiting Trivet And it did not disappoint. I have been to many Michelin star restaurants. Trivet takes a different approach. The place is very casual and warm. I had a table facing the open kitchen, where a chef Jonny Lake is seen putting the final touches on every dish you get to see and smell the dishes even before they reach your table Trevvett does not have a fixed tasting menu, but rather an à la cart menu, I started with a lovely dish of sweetbreads, which was delicious and for my main I had the pigeon and persimmon. I have had pigeon many times, but none were better than this dish. The tenderness of the pigeon breast was absolutely amazing to accompany my dinner I had a lovely bottle of, a Slovenian Pinot Noir from Simcic that resembles many fine burgundy. Grand Crus I had a shade of beetroot salad, and by the time I got through I was so full I did not have room for dessert which is sad. Highly recommended.

Best birthday meal of my life so far! Everything form sweetbreads, venison, pigeon to sake ice cream and orange wine was beautiful. Fantastic staff and a lovely sommelier. Can't wait to go back!

After some initial excitement around the time Trivet opened back in 2019, it seems to have largely flown under the radar. I have to admit I didn’t give it much thought until intentionally looking for a new fine dining venue for a dinner outing with a friend. Having been to the majority of the 2 and 3 star restaurants in London, this was one of a handful of remaining options yet to be tried out. Trivet positions itself as a casual fine dining concept and this felt accurate based on my visit. Apart from offering an a la carte menu (a rarity in this category) the venue itself felt quite laid back, e.g. there was no dress code, with a few of the male diners wearing shorts for a Saturday dinner. We didn’t have the best of starts as we arrived on time but our table was not ready until 30 minutes later. Once seated however, things moved along more efficiently. We had a nice view of the open kitchen from our centrally located and generously spaced table. The two of us tried the drunk lobster and veal sweetbreads to start, followed by the lamb and duck mains, with girolles and fries on the side. For dessert we tried the strawberries and the butter tart. The food was generally of a high standard, although some items were not quite as good. I thought the noodles accompanying the lobster were marginally undercooked (less than al dente), despite the lobster itself being very nice. Both main courses were quite enjoyable, but the fries were somewhat ordinary and I was disappointed by the dessert selection in general, as it was all rather light (no chocolatey option for example). We also had a bread basket to start with and while tasty it would have been so much better if it was served warm, especially considering it was a chargeable item. Service was very friendly. Ultimately they did apologise for the delay in seating us and proactively comped the round of drinks we had while we waited. That said, compared to other 2 star venues I wouldn’t say the service stood out, it was more casual in nature (in line with the venue I suppose). The bill for our dinner came to £440 of which £125 was spent on drinks. That works out to £135 per person excluding drinks and service, which is definitely at the more affordable end of 2 star restaurants in town, and I should point out the portions sizes were comparatively generous as well. Overall I did enjoy the meal, but it didn’t really feel like a fine dining experience. I think it all comes down to expectations. If you go in expecting a traditional 2 star meal you may be disappointed, but if you forget that and just go for a pleasant dinner in a nice setting with friendly service and not too excessive pricing, then it does tick all of those boxes. That said, I don’t see the need to rush back - after all there are no shortage of other restaurants in London meeting all of those criteria!

+6

Starter and main dishes were both great. Dessert was rather weak; Hokkaido potato was dry, not flaky at all, and the sake ice cream fell apart when the dish landed on the table, and canele was mediocre, leaving a bad impression at the end of the meal. However, the complimentary petit four macaroons were light and fragrant. The green tea order was forgotten, and I had to ask for a follow-up. Having said that, there were plenty of staff in the dinign area (always walking around close to be annoying really) so I suspect no one was assigned to a specific table to ensure the order was fulfilled.

Glad I came to experience it but wouldn’t necessarily come back. Restaurant atmosphere was generally good, tables weren’t too close together. Food was good but surprised they have two Michelin stars. Heavy use of citrus/vinegar/fermentation meant the natural flavors were completely overpowered. Service was good, attentive and answered all my questions. Somm was knowledgeable about details of how the orange wine was made.

+5

Had a three course dinner here. The starter was OK, but the main course was the star of the show- most tender venison I’ve had. Came with very nice tender stem broccoli and skin on fries with a really nice dip. The desert was pretty bad though - it was called Turkish breakfast, would not recommend it. Overall pretty nice food, and amazing service, but not worth the price in my opinion

+1

If you are looking for an excellent meal with great Service in a minimalist setting then look no further than Trivet. They are also child friendly so bring the little one. We ordered a selection of starter. Out of which the pick was the risotto. Mains were excellent, of which enjoyed the monkfish and venison. Sides were a bit on the small side. We brought a cake that they helped cut and serve at a £30 charge. Seems steep and considering price of the food something that they could avoid charging. The prices I felt were £5 too much for starters per dish. The mains £10 per dish too much. They have an excellent wine list and the the service was fantastic. Overall a thoroughly enjoyable experience

Had a very lovely sat lunch with my friends here. The restaurant is very cozy and staff are friendly and helpful. Good food and what amazed me most is the wine selection here. They have a wide range of wines with great quality.

We popped into Trivet for lunch with some colleagues as part of the festive season and a good catch up. Let me say that the service was on point, and what one’s expects from a Michelin star restaurant. From the moment we entered, we were greeted with a warm welcome and taken to our table. We opted for the La a Carte menu, which was good but nothing outstanding or innovated. The Sommelier did pair each of our dishes accordingly, which included a lovely Greek Rose. Overall a pleasant meal in a great setting.

Dessert is more impressive and creative than the savoury choices in my opinion. They do good Sake gelato.

Beautifully presented dishes in a lovely restaurant, but the salt was overused

Pretty refined flavours all dishes executed well but didn’t see anything too special here and the food was just not at all surprising. A couple of stand out dishes but even these didn’t break the ceiling. Overall a bit uninspired but excellent execution.

With an ex-fat duck chef at the helm, standards are high. Had a wonderful long menu here with wine pairing, second time here with Jonny in the kitchen. All dishes were very well cooked. The lobster taglionili and the Porchetta / pork belly were standouts for me. The mains, duck with melon was strangely underwhelming and didn't work for me at all. Best sauces in London. Always ask for more gravy. I always enjoy the food here, however I don't feel I get the best value produce-cost wise and especially skewed with the wine pairing. Two courses with a glass of 'house' wine however, one of the best gastro-pubs you can find in the area for sure. Location is good with a short walk away from the tube station, nice restaurant setting and quiet, tucked away from the main streets. Good place for serious dates, with some cool bars up in the Shard close by 😉

Trivet, a casual setting for a restaurant with a two Michelin stars which delivers a relaxed vibe. The menu is a la carte which proves that you don’t need to follow the crowd of imposing testing menus in order to get a ⭐️. Food was okay but nothing to rave about. I left satisfied but not convinced. Service was very friendly and welcoming.

+6

Very surprised to see this is a 2 star Michelin restaurant. Service felt uninformed and unenthusiastic. Food to a good standard but you’d hope nothing less from £150 a head lunch service on small plates. Happy with small plates coming as they are ready but seems no sense in charcuterie and cured fish arriving last at the end of some dishes that are clearly meant as rich main courses. Just feels like it doesn’t know what it is compared with other establishments like clove club that nail it. All in all 🤷‍♂️

A bit of background to put all this into perspective, I am fortunate enough to have dined in about 60% of the stared restaurants in London. In my opinion, Trivet is a really strong 1 star restaurant, I’m struggling however to see how it’s a 2. Kudos that a 2 star place offers a la carte as opposed to tasting - a refreshing change and one I haven’t seen at this level for about 10 years. That aside, a 2 star kitchen should be able to adapt a starter that is only vegetable constituted from a chicken based stock. Surprising that they didn’t/wouldn’t. The food is good and of high quality and wine list comprehensive. Service wise I think they are a couple of people short but the sommelier was brilliant. Perhaps a trivial point but at this level it’s all about the details, bread should really be provided as part of the meal; it’s on the menu as a cost but waiter didn’t even attempt to ask if we wanted it. Conclusion - it’s a nice place but there are much superior 2 star restaurants in London and I can think of a number of better 1 star places. All of this is subjective and personal opinion - I didn’t dislike it but I wouldn’t go back - if you had a different experience, great.

This review is based on a dinner experience in March 2024. Both myself and my co-diner have eaten at multiple 1, 2 and 3 Michelin starred restaurants all over the world (including the Fat Duck where the head chef has built his reputation). So having found out about Trivet being awarded a 2nd Michelin star this year, we came with high expectations. The room and ambience are sure deserving of this 2nd star. Beautiful interior design, dim lighting, extra thin wine glasses – the attention to detail is certainly there. The lack of a tasting menu option was the first thing that surprised us. A single and rather simple amuse bouche was the second. And, finally, a £5.50 charge for bread with butter definitely isn’t something we expected to see on a 2* menu. Though the beautifully prepared cocktails and an impressive wine list made up for the above. We ordered the cured sea bass, pici pasta, pigeon, grilled venison, chicken with vinegar sauce, fries with onion ketchup, roasted beetroots, and the potato mille-feuille – all to share. The pici pasta was undeniably the highlight of the evening – langoustines were cooked to perfection and the flavour of the bisque was just right. The cook on the chicken, pigeon and venison was also flawless, and the sauces that came with them were delicious. The biggest disappointment about our mains was the side of fries. There was absolutely nothing special – let alone 2 Michelin star – about them; and the onion ketchup seriously lacked flavour. So did our dessert – the potato mille-feuille didn’t taste like much at all and left us quite confused. It was taken off the bill, which we appreciated – and a different dessert was offered, but we refused. Service was attentive, yet slow. The staff were all pleasant and casually polite. There were, however, dirty plates sitting on our table for over 15 minutes after we’d finished eating. It was a Saturday evening and the restaurant was rather busy, but one would still expect a certain level of service at a 2 star restaurant. Although our expectations were not quite met, we intend to come back to dine at Trivet again to try a different set of dishes, and hope for a better experience.

Food was mediocre although the duck and lamb chops were very tender, the sauces overpowered the umami of the dishes ! The sourdough with their cultured salty butter was delicious but was not complimentary, which was not expected of for a 2 star restaurant. Ths starters; sea bass and the mackerel dishes were fresh but again the sauce overpowered the umami of the fish dishes, Our main dish came after 25 to 30 mins which was not acceptable for a 2 star restaurant! A complimentary side dish was offered to compensate for the delay of the main course! The atmosphere was relaxing thou for a 2 star which we quite enjoyed! Dessert was too sweet and the pastry was too hard! We had the seasonal fig dessert. All in all not a memorable place to dine !

In short, modern cuisine with a little Asian touch. If you are Asian I guess you can skip. Maybe inspired for others but not for Asian. Food ingredients are fresh, the chicken and duck are of best quality. However the sauce is too strong that takeover the umami of the meat. Recommended to not only focus on the depth and complexity of the sauce but also to give them a better balance. Dessert is a disaster that either too sweet (the level that can cause diabetes) or nth special at all. The wine is good tho. For this price, around 180 gbp per person, suggesting you sincerely to get something else given after all it’s not a degustation menu but just a 3/4 course dinner.

+2