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Mother's Day
We think all Mums deserve to be spoilt on Mother's Day, so we're offering them a glass of Champagne on arrival and some lovely home-made chocolates for the journey home.
To book call 020 7930 0488
Valentine's at the Criterion
Originally opened in 1874, the Grade II listed lavish space is steeped in history and romance and offers the perfect location to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Head Chef, Matthew Foxon, has designed a menu that showcases his ‘Modern European’ style of cuisine. Focusing on sourcing the finest and freshest ingredients Matthew has included many dishes to share to add to the romance of your evening!
A live singer will set an elegant ambiance on our baby grand piano; we hope you enjoy your special night with Criterion Restaurant.
Winners of Best London Restaurant 2011
We are delighted to announce that we have been voted 'Best London Restaurant 2011'.
Thank you to everyone who voted for us. We are looking forward to continuing on this success through 2012.
Thank you once again for everyone who voted.
Christmas at the Criterion Restaurant
Christmas has arrived at the Criterion!
Head Chef Matthew Foxon has created some mouth-watering dishes to see us through the festive season.
And since it's the season of good will, we decided to give one of our cocktails a certain golden appeal. Our new Midnight Cocktail has a definate sparkle to it with Prosecco and Goldschlager! Watch the gold leaf get bubbled all around the glass, and it tastes pretty good too!
Celebrate Summer Menu
Head chef Matthew Foxon has created a menu showcasing the freshest and most seasonal ingredients available this summer. Matthew has a passion for seasonal British produce and sources ingredients from independent small farmers across the country.
Works In Progress!
As part of Wesminster's upgrade plan for the 2012 Olympics, Piccadilly Circus is being re-paved. We're sorry for our appearance during the next week where the re-paving will take place outside the restaurant and apologise for any inconvenience caused. We are still open as usual and look forward to welcoming you.
Last Chance to Book 'Cult of Beauty Menu' celebrating the V&A's Exhibition
We are delighted to celebrate the Victoria and Albert museum's major spring exhibition 'The Cult of Beauty: The Aesthetic Movement 1860-1900' (2nd April - 16th July,) with a special menu inspired by the exhibits and the food made popular in the late1800's. Criterion Restaurant was built at the height of the Aesthetic movement and Eros, one of the exhibitions most iconic sculptures, stands outside on Picccadilly Circus. Our menu is only running until Sarurday 16th July.
Favouritess dishes include; Potted rabbitt with dried fruit, melba toast and pomegranate chutney which pays homage to two William Morris wallpapers, 'Brer Rabbit' and 'Fruit'. Franconian Sausage Co. who specialise in bespoke recipes, have created a sausage exclusively for us that uses Victoria and Albert apples with the best cuts of pork and is formulated from a Mrs Beeton recipe for the 'Victoria and Albert Sausages, potatoo puree, onion and cider sauce'. The chocolate bar as we know it today was created in 1875 and we have created a Criterion tribute to it; dried fruit cheesecake with a nougat centre covered in chocolate with vanilla ice cream.
£24.95 for two courses and £29.95 for three courses with a glass of champagne. As part of the celebrations, the V&A are offering Criterion guests two tickets for the price of one, (priced at £12 each.) Call 020 7930 0488 quoting 'V&A Cult of Beauty' or click here to book on line.
Available Monday - Saturday lunch, Monday - Thursday 5.30-11.30pm, Friday and Saturday 7.00-11.30pm.
We look forward to seeing you!
Glamour Magazine
We are very excited to be mentioned in this months Glamour Magazine by DJ Marie Claire who names us as her favourite restaurant! Check us out in the 'Fast Glamour' section with a lovely picture of Marie Claire in the restaurant.
Criterion Gourmet Wine Tasting Evening 7th June
Our next Gourmet wine tasting evening is on Tuesday 7th June and is hosted by Michael Cox, European Director of Wines of Chile. Michael has a wealth of experience of the wine trade in general and set up the Wines of Chile European division in 2003, we are delighted to have him guide us through these exciting new world wines.
Tickets are £70 per person and include reception drinks and canapés, a three course dinner with a matched glass of wine to accompany each course, coffee, petit fours and service. To book, please call 020 7839 0100 or E Mail events@criterionrestaurant.com. We hope to see you there!
Criterion Goes Mobile
We're very pleased to have launched the mobile version of our website! Now all our guests can view our website from any smart phone or tablet including all our menus, map and offers. It's very easy to book on line from it and if you have an i phone you can download us to your home screen! Whenever you need to view Criteron, we're there!