Lady’s Duck and Waffle Restaurant in London Review

Today I want to share my Duck and Waffle restaurant in London review with you. This sky-high dining establishment in the City of London is a great place to have a meal with a view in the UK capital.

Duck and Waffle Restaurant in London

Duck and Waffle sits atop Heron Tower near Liverpool Street station in the City.

Located one floor above its sister restaurant, the acclaimed SUSHISAMBA, it’s part bar, part restaurant, and all floor-to-ceiling, 360-degree views of London.

I ended up at Duck and Waffle restaurant in London twice last week. The first time was for the launch of a London restaurant guide.

The place was packed with celebrity chefs in celebratory moods after announcements that their restaurants had won top accolades.

It was also buzzing with waiters offering larger-than-life canapes, including the restaurant’s signature duck and waffle dish.

Unfortunately, the canapes were so large and the cutlery so small I didn’t dare risk the awkwardness of attacking a waffle with a tiny fork while trying to simultaneously balance a drink and not make a complete fool of myself.

Luckily, I returned to Duck and Waffle restaurant in London on Friday night to celebrate their 24-hour opening.

I was invited to dinner at midnight to experience the restaurant’s all-night dining service, and I looked forward to trying more of the food, this time sitting down with proper utensils at my disposal.

I arrived at 11:30pm and met my group at the bar at Duck and Waffle restaurant in London. I enjoyed a Manhattan from the classic-cocktails-with-a-twist list.

My drink strayed from the norm in that it was served in a bottle surrounded by dry ice, allowing me to pour my own drink from a bucket overflowing with fog.

Dinner at Duck and Waffle Restaurant in London

After finishing our cocktails and taking in the midnight view of London, we moved into the dining room at 12:30am. I was hungry and happy to start my meal, which commenced with a smattering of starters.

First there was delicious rosemary-and-garlic bread, then a few St John-style nose-to-tail bits. These included porchetta di testa (that’s pig head) with olive oil and Amalfi lemon.

There were also little brown bags filled with crispy pig ears. Chip shop cod tongues rounded out the scene.

I wasn’t in love with the porchetta, but the pig ears were perfectly flavored with barbecue spices, and they had great texture. The fried cod tongues went down a treat, too.

Next came the fish courses at Duck and Waffle restaurant in London.

First we sampled amazing mackerel tartare with pickled cucumber, smoked vodka, and creme fraiche. Each bite was light and fresh with perfect hints of sharpness and cream.

We also had yellowfin tuna with red chili, olive oil, and crispy garlic. It too featured a great balance of flavors and textures.

Next came Herdwick mutton sliders, which were thick, juicy, and moreish.

They were followed by foie gras ‘all day breakfast’, which featured a thick slice of brioche topped with egg and—naturally—foie gras. It was sinfully rich and amazingly good.

By the time we reached the main courses at Duck and Waffle restaurant in London, it was 3am.

Indeed, the only downside to the dinner was that the dishes didn’t come to the table very quickly. But they were so good I fought off exhaustion to try a few more.

One of these was spiced Herdwick lamb cutlets with smoked aubergine. The cutlets were generously sized and tasted good with the eggplant.

Another was caponata with soft goat cheese. The dish displayed an amazing depth of flavor, and the cheese was just the right thing to add a bit of sharpness to it.

By the time we finished these, it was 3:30am. I wanted to hold out for the elusive duck and waffle dish, but I just couldn’t do it. Maybe it was because I was exhausted. Maybe it was because I was full.

Or maybe it was because I knew Duck and Waffle restaurant in London is open 24-hours and I can go back whenever I want to. I will, too.

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