The Contented Vine : Reviews

5 Aug 2010

Reviewer: (Anonymous)

What a gem to find in busy London. On a quiet street in a village type atmosphere. Great food too.

2 Jul 2010

Reviewer :  LS  -  foodie

The Contented Vine is Pimlico is a great local restaurant. You'd never know if was there unless you knew the area. The food was a really good quality and full of seasonal items, the wine list was varied and full. The vibe is relaxed and comfortable. I will defintiely go back.

• Reviews by LS

7 Apr 2010

Reviewer :  JD  -  gastronaut

To celebrate moving to Pimlico, I took my parents to the Contented Vine for a quiet dinner. Clearly frequented mainly by locals, it had a warm, relaxed atmosphere. The menu was enjoyably limited - what they do, they do well. I had the goats cheese souffle followed by pork belly with deliciously crisp crackling. Within context, this is a great little find and I'll go again. However if you are looking for an event restaurant, I wouldn't go to Pimlico just to dine here.

• Reviews by JD

17 Mar 2010

Reviewer :  RC  -  gastronaut

It was fine, and the food was tasty. Lacked the atmosphere to encourage me to make going back a priority, but would have no problems going again either.

• Reviews by RC

13 Mar 2010

Reviewer: (Anonymous)

Food was nice but not enough room

1 Mar 2010

Reviewer: (Anonymous)

The Contented Vine in Pimlico is not much to look at from the outside and a bizarre red velvet curtain entrance makes you wonder what you're walking it to, but once inside you're properly in the heart of a locals' local. Reasonably priced, well made standard food with the occasional innovative dish and an interesting attached wine list.

21 Dec 2009

Reviewer :  ID  -  foodie

Contented Vine is super although a bit far out in Pimlico. Good food, not a huge choice but lovely and tasty and fresh and about £50 for 2 with starter, main & a glass of wine each so not bad value. Would be a good supper choice too.

• Reviews by ID

21 Nov 2009

Reviewer :  GH  -  gastronaut

Visited the Contented Vine with 2 guests from the USA. Food was good and it was quiet enough for a pleasant chat. Enjoayable evening!

• Reviews by GH

9 Nov 2009

Reviewer :  MB  -  gourmet

Contented Vine Pimlico On arrival found an extremely limited range of soft drinks ie. 2xjuices +coke. The menu was a little unbalanced particularly as far as starters were concerned.As a result only a few of us had a starter.We were 11 and everyone found a main course which was satisfactory. Again not many had a dessert. Service was good. Wine a bit on the expensivee sidee

• Reviews by MB

3 Nov 2009

Reviewer :  DM  -  diner

The Contented Vine in SW1 is as its name suggests an unpretentious local Bistro. On our recent visit, my guest and I were not particularly hungry and chose to have only one course. The service was excellent but as only two staff were in evidence, I do not know how it would be if there were more tables occupied. Our fish was cooked beautifully and the "House Chardonnay" made a very good accompaniment. All in all, it was everything it purported to be and I would recommend heartily.

• Reviews by DM