Review

Dock Kitchen

Modern European
Portobello Docks, 342-344 Ladbroke Grove,
(entrance on Kensal Rd), Ladbroke Grove, W10 5AH
Latest critic review: February 19, 2011

"Pop-up" restaurant with more legs than usual...

Critic Reviews

John Lanchester Guardian

Reviewed on February 19, 2011

"I'm not going to say that the Dock Kitchen is a duff restaurant or that Parle can't cook: it isn't and he can. But there seems to be a consistency problem, because on the day I went for lunch, it just wasn't at the level it has hit for other people." READ REVIEW

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Kang Leung London Eater

Reviewed on November 30, 2010

"I’m glad Dock Kitchen is totally anchored now, and am hoping it will stay that way for a while, because I think Steve Parle is a genius. The man is still so young... but his cooking is already oh so brilliant, there is still so much time ahead of him to evolve as a chef." READ REVIEW

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AA Gill Sunday TImes

Reviewed on November 07, 2010

"The atmosphere provoked by wonderful cooking was light and comfortable and we left in a Pickwickian mood, replete and garrulous, at one with a happy world. Only a really good dinner can do that for you." READ REVIEW

Lisa Markwell Independent

Reviewed by July 11, 2010

"Once front of house is up to speed, Dock Kitchen will be unmissable." READ REVIEW

Jay Rayner Observer

Reviewed on November 29, 2009

"The bottom line being that if I'm going to a pop-up restaurant I want it to be about the food, not the politics. Which is why I very much like the Dock Kitchen." READ REVIEW

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Charmaine Mok Time Out

Reviewed on October 29, 2009

"This is inspiring stuff – and judging by the surroundings and creative manifesto of The Dock project, it would have been a serious oversight to recruit anyone of a lesser calibre." READ REVIEW

Fay Maschler Evening Standard

Reviewed on October 15, 2009

"The subtle assembly possessed all the virtues of Indian home cooking and I longed immediately to order it again but knew that brill with fresh coconut, curry leaves, south Indian spices, tomatoes and squash was on its way." READ REVIEW

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Reviewed by adam van den bussche
November 18, 2011

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The fact that there are no 'user' reviews here is perhaps telling.

West Londoners can be a bit self obsessed!!

Went for lunch on our anniversary with my wife. Mostly nice food - bit pricey. My wife's main was a bit tough and rubbish - I mentioned this to the manager - he didn't charge, gave us some dessert and we left happy.

The space is great, staff are great, food is a bit experimental in a Souhk meets Taberna meets Notting Hill sort of way.

Nice view over the dock - can't seem to find out what the dock was originally built for - maybe a bit geeky!!