The Deal

Tradition is served on three tiers at the Criterion Restaurant, where guests can take tea with an infusion of timeless grandeur. A speciality tea selection offers varieties such as Earl Grey supreme, Rose Pouching or African Autumn to accompany a sweet and savoury spread, all to be enjoyed between effervescent sips of Champagne. 

Assorted finger sandwiches will be filled with the likes of smoked salmon and horseradish, or home-smoked chicken and wholegrain mustard on onion bread. A savoury scone awaits a helping of homemade strawberry and seasonal jam with clotted cream. Sweet flavours come in a variety of guises, such as rhubarb and ginger fairy cake, dark chocolate brownie, vanilla panna cotta, lemon curd foam or raspberry and pistachio battenberg.

Choose from 3 Options

• £19 for a Champagne afternoon tea for one
• £38 for a Champagne afternoon tea for two
• £76 for a Champagne afternoon tea for four 

Please note that no promo codes are valid in conjunction with this deal.

The Merchant

Immersed in the tireless energy of Piccadilly Circus, the renowned Criterion Restaurant creates memorable dining experiences within elegant and welcoming surroundings, showcasing the extravagant grandeur of neo-Byzantine design. Having originally opened in 1874, the Grade II listed building’s rich history is exuded by its opulent interior. Lavish marble and real gold features gleam alongside intricate mosaics, mirrored walls and imposing arches. From the main dining room and terrace to the restaurant’s famous Long Bar, the Criterion has played host to all manner of famous literary, political and modern day figures throughout its compelling past.

Criterion Restaurant’s head chef has designed a modern European menu with an emphasis on both luxury and simplicity, made using high quality ingredients sourced from across the British Isles. Dishes are prepared with freshly caught fish, free range produce and meat sourced straight from individual farms. The chefs make the kitchen’s own bread and butter, as well as smoking the fish and preparing the pasta, ricotta and ice cream from scratch. The venue also collaborates with the Sustainable Restaurant Association with the aim of continuing to develop their sustainability.

Reviews

TripAdvisor (1,073 Reviews)

Largely positive reviews on TripAdvisor have earned Criterion Restaurant a majestic 4/5 stars and a Certificate of Excellence. Comments highlighted the timeless beauty of the guests’ surroundings, with praise also directed at the efficient service, quality food and the cocktails. 

In addition, the restaurant currently boasts over 13,900 likes on Facebook and more than 2,700 followers on Twitter.

Details verified 14 April 2015.

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