Vinoteca - City of London,Westminster

We have been to this place a few times, the latest one was a disappointment. The service was very slow and for a restaurant that is focused on wine our waiter's knowledge was almost non-existent. Food was poor, my pork belly was dry and overcooked and the beans with it were hard and undercooked. We waited for at least 40 minutes between starters and main course. Looks like it will be the last time we visit.

Dined here on our final evening in London. Wine choice superb, food tasty and interesting, staff friendly and atmosphere vibrant. Tried a range of wines and small plates culminating in the offer of 3 dessert wines for £10 with our cheese board. Value for money for London was outstanding. Will definitely visit again.

If you are in the mood for a disappointing meal with subpar service in a location that lacks proper attention to cleanliness, then Vinoteca is the place for you. They even run out of bread before 6:45 pm. My dish (tasteless couscous) was served half cold from the fridge and half lukewarm from the microwave. I was thankful that they forgot to bring my side dish, even though it was included on the bill.

The restaurant is warm and inviting, with a nice variety of wines to choose from. However, the food is lacking in flavor and is very ordinary. There isn't much of a selection that pairs well with the wine. It seems like the focus is on speed and convenience rather than creating dishes with great taste and quality.

The food tasted delicious, everyone was quite pleased and impressed. Service was pleasant, staff were nice and helpful. We will be back for sure! Thank you for the great food and service.