Akoko

I’m not even sure the word “wonderful” would do Akoko any justice. My wife and I visited for our anniversary dinner and to say it surpassed expectations would be an understatement. We are a young couple and often feel slightly out of place in more high end eating establishments. But the staff at Akoko made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. While the restaurant is incredibly well known and high end, it seems as though they have cultivated an environment conducive to making guests feel at home no matter who they are. The space is gorgeous. Everything is aesthetically pleasing and unique. The food was unforgettable. Each dish was unlike anything I’ve had before. Once I would taste a bite and proclaim it to be my favorite of menu, another would be served and unseat the bite beforehand as the front runner. It was an experience to say the least. The whole meal was about four hours so it is a little bit intense. But none of the time is spent in boredom. Only in anticipation for the next wonderful flavor to hit your tongue.

I walked into this meal having very little familiarity with West African food and walked out a huge fan! The long tasting menu has so much depth of flavor, so many fun presentations, and so much knowledge and passion to share about the cuisine that I almost didn't want it to end! The food was fantastic and there were never any major gaps between courses, everything closed so smoothly! The servers, server assistants, food runners, and drink runners were all super pleasant to interact with and seemed eager to have a chat with you! We tried all 3 of the soft beverages they have (not a fan of daytime alcohol) and none of them disappointed! The scotch bonnet and lemon drink definitely had a little more of a kick to it than I was expecting but it was a very balanced drink and I kept coming back for another sip! Overall it was such a great experience! I just wish I could have told the chef how pleased we were before leaving! Well done, Akoko!

This place is exquisite west african food. A very fine restaurant with a set menu. All my friends recommended this place to me! Food is great but the unique point is the story telling that is accompanied with the menu. There is no main dish! You can order drinks alongside the 3rd dish. Or spend extra prior for drinks. Staff are pleasant! The restaurant is small with a relaxed minimalist atmosphere. Its very expensive here so come for celebrations or if your curious about African fine dining and are willing.

One of the nicest dinners we've had in a long time! London has become Europe's premier culinary destination! This restaurant is fantastic! The dinner was simply delicious! Each meal is packed with so many levels of flavour and spice, of course!! Armaine, our waiter, was exceedingly pleasant! Polite, prompt, and hilarious! Please allow her to serve you; she will undoubtedly enhance your experience! Thank you very much! Thank you for a fantastic evening! The atmosphere, the wine, and the cuisine were all fantastic!

I’m not even sure the word “wonderful” would do Akoko any justice. My wife and I visited for our anniversary dinner and to say it surpassed expectations would be an understatement. We are a young couple and often feel slightly out of place in more high end eating establishments. But the staff at Akoko made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. While the restaurant is incredibly well known and high end, it seems as though they have cultivated an environment conducive to making guests feel at home no matter who they are. The space is gorgeous. Everything is aesthetically pleasing and unique. The food was unforgettable. Each dish was unlike anything I’ve had before. Once I would taste a bite and proclaim it to be my favorite of menu, another would be served and unseat the bite beforehand as the front runner. It was an experience to say the least. The whole meal was about four hours so it is a little bit intense. But none of the time is spent in boredom. Only in anticipation for the next wonderful flavor to hit your tongue.