Press and Reviews

National critics have been writing about this room since it opened in 2018. Rather than tell you what to think, here is what they said, each linked at source so you can read the whole thing.

A diner enjoying a drink at TITU Restaurant In London

In print

What the Critics Wrote

Financial TimesTim Hayward

Tim Hayward arrived admitting he expected a gimmick and titled his review "a genuine joy". The full piece traces exactly how a gyoza restaurant won over a sceptic. Link to follow

Harden'sLondon survey

The long-running London restaurant survey lists TITU as a luxury dumpling specialist in a tiny Shepherd Market room, scoring food, service and ambience 4 out of 5 apiece, with £58 as its three-course benchmark. Read the entry on Harden's, opens in a new tab

Wallpaper*September 2022

The design magazine came for the interiors, crediting Athens-based DZA Architects for the travertine, marble and brass room, and stayed long enough to recommend the kitchen. Read the piece on Wallpaper, opens in a new tab

The London Economic2018

Reviewing the opening, it described what was then officially London's smallest restaurant and devoted a full paragraph to how the gyoza are steamed then fried into their crisp base. Read the review on The London Economic, opens in a new tab

Andy HaylerSummer 2018

The critic who has eaten at every three-Michelin-star restaurant in the world visited in the first summer, recorded where the name TITU comes from, and rated the gyoza among the best dishes of his meal. Read the assessment on andyhayler.com, opens in a new tab

The InfatuationAugust 2023

Its London review called TITU one of the best value spots in Mayfair, pointing out that the gyoza in question are filled with wagyu and foie gras. Read the review on The Infatuation, opens in a new tab

The Mayfair FoodieUpdated February 2026

The local dining guide's Shepherd Market roundup covers the Japanese menu, the gyoza selection and the wine and sake list, written by its editor Martin Seymour. Read the roundup on The Mayfair Foodie, opens in a new tab

Hot DinnersMarch 2018

The London openings guide announced TITU's arrival in Shepherd Market, noting the ex-Novikov head chef in charge. Read the announcement on Hot Dinners, opens in a new tab

      EXCELLENT  
   Based on 520 reviews 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
       Posted on Google  
   
   Sd 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We visited Titu at 5:30 PM for an early dinner before a theater show, and it was a flawless experience. I was initially a bit worried after reading reviews about the place being cramped since it is a really small restaurant. However, going early was the perfect strategy—it was just us at first, and only two more people arrived by the time we left at 6:45 PM.We absolutely love sushi, and this meal was perfect for the summer because everything felt incredibly fresh and delicious. We started with the chili paste edamame and padron peppers, followed by the spicy tuna roll, rainbow roll, and prawns dragon roll. Everything paired beautifully with the delicious Sake Blossom cocktail. It was the exact right amount of food to leave two of us feeling perfectly full, without that heavy, sleepy feeling right before a 2-hour play. I would definitely keep coming back to this place—a brilliant pre-theater gem!"
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   camilla hansen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Food was really good!
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Peter McCain 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Perfect experience. Food was a full of creativity as it was flavor.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Karen Norgett 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing little place. (It is very small, so reservations are recommended).
Great food, quick but not rushed service.

Diner scores

What Diners Score It

Across the Booking Platforms

4.6/ 5 OpenTable 404 reviews

8.8/ 10 TheFork 82 reviews

9.6/ 10 First Table 125 reviews

105 Tripadvisor Reviews to date

Google Reviews

      EXCELLENT  
   Based on 520 reviews 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
       Posted on Google  
   
   Sd 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We visited Titu at 5:30 PM for an early dinner before a theater show, and it was a flawless experience. I was initially a bit worried after reading reviews about the place being cramped since it is a really small restaurant. However, going early was the perfect strategy—it was just us at first, and only two more people arrived by the time we left at 6:45 PM.We absolutely love sushi, and this meal was perfect for the summer because everything felt incredibly fresh and delicious. We started with the chili paste edamame and padron peppers, followed by the spicy tuna roll, rainbow roll, and prawns dragon roll. Everything paired beautifully with the delicious Sake Blossom cocktail. It was the exact right amount of food to leave two of us feeling perfectly full, without that heavy, sleepy feeling right before a 2-hour play. I would definitely keep coming back to this place—a brilliant pre-theater gem!"
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   camilla hansen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Food was really good!
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Peter McCain 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Perfect experience. Food was a full of creativity as it was flavor.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Karen Norgett 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing little place. (It is very small, so reservations are recommended).
Great food, quick but not rushed service.