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Wimbledon
Light on the Common
Light on the Common Reviews

Light on the Common

International, British, European

Dishes priced around£14

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Reviews of Light on the Common (72)

Read what people think about Light on the Common. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about Light on the Common before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about Light on the Common and book a table with confidence!

5.0/6

72 reviews

5.0/6

72 reviews

Food:Great
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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New"Very good"
5/6
Stephen R.4 days ago · 1 review

I had a great meal (sea bass) my friend (chicken schnitzel) less so

New"Awful"
1/6
Maureen R.5 days ago · 6 reviews

Terrible service and food !! Get real with quality, food and service that people expect.!

New"Very good"
5/6
Rita R.8 days ago · 1 review

Food was delicious. Service was excellent: friendly without being obsequious or pushy. Nice ambiance and loved the decor, especially the lighting.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian M.16 days ago · 1 review

Food was amazing! We almost didn’t want to eat it as it was presented so well. Salad dressing was amazing.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner17 days ago · 1 review

Beautiful service. Beautiful food. Beautiful setting. The best restaurant in Wimbledon Village.

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicola K.22 days ago · 2 reviews

A great meal, good service and ambiance. Would recommend for lunch

"Average"
3/6
Jude W.a month ago · 1 review

Table in passage uncomfortable, food good but no atmosphere and half dead tree in middle of restaurant not great to look at.

"Average"
3/6
Stephanie G.a month ago · 1 review

Waiting staff were very good but we had higher expectations for the food.

"Very good"
5/6
Shirley I.a month ago · 1 review

Excellent lunch - even lent me some specs to read the menu!

"Excellent"
6/6
Elisabeth B.a month ago · 4 reviews

The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was very friendly

"Very good"
5/6
Nola D.a month ago · 1 review

Delicious salad. Lovely bright room. Very friendly staff too. Thanks.

"Very good"
5/6
Neil M.a month ago · 3 reviews

Always an enjoyable place to eat, nice location and food.

"Good"
4/6
skw f.a month ago · 2 reviews

The service is very good and the ambience is great, as is the location. Having been there a few times there now needs to be more variety in the menu.

"Very good"
5/6
Susan J.2 months ago · 1 review

It was our first visit and it was worth it. The ambiance was amazing and the food was beautifully cooked and presented. We look forward to returning.

"Good"
4/6
andrew d.2 months ago · 1 review

A very pleasant restaurant with food that is interesting, good quality and a bit different. The only negative was that the area where we were seated towards the back of the restaurant was a little on the cool side and if you weren't warmly dressed that might be an issue. It is a conservatory with a lot of glass, so I suspect it is difficult to heat well.

"Very good"
5/6
Monteith N.2 months ago · 1 review

The food was very good even if the crab risotto was slightly overcooked and only just warm.

"Excellent"
6/6
JENNY N.2 months ago · 3 reviews

Lovely atmosphere and decor. Excellent food, delicious and beautifully presented.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gabrielle B.2 months ago · 1 review

Lovely menu with a choice for everyone. The server was attentive, and was thorough in their checking of ingredients in response to one person’s allergies. An attractive room and great buzz.

"Very good"
5/6
Jonathan M.2 months ago · 1 review

Lovely and light. Happy atmosphere. Good value. Who could ask for more?!

"Not good "
2/6
Lisa W.2 months ago · 1 review

This was expensive, but only OK food. The service was very slow, though the waitress very friendly. However, the main problem is the layout, is awful - round tables but you sit on a straight bench to eat (not comfortable), table in the way going to the toilet, tables all squeezed together and the ridiculous tree you have to push past - and waiting staff have to bend under carrying food. Bet the owners have never had to serve food with that set up!

"Excellent"
6/6
felicity d.2 months ago · 1 review

Warm And welcoming with attentive service. Interesting menu where I could have Chosen many dishes! Excellent beetroot and butternut squash gnocchi! A great venue

"Very good"
5/6
John H.3 months ago · 1 review

Great service, good food and good atmosphere ; led but great manager

"Good"
4/6
Susan S.3 months ago · 1 review

I had booked so no trouble with a table. Service was slow. Food was delicious.

"Very good"
5/6
Beverly J.4 months ago · 1 review

Attentive staff who were considerate and smiley . . ,

"Excellent"
6/6
Catherine L.4 months ago · 1 review

Favourite restaurant in the area. Lovely setting with relaxed vibe. Food is always good and our two waitresses were really friendly.

"Excellent"
6/6
Emilie D.4 months ago · 1 review

Great service, good food, but quite chilly, the waitress was kind to say she would turn the heating up.

"Awful"
1/6
Lisa H.4 months ago · 1 review

Having booked a table for two it came as a surprise to them when we arrived and we were placed at a draughty table by the door …they were preoccupied with a large party with imminent arrival. We decided to abandon our proposed lunch as when the delayed overpriced disappointing menus finally arrived, they were nothing like as advertised on the website. Recommend avoiding this venue.

"Average"
3/6
Adam C.4 months ago · 1 review

Lovely food. For a Saturday evening slightly lacking in atmosphere and to be honest I thought nigh on £150 for two with no pudding or coffee expensive.

"Very good"
5/6
Kevin B.4 months ago · 2 reviews

lovely space between tables, not noisy, food pretty good but would expect something a little more amazing for the price

"Excellent"
6/6
Carmel K.4 months ago · 2 reviews

Lovely restaurant and the refurbishment is amazing. Food was delicious.

"Not good "
2/6
Maggie P.5 months ago · 1 review

Far too noisy and cramped. Staff pleasant but need more awareness for 12.5% !! A bit annoying to see my water carafe just put on my table whilst next table had theirs poured as I struggled to take off my jacket. Difficult to catch attention to order coffee. The cod was cooked well but the overcooked chard twisted underneath it was a bit too difficult to cope with! The Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc was very good though, as was the coffee, but I don’t think I’ll be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Luke A.5 months ago · 1 review

Great service and delicious pizza. All very reasonably priced too. The waitress Bee was really good, spent a little time talking while I waited for friend.

"Very good"
5/6
Christian R.5 months ago · 1 review

Love this restaurant. Only issue is that we arrived at noon and were hoping to have brunch which was not possible at that time.

"Average"
3/6
victoria e.5 months ago · 1 review

Very good service, noisy gaggle of women disturbed the peace. Didnt fancy any of the food choices, had to swap dishes with yson as he didnt like his at all. Well cooked etc just not to our taste. no good pudding choices either. Nice house champagne.

"Excellent"
6/6
Diane B.6 months ago · 1 review

Great food, lovely atmosphere and charming staff! Thank you. 😊

"Excellent"
6/6
Patricia K.6 months ago · 1 review

Great visit great vibes, staff amazing and good food will be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Paul F.6 months ago · 2 reviews

Langoustine Linguine, glass of Chardonnay, beautiful airy dining room & polite, charming, attentive service - what a fabulous lunch - thank you 😊

"Very good"
5/6
Sara P.6 months ago · 4 reviews

Love atmosphere and staff. Food is very good and it’s healthy and fresh. We booked so no waiting and recommend booking.

"Good"
4/6
Julie D.6 months ago · 1 review

It was ok, a bit cold in there , everyone crammed together at the back of the restaurant despite being more than half empty. The starter beetroot and turnip salad was far to big and had no seasoning at all. Our main was chicken kebab which was much better but again seriously lacking in seasoning. Had to ask for salt and pepper as none on table. Sadly meal was ruined by incredibly badly behaved children climbing up and over seat directly next to.us , screaming , banging of plates , glasses , windows and toys. Not the restaurants fault I know but if we weren't all crammed into the far end of the restaurant the noise wouldn't have been directly next to us. Please note as we left half the restaurant was still empty. It's ok food is ok .I doubt we will return

"Very good"
5/6
lucy B.6 months ago · 2 reviews

Noise levels quite high but staff super friendly. Food good.

"Good"
4/6
John B.6 months ago · 2 reviews

Second visit to this stylish restaurant was rather disappointing. Great atmosphere but starters of seabass crudo were only so-so. Langoustine linguini for main was very tasty with sweet and succulent langoustines but was very dry with little sign of the bisque. Bavette steak was nicely cooked but not served hot enough. Desserts of walnut and fig frangipane and vegan chocolate pot were both excellent. Overall we were underwhelmed with the quality and refinement for such an expensive meal.

"Very good"
5/6
Mary R.7 months ago · 5 reviews

The food was very good. Service a little slow. I would definitely go back again.

"Excellent"
6/6
annie l.4 years ago · 1 review

Our favourite restaurant in Wimbledon! Been going there for years and it always delivers! Birthday evening for hubby was made very special by awesome staff! Thank you!

"Excellent"
6/6
Clive W.4 years ago · 1 review

My usual Sunday walk stop for a coffee and sit. All the staff and really nice and helpful.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ewa R.5 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic lunch - delicious and generous portion. Will definitely return.

"Very good"
5/6
Val G.5 years ago · 1 review

The food was delicious. Service was good and very friendly. Good value for a special lunch!

"Very good"
5/6
Christine M.5 years ago · 1 review

Everything was fine. The service and the food were both good

"Very good"
5/6
Hayden S.5 years ago · 5 reviews

I love this place. Whether going for breakfast, lunch or dinner, food is always excellent and the menu varies based on seasonal availability. simple, good quality food.

"Good"
4/6
Julie B.5 years ago · 1 review

service was slower than normal as they were very busy. Food was excellent apart from the French fries instead of real chips however the home made tartare sauce made up for it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Leila L.5 years ago · 1 review

love this restaurant - go to for ambience, great food, great service in great surroundings

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