--- title: "Row on 5 — Two-Star British, St James's London" description: "Row on 5 earned its second star for 2026 on the strength of restraint: a kitchen that trusts a single Orkney scallop or a shoulder of Herdwick mutton to carry…" url: https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/row-on-5/ source: FlightLogic (flightlogic.co.uk) licence: "Content © Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd. Cite the URL above and the page author." --- *Links marked * may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We do not provide financial advice. How we make money .* St James's, London # Row on 5 Newly elevated to Two MICHELIN Stars, Row on 5 turns British produce into precise, confident plates without a trace of nostalgia. FlightLogic expert score: **9.2/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.8/5 · ££££ · [British](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/british/) Illustration: FlightLogic AI-generated cuisine impression — not a photograph of the restaurant. Quick answer **Is Row on 5 worth visiting?** FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9.2/10 based on editorial research. The 4.8/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 2 Michelin stars. Best for anniversary dinners, impressing overseas clients, serious solo diners at the counter. Transit proximity **For global flyers:** Row on 5 is in London, with strong access from [heathrow](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/heathrow/) and [gatwick](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airports/gatwick/) airports. Pair with our [London dining hub](https://flightlogic.co.uk/cities/london/) for more local picks after arrival. ## About Row on 5 Row on 5 earned its second star for 2026 on the strength of restraint: a kitchen that trusts a single Orkney scallop or a shoulder of Herdwick mutton to carry a course without scaffolding. The room seats fewer than forty, service moves at a pace set by the food rather than the clock, and the wine list leans hard into English producers without turning the meal into a lecture. This is British cooking with the fat rendered properly and the sauces reduced past the point of laziness — nothing plated here reads as comfort food, even when the ingredients are ones your grandmother would recognise. ## Menu highlights - **Orkney scallop, brown butter, sea herbs** £48 *Cooked on the shell side only, finished tableside with a spoon of burnt-butter emulsion* - **Herdwick mutton, salt-baked celeriac, bone marrow jus** £68 *Aged twelve days, the jus reduced from a three-day mutton stock* - **Eight-course tasting menu** £185 *Wine pairing available for an additional £110* Rating transparency **FlightLogic expert score: 9.2/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/) Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification. ## Editorial rating breakdown Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below. ## Published reviews Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/) 1. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample The mutton course alone justifies the second star — a jus with that much depth usually comes from a kitchen twice the size. Service noticed my partner's shellfish allergy before we'd said a word, clearly flagged from the booking. — Charlotte Emsworth · 14 March 2026 Response from Row on 5 Thank you, Charlotte — we're glad the allergy note came through clearly on our end, and delighted the mutton landed the way we intended. 2. ★★★★☆ 4.0 Editorial sample Exceptional cooking, though the dining room is tight enough that we could hear the table next to us discuss their merger the entire night. Book the counter if you want quiet. — Daniel Osei · 2 February 2026 ## Submit a verified dining review Consumer reviews require on-site geolocation verification or transaction proof before publication. See our [review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/). ### How far in advance should I book Row on 5? Given the second-star elevation for 2026, weekend tables are now booking out four to six weeks ahead. Weekday lunch sittings are the easiest to secure with under two weeks' notice. ### Is there a counter or chef's table option at Row on 5? Yes — four seats face the pass and can be booked directly for parties of one or two, offering the clearest view of the mutton and scallop courses being finished. ## Visit info ### Hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 18:00–22:30 **Wednesday** 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 **Thursday** 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 **Friday** 12:00–14:00, 18:00–22:30 **Saturday** 18:00–22:30 **Sunday** Closed ### Features - Reservations accepted - Vegan options - Wheelchair accessible Last updated: 23 June 2026 ## Location ## More in London