I took my girl for a date to Abracadabra in January for a first date. They sat us down in a booth decorated with Venetian style masks which I thought was cool. There weren't many people at the restaurant, in fact we were the only ones there for a fraction of our stay. I don't particularly like crowded places and I already had all the company I needed so it made it even better, very intimate. The staff were very helpful and well presented. We really enjoyed our food, it was my first Russian food experience and I loved it. She was impressed by the place. It's not like commercial restaurants where the main thing that makes them different from each other is the name and location. They explained us that the name ""Abracadabra" came up as the the restaurant has a magical feeling to it, and I have to agree...we're still dating :)

I invited my team from work to have lunch at Abracadabra restaurant because a friend recommended the food there. When we arrived, we were greeted by a jolly English man who said he is learning Russian. The décor is overwhelming, truly eccentric with each booth having its unique style. We sat at the large revolving table with a beautiful crystal chandelier above us. After a while and a few drinks we found the experience highly entertaining. We had traditional Russian spread starters and individual main courses and the food was delicious, nicely accompanied by Georgian wine. The restaurant was not very busy, but it did not bother us, it actually gave us the opportunity to bond.
The place is different indeed and the atmosphere is very unusual. It was as if we stepped into a movie with eccentric characters surrounding us, and yet we loved it. I was so surprised with the place that I did a little research after the dinner itself and came across this site.
Would I recommend Abracadabra? I would if you like something that is not mainstream, a bit odd and yet of high quality. Also it is a good place to talk confidential because it is not too busy and very private. I will definitely return.

Went here last week with some work friends for a leaving do. I booked before I read the reviews, after I read these reviews I was worried. However, we had a great night. food was good, service was attentive. We were sat at large circular table and after 10 minutes or so, we realised it was revolving. The restaurant was quiet. I'm going back in two weeks with a different group of people. Two others in my party said they would come back.

Where is the No Star button?! Appalling. Terrible. Awful. Dreadful. Inedible. No ambiance. Unwelcoming. Cold (freezing cold). No magic. No atmosphere. No people (well maybe two tables). Appalling again. And come on the Nietzche review down below - you don't fool us. That is the most blatant plug from the owner / manager / waiter if ever I saw one! Which Abracadabra in which galaxy were you eating at? Because it certainly wasn't the one in Mayfair. It looks like the last throw of the dice for a restaurant in its death throws. If this place is still open in 6 months I will be amazed - or very suspicious.... Don't waste your money people. If you want value for money go to McDonalds (I can't believe I just said that but it is true). And I reckon the food would be better as well!

I went for an office party a week ago or so. The food was revolting and we had the feeling the waiter hated us.

After a starter of soggy blinis (they forgot the sour cream), and dumplings (revolting), I didn't dare try dessert.

The coffee by the waiter's admission was instant because "their machine had broken".

It was so cold they tried to heat us up with an old fashioned heater blown under the table, and we were the only ones in there.

I do not understand why this place is still open.

One star, because I was pleasantly surprised I didn't die after this 'meal'.

Hi!

Our dinner last Saturday (18.12.2010) in Abracadabra:

I booked a table for 16 guests.

The food:
We eat delicious Borsh,
after then very soft and tender Chicken Kima
and great Honey-cake with ice cream.

The interior /decoration:
Fairyland and cubby place with privacy and extraordinary toilets.
I love it!:)

Atmosphere:
If you like to singing,
you can do some Karaoke.:)

After 11:00 PM is open the Hey Joe club under the restaurant,
where you can dance with nice girls.

I heard or read about some negative feedback's
but everybody is different and me and my group,
we enjoyed everything.

Prices:
Normal prices which you can expect if you are in the City
just you must be careful when you choosing drinks,
because they have bottles for few thousands of pounds...

Service:
Finally thanks to the restaurant manager,
he was very friendly and helpful.

I recommend this place for all categories
but specially for couples who needs privacy.

Where to start...? As soon as we walked down there I knew we were in trouble! But it was an office party so what are you going to do? Let's start with the junior staff being badly treated by the senior staff - doesn't set up a great atmosphere. The food was so utterly appalling I cannot even begin to describe it to you. I know it is Russian and Eastern European but that does not excuse the complete and utter drivel which was delivered to our table. Most of it was so overcooked we might as well have been eating cardboard. The chef would not know refinement if it jumped off the floor and bit him / her on the backside! And the prices they were charging were certainly Mayfair prices - just a shame the food couldn't match it. Completely lacking in atmosphere and our "magic table" moved once in the entire evening - about 30 degrees. If you are going to ignore all of the above then for god's sake heed this warning - do NOT order the dumplings! In fact, don't order anything - go and find yourself a nice restaurant with good food. Even reasonable food would be better than here. I am giving it 1 star because I can't give it zero.

I am not sure if all those people with nice reviews went to the same Abracadabra that I did , or there is another one in the same building or I was really really unlucky, because it was the worst meal of my life. I don't think I need to add anymore. The decor, yes different, but that doesn't mean great and again the food, the worst ever, oh my God! I don't even have words to describe it. The toilets, yes interesting but also, weird, mostly the taps, I was wondering, Am I in a restaurant or what?! If you are curious about the place have a beer (quite expensive though) and look around, but if you care for your stomach, don't eat. I wouldn't recommend Abracadabra to my worst enemy. Terrible. I put one star because I don't' know how to put none.