Very attentive service; great CLAYPOT dishes especially for this wintry weather. Went with 10 friends and we enjoyed all the meals we ordered..hot, generous, fresh ingredients. Surprisingly reasonably priced. (£20 pp with our 10 dishes order!). Please do try out! Variety / Cantonese Chinese food its best, hot, fast and yummy! See pics! Would recommend a nice place to try out a good range of dishes for all.. Easy to find - blue,blue only frontage! Bi-lingual menu too! Good to shout out for value for money!:-)

Very classic Chinese dim sum. Glutinous rice is cooked to the right texture. Octopus cake tastes marvellous. The portions are big. Good value for money. All the dishes are so mouthwatering that by the time I remember to take a picture, all a dish is gone.

Review: A Timeless Gem in Chinatown – Lido Never Disappoints

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I’ve just returned from a New Year’s Eve dinner at Lido in London’s Chinatown, and I am still buzzing from the experience. Heading a party of five on such a busy night can sometimes be a gamble, but Lido delivered an absolute masterclass in Cantonese cuisine.

A Trip Down Memory Lane
Lido holds a special place in my heart; it’s the oldest Chinese restaurant in London, established in 1969. I first visited back in the 1980s during my student days, and stepping back inside felt like a warm homecoming. While many places in the area have changed hands or lost their soul, Lido has maintained that authentic, vibrant atmosphere that makes Chinatown so iconic.

The Food: Fresh, Generous, and Perfect

This was, without exaggeration, the best Chinese food I’ve had in a very long time. Every dish arrived piping hot and cooked to perfection. Despite being New Year's Eve, the quality didn't falter for a second.

What we ordered:
* Starters: A selection of Dim Sum and Chicken & Sweet Corn + Hot & Sour Soups—the dumplings were delicate and the soups were deeply flavourful and warming on a freezing day.

* Mains:
* Beef in Black Bean Sauce: The beef was incredibly tender.
* Sweet & Sour Chicken: Perfectly balanced, not overly syrupy.
* Crispy Beef in Chilli Sauce: Exactly the right amount of "crunch" and heat.
* Fried Crispy Noodles with Vegetables: Fresh, vibrant greens and great texture.
* Egg Fried Rice: Fluffy and seasoned just right.

The portions were impressively large, ensuring everyone in our party left completely satisfied and we even had a bit left over which we took home.

We washed it all down with couple of pots of hot and tasty Jasmine Tea.

Service & Value:
The service was impeccable. Even with the holiday rush, the staff were attentive, professional, and kept the evening flowing smoothly.

For a landmark restaurant of this caliber, the bill was reasonably priced, especially considering the central London location and the high quality of the ingredients.

Final Verdict
If you want a taste of "Old Chinatown" that has only gotten better with age, Lido is the place. Whether you’re a returning regular from the 80s or a first-timer, you’re in for a treat.

Visited at 1pm on Bank Holiday Monday. Didn't need to wait too long for a table of 6.

Had 8 dim sum dishes and a plate of noodles.

Food was mediocre, service was quite speedy and the waitress was polite.

Wasn't too expensive in comparison to other Chinese restaurants.

It’s very tasty, huge menu, and honestly fair prices, the only reason I knocked off a star is duck fried rice where I expected duck meat, not just duck skin.
I came here next day for some more too, just avoided duck this time. Would I visit again? Yes!