RSVP restaurant — Restaurant in Lagos State

The food here is fantastic and the service is just as good and VERY fast. I came twice, once as a party of 3 and as a party of 10 and the food & drinks came out every bit as quickly both times.

Service wise, the servers are very attentive & knowledgeable about the menu if you have any questions at all. I LOVE that they have no issue telling you exactly what dishes they personally prefer and which ones are more of a hit/better to order if you’re stuck on deciding. The server on my 2nd visit was so confident about their Quinoa salad he told my dad to hold him personally responsible if it wasn’t the best quinoa salad he’d ever had lol (we didn’t have to because it was!)

Ambience wise, the decor & vibe was just lovely. Manages to feel both classy yet also cozy. The tables are really large so they’re able to add an extra place setting to a table if needed without anyone feeling squished.

Food-wise: SALT & PEPPER CAULIFLOWER: Was very good! The breading was perfectly crispy, cauliflower perfectly crunchy - and the chili tahini dip was great. It’s not the best I’ve had (I think the breading could use more flavor) and relies on the dip for most of it’s flavor, but it’s solid option you won’t be unhappy you ordered. 3.5/5

BEEF SLIDERS: The BEST sliders I’ve had across many countries in a long time. I went silent while eating it because my brain was just trying to process the amazing flavors happening in my mouth. It’s SO good it’s actually ridiculous. 5/5

QUINOA SALAD: Amazing! Was my first time having this kind of salad so I have nothing to compare it to, but I think it may have set an impossibly high bar. 5/5

CRAB TACITOS: The person who ordered this described it as incredible. 5/5

SPICY HUMMUS: Very good! The hummus was well spiced and the nuts added an interesting texture. The soft warm bread was perfect (and you can also ask for it to be made a little crispier if you prefer a harder texture). 4/5

LAMB SHANK: Very good! Fall off the bone tender just as described. The lamb is seasoned but not particularly bursting with flavor, and is another dish that relies on the accompaniments. 3.5/5

CREAMY MUSHROOM PASTA: Delicious! If you love pastas with truffle cream sauces you’ll be so happy with this. You can also add protein (chicken, prawns) if you wish. 4.5/5

GNOCCHI: Amazing! Even better than the creamy mushroom pasta. 5/5

WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO: Was described as extremely delicious by the person who ordered. 5/5

TRUFFLE POTATO MASH (Side): Not particularly memorable or delicious. Only the faintest hint of truffle. Good consistency but rather bland compared to the standard set with their appetizers & mains. 2/5

I also adore their to-go packaging. Depending on how much food is leftover, they use these tall skinny wine bags that look super elegant. Their outdoor lounge is GORGEOUS and has a speakeasy-style entrance to it from the bathrooms, which was a very fun find!

Great food, great service, great ambiance, great packaging - absolutely...

RSVP Lagos

This place piqued my curiosity when I drove past one day. I looked it up and became even more curious when I saw it was listed on TripAdvisor as the 4th top restaurant in Lagos.

I stopped by weeks later to dine in, and it did not disappoint…with the only pain area being the lack of parking space. Asides the 4 parking spaces juxtaposing the fence, parking is along the busy street. At your own risk, of course.

RSVP is described online as “an upscale fine-dining American restaurant.” It doesn’t fall short of this description.

The aesthetic execution and attention to detail are almost flawless.

Framed art/pictures/quotes sit on some wall sections, and a lot more affixed on a slanted ceiling ✅

A section of the wall with gorgeous wallpaper ✅

Automatic vertical blinds which roll up neatly by dusk, to reveal a glass wall ✅

Plush leather sofa seating and leather-wrapped seats ✅

Wood panel flooring to attenuate footfall sounds ✅

Superb central air conditioning ✅

High end cutlery and bespoke dishes ✅

Plants and greenery well distributed ✅

Highly informed, polite and helpful staff ✅

Soft music which doesn’t interfere with conversations ✅

Quality liquid soap and dispensers in clean, air conditioned toilets ✅

A choice of interior and exterior (pool side) seating; the latter with a plethora of fans to keep you comfortable in the searing tropical heat ✅

I can go on and on. I was very pleased with the clean, crisp layout and the brilliant use of space here.

The online menu has a very clean interface, with detailed descriptions of meals/drinks and their prices.

Pricing is premium, of course. A 3-course meal for two, including drinks will average N110,000.

I had the fried & grilled squid (Calamari) as a starter, steamed Grouper Fish - listed as Fish for two on the menu - with sides of Green Goddess Rice and Double Fried Plantain.

The fish (deboned for your convenience, thankfully) comes with a bread basket and French Fries. It was smaller than I’d expected, but a culinary masterpiece.

Carrot Cake was the dessert, and the chef was kind enough to add grilled potato slices on the house.

The meals were superbly cooked, and I really enjoyed every bite. The service was the best I’ve received in a very long time - special kudos to Sola who was very helpful and cheerfully so!

I have been around quite a bit and I can testify that RSVP is one of your best options for premium dining in Lagos. Highly recommended for date nights and group dining, especially when you’re not...

A few weeks ago, my spouse and I chose RSVP as the venue to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I must admit that we were very disappointed with our experience, especially considering the substantial bill of nearly #100k with absolutely no satisfaction .

The main course, while a bit acceptable, left us hungry, particularly the side dishes of rice and chips, which were surprisingly meager and barely sufficient even for a a 2 year old child.

When it came to dessert, it was a bit of a letdown. For a significant expenditure like ours, it's only natural to expect a more fulfilling culinary experience. Additionally, we didn't encounter any form of entertainment or unique ambience to justify the expenditure, which was disappointing.

We should note that #100k represents a considerable sum, akin to three months' worth of minimum wage. It seems only fair that a venue like RSVP could acknowledge their patrons' investment with a small token of appreciation or souvenir to enhance the overall dining experience.

The absence of such gestures is a cause for concern, and it leads me to ponder whether this industry could benefit from some degree of regulation by the government to safeguard unsuspecting consumers from what may seem like an outrageously excessive expense in relation to the value received.

In our case, after departing RSVP, we found ourselves still very hungry and needing to prepare a full meal at home to satisfy our appetite. This experience effectively defeated the purpose of visiting RSVP on our anniversary – the hope of avoiding cooking at home and of treating ourselves to a nice meal outside!

While I won't wholeheartedly recommend RSVP to others based on our experience, if one doesn't mind the expense and has some naira in excess, then, go ahead! However, I would advise that you enjoy a hearty meal at home before heading there to ensure you...