Giles Coren's review of Gordon Ramsay (The Times)
Gordon Ramsay reviews
Had lunch here for my wife's birthday with friends. While it may be expensive, you are paying not only for the excellent food but also for the service. Taken as a whole, the time we had was marvellous. The foie gras with sweetbreads, sherry vinegar and almond foam was just amazing. Save your money, then go and have whatever you would like, sit back and enjoy...
by andysc, 24 Feb 2009
by andysc, 24 Feb 2009
Not as great as expected. I thought it was a really overpriced menu not deserving of the three-star Michelin rating. Flavours had no depth, as 'neoama' has pointed out. Service was great, but overall I simply cannot recommend it - especially when you consider the value for money factor! Of course, it is supposed to be a gourmet tasting experience, but it turns out to be just an expensive meal. I think Gordon did a good job of promoting himself through the media. (Although, by contrast Jamie Oliver's cooking was tasty and worth every single penny...). You'd better come to Greece - then you'd be carried away by the flavours in even the simplest of tavernas!
by jparalias, 21 Dec 2008
by jparalias, 21 Dec 2008
Dining here is an amazing experience. The food is brilliant, the service flawless (completely attentive without being too noticeable), the maitre d' charming. Of course, it isn't cheap - I spent £350 on dinner for 2 - but it's well worth it as a treat.
by StuH "top london reviewer" (37 reviews), 29 Jun 2008
by StuH "top london reviewer" (37 reviews), 29 Jun 2008
Quite simply the best meal I have had. We all chose the taster menu and cannot recommend it highly enough.
by saucyland (10 reviews), 13 Feb 2008
by saucyland (10 reviews), 13 Feb 2008
We were really disappointed. We had the £40 set lunch menu but spent £150 and walked out feeling cheated. Overall the food wasn't seasoned properly and lacked flair and real depth of flavour. We complained about the lamb main course tasting bland and were brought an extra amuse as apology.
by neoama, 02 Aug 2007
by neoama, 02 Aug 2007
My husband and I had a sumptuous lunch there. We were totally blown away by the whole experience. Enjoyed every single minute we were there. Truly worth a special journey!
by sachertorte, 06 Jul 2007
by sachertorte, 06 Jul 2007
Great, great and great! Gordon Ramsay is wonderful. Will recommend to everyone.
by ciccio, 06 Apr 2007
by ciccio, 06 Apr 2007
Had lunch there. FANTASTIC! I have never known service so exceptional in my life. Food was superb, with a few extras thrown in. Presentation of food was so great that it was a shame to eat it. Wonderful and well worth a visit... Now I know why it's almost impossible to get an evening reservation.
by gerri1963 (2 reviews), 02 Oct 2006
by gerri1963 (2 reviews), 02 Oct 2006
Just two days before it closed for first refurb since its '98 opening, we decided to take in the original GS experience. The first 15 mins was a rite of passage of over-attentive staff being slightly prissy, but a good rapport was soon built up with the first complimentary appetizer that appeared on our table. From posh crisps and dip to fragile pastry cylinders full of lime goo, my tastebuds were off and running.
We spent £177 in total, were there from 7-12pm, took in the a la carte 3-course, quaffed two bottles of delicious red wine from the budget end of the list and had to ask politely that no more exotic free nibbles land on our table. Nice touch was that we both sat facing the restaurant so could people watch the night away.
by Mikey R, 23 Jun 2006
We spent £177 in total, were there from 7-12pm, took in the a la carte 3-course, quaffed two bottles of delicious red wine from the budget end of the list and had to ask politely that no more exotic free nibbles land on our table. Nice touch was that we both sat facing the restaurant so could people watch the night away.
by Mikey R, 23 Jun 2006
The food was superb, the service impeccable. Can't recommend highly enough.
by Bamford (4 reviews), 25 May 2006
by Bamford (4 reviews), 25 May 2006
Sublime. Every time I go my expectations are surpassed. Wonderful service and even better food. It doesn't get better than this. When I think 3 *** Michelin this is it, not some of the other rubbish that purports to be.
by kamarad, 07 Nov 2005
by kamarad, 07 Nov 2005
This is the greatest restaurant experience of my life! The food was incomparable - had the 8 courses, drank recomended wines, included 3 desserts and 2 appetisers. there were 3 of us, and it cost £550 with £60 tip... expensive, but you won't experience anything like this again.
by Anonymous, 14 Jul 2004
by Anonymous, 14 Jul 2004
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