Odette's reviews
Went for lunch today for Mothers' Day. First time we'd been there. Excellent service and very good food. Seem to be lots of regulars/locals who go there. Also, as a Welshman, I was pleased to see that the chef is Welsh (Bryn Williams). Desserts were excellent, though a little too sweet (I can recommend the rhubarb with creme brulee), and vegetables were too salty, but everything else was very good. A little overpriced - £200 for 3 of us, all included - but would definitely go again for a special occasion.
by Peter Warren, 02 Mar 2008Had a fabulous lunch here in June. Great to be able to buy good wines by the glass when there are two of you, so you can try different ones with each course - a bit expensive, but so what. Food was lovely - set lunch menu and good value. Great staff who know about service but were entertaining too; and yes, the chef came around (although we didn't meet him). Agreed, the decor is a bit violent. But although I miss the mirrors too, I don't miss the pomposity of the previous establishment.
I am returning again with a larger group tonight for dinner.
I really enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere on my recent visit to this restaurant (we even met the chef, which was a bonus!) until I got to dessert... I suffer from a really severe nut allergy and despite having advised the staff of this I ended up eating nuts in my dessert. Not a great end to the night - I was violently ill back at my nearby hotel. I doubt if I'll be going back!
by Deirdre, 05 Aug 2007Went to Odette's twice in one week. The new decor is beautiful and the food was totally amazing and not expensive either. Also, the manager and young French waiter were really very attentive.
by karenlisa (2 reviews), 09 Jun 2007Just returned to Odette's after new management took over and was sadly disappointed. The formerly romantic setting has been replaced by a migraine-inducing new colour scheme. The menu was unimaginative and the service was haphazard (we witnessed five different complaints besides our own). There were stones and grit in my lentils, and to top it all off, it was more expensive than it used to be. The only saving grace was the pud. However, it was not enough to entice me back. Gutted.
by Eunice, 16 Dec 2006Beautifully prepared food, sharp, accommodating service. First-rate care in charming surroundings.
by Mary Botros, 02 Dec 2006One of my favourite restaurants in London without a doubt. The food is beautifully prepared and presented. I'm never disappointed and service is very good.
by Don Chicho, 16 Sep 2005One of the best restaurants I recently went to in London, there is just something about this place. It was just so romantic and the food was excellent - cannot wait to go back.
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