Other branches of The Gaucho Grill in London:
Mayfair (Main Branch), HolbornThe Gaucho Grill reviews
After visiting the City restaurant for Valentine's day, I was quite excited about going to the one in Canary Wharf for my anniversary. However, it proved to be most disappointing. The food was nowhere near the high standard and level of presentation as at the City branch. The standard knife that was provided would not cut through my steak. With regard to the wine, £19 for two glasses felt as though the whole meal was a bit of a disaster.
If you are considering going here, I would go to the Chancery Lane branch instead, as the service and food is ten times better.
by blondebarbiesam, 16 Mar 2009
If you are considering going here, I would go to the Chancery Lane branch instead, as the service and food is ten times better.
by blondebarbiesam, 16 Mar 2009
I visited The Gaucho Grill after reading that it's considered to be one of the best grills in London. Unfortunately, I can't concur with the rave reviews.
I am no stranger to good food, steaks, and wines. However, when I saw the selection on the wine list I stopped and stared in amazement at the prices the restaurant was charging. Forgive me if I seem cheap, but how can you justify charging £185 for a bottle of wine? The majority of the selection was in the £80 - £150 range, with perhaps one or two at the cheapest price of £35. This is about 10 times the actual value of a bottle of wine. So, this constituted the first and biggest disappointment.
Now for the food... I ordered two ribeye steaks, medium cooked, with some side orders. When the food came to the table, all I saw was a big thick chunk of meat on the plate, and nothing else - no salad, nothing. The meat was oozing blood. We had to try and cut into the meat with regular butter knives, as no actual steak knives were provided. After a couple of bites, I called the waiter and had him take the food away and re-cook it. However, when he returned with the steaks they had been flame grilled to seal the meat but were still bloody when cut open. Disgusted, I wanted to leave but had to sit there for well over 30 minutes after the plates were removed, waiting for the bill and some service.
I hope others have better experiences and larger wallets, when dealing with this restaurant. Very poor indeed.
by smyth_james_j, 16 Feb 2007
I am no stranger to good food, steaks, and wines. However, when I saw the selection on the wine list I stopped and stared in amazement at the prices the restaurant was charging. Forgive me if I seem cheap, but how can you justify charging £185 for a bottle of wine? The majority of the selection was in the £80 - £150 range, with perhaps one or two at the cheapest price of £35. This is about 10 times the actual value of a bottle of wine. So, this constituted the first and biggest disappointment.
Now for the food... I ordered two ribeye steaks, medium cooked, with some side orders. When the food came to the table, all I saw was a big thick chunk of meat on the plate, and nothing else - no salad, nothing. The meat was oozing blood. We had to try and cut into the meat with regular butter knives, as no actual steak knives were provided. After a couple of bites, I called the waiter and had him take the food away and re-cook it. However, when he returned with the steaks they had been flame grilled to seal the meat but were still bloody when cut open. Disgusted, I wanted to leave but had to sit there for well over 30 minutes after the plates were removed, waiting for the bill and some service.
I hope others have better experiences and larger wallets, when dealing with this restaurant. Very poor indeed.
by smyth_james_j, 16 Feb 2007
Steaks are pretty good here and service is friendly and capable. The interior has a cosy feel to it - grab a window seat to get views of the Thames.
by hooba (9 reviews), 01 Jul 2004
by hooba (9 reviews), 01 Jul 2004
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