Corrigan's Mayfair

When asked about my meal at Corrigan's last week, I replied the menu was “interesting”, This brought a worried look, “interesting” doesn't sound too positive. But it was “interesting” in a good way. The menu was varied and imaginative. It wasn't trying too hard, but there were no average looking dishes, everything had appeal.
The lobster risotto was light and an ideal starter. The vension looked excellent, but I opted for the John Dory with a razor clam, beautifully prepared and delicious. The Venezuelan Chocolate & Tonka Bean pudding was rich, but not too much too handle!

All in all a very fine meal in a nice setting – its a very smartly designed, well lit dining room. The service was good and the Sommelier was particularly helpful. I'd happily return as there were many other options I'd like to try on the menu and I'd like to see what the Chef's Table is like.

I am not a joiner by nature and I have certainly not contributed to a web site in this manner before but my meal at Corrigans Mayfair on Thursday has caused me to break this taboo. I was dining with an old work colleague and friend with whom I always enjoy a very convivial meal and it is this that allows me to give the average scores and not lower ones – in other words, the distraction of the company overcame the need to damn the place altogether. To address the constituent parts: (i) the service: this was, in the main, of an extremely cheerful nature from the moment that I entered the attractively furnished restaurant. However, the cheerful nature was belied by an almost universal incomprehension of the English language. I was unable to make the first waiter understand that the fino I wanted as an aperitif was a sherry. Once I have pointed it out on the wine list, he took the wine list away with him and we found it very difficult to explain to the next waiter that we wanted the wine list back; (ii) the food: this is linked with the service as the carpaccio of… More

We ate at Corrigan's Mayfair (09/09/09) eagerly anticipating top drawer fine dining, having eaten at and enjoyed his previous Soho beauty, Lindsay House.
We chose the tasting menu, thoughtfully our booking of six was moved to the chef's table, even better we thought. Before sitting they got off to a bad start, the bar attendants English was so indecipherable we just smiled, not bothering with further questions, a small point but slightly irritating.
upon sitting down our waiter immediately informed with his opening line us that Richard Corrigan normally introduces both himself and his tasting selection personally, but for some reason wasn't going to…great opening line – genius! He was a nice enough chap and we generally liked his manner, but he followed that dumb remark with a lack of basic knowledge when we asked menu-based questions, not good enough.
On to the food, and I start with the universal low point, a smoked salmon dish with mozzarella and raisons; firstly yuk, secondly, what the hell is smoked salmon doing on a menu of this nature and price. Nearly… More

Not being one to prone to praise nor one to ever write a review, I feel obliged to say this is the finest dining experiences I've had in years. Indeed I entered skeptical that the team could replicate the experience I had at Lindsay House – it does and betters it!

From the welcome to the goodbyes, the entire experience was first class in each and every aspect. The food, seasonal with a focus on mixing the best ingredients nurtured with affection just works at each level. The service was phenomenal with nothing to much trouble and the lady at reception bidding us farewell like an old friend beckoning your return.

Long may Richard and his team grace this town!

Corrigans provided me with an excellent experience one recent lunchtime. Food was delicious, from a long and creative menu with a meaty, earthy focus as you would expect from Richard Corrigan. Pricing was expensive but probably fair for this quality.

Service was spot on but it was an empty Monday lunchtime so no big surprise. It was decor that was weird. What were they thinking? It’s quite hard to describe, a sort or retro 60’s, non-descript blobby look. What a wasted opportunity. If they had made it stylish I would be here regularly, but as it does not impress on the looks front I will be an infrequent visitor.

Overall – Worth checking out as a solid addition to the fine dining scene