Roussillon

I went to this restaurant last Monday and had the most amazing Meal ever!!! The staff were amazing the food OMG was it good!!! The chef Amazing!! I would go back in a heartbeat!!!

We were taken here as a treat by some friends on a Saturday night. We arrived before them and wanted to buy the champagne in advance of our friends' arrival. This was an up hill struggle. In the end we managed it but only to discover the next day that they had charged our friends too!

It was a Saturday night and there were only 3 tables occupied. Over the evening these emptied so that by nine thirty it was just us which is incredible on a Saturday. this also meant that there was no buzz and no atmospere.

We all had the tasting menu and I have to say that the portions were miniscule. We regularly choose tasting menus so we are used to the small sizes, which is the whole point, but this was rediculous. I am a light eater and I managed all 7 courses plus a bread roll, plus an extra cheese course and the chocolates with the coffee!

The service was ok. Nothing special but the double charge of the champagne is a big no no.

also one last, very small point, the ladies toilet smelt of damp!

I dont think we will be returning.

DO NOT USE THE ONLINE BOOKING FACILITY

I booked 36 hours in advance to be telephoned 3 hours before the reservation to be told “oh sorry we don't have a table”

had the tasting menu here, food was absolutely incredible, and well deserving of their michelin star. service was also impeccable. unfortunately the atmosphere isnt so good, a bit dry. when comparing it to the rustic french restaurant La Poule au Pot in nearby orange square, although the food in la poule au pot isnt quite as original i would choose it over roussillon 9 times out of 10.

Brilliant new young chef is turning good into great food. Always a charming, romantic hideaway, Roussillon has had a welcome infusion of exciting new additions to the menu, a new brightness and sparkle to the food prep, even including the great vegetable dishes. New and very interesting wines are available, and the ever classy and classic service is improved by the addition of lovely, ever watchful and charming Samantha.

Let us start with the positives as it is down hill from there…

Our first experience of eating at Roussillon a couple of months ago was excellent and we would have rated it 9-10 (It had the Winter menu which was exquisite and well balanced – This was THE reason why we returned as we were so impressed with its overall delivery). Service and atmosphere continued to live up to our expectations of a Michelin star restaurant in our visit yesterday. This was discreet and good. In addition, the selection of wines on menu is excellent and we tried this time a lovely Portuguese white wine from the Bucelas region.

However our food was bland and did not live up to expectations. The menu has now moved to Spring which leaves a lot to desire (…or not!). The review from Square Meal must have been done in a better day but bears no resemblance to the menu available for paying clients and makes you wonder whether it was especially designed for the food critic…

The starters we had were fried foie gras with mushrooms which previously had been delightful but on this occasion over cooked and tasteless. We also had the scallops with chlorophyll sauce. Interesting sauce but the scallops did not live up to expectations. A disappointing start…

Main course now…lobster with langoustines – normally you would think this must be a wow dish – not to be the case…insipid was the most complimentary word we could think of! Moving over to the seabass with quail eggs and green beans with a red orange sauce…flavourless again although the red orange sauce was a positive revelation!!!

Maybe we will finish in style? It was a bit better than previous attempts…The rhubarb with pistachio dessert had some nice flavours and the wife enjoyed the end of the meal – Finally something to please the palate. The chocolate dessert with the gold leaves was ok but not earth shattering!

You expect a Michelin chef to do better than you in the kitchen with all the paraphernalia and training they have had but on this occasion I would have happily taken the chef on a competition and would win it!!! Whoever was on chef duty yesterday must have been using the ‘OFF’ button.

On a positive note – other guests enjoyed the risotto so maybe that would have been the secret to an enjoyable meal! If this would have been your first experience would you go back? I will let you make your own mind up!

My wife and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary @ Roussillon a few days before Christmas. We decided on French, and living near central London there were quite a few to choose from. But Roussillon had the edge because of the reviews we had read.

We were extremely impressed with the top drawer food. I, personally, loved the location tucked away from the hustle of Sloane Square, even during the xmas madness! Very peaceful setting, cozy atmosphere and zero music. Perfect. Stand out dishes had to be the game paté which was divine and full of gorgeous colour. The spotted pig main hit the spot (excuse the pun). We took the advice of a reviewer and left the wine choice to the sommelier who picked the perfect French white to go with our meals.

Service was exceptional and discreet. We've never been to a Michelin star restaurant before, but will endeavor to make a habit of it now!

We'll be back at Roussillon for sure!

Another first-class restaurant offering a great value lunchtime menu – 3 delicious courses for £35 including wine. I have never had a bad meal here, and look forward to each visit with great impatience.

If, like me, you only eat in Michelin starred restaurants on special occasions, this one should definitely be high up your list of places to try.

My other half and I went for a romantic evening meal and decided to go all out and have the tasting menu. It was exquisite. There was not one dish badly executed and the signature truffle risotto dish was beautiful – buttery and oozing – I could have eaten a whole pan full!

The service was perfect – unnoticeable (though both our wine and water remained topped up throughout) and the timing of delivery of each course was considerate (and saved us having to loosen our belts). The sommelier was also excellent and we loved his choice of wine and dessert wine (based on our particular preferences) – and he was sensitive to our budget without being judgemental (at least not outwardly!).

The ambience is not overly buzzy or vibrant, and could be a little static if you weren't in good company. However, it is perfect for an intimate meal (coupled with the dim lighting in the evening). The decor is simple and not going to win any design prizes, but then it doesn't need to – the food speaks for itself.

If you want a fine dining experience but are worried about budget, you could always try a fixed dinner menu (though I have not tried it personally). In summary, I would recommend trying Roussillon over some of the other top London restaurants – Aubergine and Locanda Locatelli are both impressive but just not quite as amazing as Roussillon. Though that is, of course, a matter of personal taste and experience!

I had a very nice business lunch at Roussillon. We opted for the £35 set lunch which is incredible value for the quality of the food and service. I had a delicious chlorophyll risotto followed by the duck and then a perfect soufflé. The bread basket was amazing and the wine list was comprehensive. It was very, very quiet, perhaps a sign of the current economic times. This makes it perfect for a discreet meeting or rendezvous but not the place for you if you like to see and be seen, surrounded by lots of people. The maitre D and the staff were amazing! I liked its location too, tucked in a quiet residential street in Pimlico, not far from Sloane Square or Victoria tube stations.

Overpriced – we spent £130 each for an average/ bland dinner. The service was great, the wine was great, but the food simply NOT worth the money. Avoid.