Andrea's review of Andrew Edmunds

Dissapointing. Perhaps it was my expectation that let it down having read great reviews and walked past the ever-packed bistro style restaurant on Lexington St, but I would most definitely not go back. Willing to forgive the offer of ‘ I suppose we could get you a drink’ as we were very slightly early for our table, the meal was distinctly average and accompanied by a very long (45 minute) wait. Starters were good, a nice ham terrine and tuna sashimi – but the mains were distinctly average (a very fatty, dry, salty un-crispy confit of duck) . Mains are between £15-20 which, in my opinion, isn't good value for the quality. The staff's knowledge of what was a very good wine list was another dissapointment – as was the half an hour wait for the bill as all the waiting staff seemed to dissapear.

We sat downstairs so perhaps the upstairs experience is different, but my expectation was good, solid, unpretentious cooking accompanied by a great atmosphere and personal service which was far from what we received. At least the atmosphere was good, since we were in there for two and a half hours for two courses. Such a shame.