Matthew's review of Arbutus

We went here for my partners birthday. I expected great things from Arbutus due to the reports and was really disappointed. It was my next worst experiance to Langans in London and that hasn't had any of money since as this place wont be either.
Its a strange place and it just doesnt tick the boxes, The food really isnt much kop for the money, the venue is very lifeless and plastic and bright and the design poor and the staff just arnt very good.
But what really got me was when the bill arrived by falling from the sky onto the table. No i hadnt asked for the bill and it arrived? it was just plain rude and not on with a half full room. Poor show and wrong.
If you want a decent French meal in Soho get yourself down the road to the French House it knocks spots of Arbutus and is a all round more enjoyable and a far better experiance. The French House has been there for a long time but I get the feeling Arbutus might not see out 2010.