Food fiend's review of Patterson's

I cant believe Pattersons hasnt been raved much about earlier – food was excellent, stunningly presented and the 50% off a la carte is an offer too good to refuse. When we dined at 6pm, it was empty but the maitre d assured me they were fully booked for the rest of the night, even putting in extra tables downstairs to cope with the numbers.

My partner started with scallops which were beautifully presented in their little shell. I convinced him to avoid the lobstar tart as the live ones were sitting in the tank next to us, just looking at us. I decided on a cous cous and goats cheese starter which was such a lovely combination of flavours! I could have had a lot more. My main was roast chicken with veggies and mash, but a much more posh version. My partner had roast pork but with all different cuts on the plate. Pudding for him was a raspberry lasagne (different layers of raspberry and cream complete with mini donuts). Mine was pineapple and a lovely sable. All i can say was these were like masterpieces! We left the meal nicely full unlike Theo Randall, which is also fantastic, but where we rolled out of.

Service was great and the atmosphere is that of fine dining – seemingly wealthy sorts around. Shame that it wasnt full earlier on. Final bill came to £66 for two people having three courses each plus non alc drinks! Bargain given the 50% deal, cant imagine paying the full price as its beyond our means but definitely a beautiful meal to be had – whether with the partner or family or just friends for a quiet natter.