Pétrus (1 Kinnerton Street, London, London, SW1X 8EA) We've been for a couple of cheapy lunches here and there is much to like about Petrus. The venue is a pretty bland space and the wine “vault” in the middle of the restaurant an ugly piece of interior design. Get past that and the service is slick and friendly and the food precise and very tasty. Pretty plates arrive with Michelin touches – the venue is a solid bet for one star. Deserts are particularly strong and whilst the increasingly famous chocolate globe maybe a bit gauche and theatrical it is fun and a dramatic. Overall a strong re-assertion of the Ramsey groups abilities.
Link to this reviewAugust 2010 | | Overall: | 8 |
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The Wolseley (160 Piccadilly, London, London, W1J 9EB) Twice in a week and, after many visits, thought it is worth a brief review. Still feels like a place to be and the drama of the space never fails to impress. The kitchen is robust and turns out solid courses with a brisk correctness that is to be applauded. Never disappoints and always fun. Not much wrong and much to applaud.
Link to this reviewAugust 2010 | | Overall: | 8 |
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Koffmann's at The Berkeley (The Berkeley, Wilton Place, London, London, SW1X 7RL) Quick review for a Saturday lunch. Overall I think the general sense of “underwhelmed-ness” that has greeted the re-emergence of the eminent Koffmann is correct. Absolutely nothing wrong with the food or service but the venue is dull. We both had the pre-fixe and it's a great value meal. A neat salad with generous shaves of foie grois, a perfectly acceptable duck confit, solid cheese selection and soporific floating islands made this all very pleasant but its all, sorry to say, forgettable. Would be more than happy to be taken there but unlikely to return under my own steam. Which is a shame.
Link to this reviewAugust 2010 | | Overall: | 7 |
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Moro (34-36 Exmouth Market, London, EC1R 4QE) Quick review for Moro. Hadn't been for years and looking forward to it. Had a table booked for a 7 to 9 slot which in itself always feels a bit insulting but fair enough if a venue can get away with it. What followed was being told that we had 2 hours firstly on arrival … and then again after 15 minutes when one of our party hadn't arrived … then 15 minutes later when we hadn't ordered (the kitchen “likes” to have the order in by half an hour into the booking and we would hate to put them out) and then as soon as we finished our mains. You'll be glad to hear we made it out of the door at a minute or two after nine. The food was tasty but nothing you couldn't knock up after a trip to Brindisa. For me, a restaurant that has forgotten the soul that made it special and is now a machine enjoying the income its fame has created.
Link to this reviewMarch 2010 | | Overall: | 5 |
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Launceston Place (1a Launceston Place, London, London, W8 5RL) This review is all about value or more specifically the £18 set lunch meal that is available here. Set amongst the leafy wilds behind Ken High Street this is a lovely restaurant space. Calm and warming yet not too dark, it was a perfect place for a lunch on a pretty summer's day. This set lunch here has to be one of the best deals in any place in London. If you “maxed” your meal at Ronald's home or jumped into one of the Colonel's bigger buckets you could almost spend what the lunch cost here. Three courses – eggs with truffle on toast, their ironic but good take on fish fingers and a fantastic tarte tatin for £18. You couldn't cook it at home for that. Add in a “free” amuse bouche and a pre desert of the chef's failed great Brit menu entry and you are more than happy with your lot in life. We had a couple of bottles of water, two glasses of crisp Riesling and an additional plate of cheese to share and the total for three was under £100. Go, relax and applaud a place that gets it right at every level.
Link to this reviewJune 2009 | | Overall: | 9 |
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Magdalen (152 Tooley Street, London, London, SE1 2TU) Having just come back from a weekend to Bruges which involved a restaurant that married the highest standards of pretentiousness with food poisoning it was great to return to Magdalens.This is a perfect local restaurant marrying comforting high quality food at good value prices. We’ve been on a few occasions but had not eaten there for nearly a year. It’s great to report the kitchen was on top form which made for one of our favourite dining experiences for some considerable time. Although the starter of potted crab was good, it was the soft boiled egg with the salty anchovy toast and well seasoned lentils that was the star first course. Then came a T-bone of beef for two. They used to use a rib for this dish which was great but if anything the T-bone is even better. A hunk of charred, red meat that deserved to be held up on high at the temple of carnivores. To finish we had a lemon pot and the French toast. Both excellent although the toast was probably the richness dessert we have ever had. As each glorious mouthful slipped down the throat you could feel your arteries furring up with a joyous overdose of butter and cream only in part cut through with some nicely poached strawberries. All this was ably accompanied by a big juicy bottle of Zinfandel which at £44 was only about £25 more than at your local off license making it a real bargain. On the strength of this meal I would suggest everybody heads down to Magdalens for a piece of indulgent culinary TLC.
Link to this reviewSeptember 2008 | | Overall: | 9 |
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