Firstly, I would like to say that I have been a fan & huge supporter of Marcus & his cooking for many years. I would have said that Petrus was unquestionably my favourite restaurant in London & somewhere that I had experienced some truly memorable evenings & exceptional levels of cooking & service.

It is therefore that with a heavy heart that I must report a severe decline in standards since Marcus & Gordon parted company. My birthday dinner there recently was a huge disappointment. The food was totally unmemorable & ordinary (even though we ate from the tasting menu) & the service verged on rude. Whether Marcus not being there on that evening had anything to do with, I cannot comment. However, with a bill in excess of £400 for two I shall not be rushing back.