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Julie T.40s, Female, London

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Julie T.’s latest review

Helene Darroze at The Connaught (The Connaught Hotel, 16 Carlos Place, London, London, W1K 2AL)

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Very disappointing. I was expecting good wholesome French cooking and was sadly disappointed. Starter and dessert tasted as though they had come straight from the fridge – too cold, almost icy and very bland. My main was partridge which was overcooked on the breast and undercooked on the wing. It was also quite tasteless, plus we did not get any vegetables, just pieces of fruit with our main. I found there was too much emphasis on the look and presentation of the food and not enough on the actual taste/quality of the food. My other criticism is that it lacks a certain professionalism – eg napkins were not laid across the lap, I had to ask for the wine list and the sommelier, our starter and main were rushed but then we waited ages for our dessert. The only positive thing I can say is that the bread is very good as are some of the tasters, eg the cauliflower puree which was very tasty. Finally, I don't like the ‘armchairs’ they use for dining, they make your back ache when sitting for so long in an upright eating position. In summary, I do not think it is in the same class as some of the other ‘top’ restaurants in London. I would not return and much preferred the Connaught with Angela Hartnett.

November 2008

Overall:3
Food and Drink:3
Service:4
Atmosphere:5
Value for Money:3
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