Mark's Reviews

I'm not sure what has happened to the ‘once’ great Criterion. I dined on Friday night with great anticipation only to be brought back down to earth with a bump…Firstly before I start the food was excellent. I had the Terrine followed by the pork finished with the divine crème Brule. The wine was also excellent but i played safe as the waitress had no idea what she was talking about after having asked for the sommelier.

The service was poor we were given a shy little eastern European girl who seemed lost with what was being asked of her…she even asked how my friends pork should be cooked???

Our starter’s arrived before our wine, which was left on the bar for 10 minutes before it was brought over.

The manager was a charming chap but by the time he made contact while on our desserts the damage had been done.

Won’t be going back…such a shame to see it crumble to this

Gaucho Sloane has the ability to transport you to Argentina the second you walk through the door, the hosts are welcoming and polite, on this occasion we were running late but they held our table for us as we explained our situation. Many restaurants simply don’t listen to the Guest in these situations.

We had our normal table by the window, perfect for watching Sloane go about its business. I had the 300g Ancho which melted in my mouth I had it cooked Med, the waitress recommended this and she was spot on. Describing how the fat would melt into the steak ensure a fuller beefy flavor.

The sommelier recommended the Catena Alta Malbec, a truly wonderful selection for one of Gaucho's favorite wine makers. I have since returned to Gaucho to purchase the wine from the cavas wine shop in Piccadilly.

I will be returning as I can’t get enough of the Gaucho atmosphere

Picture the scene, your walking down Richmond Tow Path and you stumble across the beautiful location that is Gaucho Richmond, with hast I popped in a booked a table of 4 for later that evening. We arrived early and enjoyed the new cocktail list the ‘Grape Mojito’ was amazing.

After sampling a few Malbecs with the in house sommilier we sat down at our table over looking the thames, beforelong we were greeted with the beef board showcasing all that is wonderful about Gaucho. I plumped for the Lomo 300g cooked med are…AMAZING, not sure what these other 2 reviewers were eating but must have been a different restaurant!!!

To close Gaucho, isnt cheap but neither is the fat duck!!! my point if your offering something of the quality that this steak is and serving some of the best new world wines around. Then you can justify it which Gaucho does very well.