Launceston Place (1a Launceston Place, London, London, W8 5RL) I took my family to Launceston Place for my Grandmothers Birthday and whilst it was not quite what I expected (as I did the booking in a rush) it turned out to be one of the finest experiences in London I have had. The food was very good indeed. In particular the Freshwater Fish Pie was fantastic…the sauce was rich, tasty and a delight. Desserts were also mini works of art, packed with mouthwatering flavours. What makes this restaurant so special however is the service, both front of house and within the restaurant. The staff at Launceston Place are quite simply fantastic. Attentive, helpful and trying to go the extra mile. In particular, without asking them they overheard us toasting my grandmother and at the end of the meal a small cake with a candle arrived! She was thrilled. They also coped with all requests very well. A person at the dinner wasnt feeling well so didnt want all three courses. No problem at all, would you like a small green salad? At the end, could we have the icecream without the remainder of the dessert (my Grandmother is a little fussy but at her age we'll forgive her) again, no problem at all. Seriously, if you want a place to have a special occassion I can see no better place in London to have it. These guys will make sure it is a gastronomic experience and will ensure everyone feels like a VIP. They also have Nytember and parking isnt too bad near the restaurant. What more can you ask!
Link to this reviewNovember 2009 | 
Martin S.30s, Male, United Kingdom