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Martin's Reviews

Martin G.

Member since June 2011

Reviews written: 4 (0 voted helpful)

Restaurants rated: 4 (this year)

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Tom Aikens (43 Elystan Street, London, London, SW3 3NT)

Was bought for my birthday a lunch voucher for two to this place. Was a little disappointed at first as was expecting a voucher for Marcus Waering or Gordon Ramsay.

But what a great choice, the place exudes class and style from the colour scheme to the location to the level of courtesy and interest shown by the staff. I felt this was even more on show with us being a lunch cover and the level of service was impeccable.

The standard of food was the best I have had and the first trip for my fiancée to a Michelin starred restaurant. She found the food to be above her expectations and went away thoroughly impressed.

The roast veal chop was fantastic and my partners John Dory were cooked to perfection. The sides on offer give a great alternative to the usually food added to these meals. The fresh bread choices on offer to start of the meal were great and the knowledge and helpfulness of the staff was worthwhile alone. The little added extra amuse bouche added those touches that you expect and thrive on when in such a place.

I would happily eat here again and would like to sample the more adventurous sides of the menu. The idea that there is an arrogance or aloofness to be found in this establishment was not noted by me at all, in fact clearly the opposite with helpful and attentive staff who were welcoming and willing to spend considerable time with guests in order to make sure they were fully happy.

June 2011

Overall:10
Food and Drink:10
Service:10
Atmosphere:9
Value for Money:10
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Midsummer House (Midsummer Common, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 1HA)

Firstly this place is gorgeous looking and inviting in location. However I found it hard to find and would make people aware of this as well.

Secondly, i found the wine list one of the most daunting experiences in my life with the vast array of choices and level of pricing. This may mean I was out of my depth , but if you feel the way I did then rely on the exceptional sommelier. His knowledge and the trust that could be place din him to provide wines within our price range and quality was a real high point.

The menu was well shown and the ability to choose from the two versions helped. However having picked the less expensive (£72.50p.p. at my time of attendance) the extra that were added during the meal seemed exactly like those as part of the more expensive choice and I would have been deeply disappointed if the extras had cost me another £20p.p.

The food itself was lovely and tasty and the mixture of flavours and textures shows extremely gifted cooking and sophistication along with a keen eye for detail and art style presentation. Most would probably state that’s the reason its sitting with 2* Michelin rating.

The service was again of a high class, yet the atmosphere was lacking and there was a distinct impression of being aloof. if a restaurant can be!!

Would like to try again to see if it was just my initial feelings or if my first impression is the correct one.

June 2011

Overall:7
Food and Drink:9
Service:8
Atmosphere:5
Value for Money:7
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Gauthier Soho (21 Romilly Street, London, W1D 5AF)

A fantastic little place which is big on quality and value for money. The ability to mix the menu and courses to suit every budget should increase the level of customers who may shy away from the more expensive Michelin starred restaurants.

I felt the food was exceptional and the attention to detail the same. However my only complaint was the appearance of too many staff who were unaware of their roles. At points there seemed to be staff just standing waiting to be told what to do from the maitre d. Whilst looking to more superior house staff may be expected, to look so at a loss to your task is worrying from such a standard of establishment.

Overall would certainly return and would look forward to it.

June 2011

Overall:9
Food and Drink:9
Service:7
Atmosphere:9
Value for Money:10
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Baumann's Brasserie (4-6 Stoneham Street, Coggeshall, Essex CO6 1TT)

A very big fan of this brassiere and when I spotted the offer available through Square Meal knew another trip was needed.

The food is great and would happily spend a fortune more on it. I like the quirky nature of the whole establishment from the menu to paintings to differing chairs.

The service levels have improved but could still do with some work, for example I ordered a glass of red wine to come with my main course and after 5 minutes of waiting with my main course I had to remind the staff of this request. There where only 4 other tables in, so not like it was the most difficult task to remember.

Will have no qualms about returning and would happily eat every night of the week. The level of both quality and standard of food is unbeatable within this area and I would happily recommend this to anyone.

June 2011

Overall:8
Food and Drink:9
Service:7
Atmosphere:8
Value for Money:9
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