Nelly Pride.'s Reviews

I ate on a Saturday night and had a reservation at 9.30 arrived 15 mins early and asked to go to the table but was told it wasn't ready so i went to the bar ordered wine and perused the restaurant. i noticed 2 tables empty and was ok till 20 mins later I was led to one of those tables.This is so annoying in restaurants. The service from then on was good although the sommeliers need to be more in tune with one another as they contradicted each other on my enquiry about the wine.The food was excellant the snails for starter,pigs trotter main and soufle dessert were all excellant signature dishes cooked precisely and flavoursome.
Apart from the service the only other drawback is the room itself ,It has no natural light is bland in design and my table shook every time a tube went undrneath us !!! Overall worth a visit because the food is very good

I have visited this establishment twice. The first time 2 years ago and it was excellant.The man behind the stoves cooked with passion flair and it showed all round.The along came Great British Menu and no doubt put his restuarant firmly on the map.However the food now lacks the passion and in fact is insulting. 10.00 for a scotch egg a la GBM it is a disgrace.I hope the chef rediscovers his passion and forgets his greed because long after the publicity dies down it will be the food that is remembered .

This is one of the great rooms in the world. If you are lucky enough to get a atable around the oyster bar just sit back relax and take the world in.Service is excellant and the menu simple but cooked beautifully.The only minus is some of the wine mark ups outrageous. The doorman bids you farewell and you leave lighter in the wallet but filled with great comfort knowing you had a great experience.

I heard a alot about this place and by the time I got to it I hoped it would be good to justify the 2 hour journey.On first viewing I thought i got the wrong place as the outside could do with a complete makeover to stop it looking such a dump!!!
Then we entered and it all changed. Service was excellant informative friendly and efficient. Again I was fooled by the first impression of a girl covered in tats with a skirt and Doc Martins!!!
The food is quite simply the best I have eaten for ages. A good use of local produce which is beautifuly put together with great care and attention, Wine list dissapoints as it is bland and predictable.
Overall this is a must place to eat at and unlike me do not let first impressions fool you

Ate on the off chace on a saturday lunch.fun filled room with the tall ceilings funky artwork.Excellant service with a friendliness.Food is simple precise flavoursome excellant.Only negative was the snooty receptionst and that heavy front door!!!

This is not a place to sit back and indulge far from it .This is a well oiled machine that works on excellant value for money.The food is flavoursome but sloppy in presentation and at times gives the feeling of being rushed.
The service at reception is functional but not warm. In contrast the waiting staff are informative and efficient with total knowledge of the impressive cheeseboard.I would like to go again on a quieter night …if there is one