Despite all the recent media attention, I decided that I would return to RGR having been once before for lunch some 12 months previously, when I came away very impressed by the entire experience. Most people are familiar with the décor and can easily view the images on line. I think that in terms of the style it is trying to set, it fits in perfectly well and delivers a refined and modern finish; smart and formal. Jean-Claude Breton was not working on this particular evening, so there was a new face on the front of house, although I must confess to not getting his name. Overall the service was very engaging and friendly and he took a genuine interest in our evening. Toping up of bread and water was faultless. None of the staff came across as overbearing or intrusive and all were warm and friendly. It’s a difficult balance to strike and I think this aspect of the service remains some of the best. Having previously been to the Square, I found the service there very cold and aloof, with the staff taking little interest in you as the diner; it was all rather mechanical and routine. However, we did experience an oversight in that we were only presented with one amuse bouche, the kitchen having forgotten to send the first one out. I’m not sure where the slip occurred and we didn’t realise it until late, by which time we weren’t sure how to raise the issue; being stoically British we decided not to complain at the time, rather wait until the end. The Maitre‘d was very apologetic and we were presented with additional petis fours to take away. He did say that if there was a problem we shouldn’t have been afraid to say so at the time, otherwise he doesn’t know and can’t correct the fault. That will teach me! At the end of the meal we took drinks in the bar and I was served a cognac in what I would describe as a port glass. Although I might be mistaken, I think this was wrong and lacked attention to detail. My biggest gripe would be that I noticed 2 guests dressed in jeans with shirts… More