Galvin at Windows

My Uncle came into town last November and said he'd take me to dinner - expenses paid of course! Seizing the opportunity to eat at restaurants I could only dream about, I asked him if we could go to Galvins at Windows and of course he agreed.

Situated on the 58th floor of the Hilton Park Lane the restuarant and the bar gives absolutely stunning views of London from every direction of the room. We had a bit of time to kill before our table was ready so we had a couple of cocktails at the bar - everything was beautiful and luxurious, the lighting was low and music was at the perfect volume - just like slipping into a warm bath - bliss! Expensive though they were, the cocktails were impeccable and the waiters were great in topping up the olives and trail mix.

We were ushered to our table by the window and shown the menu - i daren't look at my Uncle but I did hear a small gasp - he obviously read that it was £58 for three courses!

That small minor detail was soon overlooked as the plates came swiftly to our table. I had ordered the foie gras for starters - which tasted heavenly. However my main course which was the dover sole with mussels and prawn in a divine champagne sauce was absolutely amazing. I was so disappointed when I had polished it off. I finished with ice cream which came in some unusual flavours that surprisingly worked very well.

It was a lovely treat for me to be taken to such a restaurant - such treats happen so rarely. I thanked my Uncle profusely and offered dinner whenever next he comes to town. Hopefully he didn't have a problem declaring his expenses - i daren't ask!