The Ledbury

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  The Ledbury

  127 Ledbury Road London W11 2AQ uk
  

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  alexgjohnson

  6th September 2008

  Smart yet friendly

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  As a Michelin-starred restaurant expect this modern British (whatever that means) restaurant with French influences to be good, and it doesn't disappoint. The room is elegant and the service impeccable. So you might be expecting this to be stuffy but it isn't at all - it is friendly, and the staff polite yet casual. There is not just a good wine list but a good sommelier, and the menu offers sophisticated starters, main courses, and desserts. It might be a little formal for a date - depends on you I guess - but is a great place for a treat, or as a respite from some of the areas other restaurants which are almost all loud and buzzy. It isn't cheap but it isn't overpriced, either.

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  The Ledbury

  127 Ledbury Road London W11 2AQ uk
  

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  freddie5540

  23rd February 2008

  All a bit fast

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  The food was good not amazing as was the dining room. I cannot decide if I've just eaten in too many better places than this or is it just not that good.
  
  The room was nice, not too stuffy and the staff were very friendly, even if the waiter had very bad breath.
  
  The food started very well with taramaslata on crisp potato and deepfried quail egg with truffle mayonnaise. The loin of tuna wrapped in basil was very good, light but tasty. The gateau opera at the end was also very accomplished, my kind of dessert. Most of the fod in between was not as good. Each dish missing the mark just a little. The shellfish tortellini with pumklin and ginger should have had just a little less ginger. The venison was a little large.
  
  My main critism of the Ledbury is the speed at which we were made to eat our meal. A six course menu must be eaten over some time or the whole experience is ruined. This is what happened to us. Good cooking sometimes is just not enough.

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  The Ledbury

  127 Ledbury Road London W11 2AQ uk
  

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  sue

  26th February 2007

  Amazing Modern Cuisine in Notting Hill

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  The Ledbury is a classy restaurant located in Notting Hill. It serves up modern European cuisine and currently holds 1 Michelin star, making it one of the top restaurants in the area.
  
  The dining room is stylish but relaxed. Tables are not too close together making this the perfect place for a romantic meal. Service was first class, though at the same time making us feel very welcome and relaxed. The sommelier was most helpful in assisting us with our wine choice and her recommendations proved to be excellent.
  
  The food was amazing. We opted for the 8 course tasting menu. While we were waiting we were given a little treat of Foie Gras mousse on a thin cracker. It was a good indication of things to come.
  
  A brief descriptions of the courses we ate:
  
  Amuse - mushroom style soup with a deep fried crab stick
  Loin of Tuna - my favourite course
  Salad of Organic Vegetables - more delicious than it sounds
  Terrine of foie gras - this was sooooo rich!
  Roast Halibut
  Roast Duck
  Vanilla & Yoghurt Pannacotta
  Fig Souffl - this was a full size souffl....I couldn't fit it all in!
  
  It was as amazing as it sounds!

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