The Ritz Restaurant

Bowgreave

A bit pretentious.....true....but such style 3rd January 2009

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Well it is the Ritz after all so we commoners should expect the doorstaff to give us a careful once over on entry, shouldn't we? Ah, but what a place to wander through with the ornate bars and corridors.....and the dining room is absolutely divine dahhling.
We had the three course table d'hote menu and could have let them pick for us as everything appealed. Good food, beautifully cooked; so you can forgive the theatrically synchronised removal of the two silver plate covers as the main courses are 'presented' to us. Resisting the nagging temptation to say 'Aye pal, its me dinner' we soaked up a unique experience. Treat yourself!

beckyfox

amazing food 3rd September 2008

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I have been to the ritz restaurant a few times for lunch with my mum. If you want to be treated like a princess for the day then this is the place to go. My mum and i both love it. The food is delicious there is a set menu and a la carte the cuisine is french. the set menu lunch is a great choice i think it is around 37 pounds for 3 courses and coffee. the staff are very attentive and friendly. Once it was my mum's birthday and i told one of the waiters and after desert they brought over a ritz birthday cake for my mum. it really made her day and shows the special treatment you get there. The setting of the hotel is great perfect if you have something special to celebrate!

vexille

Too, too... tacky? 28th August 2008

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Well, I think my age will show here, but I found the whole Ritz experience incredibly tacky. Perhaps I'm not destined for high society or I just lack basic etiquette, but it was uncomfortable and just a bizarre experience. But enough about that!

I must say, service was, as expected excellent. From guiding you to your table to serving the meals, it was impecable. Didn't like the way the waiters were almost too imposing.

Food was very much average, it didn't seem like it'd be made from a chef that gave a damn. Yes, it tasted good, but then, so does a dirty kebab and chips. It didn't make me want to turn around to the next table and shout 'you MUST try this', it was just 'meh'.

It's not all that expensive, in comparison to say Maze, or Fifteen which offer a far better experience. But then, I guess to most having 'done the Ritz' will be greated with greater envy than saying 'done Fifteen' which will probably be followed with 'fifteen what?'...

candyshop

OK 22nd August 2008

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The Ritz Hotel is very grand and the service is also of a good standard so why then was i let down by the Ritz restaurant? The starters were good admittedly (well mine anyway) but what follows, of course the main meal, Mine was served lukewarm and only average in taste and my mothers inedible, the whole of her main was covered in truffle oil, something of a particular taste and something my mother is unable to eat, so you're asking well why order it then? Such an overpowering and main ingredient wasn't mentioned on the menu. We didn't stick around for dessert as we were fighting to keep awake, the music not relaxing or atmospheric but depressing, think of when the titanic is sinking and the string quartet start playing then you've got it. The service not as good as in the rest of the hotel and it is not myself or my mother being picky. I have eaten in some of the best restaurants around the world and especially my mother who makes it her perogative to dine in the top class and michellin starred restaurants around the world. If you really want a top class meal head for Le Gavroche. Sorry Ritz but the restaurant is living by its name and not standard.

anonyimouse

What he said 26th March 2008

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What Anotherjules said,it is a great afternoon out for Tea at the Ritz

anotherjules

Teetering on the Edge of Trash? 11th September 2007

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Afternoon tea at The Ritz skates a fine line between exquisite, fine dining and tourist trash...and it skates it very well indeed. You may be surrounded by a bizarre mix of wealthy regulars and trainer-clad tourists, but almost everyone would, to some degree, spruced up a little for the occasion, and all can settle down to enjoy the temporary illusion of extreme wealth that afternoon tea and The Ritz brings.

Although you will have booked a rigid time-slot [if you were lucky, or very organised, you may have managed to select one actually around the time that afternoon tea should be taken], you can arrive anytime to enjoy a cocktail or a cuppa in the restaurants reception area. Yes, they may be a little on the expensive side [around 10 pounds for a cocktail], but you're at The Ritz! Relax and soak up the atmosphere...and whet that appetite!

The three tiers of sandwiches, scones and cakes are constantly refilled...as is your selected jug or tea or coffee. The waiters patter around you with silver platters and solemn, dignified expressions to the music of a harp and violins in a somewhat theatrical, even hyperbolic performance of the dining experience. [For birthdays, a cake can also be ordered and the musicians will play 'Happy Birthday'...If you can fit any more cake in!]

If there is a down-side to tea at The Ritz, it is self-inflicted...From a personal point of view, the only barrier to a full investment in my temporary illusion of wealth was gluttony. I left feeling shaky from coffee and sugar, and a little unwell...Not quite the dignified aristocrat after all ;p In terms of value...The Ritz is excellent. Perhaps 30 pounds plus is pricey for a stack of sarnies, scones and cakes...But you pay for the experience...The theatre of eating. And that's just it...afternoon tea at The Ritz offers a slice of the 'unreal'...A performance of tradition. Delicious grub, theatrics and unforgettable memories for the price of two Dominos Pizzas? Bargain...Even if I did have to buff my trainers a little beforehand.

jo104

High tea at the Ritz Hotel London 14th March 2007

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To experience a traditional English High tea is on many people's to do list.

The Ritz Hotel offer such a high tea in stylish surrounds. A three tiered cake stand is brought to the table. The bottom layer is crustless sandwiches being egg mayo, smoked salmon, ham, chicken mayo & cream cheese with cucumber. And for you sandwich lovers they just keep coming & refilling your stand. But don't fill up on sandwiches as the next tiered layer offers apple & raisin scones with jam & clotted cream. The top layer is small cream pastries which I personally felt were too rich. Just when you thought you couldn't cram another cake in the tea finishes with a compote of fruits of the forest.

Soothing piano music aids your digestion of these sweet culinary delights. And as for the tea choices they serve most teas imaginable or boring coffee if you prefer.

Tea is served in slots from 11.30am right up to 7.30pm which incedentally was the only booking we could get even booking far in advance, but to make up for the lateness they offer a complimentary glass of champagne.

There is a strict dress code men are required to wear jacket & tie, also no trainers or jeans are acceptable attire. The cost per head is GBP36 and you need to book far in advance.

My personal opinion is I am glad to have had the experience but it is a huge expense for what is offered you are paying for the experience. There are other places serving high tea at more reasonable prices

bosh

Raving Radiant Resplendant Rated Ritz 5th March 2007

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A brilliant eat. Every bit as good as it was hyped up to be. Not showy at all and the despite what people say the food won't burn to big of a hole in your pocket either - it is most certainly worth the price! Great for anyone with money to spend on quality food!

austinmax

19th February 2007

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A fantastic eat. Everybit as good as its cracked up to be. Not pretentious at all and contrary to popular belief the food won't burn to big of a hole in your pocket either!

bosh at 21/02/07

This is the worse review I have ever seen. You have even got the wrong "to" it should be "too". Also you need a space between two words - "every bit". Finally. I think I do believe that this guy does often visit a mental institution - he seems a bit of a nutcase.

bosh at 24/02/07

Actually, I take back what I said. I went to the restaurant the other day and it is exactly what he says - a fantastic eat and it was cheap! Maybe this guy does not need to go to a mental institution - he at least does some very good reviews!

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