• Added: 5th of April 2008
• Area: Mayfair
• Category: Restaurants

London W1K 4HX
020 7499 0099

amandajf said
worth the wait!
We tried to book 2 years ago and my mother was rather fobbed off.
I went 5 months ago on spec on my own and was lucky.
Eventually we tried again and with a choice of 3 dates and 3 months notice we managed to get a booking.
The food was superb on both occasions. At lunch I had the more expensive 3 course menu at £70 at the former and most recently the £30 one. The latter was probably better value as all the food was superb.The service was faultless.As with most quality restaurants the house wines or by the glass were well enough selected that a pricey wine was not essential.
Compares very well with our other favourite restaurants such as the Square and Maze.

• Added: 29th of March 2008
• Area: Mayfair
• Category: Restaurants

London W1J 6PU
020 7495 7100

amandajf said
Reliable excellent value
Over and above the other comments
The food is superb;I consider some of the best in London.
At lunch the set lunch is not hugely expensive and so excellent value,particularly for the quality . Also like all decent restaurants the cheapest wines are still very good. Whilst you can spend a fortune here you certainly could do a 3 course lunch and a modest amount of wine for £ 50 a head last year. We have been several times and never had anything to criticize.
Weekday lunch does have a predominance of suited business types but that goes with the territory. I disagree with the reviewer as I don't find it 'flash' more 'discrete modern'in style.

• Added: 29th of March 2008
• Area: Richmond Upon Thames
• Category: Restaurants

Richmond Upon Thames TW10 6UT
020 8940 0902

amandajf said
Under rated gem
Although we have lived in Richmond for many years and enjoyed the nearby Petersham Hotel we have only 'discovered' this Gem in 2008.
It is a cool and stylish 'boutique' hotel,with a excellent restaurant.I don't know why is isn't packed and hard to book.The position is superb ,above the river .
We have eaten there twice and had superb meals each time. The food is very much upto the quality of 1 Michelin starred restaurants in central London. The price is quite high for Richmond but good value and similar to its neighbour on the Hill.Some of the combinations of food are very conventional others a little unusual although very successful. It is easy to see which from the menu .
It is hard to find fault but seating in the bar is quickly a problem. Why have a limit in the restaurant - maximum table size is 6 since the refurbishment ? Please note parking is a problem-ask when you book,they have a few spaces opposite ,priority to residents in the hotel. Apart from that I can recommend highly.

• Added: 29th of March 2008
• Area: Twickenham
• Category: Restaurants

Twickenham TW1 1BJ
020 8607 9849

amandajf said
good local French Bistro
We have been to this and the Kew restaurant several times.We love the food which is better quality and more smart than the very informal(red checked plastic tablecloths) decor would suggest . We have been delighted with everything except the crepes suzette.
The food is straight out of a Parisian Bistro, and very tasty. It is possible to eat very reasonably.
We also went to their first wine tasting-7 courses each with 100ml wine which was excellent value . We looked at going again but they have put the price up-and the selection/menu was the same.We will go again later in the year.
It is a great formula for that informal outing with family or friends and copes well with all ages.

• Added: 29th of March 2008
• Area: Mayfair
• Category: Restaurants

London W1K 6US
020 7107 0000

amandajf said
amazing Maze
I took a trendy friend from Australia there;she is hard to impress.She was delighted with everything except for the artichoke and potato starter.
For me the food was superb;I love the concept of taster quantities all immaculately presented.It is always a frustration when everything on the menu looks good,to have to choose 1.Here you can eat 2 starters,2 mains and a pudding with ease! The cost is not surprising but mounts up-with cocktails and good wine we spent £110 a head.
The service was friendly and very efficient.
Hard to fault it.