Rules

i very recently visited rules and i have to say that it was a wonderful experience. i didnt think i would be that impressed with a restuarant that proclaims itself the oldest in london, but once i was inside i was taken over by the cosy elegance.

i found the service to be top class, yet also humourous (definatly not arrogant as i have experienced in many other top london restaurants). the menu was adventourous and took me and my girlfriend quite some time to decide.

i couldnt fault rules in anyway. the food was exceptional and the service was professional and friendly. its definatly a restaurant that makes you feel very comfortable. we spent over two hours there!
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jolyon bexon
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Sunday, August 19, 2007

Went to Rules for lunch witha few colleagues and I was very impressed, the food really was excellent, so I am surprised by the number of negative comments ion this site. I'll admit that the service was not great and our waitress did seem a bit green, but she did seem to trying. The food we ate was the Rabbit, the Crab abd the steak.
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Food 9 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Thursday, August 09, 2007

I have now been to Rules a few times, each time I was very impressed with the food and the service. The first time I went there, I was taking my mother and a friend recommended it. She is pretty difficult to please but we both loved it. I think the best thing there is the roast rib of beef - it takes a little time as they only put it on once the order is placed. It is divine. It comes with creamed spinach etc. The service has always been really good - you get separate waiters for different things, like your drinks etc.

I will keep going back!
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Naoko
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, August 03, 2007

It was our first visit, and we will definitely go again. I agree with the previous review, that it is not a fast food place. The food was cooked to order and was superb! The service was exceptional as the atmosphere.
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tina kent
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Thursday, July 26, 2007

Great friendly and patient service.

Food was good, not fabulous but very decent, good flavours (some people have commented on the food being flavourless - I definitelly had some happy tastebuds).

Old fashioned good cooking.

Not too exciting but just good.

will gladly go back
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LM
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Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Thursday, July 05, 2007

I went there on my birthday with 3 female friends. It was absolotely nightmare..! Service was too slow, starters & main course was extremely late. Staff was rather inexperience, particularly the manager as he was much involved in the conversation with the recptionist.Horrible choice..very dissapointing restaurant.
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Jenny Lawson
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Food 1 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 0
Sunday, June 17, 2007

I went meal here last week. Atmosphere was a nice change - very old fashioned and cosy. However, the food was a big let down. Everything was to rich and over seasoned. I love steak but i think it's one of teh few times in my life i couldn't face eating mine - I forced my way through half of it. Came out feeling bloated but not very satisfied.

Service was fine but I will not be going back. You can get much better food for your money else where.
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Food 3 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 4
Friday, June 01, 2007

We ate at Rules for the first time last night and it was, beyond a shadow of a doubt, the best meal that my husband and I have ever eaten. The food was utterly superb. The portions were beautifully judged, perfectly seasoned and presented wonderfully. The atmosphere was excellent, our waitress did a fantastic job with grace and humour and we can't wait to go back. Yes, it was also the most expensive meal that we had ever had, but it is definitely a case of you get what you pay for and neither of us felt in the slightest that we were overpaying; the quality is simply that good.
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H Jenkins - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Sunday, May 27, 2007

I took my husband to Rules for his birthday (13th May) just last week and I have to say that I have never felt so let down. The mushroom soup I ordered was far too much - it was thick and had no seasoning whatsoever! My husband had the crab bisque of which he said was non descript and needed alot more seasoning. Then our mains followed - of which mine was sent back twice as having ordered well done lamb and was given a 'bloody' piece of lamb twice was rather annoyed! To top it off all of the vegetable that we ordered arrived cold, not luke warm cold. I barely ate 1 lamb cutlet when the waiter arrived and asked if we would like dessert. I have to say that the food and service was soo bad (well I would go as far to say that the service was not even there) that we asked for the bill without finishing our meals. When the waiter took away my plate I was suprised that he failed to ask whether there had been a problem with the food (having already sent the food back twice) and then failing to eat anything. I also wondered what the bright blue mark on the lamb was when the chef sent the plate back to our table. Definately a place that I will not be recommending or re-visiting.
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Jenny
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Food 2 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 1
Wednesday, May 16, 2007

I hadn't been to Rules for years. We went last night - 3 May. We thought it was better than ever. The atmosphere was excellent. So many restaurants are now bordering on hysterical, with noise, over inflated reputations etc. Rules was full, with a wonderful atmosphere, but still remained calm, very welcming and friendly, and the clientele were upmarket, cheerful, and calm.

The food was excellent - I could eat here every night! I had the Steak and Kidney pudding with oysters, English greens and fried potatoes. My friend had a steak and wine pie. I had Morecambe Bay shrimps to start, my friend the artichoke salad.

The starters were small, but the meal really kicked in with the mains and desserts. My profiteroles were heavenly, and my friends pear tart scrummy. I looked around and didn't see a single dish I wouldn't have wanted - the rib eye beef on the bone with Yorkshire Pud looked fab - but you have to order for 2 for that. The Yorkshire was huge. After 3 courses we were so full - so just as well the starters weren't huge.

My one and only little gripe is that hte last time we got bread and butter - lots of different breads - but this time they appear to have cut back on that.

Despite this, the dining rooms are gorgeous, the staff welcoming and friendly but discrete, and the main courses better than last time. They have really made an effort to improve. The treacle sponge looked to die for!

I fell in love with Rules all over again - we will be back.
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Steve Townsley
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Friday, May 04, 2007