Rules

Have been to Rules about 6 times last night. Truly love the experience but went last night and the food was appalling. Two in the party sent their rack of lamb back as it was cold and vegetables were cold. My steak was a stringy bit of ribeye, large in portion only to be diminished by the half of which is indigestible. Also my soup was luke warm - maybe the trend I am not sure. The idea of hot plates to keep food warm seems to have got lost here. Such a shame as the staff are so intentive and the surroundings are so pleasant and relaxed
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Bob Woodman
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Food 4 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 6
Sunday, June 15, 2008

Completely over-stated experience. A perfect example of marketing over quality! I have now been 5 times, and yesterday was the last. Cuisine is ok but nothing special. Service is really not worth talking about. There are far better restaurants.
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Jon-Paul Jones
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Food 7 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Sunday, June 08, 2008

I dined at Rules for the first time the other night, and was not all that impressed. It is at best far too overpriced for what has now seemed to have become a themed restaurant wishing to attract poor unsuspecting tourists... I had the chicken curry which was hearty and filling; it was a hark back to the 1970s, but not that fantastic. On the other hand, the pint of London Pride served in large 'fridge chilled tankards is a lovely touch; best pint of Pride I've had for ages.

I'm afraid I wouldn't recommend 'Rules', but If you're after that 'type' of eating head to Fortnum and Masons - far more deserving of the price.
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Flying_Huskies
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Food 4 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 0
Saturday, May 10, 2008

Rules is simply a great dining experience. I have been many times over the years and I have never been disappointed with either the service or the food and the restaurant is stunning!!!

You have to try the steak and kidney pie it is to die for. I just wish it was easier to get a table at times but this is my favourite restaurant in London!!!
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Monday, February 11, 2008

I have eaten on a number of occasions in Rules and without exception the standard and choice of food has been of the very highest standard. The restaurant boasts an exceptional variety of wineand the atmosphere and surroundings are excellent. One would expect from this type of venue to pay through ther nose but nothing could be further from the truth. Don't miss your next opportunity to enjoy first class cuisine at an affordable price.
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Patrick M Bannon
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, January 15, 2008

excellent service-nice linen tablecloths- nice siver tankards of guinness-well dresses waiters-hope we can keep this traditional restaurant

better than board tables-wooden floors and waiters in jeans and no tablecloths and huge prices of so called modern restaurants
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sean o''reilly
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, October 19, 2007

The service was truly excellent and the restaurant is beautiful. The food was exquisite but I found the portions to be too small. Also there were virtually no vegetarian options for the vegetarians in the group.
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Jasmine
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Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Friday, September 07, 2007

I have been to Rules on sunday the 19th. Excellent food (smoked salmon for staters and grouse for the main) and in this case attentive service.
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Meer
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Thursday, August 23, 2007

I have been here each year when visiting London for the last ten years. I always enjoyed this restaurant very much though the service in the past could be a little on the down side. The latter has improved consideraby. My dinner on sunday the 19th was really good fine same as starter and an excellent grouse for my main course. Absoulutely wonderful!
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Meer - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, August 21, 2007

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