Apsleys - A Heinz Beck Restaurant

Service was second to none, food fantastic and prices reasonable for the location. Will use again.
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9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, March 20, 2008

The Conservatory Restaurant is a real old-fashioned high-end dining experience in the premises of the Lanesborough hotel. The classic decor is simply magnificent and the service impeccable. The pianist plays on the backround adding to the atmosphere that almost makes you think you have performed a time journey somewhere to the 1930's.

We were in for the unlimited champagne dinner offer (for £40) and were not disappointed. Champagne had the characteristicts of the appellation and was enjoyable, although not grand, just as one could expect. And there is no need to suspect that one would need to call the waiter wthen the glass is empty - actually, we never managed to get our glasses empty during our dinner.

Portions were beautiful and pursue some original ideas, but still they remain a bit unimpressive. Part of this could be due to the fact that we were ordering from a short menu that clearly avoided the most exquisite (and expensive) lobster and foie gras -type delicacies the restaurant naturally has to offer. Still, a bit more could be expected of a restaurant with this price level and reputation even on the less expensive side of the menu.

All in all, the treat was well worth the money and we had a most memorable anniversary dinner. The rumour has it that the Conservatory is to be renovated and changed to a modern italian restaurant so anyone wishing to make the time travel to the present interior and atmosphere shoud go soon.
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Erkki Nurminen
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, August 21, 2007