Apsleys - A Heinz Beck Restaurant
The Lanesborough, Hyde Park Corner, London, SW1X 7TA - View on a map
Telephone: 020 7259 5599
Apsleys - A Heinz Beck Restaurant
| Overall 9.5 |
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| Food 9.5 |
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| Service 10.0 |
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| Atmosphere 10.0 |
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| Value 8.5 |
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| Based on 2 reviews |
what the critics say
Saturday, November 07, 2009 - The a la carte dishes, both Beck signatures, hinted at talent, notably carbonara fagottelli, parcels of impeccable fresh pasta filled with a cheesy, bacony cream that shot gratifyingly down the throat as you bit into them. Roasted pigeon was faultlessly cooked, particularly the crispy legs, but the jus was indistinct and the dish unmemorable. And if you are going to serve foie gras, you really must mention it on the menu when so many people won't touch the stuff.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - The amuse is a dense, creamy Parmesan fondue that's stone cold with a weeny veal terrine. Duck leg and breast, slow-cooked on a puck of red cabbage is basically a good dish, though sweatily over-vinegared. There is one spectacular duffer: 'cod nero' with chickpeas'. Somewhat slimy fish on a bed of chickpea mousse that's like hot hummus, bizarrely adorned with what appear to be Rice Krispies (a theme that recurs throughout our meal) and stains of thin, shocking pink pepper juice.
Apsleys - A Heinz Beck Restaurant
Al in all very good experience. The food was superb. I really enjoyed the coffee too and I asked the waiter if it was Jamaican Blue Mountain and he looked at me and said with pride 'no, no, no - it's Italian illy coffee'. I don't think he appreciated my compliment...
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Nas
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Overall rating 
Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 6
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Apsleys - A Heinz Beck Restaurant
My husband and I had dinner at Apsleys last night. We opted for the tasting menu with wine and although expensive was nowhere near as much as a similar menu would be at other michelin star venues.
From start to finish the evening was wonderful: the room beautiful, food was fantastic e(verything on the menu and the extras that were brought out.), the wine was also great and pefectly matched the courses and finally the service was some of the best we've received at any restaurant.
We will definitely be back!
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10
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Apsleys - A Heinz Beck Restaurant
My wife & I visited Apsleys last Saturday, for the fourth time. Once again we thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The staff were extremely impressive, being helpful, attentive & charming. The food itself was an absolute delight & the surroundings elegant & smart. I cant recommend this excellent restaurant enough. It has fast become one of my favourites.
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Robbie G
10
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
what the bloggers say
A Girl Has To Eat - 7.5/10
Sunday, March 28, 2010 - There was no doubting the good technique at Apsleys, and it's perhaps understandable why the restaurant has a one star. The coconut cream pre-dessert and the cremoso were excellent, and the sea bream and the venison were quite delicious, but there were also some flavour combinations which didn't quite gel. The herbal infusion with the tuna felt dull, and the strength of the artichoke jarred the finesse of the scallops. Also, it was disappointing to see the tortellini being overcooked, not to mention the inconsistencies in the plating of the venison and dessert courses.
Cheese and Biscuits - 6/10
Thursday, October 02, 2008 - There used to be a restaurant in the Lanesborough called The Conservatory, which many people thought was pretty nice even though it was a bit like eating in The Crystal Maze's Tropical Zone. The plants and flourishes have gone, replaced by cool beige carpets and chintzy sofas, and the new head chef is a chap called Nick Bell, who despite being as British as British can be is cooking "simple, regional, Italian food" (his words) amid the starched tablecloths and sommeliers.
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