Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

Went here (31/10/12) for lunch with a friend who is shellfish allergic, which they handled well. I'm sure we were missed out on bread the first time, a later arriving couple got theirs first. The ever observant Jean Claude Breton was there to ensure everything was spot on, and chatted to all diners, which was nice. Sommelier is not pushy and took my modest order without a flicker of disgust (lol!)

The food is exemplary, the halibut with ras el hanout broth was a little over seasoned, but otherwise lovely, I'm afraid the desserts were the weakest part of the meal, a bit of a so what finish.

Must return for the a la carte.
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Fu-Dog
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Friday, November 02, 2012

I came here last weekend with my partner as he has always wanted to eat in a three Michelin star restaurant. The main thing that stuck out for me was that absolutely faultless service by all the staff. They could not do enough for us and made us feel welcome from start to finish, with just the right amount of interaction and knowing when to leave you in peace.

The food was superb, it's probably not the best food I have ever had, but the presentation and combination of ingredients were amazing and it was very tasty. The restaurant itself was stylish and modern without being stark and felt very comfortable.

Overall, this was a great experience and I would certainly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for fine dining without fear of being judged by the wait staff.
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Clare Smith
10 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Sunday, December 04, 2011

Very good indeed, but not mind-blowing.

I ought to explain that I was part of a large party who went to the restaurant to celebrate a birthday. This was almost certainly the wrong restaurant for such an event - but that is not the fault of the restaurant.

The restaurant is small, smart and congenial in an ever so slightly low-ceilinged, 1980's front-room kind of way. I was very concious that many of the other diners would have saved up to spend a special evening there. Most of them will have been disappointed to find two loud, braying tables of over-lubricated old friends dominating the room.

We spent an hour in the bar before being seated - again, not the restaurant's fault: late arrivals necessitated (I was a bit surprised that the skill of the bar staff did not run to knocking up a negroni). The bar is ill-suited and cramped for a dozen or more enthusiastic occupants.

The service was at all times absolutely faultless. The mis-match between our party's exuberance and the restaurant's cultured reserve must have been as obvious to the the maitre d' and staff as it was to me, however we were treated with every possible courtesy and accommodation. Not an eyelid was batted that we delayed sitting down at our table until almost an hour later than our booking - this must have been a horror for the kitchen, and some fair allowance should be made for this in relation to the food which followed.

We had the Prestige menu, of 7 courses. The highlights were brilliant, however only perhaps 3 courses reached such heights - the turbot and lamb in particular stood out. The pasta of the lobster ravioli was a bit dried out and tacky - maybe a result of serving so many at once; however the bisque served with it was sublime. The portions were titchy, even for a tasting menu - the langoustine in chicken broth being a stark example: a tiny fragment of crustacean in a delightful puddle of broth, hoovered up in a couple of mouthfuls. Both my wife and I went home hungry. I have eaten recently at Murano's and recognise the shared, Ramsay, kitchen DNA - I however rate the cooking at Murano's slightly more highly.

The sommelier - a very pleasant, helpful young woman (Sharon, I think) - assisted us with the formidable list. We were bound to the modest end as we were not (all) bankers. She approved our choice of a Cote Chalonnaise (white burgundy - an ok-ish £58) and having found that our first two choices of Kiwi and Californian Pinots were almost out of stock, steered us to a versatile Italian, Tegoldego Rotaliano Foradori (£55). There was no unwelcome attempt to up-sell us on the wine, which was greatly appreciated. She was discrete and cool.

A birthday cake, complete with candles was presented at the end of the meal and the staff lead a boisterous "Happy Birthday". I hadn't expected that! What bold style and confidence for the maitre d' and staff to do this in the teeth of the frustration they must have felt towards us. Again I say it: the service was simply incomparably good.

Credit to almost all the other diners in the restaurant who seemed to accept the presence of our party in good spirits. I only spotted one frosty, teeth-grinding pair who looked daggers at us throughout, and I could hardly blame them for it (I did get the impression they weren't much enjoying each others company, and it may be this that sharpened their bitterness at the fun we were having).

It was not a cheap meal, but this was no surprise. Many aperitifs and digestifs were consumed, as well as plenty of wine. The menu is £125 per person and we brought that up to £250 a head. £500 for my wife and I to eat dinner is a great deal more than I have ever spent before. Was it worth it? Well I was glad I did it - it was an excellent and very memorable evening, but I don't expect I will be rushing back too soon.
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Kwev
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Pure class, from the greeting at the door, to the very end. Food that is awesome (pied de cochon is historic), wonderful sommelier (Jan), possibly the best maitre'd in the world (Jean-Claude).

Having lunched and dined here several times over the years it still holds up as among the very best, not one thing has ever disappointed and I still love the closing ice cream chocolates served in the smoky bowl!
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Stephen
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, July 14, 2011

This restaurant is just amazing. We have eaten here a few times and it never fails to impress. The food is just perfect and so light! Each flavour is so clear it is just unlike any other restaurant we have been to. It is not cheap but you do get your moneys worth. The service is outstanding and they make you feel so welcome.

We cant wait to go back!
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steve - View all reviews by this user
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Tracey and Darren from Coventry were delighted to receive a present from our children, to visit Gordon Ramsay's restaurant. Being a little nervous on arrival, we were greeted by a polite doorman and shown our way in where once again, the staff were so polite and we felt so much more at ease. We went on to order the prestige menu, oh gosh i've never experienced anything like it before, and all the extra little dishes made it an experience i will never forget for such a long time, I would just like to say a big Thankyou to the children and for the staff that treated us so so well, Thankyou very much and hope to visit again in the future.
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Tracey and Darren
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, January 27, 2011

We all see it on television and say '' I'd love to go there '' Then take our word and do it.Treat yourself to a experience of a lifetime.The atmosphere is a pleasure, the service fabulous and the food fantastic.Thanks Clare.We had the lunchtime menu but it does'nt end there as the little extras are simply exquisite.

At the end my wife said to me - Seeing the food, eating the food and the service has brought a tear to my eye.What more can we say ?

This is fine dining at the highest level.
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RICHARD WEBB
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, January 02, 2011

I saved up for months to take my boyfriend here for his birthday and the place is great, the food is lovely and the guys who work there are fantastic. Its and intimate dining room that can only seat about 50, but the atmosphere is buzzing. The staff made us feel really relaxed DESPITE the fact that we are both young and obviously not the sort of people who have the money to frequent such places on a regular basis. They set a lovely tone and made me giggle. We had the menu prestige which was course after course of amazing food. There are things I've had before and didn't like so much such as foie gras and pigeon but they were delicious here, its like alchemy. There were so many extra bits, chocolates, little mini cakes, amuse bouche, palate cleansers, that by the end of it I felt thoroughly spoiled! The maitre d' even sung 'happy birthday dear young man' to my boyfriend! Its expensive but for a good reason, totally worth it.
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Miss R
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Went to Gordon Ramsay for our wedding anniversary. It was fantastic. The cost reflects the whole experience and is definately wothwhile. You are treated like royalty from the moment you arrive and are made to feel very special.

We ordered the a la carte menu of 3 courses. In all though I believe there must have been 8 courses by the end. Each one as fantastic as the last.

The service was fantastic and you can easily see why this retaurant maintains its 3 stars year after year.

Our total bill for 2 was £265 which we were happy to pay for such a fantastic evening.

Would definately recommend for a special occasion
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Matthew Everitt
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Monday, August 09, 2010

Finally, I found a site where I can put my comments, Mister Gordon Ramsay at 68 Royal Hospital Road. What a disappointment, who has taken a back-hander here, 3 star dining do not let me laugh. The little food I had was cold, tasteless and overpriced. The atmosphere tense, I had the feeling that I was the priveleged one to dine there. Is it all due to some idiots who once spend in excess of £.50.000 on wine in his establishment do I ask myself? In my opinion his food is as bad as his language. Thank God I was invited there and did not have to foot the bill. However one most always remember we are in Britain, a nation who has managed to be known for 600 years+ of total failure in Haute Cuisine.
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Mr. Ching
1 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Monday, August 02, 2010