Gordon Ramsay at 68 Royal Hospital Road

What an afternoon... Every bite seasoned and cooked to perfection, amazing subtle flavours and like watching synchronised swimming. Would thoroughly recommend this place. Well done Gordon with the choice of chef too, 3 Michelin stars by the time she was 27, speaks volumes!
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E Brooks
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Monday, February 08, 2010

I was recently treated to lunch at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay for my birthday. It really is as wonderful as I expected it to be and quite frankly the best gourmet experience that I have ever had (and I have travelled afar in my quest!). The restaurant itself is so calming and elegant. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming and explained everything perfectly. The food was delectable and luckily my husband insisted that we ate from the prestige menu. It almost seemed a shame to destroy such beauty but I managed and I shall never forget the taste of every single dish. I shall also never forget the lunch that provided me with the most memorable and happy birthday yet.
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Melinda Francis
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Four us dined at this restaurant at lunch time and were blown away by the food and the service.

My ox cheeks and parfait were sublime; as a treat it was superb.

The atmosphere was austere and formal, in fairness exactly what I expected.

This is certainly a restaurant that requires a certain budget but is definitely worth a visit.
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Jim - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Saturday, January 30, 2010

We had an absolutely beautiful evening at this restaurant. The food was quite simply EXQUISITE and the staff were attentive and demonstrated how well they cared about the food and the diners. We had two small children with us and we were treated with absolute care and understanding.

The food was very rich with unexpected flavours bursting through the senses which left us all very very satisfied at then end.

A wonderful dining experience!!!!!!!!!!
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Naz
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Visited Royal Hospital Road on a cold and snowy Friday afternoon last week. My GF and I both agreed if we were to die tomorrow, this would be the last meal we would choose to eat. It was absolutely stunning and perfect in every way.

We were discreetly shown to our table in an immaculately decorated, but surprisingly small room. Over a glass of champers each, we opted for the £120-a-head menu prestige and asked the sommelier to choose individual glasses of wine in accordance with our choices of mains.

The meal started with a choice of bread and salted or unsalted butter and a mouth-watering amuse-bouche of pumpkin soup – a taste of what was to come.

I won’t go into the intricacies of the menu, because you can check it out online, suffice to say everything was perfect. Notable dishes included the Ravioli of lobster, langoustine and salmon with tomato chutney, vinaigrette (their signature dish which was, in absolutely every way, perfect) and the chocolate and hazelnut cylinder which was not only delicious but a beautiful art deco structure. The wines chosen for us complemented each dish perfectly.

The atmosphere was lovely. We were made welcome from start to finish. The place was full of couples celebrating something or other. We were there simply because we wanted to go to a three-star restaurant. One couple were celebrating a birthday and were absolutely plastered. I’m not sure exactly what they did but the waiters handled them brilliantly, amusing and politely engaging them, but not disturbing the other guests. At one point they brought out a birthday cake; three waiters stood around the couple’s table and, very discreetly, sang happy birthday. It was so discreet I had to draw my GF’s attention to it.

I’ve never been to a three-star restaurant before – presumably though they have those stars because absolutely everything was perfect in every way. Our bill came to £380 – I kind of feel guilty spending this much money on lunch but it was so so sooooo worth it.
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Simon Horsborough
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, January 25, 2010

I had dinner at Gordon Ramsay for the thrid time last friday night. I have to say that the food just seems to get better and better. I cannot rate this restaurant highly enough!

I have been lucky enough to eat in 3 star Michelin restaurants all over the world, Food and wine is a real passion of mine. This restaurant is a class act and is up there with the best of them.

The welcome is second to none and the cooking is perfection.

I cannot wait until my next visit!
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, November 29, 2009

Gordon Ramsay does NOT deserve 3 Michelin stars at this restaurant. All mouth and no substance. Other Michelin chefs/restaurants who do not promote themselves, e.g. by going on t.v., are far, far better e.g. Alain Ducasse, Chez Bruce, The Glasshouse and the Capital to name but a few.

Special day, my birthday. Pouring with rain, marble floor, elderly parents. I said that they should have a carpet of some sort when it is raining so that people would not fall, or at least mop up and dry the floor. They did this but it took time.

My parents thought that some of the staff were very arrogant (I must admit, I did not notice).

Right, let's talk about the service, the food and wine. Mediocre wine, nothing special. Service too slow to start. We began with an amuse bouche … one tortellini with duck, (which I hate), but that is my personal taste and I did not want to be rude and say no thank you. Then we had cod brandade with quail’s egg, I liked it but my mother said it was too salty. Then we all had sea bream with a creamy sauce. This fish was indeed nice, but I think it had been poached so it was slimy, the skin was slimy (which I do not eat anyway). Then came the pudding. My father stuck to cheese (he had asked for butter twice, which they had forgotten about) and my mother and I both chose the banana parfait with salted caramel ice cream. Loved the ice-cream but did not like the parfait, I did not like the texture or the taste. “We have never had any complaints before” attitude. “Well, I don’t like it”, I said. They did ask if I wanted something else and I declined.

On a slightly more positive note they did give me a small scoop of raspberry sorbet with a candle on top which I thought was nice.

All in all presentation very pretty looking, but that is it. I’m not saying it was bad, but when you are paying £45 per head, it's not worth it. GR is riding on his reputation and it is not backed up with any substance.

I have now been to 3 of his restaurants and they have all been mediocre. I shall not be going to any more.
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Food 6 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 0
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

My wonderful husband took me to Hospital Road for lunch during our recent honeymoon, as it has been on my Bucket List to go there for years. I was suitably excitied and a bit nervous in case it didn't live upto expectations, howvere I needn't have worried. Although the restaurant is small, it is beautifully apportioned and very relaxed. The service is fabulous, 2nd only to La Tour d'Argent in Paris in our experience, and the food was sooo delicious. Starter of seafood risotto was as gorgeous as I was hoping it wood be. My main course of pork with apple and black pudding sounds so plain, but in actual fact it all melted in the mouth and was delicious. John's Daurade Royale was also yummy and he thorughly enjoyed it. Then we opted for the very impressive cheese trolley (instead of a dessert) with a glass of port, which all went down really well.

Opting for coffee and petit fours - we were delighted to also be given a complimentary portion of white chocolate enrobed strawberry ice-cream in a space-age pot of CO2 - very theatrical and a great way to end the meal.

All the other tables were taken and the atmosphere was fun and happy, not overpoweringly hushed and reverent as I thought it might be. I couldn't recommend this place highly enough, it was a wonderful treat and one which I will never forget.
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Julie - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, October 20, 2009

My wife and I dined at restaurant Gordon Ramsay last thursday and had extremely high expectations going in, as there is a lot of hype about this restaurant. Thankfully the food and the service not only met our expectations but far exceeded them, the only thing that could be considered a let down was the atmosphere, it was very quiet in the dining room at the start of the evening but things soon livened up and we enjoyed a wonderful evening. We both had the Seasonal Inspiration menu which consisted of 5 courses. Each dish was amazing, after our amuse bouche of tomato consomme with fresh vegetables, we had an aubergine dish with very tasty black pudding,covered in a salad of apple, onion, tomato and almond. ( Very nice) This was followed by the most tender lobster tail that had Lardo di collonata on it, this was a first for both of us but the pork and the lobster melted in our mouths.( Wonderful) Our main course was a perfect example of Roasted Grouse with all the necessary accompaniments, game chips, bread sauce, grouse jus, parsnip puree and a cabbage and foie gras parcel. (Outstanding) On to desserts now, the first mini dessert was a modern take on the Peach Melba, this one you must taste to believe, the basil sauce that the waiter poured over the melba was a great touch and balanced the dish nicely, our last course was a superb cherry souffle that both of us loved. Overall the food was outstanding and the service very friendly and efficient, and although we spent a lot of money we both felt that the experience was worth it. we definitely recommend trying this restaurant at least once, and know that we will be back to try the different menus on offer.
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madjohn
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Monday, September 14, 2009

We have always been a fan of Ramsay restaurants as compared to many other 2-3 star restaurants, we've always loved the food and service and had never ever had reason to complain. Last night, we finally had the chance to eat at GR's Hospital Road establishment. And we think it tops them all and we love love love everything about the evening.

We ordered the Menu Prestige which is 7 courses plus amuse bouche. The menu was very well put together, very tasty and every dish looked great. We had melt in your mouth pressed fois gras to hot toasted brioche to start. A fresh ravioli very well stuffed with lobster and crayfish swimming in a lobster bisque. Turbot in a shellfish reduction so tender and juicy it may well still be alive. Full gamey flavoured Brest pigeon breast perfectly roasted and accompanied by a piece of kick-ass super smoky, salty pork belly. A fantastic cheese trolley. Followed by a strawberry champagne liquid dessert topped with vanilla cream (this was like drinking a dream cloud). And a to die for chocolate moussy dessert.

We rave about the delightful food but we'd also like to point out the wonderful service provided by the staff. The staff were very friedly, helpful, made us feel very welcomed and looked after us well. The service plays a big part in an evening's enjoyment and we give them top marks too.

Now the cost. It was very expensive (but we think its worth every penny as long as you expect it). Dinner for 2 excluding any alcohol came to over £150 per head. I think the London-eating site should update the cost information on this restaurant's page as the current price shown won't even cover 3 course (food alone).

Loved Gordon Ramsay at Royal Hospital Road. Would truthfully recommend it to everyone who love great restaurant experiences or are looking for a really lovely place to be treated for a special occassion. We can't wait to go back!
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Rittie - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Thursday, August 20, 2009