Launceston Place

Dined there as a group on a trip to London, and whilst the food itself was not bad, the service really was atrocious - never have I experienced such rudeness in a restaurant. I really would not recommend a visit - the food was hardly much to write home about anyway.
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Chris
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Food 6 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 3
Wednesday, March 14, 2007

The restaurant has appauling service. Due to an earlier disagreement with the waitress, our party decided not to leave any tip. After hearing this, the waitress took our cash payment, but shortly returned, claiming that it was 10 pounds short.

We do not think we miscounted our banknotes (but nonetheless we paid the extra 10 pounds, giving the waitress the benefit of the doubt). I do not recommend this restaurant!
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Food 3 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 2
Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Easily got a booking on a Friday night for the Friday night ( is that good?) and was put at a table in the first room which felt a bit socially isolated. Not exactly a hip happening restaurant and may have seen better days but obviously has a regular clientele. Feels like an ageing hotel restaurant with the decor needing a bit of an overhaul. However, the staff were very polite and attentive enough once their attention was caught. Soon were joined by one other couple on the table nearby who found our conversation more interesting than their own which was littlle disturbing.Nonetheless the lamb was lovely and the dessert even more so. Won't be rushing back.
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Food 7 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 5
Friday, March 09, 2007

I am a frequent visitor to London from Menlo Park, California. This is a small town about 25 miles south of San Francisco. We dine at this excellent restaurant each time we are in London.

That makes 20 times since Sept., 2000. We return again this coming July and are looking forward to dinner already !!

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William J. Yeager
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Monday, February 19, 2007

We went to Launcestson place in the afternoon. They had lost our reservation which we had made through London Eating, they did not appologise and were a bit sniffy, however The restaurant was not busy so it didn't really matter.

We found this restaurant a bit drab with little atmosphere,a bit like someone's living room. Which some people might like. it might be better in the evening. when its a bit busier.

The service was, overall, excellent apart from the slightly cold reception we recieved. The food was also very good. We had the set menu, which was very good value considering the quality.
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Food 10 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 10
Friday, December 15, 2006

I dined at Launceston Place one night earlier this week and it was fantastic. The party I was with grew unexpectedly and without batting an eyelid the very attentive staff coped beautifully. The food was delicious and even when something not on the menu was ordered, it was accommodated with no fuss whatsoever. The mutton was particularly good - so nice to have this traditional English dish back on menus and properly cooked too. The ambience was perfect and I commend this restaurant to anyone.
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Elizabeth Buchanan
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Thursday, November 30, 2006

I went to this restaurant with my office people for lunch.I liked it very much.i am allergic to eggs and the fish i ordered was specially made for me without egg.i appreciate that a lot.i wanted to take my husband here but had forgetten the name of the restaurant.my boss who took us there gave mr the details and soon i am going to make a visit here again
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roops
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, November 22, 2006

We dined at this restaurant for our wedding anniversary, as it was recommended by London Eating as a romantic place.

Not only was the decoration nice and warm, with small tables set out with freshly cut flowers and candles, but the service was impecable.

The wine list was quite complete, with reasonable prices. Our south african choice was very good to match the food.

And then the food: my husband chose a three course menu composed of chicken ravioli, grilled bream and creme brulee, which was perfectly balanced in both portions and cooking points (the ravioli were home made and extremely tasty and the creme brulee simply delight).

I ate a ceps tart followed by an amazing dish of fresh plaice with seafood linguine.

We are Spanish and are used to eating a lot of fish and seafood, and we must avow it is not often easy to find a variety of fish in London restaurant, so we were gladly surprised with the plaice and the bream.

Dinner was incredible and value for money the more so (the three course menu only for 18.50 pounds!!).

We will soon be back at this wonderful restaurant!!!
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Patricia Rodríguez
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Sunday, October 08, 2006

My wife and I had a wounderful evening in the amasing atmosphere at Launceton Place. It was our first visit to London in years - and this time without kids. And on this site we were looking for the perfect restaurant - romantic that is, and perfect it was. The food was absolutely wounderful and the service was high class and yet informel.
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Ole Kjeldsen
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, September 29, 2006

I live near ths restaurant and have had the luck to have dined at Tom Aikens, GR at Claridges, Wateside Inn, Le Gav, Nobu, MPW, Le Manoir etc... but I can say that this is my favourite place. I love the cool classic decor. The service nder Ed Arthur is just perfect (not too obtrusive, but all bases well covered with the most pesonal touch. Most importantly, the menu is not too overcomplicated and brilliantly chefed. This is unprententious, classy food at a good price ...go there and experience it for yourself!
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Dawood Pervez
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, July 21, 2006