One O One

Went for a meal on Saturday the 27th with my girlfriend after reading a review in the Sunday Times. It is by far the best restaurant I have been to in London, after eating in Marco's and the Roux bros the following year I put this place at the top of my where to eat list.

We had the set taster menu for £50 each (the whole table must have, not just one person) you get a bouche, 3 starter dishes then a choice of 2 mains and a set dessert.

All the dishes on the menu are small, so you are meant to pick a few, or pick the set menu.

All the waiters (all men) were very polite, and made us feel relaxed and welcome.

When each dish came the waiter would tell us exactly what it was, some of the dishes he would he would say the chef recommends you eat it a certain way!

All the dishes were amazing and would recommend anyone who loves food to go and eat there.
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Steven p
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, November 01, 2007

wnet to One O one with 3 friends on Friday 13th Sep. and was very pleased with the quality of the food and the service. The dishes were superb with precise flavours and high quality ingredients used. The idea of petit plats is great as you can taste more dishes for the same cost. The food and drinks were reasonably priced for an establishment of this standard: 4 x 5 courses meals (with cheeses and desserts), 4 bottles of wines, 4 glasses of champagne and 4 coffees for just over £ 500. Not bad. I can't wait to go back.
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Philippe
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, September 17, 2007

The portions are small it's true but the food is incredible.

It does feel a bit of a cheek to come up with a "concept" (petit plat) that involves having to buy 2 starters (as "chef recommends" we were advised) for the same price as one before they closed for the makeover. As my dining companion commented "this is us paying for the refurb".

Good and charming service although we too had an incorrect bill presented at the end of the evening which, considering what you're paying to eat here, is a bit slack.

The meal felt a little like a tasting menu (to repeat - portions are small) but at having to pay a la carte prices for each course.

All in all - amazing food as it was before and still easily the best fish cookery you're going to experience in London. But - be prepared to pay for it because it really doesn't come cheap.
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Anthony
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Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Extremely good service. Very pleasant staff.

The new decor is sadly very dated (in a bad way), although having spent loads of money on a new refurbishment.

The menu has had a similar make-over. Instead of full courses, 'petit plat' has now taken over. Food is tasty but the portions are RIDICULOUSLY small. Each plate of food has only a maximum of three mouth full, but cost around £15 (ie. £5 per bite!!!). Very late 80's (in a bad way). Even after three to four 'petit plat' per person, we were still hungry.

Lastly, silly obvious errors were made on our bill, which is a real turn-off.

Won't be in a hurry to return.
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Food 7 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Had a perfect Christmas Eve luncheon at One O One from their special December set menu. My starter or cockle and fennel risotto came with a sea scallop, piece of red mullet and large morsel of King crab with a bouillabaise stock..sumptous, reassuring comfort food of the highest quality...I wished the plate would never be empty! My main course was organic salmon tournedos with wild mushrooms and jerusalem artichokes and a truffle peridgourdine sauce- how they get such an amazingly crispy top to the salmon is anyone's guess-but the fish was perfectly cooked- still darkish pink inside, moist and flavourful and the earthy tones of the mushrooms and jerusalem artichokes was a perfect foil to the sweet flesh of the salmon. For dessert I went for the naughty option of Banana and chocolate fondant with peanut ice-cream. The fondant was perfection- so many restaurants call chocolate desserts fondants when in fact they are just chocolate cakes- this was liquid in the centre with a perfect crusty topping-and a perfect mix of flavours with the banana and peanuts mixing well with the intense chocolate. My mother had a champagne parfait with mango and lychee sorbet- light and perfumed- I would have eaten that as well- the desserts really do shine- in fact all of the food does! A glass of delicious pinot grigio and then coffee and petits fours rounded off a perfect lunch and at £29.00 a head this has got to be the best bargain in London. Forgot the celebrity names- book One-O-One- you seriously won't be disappointed.
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Gemma Slade
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, December 27, 2006

We had dinner here on Christmas Eve. The service and food were absolutely second to none. I would say as close to perfection as you could come. It's a shame that the restaurant's appearance/style does not reflect the high standard/quality of it's food and service (I'm dying to renovate it myself!) but it wouldn't stop us from coming again.
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Billi
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, December 26, 2006

I had a lovely experience dining at mid day here while visiting from Canada. The charming maitre d' seated me at George Clooney's regular table (oooh la la!). The 5 course presentation was incredible and the main course was very savoury. Fresh greens and baby mushrooms. . . .mmmmmmm. It was evident the chef had spent some time ensuring all courses complimented one another. I have recommended the mid day lunch to my friends. Certainly the best food I have had while visiting the UK. Friendly and well worth the extra dollars.
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Linda
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Food 1 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 4
Friday, December 15, 2006

I went to one o one on friday 1st december 2006 with my partner after reading the reviews on the website.I have to say the service was flawless and as i have found with all the best places seemingly effortless,the food was top notch.The bill came to £175 including a couple of drinks and a bottle of chablis(which was perfectly chilled)Could not ask for more.
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chris walker
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Sunday, December 03, 2006

Had a great dinner here on February 10th- highlights included a starter of steamed scallops on a celeriac and potato mash with a tiny cup of a smooth vichyssoise to sip between mouthfuls and a dessert of pineapple ravioli stuffed with coconut creme brulee served with a pina colada sorbet-sublime! Consistently first class service and quality- absolutely faultless! Cannot wait to return!
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Gemma Marie Slade
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Had a fantastic lunch today - the food was truly amazing. The crabs legs to start are unusual and great - a brilliant signature dish. Highly recommend this dish. The staffs also were very good.

If I have one grip, the atmosphere is not great for lunch. The surroundings could really do with some investment. At times is feels a bit like having lunch in the office.... I guess when it gets dark that things improve.

We also had some dodgy suggestions for wine, so suggest that you stick to what you know. That said, the food is brilliant and easily makes up for the décor.
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Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 8
Saturday, March 04, 2006