One O One

Brilliant. Food was excellent and with the 50% discount it was a bargain for the quality, service and execution. 

Hushed tones and low lighting meant it had the feel of a formal dining room so if you're put off by that sort of place then I wouldn't recommend you go. Fabulous thing for me were the large tables and being fairly far away from fellow diners-much more intimate an experience.  

I had crab with lemon mayonnaise on a bed of ice-fresh, simple and delicious. My partner had scallop with fois gras-perfectly executed. My main course was the highlight; fondant potato, tuna steak & fois gras and just the right amount of each. The ingredients were of a very high quality and perfectly balanced. We had a bottle of Pinot noir for around £35 which was a steal. 

The food was fairly rich so we all (4) opted to share a cheese plate at the end with a glass of port. About 10 cheeses to choose from, nothing too 'out there' but all the classics were there. 2 courses, 1 bottle of wine, a glass of port and a shared cheese plate plus service between 4 came in at £50 per head.  I would recommend this restaurant even without the 50% deal as for me it was the perfect dining experience. 

I have to comment on the previous reviewer who thought there should be more food...

This is a fine dining restaurant, the food is very rich so you get less of it, yes. I was totally full at the end of the meal. If you want huge portions scrap this and go to an American diner! 
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Abbie - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Sunday, March 20, 2011

Went there with a friend because she had been raving on about it. Last time she went with her family and had a perfect dining experience. (we are 2 young professionals)

On arrival, we were greeted by a lovely waiter. He offered to take our coats and bags. Service was good until we decided to drink (free) tap water instead of a 60 pound bottle of sancerre. The water arrived on the table luke warm. Not exactly ideal.

The waiter then offered us bread but failed to return when it had ran out while other tables were being offered more..we had to ask! The butter ran out and was not replaced. The waiter collected cutlery before we finished eating. We ended up sharing a knife during dinner. A bit too intimate, I must say.

Food = excellent. Service = poor & pretentious.

I have been to many fine restaurants and this one will not make my list of 'will return's'
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Kitty
7 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Right at the base of the sheraton hotel, formal but comfortable decor...

Pleasant and non intrusive service.

Food delicious but in SMALL portions...was it to reflect the 50% off food?=50% of food in plate? (50% more in each dish would have been much appreciated).

the price of drinks gave an excellent margin for the business!!! 1/2 bottle of Chablis@ £21 1/4 litre of water@ £3.50 and 2 macchiato coffee@ £10...

invite me and i will go back!
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Didier
7 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 5
Monday, July 05, 2010

This is a fantastic restaurant as few I have come across in london. Food is excellent specially the salted sea bass and the oysters. The atmosphere appropriate for enjoing a good dinner. Not cheap but the 50% discount can help in this regard.
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luis palacios
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, May 25, 2010

I had another excellent lunch today but it started off badly. It took me 5 minutes to be shown to my table after waiting at the entrance. The service was OK but not up the the standard of a restaurant like Roussillon as there are too few staff for the number of tables.

For starteds I had the Scallops and Quail eggs which was sublime, I then moved onto the Seared Lobster Tail and Honey Glazed Veal Sweetbread, Saffron Carrot Compote, Citrus and Vanilla Emulsion which was wonderful. For dessert I had the White Chocolate Mousse Juniper Berries, Lemon Sorbet and Soft Gin Tonic Jelly. This was one of the best desserts I have ever had, the tangy freshness of the sorbet complemented the mousse perfectly and the jelly gave a lasting fresh sensation in the mouth.

The 50% deal is a steal as I only paid £32 for 3 courses and water.
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Mr CM - View all reviews by this user
7 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 9
Friday, April 30, 2010

Had another stonking meal at One O One yesterday and cannot emphasize enough what a great bargain their lunchtime deal is. Seriously- you have to come and try the Petits Plats and I can guarantee that you will want to return time and time again. I simply do not understand why this place isn't booked up months in advance such is the quality of the dishes offered. Don't take my word for it- try it!

Their current February lunchtime menu saw me sampling the delights of Pan Fried Scallop with Joselito Chorizo Risotto, Jabugo Ham and Green Pea salad. The scallop was a monstrous beast- deliciously sweet and cooked to perfection. The chorizo in the risotto had leant it a beautifully pale coral colour and the pea shoots added a delicious freshness to the rich starch.

I followed with the Poached Raviolo of Norwegian Red King Crab, Sauce Thermidor, Mushroom Duxelle and Parmesan crisp which was packed full of rich and succulent crab meat and the intense sauce that surrounded the plump raviolo parcel was just delicious.

The last course was the Fillet of Scottish Beef Roasted with Onions, Mustard and Parsley, Sautéed Wild Mushrooms, Creamed Salsifi and a rich Red Burgundy Sauce. All three at my table ordered it and each ordered it a different way- and each came perfectly cooked from medium rare to well done. The beef was flavoursome and the fine charred edges gave the meat a toothsome quality!

Service was flawless and attentive, excellent bread and choice of butters and we spent a most enjoyable three hours savouring each dish that came out of the oven and we finished with a delicious dessert of Delice of Pineapple and Coconut Mousse with a Pina Colada Sorbet. The bill for three of us was around £75.00 and I am not exaggerating to say you will not find this quality of food in many other London establishments at such a reasonable price. Go- and when you come home, write a review and tell me I was right!
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Gemma Slade
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Monday, February 22, 2010

Went on the Taste London half price food offer, but would have happily paid full price!

Food excellent, loved additional "amuse-bouche" and selection of breads. Able to find really good reasonably priced wine on the list and the first G&T was excellent (it has been a long day at work though).

If you get to sit around the edge of the restaurant we found it felt cozy, might not be quite so if you're in the middle. Fairly loud annoying tourists next to us, but the restaurant couldn't help that and otherwise an absolutely perfect evening.

We thought the staff were great, each dish presented and described on arrival at the table and we found the staff attentive but not hanging around too much.

Need to think of another reason for my hubby to take me there for dinner again soon!
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Mrs D
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, February 01, 2010

Went for dinner.

The food was excellent, great crab legs, nice fish and oysters.

Service was very slow, not very good. Stale decor.

The chef needs to move out of this hotel, get some new staff, and it will be a top place.
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Peter Patel
6 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 7
Thursday, January 14, 2010

I loved every single thing about that place - t food, wine, service. Staff was just amazing. Would go back again.
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inga
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Lunch A l a carte - 50% off offer.

Good wine menu and sensibly priced Bread - choice of warm brown / white or foccaia all nice. The food was amazing!!! the crab risotto full of flavour, the mains excellent and good size portions. The highlight was the chocolate souffle - one of the best deserts I have had, just amazing.

Service polite, friendly. Would definitely go back.
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, December 08, 2009