Le Caprice

Very poor, totally disapointed with the food quality. We went there for a birthday lunch time on sunday and the menu was so boring and the quality of the food below average. My local gastro pub offers by far better quality dishes. We ordered a homard bisque which was clearly warmed up in the microwave with only a few leaves of coriander as a pathetic attempt to make it look posh! As main course I had some fish cakes that were so fatty and covered thick and un-tasty bearnaise sauce, I could not eat half of my plate before feeling nauseous! I am so disappointed and can't quite understand what the appeal can be as even the atmosphere is dated and nothing special.
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cecile
3 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 0
Sunday, March 21, 2010

My wife and I go to La Caprice whenever we are in London ,we love the atmosphere and the food and service is great . We often go with friends and the all agree it makes for a magical evening .
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Harvey and June Silver
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, February 08, 2010

Was a disappointing experience, hurried service reducing diners to simply being a number. Food fine, unexpected but of a good standard, although we paid more then it was 'worth', but would not recommend.
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Victoria - View all reviews by this user
4 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 3
Sunday, January 03, 2010

Lunch for 6 yesterday (9th Dec). We arrived half an hour early because the meeting we had prior didnt take as long as expected. Unfortunately they could not accomodate us and suggested we went to the pub opposite for a drink!

We went to the Ritz for a glass of champagne which was very nice. Impressive christmas decs.

We returned at 1.30 for lunch and everything was lovely. One of our party did complain that the crunchy duck salad starter was too chrunchy but otherwise I was very pleased with the restaurant and food.

The decor has remained unchanged for 15 years and is not as contemporary as it once was. In fact it looks a bit like an old Pizza Express but service and food are difficult to fault.

We had 3 bottles of good wine and a 500ml bottle of dessert wine. We all had 3 courses and coffee and it came to just over £100 per head. Not cheap but worth every penny.
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8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Thursday, December 10, 2009

Totally overrated!

Not expecting too much, my fiancé and I booked a table 2 months in advance to have a nice dinner out - only to be very disappointed.

To make it short: It's AVERAGE in all respects, not more. The atmosphere is NOT EXCITING AT ALL.

Waiters are rushing to take orders, we didnt feel ready when they approached us for the third time. Food was ok, but nothing spectacular - we had the chateaubriand; it was not easy to chew...

The staff was pretty arrogant at the end, when we were paying our bill; their credit card machine didn't work and they were blaming us for not having a valid card.

We have been to much nicer, cheaper, higher quality restaurants in London - definitely, Le Caprice is NOT RECOMMENDED. Look for something less "famous" - you will most probably find better quality.
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3 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 2
Saturday, November 21, 2009

We use Sheekeys in this chain a lot and the other day decided to give the Caprice a chance having last been there 10 years or so ago. Very pleasantly surprised.

Of course a pleasant ambience but the service was excellent , we did not feel hurried at all and the food was very good of the comfort variety - not the fabled "fine dining " but enjoyable.

We are returning again this week and look forward to it-incidentally we saw nobody famous there but the lighting was so low heaven knows-in any case if you go with that" I m not famous attitude " you are doomed, people with low self worth get trodden on.
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alan fowle
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Monday, November 09, 2009

To be fair, I think people only go here to be seen and see.

Cramped, over-heated, rushed, uncomfortable but a nice lamb chop.

Overall a mediocre experience. Obviously the poor waiters are pushed to get you in and out asap to fit in with the tight schedule that is offered diners .. sat down and instantly were asked if we wanted a drink, well sure but can we see a wine list? 3 times badgered to place our food order but we were chatting (so sorry!) and not ready. Hands flying in and out grabbing plates, glasses ....

I felt we were barely tolerated.

Dreadful, but at least not too expensive.
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Richard Lindsley
4 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 2
Sunday, September 27, 2009

Went there last night on a first date, was a very pleasant atmosphere, relaxed whilst remaining elegant. The staff were polite and helpful, when I asked where the ladies rest room was I was guided specially. At one point the waitress poured the wine into my glass of water, after realising and apologising profusely she then got me a fresh full bottle of water free of charge (when we still had water left anyway).

Unfortunately the food was the let down of the place, I have to agree with the comment below about the 'crispy' duck that my date ordered. He left more than half of it. My prawn starter was just OK. Then I had the halibut, which was a bit jellyish. His seabass was nicer though. I had a caesar salad side and that was nice. The best bit of the food was the creme brulee dessert though, we shared it (it was massive) and both agreed it was lovely.

Overall it was a nice experience but not sure I would go back again.
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Martha
8 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 8
Thursday, July 09, 2009