Le Caprice

This place is my benchmark. I have just returned from a week in France dining at 2 and 3 Michellin starred eateries. In my view none could beat Le Caprice. As a fairly regular customer I am always greeted with warmth; the staff do everything they can to make things go smoothly and the food is simply delicious. This is not the place for those who like over the top silver service. It is a place to relax in good company with good food and service.
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Graeme Jolly
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Monday, August 04, 2008

excellent food and atmosphere...my only problem was with the young waiter which made me feeling embarrassed in front of my friend....He came with the bill without being asked, before the desert was even chosen, then wanted to take my empty glass of wine, wile my partner was still having some...Didn't understand that if i don't drink more, i still can have a bit to keep my partner company....

And again he went with the bill directly to my partner, while i made a request at the desk that the bill should only come to me.....

Sorry for this, it is an exceptional restaurant very highly rated including by me....but these small mistakes of a new-young waiter can embarrass people unnecessarily....
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dr i spelt
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Food 8 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Friday, July 25, 2008

Went to Le Caprice for lunch expecting it to be quite stuffy, but was pleasantly surprised at how relaxed and yet sophisticated it was. Great food, very generous pportions and friendly and pleasant service. The most delicious carrot/raisiny muffins (I took one home). And one of the best deserts ever - champagne jelly with rose water icecream. It was also resonably priced for London and the area, and they seemed okay about well behaved children being there (and even provided crayons and paper). I'll definitely be back!
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Sunday, April 06, 2008

eat here often with great results. good service , food first class and a great wine list. always a consistently pleasurable experience in my opinion.
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lodger
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, February 29, 2008

We booked lunch at Le Caprice on 21st Feb and had a great time. We were greeted on arrival by the staff and treated as though we were regulars, we had drinks at the bar, and were escorted to our table when it was ready for us. We felt totally relaxed and under no pressure to hurry. our orders were taken and when each course of food was brought it was superb, flavours were perfectly combined, quantities were spot on and the food looked and tasted great. Washed down with a couple of excellant bottles of french wine and finished with a platter of cheese and a glass of port we had a great time. We arrived at 2pm for a 2.30 sitting and left at about 5, although the staff were busy preparing tables for the evening we never felt we were under any presure to leave, all the staff were friendly, professional and attentive without being over bearing. They had time to chat and the atmosphere created was relaxing to the point that we were able to chat with other diners as well as spot a couple of famous faces!! A great day and although we came to London from Dorset (over 100 miles away!) just for the lunch at Le Caprice it lived up to everything we hoped for. Thanks to all the staff we will be back again!!!!!
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Nick Howell
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, February 23, 2008

Very poor. Booked for 10.30pm on Saturday night and were not seated until past 11pm. The order taken at the bar then arrived as we were seated without any chance or offer of wine, water etc

The food was very average and with no service to the table we refused to pay for it at the end. As we saved this evening as our valentines treat, were we hoped to avoid such poor service we were most dissapointed. We will not return.
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k shaw
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Food 2 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Monday, February 18, 2008

I took my boyfriend for lunch at the Caprice on Saturday 3 November.

Then when my desert arrived, the fruits were still frozen, which means tasteless. I told the waiter who agreed but still charged us.

The manager seemed so stressed, and I had the feeling that his staff were not confortable around him.
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Fi
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Food 8 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 6
Monday, February 11, 2008

I went with a friend to Le Caprice last night (Monday) on a whim. I have never been and really enjoyed the evening. I managed to book at the last minute...the 7-9pm 'slot'.

Le Caprice above all else has a warm and friendly atmosphere. The decor is just as I like it...somewhat 'old fashioned' which made you feel relaxed and at home (I'm not a fan of stark white modern restaurants with no ambiance). I settled in at the bar with a G&T and some olives whilst waiting for my friend. We were whisked off to our table as soon as she arrived! Our table was not cramped and the restaurant started to get busy soon after 7.30.

The food was fairly good. Although I must admit that I was struggling to find the main that I wanted - usually this is no issue for me. I ended up with the wood pigeon as a starter (fantastic) and the 'Ballindalloch' Rib Steak (fairly good but I have had much better).

The service was outstanding. The staff were friendly, fast and worked as a real team. I was impressed.

Ended the dinner with a coffee (and another glass of wine for me). Yes, it does feel a tiny bit rushed to leave at 9ish, however, we wandered off to the Ritz for a nice mint tea.

I would go to Le Caprice again.
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Katie Bannister
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Food 7 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, February 05, 2008

I visited Le Caprice with a colleague for lunch to mark the end of a demanding year. It being the last Friday before Christmas it was of course packed and we only had bar reservations. I would have to say though that the staff were friendly, attentive and the food excellent. I know that it is no longer at the cutting edge of culinary experiences, but I have rarely had better. I find Le Caprice much more welcoming than it's more famous sibling, The Ivy. True the decor does hanker back to a simpler age when Mrs T. was Prime Minister, and mobile phones had to be carried round in briefcases, however, the ambiance is welcoming, the drinks excellent and the food not to be sniffed at. Le Caprice remains an experience to be savoured.
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Robert Kelly
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Saturday, December 22, 2007

We had a wonderful evening at Le Caprice. The service was more than ok and people were very friendly. The food was excelent!
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Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, December 09, 2007