Le Gavroche

I went with my wife to have dinner at Le Gavroche and was satisfied with the meal, but not impressed. The food was very good. I had the rabbit as a starter and the steak for my main. My issue was with the small stuff that separate good restaurants from great ones on the service/ambiance side, which I believe Le Gavroche lacked. For example, in the dining room, you could hear the kitchen very clearly even if sitting far from it. I heard yelling and loud instructions. I also heard someone from the control room (in the stairwell) taking phone calls as the door was ajar. Finally, the waiters looked tired and rundown with messy hair, wrinkled jackets, etc.

A great restaurant feels effortless. I felt that serving the restaurant guests was hard work and it was evident.

I would rather go to "The Square" or "Greenhouse" the next time I'm looking for a perfect night out.
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9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Monday, September 13, 2010

To experience this gastronomic "tour de force" is a privilege. Michel Roux is I believe an “old school” restaurateur, something that is becoming rare in a world where a chef actually spends time in his kitchen comes does come out of that kitchen and thanks his customers for their patronage.....

Nothing is overlooked at Le Gavroche and the customer feels they are at the centre. Service is very near perfect, as is the surroundings, table spacing and so on and so on.

The food was spectacular, the wine sublime and generous in quantity, I cannot think how the experience could have been improved upon?

After eating in some fabulous restaurants over many years, I was truly amazed to find this restaurant going straight to number 1 on my all time list. Is it worth a visit? Oh my god yes...........
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Martyn Durran
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, August 31, 2010

I was disappointed. Thye food wasn't bad, just not outrageously good. And some pureed spinach tasted like grass puree. The room was too hot. The service was okay, but rather cold. It would be a good restaurant, but not at these prices. I expected more for what they charge.
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Soma Sengupta
7 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 5
Tuesday, August 10, 2010

This is by far the best restaurant I have ever been to!

I felt like I had died and gone to heaven.

The staff were warm and extremely hospitable.

The food was excquisite.

This is a must have been to restaurant.
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Véronique Stokx
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, August 05, 2010