Hardy's

I had lunch at Hardy's on 15/06/2011.

It was a very pleasant experience - good food and helpful staff.

I cannot understand the adverse review comments filed by others?
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9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Thursday, June 16, 2011

Booked for 2pm on a Sunday (13 February) for 4 people. Arrived on time and ordered meal - waited until 3pm and no sign of any food. Queried this with waitress who didn't seem too concerned. Second waitress then apologised saying there had been some comnfusion in the kitchen. Waited another 10 minutes and complained again - we had only ordered 1 starter which then appeared. By 3.30pm we still had not received our main courses - therefore left and ate elsewhere!!
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Mike
1 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 0
Friday, February 18, 2011

My first visit to Hardy's was a mixed affair, but I'm certainly keen to go back..

Let's get the main issue out of the way, my mother ordered lamb and received pork. We went with it, but having politely informed the waiter later on, I was surprised to not get any discount or reduction on the included service charge.

Aside from the above gripe, service was impeccable, and friendly. We chose to sit in the informal brasserie area; it was busy but not too noisy, and the vibe was charming and warm. We both agreed the atmosphere was just 'right' in there.

I started with the leek, parmesan and almond tart - absolutely stunning. Wonderful contrast of textures, with a crisped top and soft, unctuous centre and satisfying base. This was a gem of a starter, utterly lovely.

My main of salmon fishcakes with a poached egg, spinach and hollandaise (I added new potatoes as a side) was good - pleasing fishcakes, runny egg. Spinach a touch watery on the plate and I thought the hollandaise had a dash too much lemon. But, an enjoyable dish. My mother's pork was apparently excellent.

For dessert I had the chocolate brownie with ice cream - nice - and my mother went for an interesting looking gooseberry jelly which she said was a little too sharp.

Superb wine list. We went with a lower-end Valpolicella (about £22) which was great.

All in all a mixed affair, yet thoroughly enjoyable. I look forward to a follow-up trip.
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Tom - View all reviews by this user
7 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 6
Saturday, August 28, 2010

One of the worst diner experience ever in London!

The mussels we had, their Friday special, were small and untasty... French fries looked like mcdonald's but cold and even less tasty...

People at the restaurant all looked very depressed by the food and probably by their bills at the end!

Don't be seduced by the nice brasserie style deco, this restaurant is clearly a don't in the marylebone area!
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1 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 0
Saturday, August 14, 2010