L'Etranger

The service in this restaurant in terrible.

I went with my family for my brothers birthday and was shocked at how unresponsive the waiters were. The wine was overpriced and distinctly average. The food was good but sadly the whole experience was ruined by other factors.

For anyone who reads this review and still decides to go, make sure you do not get the table by the door which is located opposite the bar. This location is very noisy- with the clanging of plates, dishes and other sounds that shake through you while you're trying to enjoy your food. As a local to the area I had been wanting to go to this restaurant for some time. Needless to say I will not be returning with much haste!
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Claire
2 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 1
Thursday, February 18, 2010

Food was not good, and the service attrocious. Apparently it was Good Food Guides best London restaurant. i for one will not be rushing out to try the other top places recommended by them. I saw the owner arrive with his young 'niece' and being swooned over like a movie star by staff whilst us paying diners were left to look around empty glasses for our over priced bottle of frankly very ordinary wine.

I wuld say do not go here
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0 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Sunday, November 22, 2009

After an hotel's recommendation we were somewhat put off by the exterior but need not have worried. All of our choices found beautiful and truly tasty dishes, the caramelised cod and the wine list were to die for, even if beyond our normal budget..
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David Edgington
7 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 5
Thursday, November 19, 2009

My brother and I ate here following a concert at the Albert Hall. The smilers were welcoming and the atmosphere buzzing.

We experienced a frosty and rushed service and the maitre d' (I guessed) was unduly sniffy.

We had opted for the £34.50 menu, which in itself was well balanced, appealing and certainly good value for money. HOWEVER. In addition we ordered: 1 x House red (glass) 2 x Coffee, chocs. 1 x Sparkling water (bottle) The bill came to £54.14pp

I am not afraid, unused or even unwilling to paying for good food but this left an unpleasant taste in my mouth and I won't consider returning. My money finds much better value at Firehouse (or Chloe or whatever they call it) which is but a short trot further.
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Julian
6 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 3
Thursday, November 19, 2009

I would have to strongly disagree with the low rating for this restaurant. This place is simply AMAZING! It's my favourite place in London, great for a romantic dinner or an intimate dinner with friends or family. The atmosphere is cozy and upscale without being pretentious. And the food... it's just perfect! A great selection of best European classics each with an Asian twist. I just love the squid for a starter, it's so crispy! The foie gras is great, too. The beef steak with potato-wasabi mash is one of the best dishes I ever tried. The food in this restaurant has something special that you don't find anywhere else, and the staff is attentive and friendly. The wines are pricy, but are really worth it.

I definitely recommend this restaurant and will continue to go there every time I want a quality meal in a friendly and beautiful setting.
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Julia
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Only one word springs to mind: RIP OFF...

My girlfriend and I went there last week. The food was more than average, the wines overpriced and the service arrogant and poor. I went there for the first time when it first open and what a let down.
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Peter M
2 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 1
Tuesday, October 20, 2009