101 Pimlico Road

Good but not quite as good as the reviews below.

The produce used is obviously very good but, some of the more complex attempts don't quite work, the mozarella starter (not the one shown on the website but with slivers of radish and tiny cauliflower..) was a failed experiment, textures don't work and flavours are pointlessly mismatched. The quality of the steak is excellent.

It's getting into the pricier part of town but there's so many restaurants around that I think they need to be careful. If my memory serves me correctly it looks like they've already put prices up (£30 p/p for cote de beouf on their website, £35 in store). Mark up on the wine seems a little excessive in places.

Service was good, food was good. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing especially right. I live close by but undecided if I'd go again, so many other good restaurants to choose from.
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7 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Wednesday, May 19, 2010

dinner last night was a pure delight. we were were looked after by a wonderful hostess and although the restaurant was full we did not feel as though we wanted for anything. I had heard a lot about the food and it did not disappoint. Organic home cured Salmon was sensational and Sea Bass, gnocchi and fennel both beautiful and lovely. Poached pears finished me off perfectly!
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Krissy
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, April 09, 2010

I ate here a couple of weeks back and had the veal burger for mains which really was fantastic with the chips done perfectly - something that can be overlooked in similar restaurants. My friend had the pumpkin and hazelnut risotto which I tried - the hazelnuts and truffle oil used really came together to surpass any expectations I had.

The chocolate tart for dessert was wow out of 10.

The service was spot on - friendly and efficient. What service should be - enhancing the experience without getting in the way of your enjoyment. The waitress genuinely seemed to be enjoying her role of ensuring the patrons had everything they wanted which is a rarity in London and made for a pleasant evening.

I am not surprised the place was pretty much packed on the weeknight we went there and to top it off the chef took the time to speak to us about our meal at the end of the night. Needless to say, he got a good response.

I would highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning.
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Peter Burke
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, April 07, 2010

I've been taken out there on wednesday, by friends, who work locally. Restaurant looked pretty busy for this time a week and, clearly, everyone was enjoying themselves. Our food tasted great, both starters (whitebait and chicken liver salad) and main courses (lamb and veal burger). Bitter chocolate tart (recommended by friendly manageress) was just a perfect finish. definitely worth trying out
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jenny - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Saturday, March 20, 2010

My friends, who work locally, took me there for a dinner on wednesday night. The place looked pretty busy for this time a week and we had a lovely time. Both starters and main courses tasted great as well as bitter chocolate tart recommended by a friendly manageress. Definitely I'll be back to try some more
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Jenny
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Saturday, March 20, 2010

I took my best friend there last night and was so impressed. It was an all round amazing night. Very chilled, very cosy and absolutely stunning food. Yum!
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9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

I took my best friend there last night and was so impressed. It was an all round amazing night. Very chilled, very cosy and absolutely stunning food. Yum!
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9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

I went there for supper last night. Food was excellent, service attentive, menu intresting for foodies, a tad intimidating for the plain and simple brigade. But you should not let that put you off - go with it - great combinations.
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8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Saturday, February 20, 2010

I had my first 101 experience last night and was not disappointed. Service was friendly and efficient and the ambiance was wonderfully relaxed which made it a great place to catch up over great food and great wine.

I can highly recommend the goats cheese beignet on a bed of black pudding and beetroot, a really interesting dish! I will look forward to going back and seeing what becomes of the restaurant as it continues to establish itself and find its feet.
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Gemma
10 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Had my Birthday Supper at 101 last Saturday and it was fantastic!

The food was superb and the staff were very attentive.

Everyone commented on how delicious the food was. I had the cod with black pudding, it was some of the best fish I have had in a long time, this was followed by a perfectly executed creme brulee.

I would highly recommend this place to anyone.
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Ed W
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, February 08, 2010