Club Gascon

Me and my boyfriend have been planning for a while to go in Club Gascon. We've been at their wine bar next door, Cellar, a few times before just for a couple of glasses of wine, charcuterie and foie gras,

We were received with a smile and our waiter was quick to take the aperitif order and serve it, which we very much apreciate after a long week of work.

It was hard to decide what to order, once we fancied so many of the dishes, but our waiter was very helpful in explaining us how the menu works and answered all the questions we had about the dishes (foie gras popcorn?). We went a la carte and left the taster menu for our next visit.

Everything was delicious and we struggled to find room for dessert but had to have it because the pudding & cheese menu was so atractive! And it was worth it.

I personally was amazed by the huge flower arrangement at the bar, amazing!

I loved this evening and don't regret at all the bill, because everything was worth it.

We will defenetly recomend and come back.
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9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Saturday, May 01, 2010

We went to Club Gascon as we wanted to dine in a Michelin star restaurant for a reasonable price, which Club Gascon certainly offers. however it didn't take long to realise why it was so reasonably priced.

On arrival we felt a little uncomfortable and it really lacked atmosphere and ambience.

The service was poor, we had to ask for rolls, twice had to ask for drinks, we had to ask what we were eating and when we asked to switch tables it felt uncomfortable as it seemed like we had asked something hard work and felt like we had put them out.

The tasting menu itself whilst at times was delicious on a whole was disappointing. It lacked real flavour and the glazed snail dish really didn't have a flavour to speak of, good or bad.

When we asked for service charge to be removed (as we didn't feel it was deserved) we were met by a very very frosty reception. and our coats were simply dumped on a chair by the front door waiting for us when we left. Not what you expect when you've just spent 200 pound on a meal for 2. On the whole lacked brilliance and we won't be returning.
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5 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 7
Saturday, April 17, 2010

I have been looking forward to visiting this place with my friend for ages and when I finally did I felt I haven t been let down neither by the service, neither by the quality and creativity of the cooking.

Having been warmly welcomed by a charming receptionnist, we were sat down on the bench side of the room (Great flower display by the way!).

We got a half bottle of champagne on arrival (Quote Birthday Gascon when booking for a birthday celebration), and where then explained how the menu works (create your own tasting menu on the a la carte side with mid size dishes) or choose the Chef seasonal Le Marche in 5 courses.

After long negotiations with my friend we finally opted for the a la carte, commencing with some fun amuses bouches (Macaroon Mojito or Bloody Mary mousse), we then shared some amazing dishes like white pudding gnocchi with sea urchin jus and seared tuna with hibiscus jus followed by mouth watering foie gras dishes with pop corn or carpaccio of foie gras in a shape of a rose!

We ended having the cappucino of black pudding with lobster (the best dish ever!) and the seared venison with chocolate and banyuls sauce (coming second...).

We were greatly recommended by knowledgeable staff, the sommelier served us glasses of wine to complement each course and I found the service to be faultless.

Would definetely be back and recommend to friends and family.
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Gustave
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, April 07, 2010

We went to this restaurant last Saturday and I have to say I was a little disappointed. We had the tasting menu with matching wine which was good but it wasn't excellent.

The service was a little bit hit and miss and I had to keep asking for water refills as the staff didn't notice empty glasses. The staff were polite but seemed inexperienced and not very confident. The lady presenting the wines had such a strong accent (not french) that it was difficult to understand her.

There were 2 toilets that could be used by men or women but a man had missed the toilet quite significantly but when I returned to the toilet more than 1 1/2 hours later it still hadn't been cleaned. They should have checked them more regularly as it was very unpleasant.

So overall it wasn't bad but wasn't amazing either especially when we paid over £200 for 2 I would expect something better.
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5 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 2
Sunday, March 28, 2010

We had the tasting menu. It was amazing, and also the service was great. We would like to come back every time the tasting menu changes.
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9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Eh...don't go for the summer lunch offer. The waiters make you feel like rubbish.

Food - mediocre in my view and too much froth everywhere.
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Alan McBride - View all reviews by this user
5 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 4
Thursday, July 30, 2009

GREAT EXPERIENCE. I went to Club Gascon last Thursday with my wife and had the most amazing experience. We took the tasting menu and everything was so delicious. A real tribute to the autumn season. (They change every month and use seasonal ingredients). The food was really nicely displayed and so tasteful. We tried different wines by the glass recommended for each dish and they fitted perfectly.

I keep thinking about the Morels, the Squid with Black Polenta and the unusual but delicious Foie Gras Nougat for desert. The price for 5 dishes (£45) is more than reasonable for a Michelin Star Restaurant in London.

The service was really efficient and friendly and the atmosphere very romantic.

A perfect diner in a perfect restaurant!!!

I feel I want to come back every month and try the new menu.
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Fred
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Saturday, October 25, 2008

Having enjoyed eating here a number of times before, I was genuinely looking forward to dining here again. We opted for the tasting menu with matching wines, which, on paper, looked delicious. Unfortunately, it turned out to be nothing more than mediocre. The impression I was left with was that the ingredients used were sub-standard, as was the quality of the cooking. Aside from the foie gras served sushi-style, I found the other dishes uneventful. The quail was average, the beef was forgettable and the fish didn't seem particularly fresh.

Perhaps the restaurant was just having an off night. Service was ok and our wine waitress was especially informative. However, some of the male staff seemed a little surly at times. Maybe they were just light on numbers and a touch overworked.

I will go back here again, but not in a hurry. And, next time, I'll avoid the tasting menu. I guess you get what you pay for at Club Gascon, so I'll opt for the more expensive, individual dishes in future. Hopefully, this will prove to be a more enjoyable experience.
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GS
6 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 5
Friday, August 22, 2008

It's the second time I have now been to Club Gascon and once again had a great time.

The tasting menu has changed (apparently every month) and I thoroughly enjoyed every single dish of it.

Great combinations of flavours and exquisite foie gras served on a massive pebble.

The beef we had was very tasty and served with a mustard and mandarine sauce which again was very delicious.

Service throughout the evening was very professional and friendly, the waitress took us through the menu with ease explaining us the various dishes and answering all of our questions. The choice of wine with every course was well matched and a great compliment to all dishes.

Truly one of my favorite places in London. A gem!
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, August 15, 2008

I went here with a large group and we had a very disappointing and expensive meal. We were all quite happy to pay over 100 for a meal but do expect good service and good food. Having recently eaten a few 'degustation' menus here and abroad this fared much worse than the others with dishes that were too inventive to be enjoyable and service that was too bad to be acceptable. We all strongly felt this was a poor experience and will not be going back.
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Matt - View all reviews by this user
4 Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 3
Monday, July 21, 2008