All reader reviews by ADL

Le Cercle

A wonderful restaurant: the dining room is a gorgeous and good-looking space. Service is prompt, informal and pleasant, and the wine list is extensive. However, it’s the excellent food that sets Le Cercle apart.

Like its sister restaurants Club Gascon and Comptoir Gascon, this is not a “French restaurant” in the traditional sense (and those below criticising the sizes of the portions are really missing the point).

Dishes are small but the idea is that you order three or four of them, and then a dessert or cheeses if required. That said, we’re not talking nouvelle cuisine here; but instead well-sourced and beautifully prepared tapas-sized delicacies. It’s a tasting menu and one that – for the quality of the food – is very good value.

A really superb dining experience. I can’t wait to go back.

Monday, January 28, 2008
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10

The Ledbury

A superb lunch here with four freinds, all choosing from the set menu.

We - a demanding crowd, who eat out at good restaurants A LOT - could not fault the service, atmosphere or quality of the dishes: everything was beautifully prepared and presented, as well as delicious. The pace of things was also just about right.

I live across London but will definitely be back soon - something I don't often say.

Saturday, July 07, 2007
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9

Incognico

Very good indeed. Enjoyed the the three course meal offer promoted on this site, and the food, service and ambience were all excellent.

The salt cod with aioli was perfect: light, flavoursome and obviously freshly cooked. The main course of duck was equally superb. Desserts were good too, although not the highlight of the evening. Service throughout was polite and attentive. Overall, the evening was faultless.

I would highly recommend this restaurant, and will definitely be returning.

Monday, April 30, 2007
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10

Origin

Visited with a friend on a quiet evening (I suspect due to bad weather). I say quiet, all except for a very loud table at one end of the restaurant. When asked to be moved, the restaurant handled this well and discreetly.

This is a good-looking restaurant with a relaxed but considered atmosphere and great staff. The real reason to visit, however, is for the outstanding food.

The diverse menu is interesting and brings together superb quality ingredients. Combined with excellent presentation, dishes served are I think some of the best in London (reaffirmed by the accolades the place has received).

From experience, service can be a little slow - but this is partly to be expected from food that is this well-prepared. Anyway, throughout, the staff are extremely pleasant and attentive.

Highly recommended and will definitely return.

Thursday, February 08, 2007
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9