Unfortunately it felt more like a hugely overpriced brasserie rather than a 2-Michelin starred restaurant.
Unfortunately it felt more like a hugely overpriced brasserie rather than a 2-Michelin starred restaurant.
Not a single cooked dish from so called 'exceptional' tasting menu had a wow-factor, apart from the cheeseboard (which I must say was very impressive).
Very dated, tired interior, dark and unwelcoming.
Service was just okay, didn't make the dinner feel special, definitely not personal for such calibre restaurant.
Overall, quite a disappointing experience considering it took over 2 years to make a booking over an old-fashioned form-based reservation "system".
I've been to quite a few Roux's restaurants in London. I'd rather recommend 'Roux at Parliament Square' – very pleasant, delicious meal with great value for money. Even Roux's stall at Taste of London summer festival at Regent's Park was way more exciting.
For special occasions, better visit L'enclume by Simon Rogan in Cartmel (or his restaurants La Fera and Roganic in London), Le Manoir by Raymond Blanc in Oxfordshire, or Sat Bains in Nottingham – these are really worth a detour.