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Couldn't agree more with both of you. If I can't find a menu on the web I get a faxed copy. Gets the taste buds ready! Only problem is when you're desperate to try something and its not on the menu by the time you get to the restaurant!

I've just been into your liks page and looked at the menus for Petrus and Ramsay. Very similar and he still likes his mushrooms! And now £50! I think you're right - another star another hike.

I've eaten dinner at Chez Bruce on quite a few occasions and love it. The best value 3 course dinner in London bar none. Lunched at The Oak Room last Feb. I found it ok but 2 of my guests (owner and chef of restaurant in Kent) were not impressed by the food or service. And even though the prices have come down I guess ok isn't good enough for the cost there. I had dinner at Petrus just after it had been awarded a michelin star. Unfortunatley the booking time to eating time crossed the award and the cost had gone up from £32 to £40! I thoroughly enjoyed it apart from a tendency to slightly overseason (salt) and mushrooms appeared on the menu with alarming regularity. My best taste experience was on the night though - a fabulous pistachio souffle. Can't get it out of mind!

Anyone with opinions on the best set lunch in town? I enjoy Haute/French the most and to my mind The Capital has been the best. The food was excellent, there was 5 choices per course and coffee was included in the price. I think the fact there was more choice has just given it the edge over Ramsay though both were 2hr experiences in great dining rooms with excellent service. I also enjoyed Foliage (Albert Roux on table next door) though again choice was limited. I'm asking as I'm out again next Monday but unsure whether to go back to Capital or try somewhere new.

I've read SS's excellent review of Peacock Alley but what's the opinion of the rest of you? Can never find reviews for it elsewhere.