david goodfellow

Your right of course, and I thought someone would pick up on it. The Koffmann dish is world famous and perhaps world class, a country mile away from the one at Brawn. With regard to the Quail sauce, I'm not sure really. Perhaps an emulsion of olive oil, lemon juice, and the cooking jus from the quail? I wish I could reproduce it myself, sadly I,m just a punter, not a chef. Thats why we spend a small fortune getting these guys to cook for us

Its virtually a given in any good restaurant in the UK, or indeed in most parts of the world, and especially in the US, to at least ask "why" a near full plate of food is returned to a kitchen. Indeed any restaurant worth its salt is failing in its duty to do otherwise, for various reasons of course. This was a very poor show on the restaurants part. Having eaten Koffmanns famous trotter dish, which I found was sublime, this rendition was a shocker in comparison.

The new baby sister to still hot wine bar and eatery Terriors This new kid on the block is wowing nearly every one of the London critics and bloggers, so I thought to visit to see what all the fuss was about. Now I don't know East London very well at all, in fact our only visits have been to various restaurants on about four different occasions. So we set the sat nav and relaxed back. Of some confusion is that the location is (by various people) listed as Bethnal Green, Hackney, or Shoreditch. All, except Bethnal Green, (on a visit to Viajante), are areas unknown to me so I trusted the sat nav to get us there. It did not,49 got us to an apartment block about a hundred yards from the premises, and only a quick phone call managed to get to it as the frontage is pretty non descript for a restaurant. Set over two ground floor rooms, the better one being the kitchen room, its fairly low key and stripped back, but non the less welcoming, a buzzy feel in evidence. Our French waitress was one of a few French wait staff who were pleasant and efficient. The menu is varied with headings as follows. Taste Tickler (more tea vicar) Pig, Plancha, Raw, Slow Cook, Pudding and Cheese. I am not sure as how to define the restaurant as the eclectic dishes on offer embrace, France, Italy, Spain and good old Blighty. I thought the bread to be excellent "Hackney Wild Sourdough" from e5 bakehouse. Water was free and replenished frequently. Now at this juncture unknown to me I was to eat on my own, as my wife did not feel very well at all. I was forewarned, as she fealt unwell in the car on the way there, but as she has the constitution of an Ox, I mistakenly thought it would pass. Allowing me to order I erred on the side of caution and tried four dishes first and stuck to a couple of glasses of wine rather than order a bottle, as we normally do. Pork Rillette (£6) was a very generous serving, easily enough for two. The taste and consistancy instantly reminded me of Rillette de Oie (goose) that we always seek out on our now sadly rare visits to the South of France. No need to butter your bread, this moist melting mixture slips down a treat. I liked this a lot. The sharp, sour, crunchy cornichons a welcome diversion to the squidgy pork. Prawns, Chilli, and Gremolata (£8) Were as plump as you could wish for. Perhaps not the best I have tasted but never the less still up there. My wife would normally wolf these down, her favourite seafood eat, shame she was poorly. The chilli was just about noticable, mild gremolata not taking away the delicate sea fresh prawn taste. Fine, really fine. A star dish next Spatchcock'd Quail (£8) as good a dish that you will taste in this small tasting plate format. I am biased however, I love Quail, and this rendition was excellent. Easy to overcook, this was totally spot on, moist, melting, "quaily" with its distinct aroma. Visually exciting with the pomeganate and pistachio, I could have eaten two, no problem. Pigs Trotters, Sauce Gribiche (£7) Now I realise you have to be brave or foolish to order pigs trotter. And whilst I was not expecting Koffmannesque quality. I did expect the food to carry on in a similar vein as before. Wrong. Oh how wrong. As soon as this appeared at the table, my wife upped and left for the loo, the look and smell of this dish tipping her over the edge. I hated this dish, its taste, its texture. The gelatinous gunge that I thought had some nuggets of meat inside made me feel queasy, and I can eat for England, trust me. Barely three tiny morsels of meat and a mouthfull of sauce and that was that with this horror. Guys do yourself a big favour, take this off your menu. This is the worst dish that I have eaten in at least the last decade. Perhaps even ever. No one asked why a virtually full plate of food was returned to the kitchen. It was not taken off the bill. It should have been, but I could not be bothered to make a fuss, especially as my wife was poorly. More than a shame really. To a degree I can understand why so many people are enamoured with Brawn. In parts its superb, in small parts its pants. If it were local I would like to give it another go, as the menu reads really well, the staff are nice, and the pricing is accessable. Whats not to like really, except that trotters dish. The above four dishes and a couple of glasses of house wine about £45. Go give it a try, just don't try the trotter dish.

Mmmm, that does sound divine. I only dined at Michaels Nook the once, when it was Michelin starred, and when young Billy was in charge of the stoves. A real star back then in his early twenties. Why not ask on your visit, for a special tasting menu. You never know, if you don't ask, you don't get

Hi, Joesan, thanks for those kind words. Hope you get around to going. I am sure you will enjoy not only the food, but also the location. I notice that the set lunch has changed on the website since our visit, but the offer that we had was an online booking only, of three courses for the price of two, at £24.50, but only as stated if you book online. As I posted a link to the restaurant website, I assumed folks would check to see if any special offers were available. I think this is the only review that I have given without prices being printed. Have you been following me recently My wife did, and still does not like me taking photos and insists "take mine first". After a brief foray into a larger camera which was very obvious, I have gone back to a high end point and shoot, so its more discrete. People perhaps think I am a tourist. I don't feel at all reserved about taking photos, but I do try hard to be discete, so as not to offend anyone. Back to the food. The fillet of Veal with Madeira jus, (although no mention of foie gras,) that I talked of upthread, is on the current lunch menu. Just a thought. Enjoy.

Down Park Lane past its swanky hotels. Make a left into Piccadilli. Look for the world famous Ritz Hotel on your right and your nearly there. Turn right almost immediately past the Grande Dame, a couple of furthar rights and you arrive in Park Place. This quiet cul de sac is miles away (not literally of course) from the hustle and bustle of Piccadilli and immediatley its good to relax back from the frenetic goings on not many metres away. St James Hotel and Club a sixty room boutique offering, is a very welcome sight in this oasis of calm. Seven Park Place restaurant is housed within, where highly respected chef William,(Billy to his friends) Drabble, plies his trade. Drabble held a Michelin star for more than a decade at Aubergine after taking over the kitchen, when Gordon Ramsay moved on. Having gained a star in this years guide I was eager to try his food. The hotel itself has a sophisticated feel to it. Very luxurious, and with with an "at home" feel. We relaxed back straight away. Staff needless to say were impeccable. The very inviting bar area has a more relaxed edge to it, than the restaurant proper. With plenty of seating to the left, with some nice picture window seats and the possibility of casual dining, I for one would make this my "club", if I resided in this great City. The restaurant was full on our recent Saturday lunch visit. Perhaps this was because there were some very good lunchtime deals on offer, or simply those in the know simply could not resist its charm. We were not able to bag one of the much prized banquettes, however, on our next visit, we shall. Small but perfectly formed, this sexy and intimate space gets our vote, although to some the big bold patterns may not be so appealing. An amuse of velvety smooth, creamy, potato and smoked salmon velute arrived promptly at the table. This tasty little chive topped morsel was served with an assortment of breads, white, brown, caraway, and walnut and raisin. Galette of slow cooked Pork Was a nice crunchy cake of porkiness, the richness cut through with the tang of the caper dressing. The stars were the three totally delicious langoustine, which were ocean fresh and very moreish. Warm Scallop mousse, wild mushrooms, and cep butter sauce. As soon as I read the menu I realised my wife would choose this dish. And ever the gent, I ordered the galette, so as to try something different. Well I greedily kept looking at it, and her, until she realised the lap dog look on my face demanded attention. It was worth the wait, I thought it to be fantastic, a delight, I wanted more, and if I had known how much I would have enjoyed it, would have taken it as an extra course. The intense scallop flavored mousse was a dream, the saucing excellent, and the different and earthy textural feel from the mushroom mix added an extra dimension. One of the best dishes I have had in a while. Skate with brown butter Nothing fancy or intricate about this dish, just a very fresh piece of fish, expertly cooked, sitting on top of some crushed potatoes. I ate the dish from left to right taking some of the caper, lemon, and parsley sauce with each mouthful. On reflection I should have removed the topping to the side of the plate, as when I reached the right side of the dish, the lemon and caper jus had leached into the fish making it not quite as sparkling. A very small nit pick, thats all. Slow cooked Beef with Madeira jus Again, a simple but expertly cooked dish, that is on Michelin lunch menus the length and breadth of the land, except this was a slightly more generous portion than is normally offered. The same with the fish dish, we were getting quite full (for a change) Simple, simple, simple, but totally delicious nevertheless Coconut parfait with dark chocolate If you have a sweet tooth, you are in for a treat, as "sweet" is the watchword. Perhaps both desserts were a bit oversweet for me on the day as we struggled to finish them both. Perhaps our appetites were not as sharp as they normally are, who knows. Banana Tart Tatin and raisin Ice Cream "Oh, I could not possibly" "Oh, go on then If you insist" Well full to overflowing, we had a smashing time, and this would very much be our regular spot, as pointed out before, if we lived in London. Clearly William Drabble is a very talented chef and we can see that from the remarkable value lunch menu, without even trying the carte. Browsing through the carte, which is five, five, five. You would not be short on temptation, with Crab, Scallops, Red Mullet,Foe Gras, Rabbit, Veal, Lamb, Sea Bass, Brill, Oxtail, Lune Valley Lamb et al. For me, those are exciting ingredients and the Loin of Veal with ravioli of cepes and foie gras, braised lettuce, and Madeira jus, would be the first choice on our return. Take a look at the link to the website (above) for another teaser of what is in store at this very fine establishment. Happy Eating.

Thats a real shame, because above all else they pride themselves on customer service. I was assured on our visit that they take on board all comments, good or bad, so I am a bit bemused that you have not had a reply. I know they follow egullet. You may just get a reply now, that is if they still have your e-mail.

To me the wine list looks very user friendly and I,m sure the mark ups are small. However saying that we only tried the beer and a couple of glasses of wine. I admit to having no real interest in the subject, my palate just does not get the subtle difference between an expensive and a very expensive wine and as this is the case if I was down to my last £30 a decent plate of food would win hands down over a bottle of wine. From my point of view, over many many years dining out, the money not spent on expensive wines means that I can drive the kind of exoticars that small and not so small boys could only dream about I reckon to have saved that sort of money. So for me that is a win, win situation.

Did not know they existed. They look good on the website though. May pay them a visit next time.

Not sure John, its our first time. Its a sleepy little village which we did not explore. We set the Sat Nav and went into auto pilot and "Audrey" directed us right to the door. Will explore a bit more and let you know if I find anything.

According to Catersearch this years Michelin Bib Gourmands have fallen to 117 establishments. A drop on last year, as 38 restaurants were omitted, whilst only 26 new places were added. Freemasons is one of the new ones. I'm glad that I looked closer at this years list as this place is within decent travelling time, indeed it is just three miles farther up the road from Northcote Manor which I recently reviewed on here. As we are running out of Michelin starred places that we want to try, I am certain to give my attention to the Bib's from now on. Set over two floors there is not one area that we would not sit. Its a very inviting place with cosy little open plan areas with just enough sectioning between rooms to give an intimate yet not confined feel. The small bar is the first thing that draws your attention as you enter. You will notice three half pint glasses lined up on the counter. Bowlands, Tirril, and Three B's are local breweries whose ales we were eager to try. Of the three we preferred the Bowlands Hen Harrier The carte consists of six, six and six choices, the dessert menu has cheese as one of the options. There is an truly excellent value set lunch/Early supper menu with a two, two, two choice @ £12.95 for two courses or an extra three English pounds for the dessert. We fancied the carte simply because the food on the website looked the dogs goolies, so we wanted to see if it cut the mustard so to speak. Leek and Potato-soup, Smoked Haddock Fish Fingers (£5.95) This was very prettily presented and even though in essence the basic dish it is quite simple ,the reason why its such a classic is that it tastes so good. This was taken to the next level as the veloute contained an egg yolk, some smoked haddock, smoked haddock milk foam, and winter truffle The adittional crunch of the fish finger added another dimension. Great start this. Bread is bought locally, white and brown, and nothing wrong in that as it compares with quite a few we have eaten recently. The butter is whipped with ten per cent buttermilk and flecked with sea salt, and have to say this would be my choice over some of the fridge cold (pet hate) ones we have had of late. Roast Venison (£9.95) The suitably pink loin sat atop a mound of Bolognaise sauce, the little bobbles of meat giving an added textural element when eating it with the venison. Beetroot, smoked chocolate, blood orange segments and little teasing hits of crumbled blue cheese were in there also. Quite a busy plate of food, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Foie Gras- Poached and Roast, "Rhubarb and Custard" (£11.95) This was not my dish and as such only had one taste, much to my disappointment. The foie gras was totally divine, virtually evaporating in the mouth. The "rhubarb and custard" element was to say, at the very least, interesting, although as I say between one taste, eating my own plate of food and taking photos it can become a bit of a chore taking notes as well. So sadly I can not comment farther, as multi tasking is not really my forte. What the dish shows is chef Stephen Smith's distinctive style, and my wife really enjoyed this offering. I will give it a whirl on our next visit. Tandoori Roast Monkfish (£8.50) This was a joy to eat, a playfull log of curried Monkfish with two Pork? nuggets, Pork Scratchings, a small pool and slick of sweet potato, apple battons, the ubiquitous foam, and two blobs of, well I can't remember. We cleared the plate in true Northern fashion. Roasted Cod Loin (£15.95) For the price, this is a cracking dish, and as enjoyable as many dishes costing quite a bit more money. The Cod is topped with tasty,olive oil poached squid. Some more deep fried squid adds a crunch to the dish. Some welcome al dente Jerusalem Artichoke is in there, plus some crunchy crushed hazelnuts and tiny dice of chorizo. Goosnargh Duck (£16.95) Poached and Roasted Breast, Confit Leg Wantons, Turnips, Swede gratin, and tiny cubes of mead jelly. Not my dish, I had a taste. it was up to standard, my wife declared it a hit. We had a couple of sides, although with this amount of food you would struggle to eat it all. Swede Gratin and Leeks and Hazelnuts (both £2.95 each) Blood Orange, Meringue Pie (£6.95) Well, when the dessert arrived tableside I was a bit gobsmacked. Its clear the pastry chef (who recently spent some time at Noma) has a fixation with Walnut Whips The three towers, although admittedly made from meringue, instead of chocolate, could not be mistaken for anything else. I loved the presentation, it ate very well indeed, not oversweet. The blood orange bitterness cutting through, with that teasing distraction every so often that makes eating a dish of this calibre all the more enjoyable. My other half declined dessert, happy to linger in savory mode. To me it seemed such a shame not to savour what was on the dessert menu and I'm really, really glad that I could find room for such a visually exciting and fulfilling end to the meal. Lancashire now has at least two (Northcote) very good dining options for us to travel too. And on the way back home we passed one of Gordon Ramsay Best restaurants 2010. In fact voted his best Chinese Restaurant of the Year 2010, Yu and You looked pretty good on TV. So we must give that a try too. We bumped (not literally, and thankfully, as he's a big lad) into Chef Steven Smith after the meal, and who I incidently rate as a real talent, He was keen to show us his new kitchen and was kind enough to have a chat with us about his passion, and pride, to have gained the Bib Gourmand, and some other awards in such a short space of time since they have been opened. Hand on heart if the kitchen keeps putting dishes out to this standard, and indeed improving as Stephen is looking to do, a Michelin Star is a certainty. Fingers crossed for them. As you may have gathered we really enjoyed our visit here and without doubt can thoroughly recommend it. Very well worth putting yourself out for. So give it a try. Happy Chefs, Steven Smith to your right.

Anyone else been? The thread seems to have gone a bit quiet. Other reviews appreciated. Anyone got a table for two they do not want?

It seems fitting, especially since Michel Roux is currently on TV with his front of house trainees, to visit Le Gavroche again. Not that we are at all regulars, far from it. We have only been the once, and a long time ago, when Albert (Michel's dad) was in charge. Getting a table has always been a problem, perhaps that is part of the reason for leaving it so very long to make a return. Reservations are still being taken (for lunch)two months in advance. We booked today. Still after all these years I think that we can wait that long. As a further matter of interest I love the website especially the video with the restaurant and kitchen walk through. Its here Anyone else been recently?

Loads of reviews starting to come through now. The Telegraph give it a 10/10. Its here

No we have not been. Or should I correct that. We have been, last Sunday in fact, but we missed our two bar stools by a couple of minutes. Let me explain. After our recent meal at Spanish restaurant Cambio de Tercio I wanted to go here simply because it seems to have been around for an eternity, and quite a few people rave about it. It has recently started opening on a Sunday and I figured it may be easier to bag a couple of their twenty three bar seats (no tables) if we arrived a bit before the one o clock opening. Indeed I e-mailed them and it was confirmed that arriving about fifteen minutes before opening should result in a seat. Now I think I can understand a first come first served, no bookings policy, but there is not a cat in hells chance we are going to queue up on a Saturday night (or any other night for that matter)for an good hour or more for a seat. Hence the Sunday thing. Well cut a long story short. We left our hotel room early, and hit Soho at about 12.30, well in time, and driving up Lisle Street we could see a small queue forming, so no real worries. We had plenty of time. Well wrong, trying to park in Soho, even early on a Sunday is a lottery, your lucky or your not. Around and round we went, the queue getting bigger every time we passed. Eventually I remembered the underground car park in Chinatown proper and headed their with some sucess. Breathless from our brisk walk back up Lisle Street, we joined the back of the line just as the doors opened at 1. Only to find along with two others, twenty three lucky folks had already filled the seats. Never mind, but not prepared to wait, we ambled back down the street to Bar Shu. So no real loss, just a different cusine. I will add to this thread as soon as we eat here, but the question is now, Anyone been here recently, who can whet our appetite by posting a report?

Interview with Mr B in the Guardian Also in the Independent Mark Hix claims its the best food he has eaten in two years

For some reason the photos did not come out just in the order that I wanted, some were omitted somehow. It could have been pilot error, however. Some which are missing below. Scallops Clock Bar Kitchen

Yes Mr Goodfellow, we have found your booking. Happy smiley greeting from well drilled staff, got us off to a good start. Well Mutton, dressed as Lamb (c 2011)? or, The Dogs Goolies (c2011) ? We shall see. Yes, both of the above could be on a Heston Blumenthal Menu, but thankfully they were not, dogs knackers simply did not appeal on the day. However there is a raft of interesting dishes, with an historical link as to source of origin on the back of same. Like the man himself has stated, I was concerned that the food may not live up to the hype. It is an impressive space. The main man is visible with glass wine cellar in the background. A handfull of bloggers were in, eating their way through the menu, although of surprise no one seemed to be taking any photos until later on when a film crew proper arrived on the scene. The giant Ebel clock movement turns the rotisserie inside the kitchen where twenty odd chefs toil away. Bread was fine, butter excellent. Of the two breads I preferred the brown, but not much in it really. Roast Marrowbone (c1720) (£14) Was my choice of starter. It was served in a reusable shaped bone with a refreshing side of slightly pickled vegetables. Said marrow was perked up with anchovy,and mace and a welcome hit of parsley. I enjoyed this dish. Roast Scallops (c1820) (£16) Were declared a hit, but so they should be at £16 plus service charge. Admittedly they had been transported from the Outer Hebrides and were as tasty as any that we have eaten in recent times. Some announced Cucumber relish is visable, there was also borage and brocolli florets and an emulsion of brocolli. Black Foot Pork Chop (c1860) (£28) I assume is from Spain, fed on acorns and with my limited knowledge have to guess the reason its made its way on to the menu is because it tastes so bloody good. This is a fairly basic dish given the pedigee of the chef, however saying that the chop was absolutly gorgeous, with a big whack of flavour. Well seasoned with a little tease of black pepper every now and then. Tender, moist and pink, the sort of hunk of meat you wish would go on and on eating, until you could eat no more. Said chop is propped up by some hispy cabbage. Beef Royal (c1720) (£28) Would have been my first choice, but the other half fancied it first so no problem. I liked the sound of the dish before it hit the table, "72 hour slow cooked short rib of Angus, smoked anchovy & onion puree, Ox tongue. I liked it even better when it finally arrived. As you may expect, tender as a baby's bottom, but so it should be, bathing for all those hours at 56 degrees. I was informed that before it went into the water bath, it had a very short spell in the Josper grill to impart some smokiness from the charcoal, beech, ash and hornbeam. Then bathed and finally finished of on the Plancha. We had a couple of sides, of Heston's famous chips and some cabbage for Mrs G. The other half has decided that she can live without desserts for a while so I chose an impossibly complex dish, Tafferty Tart (c1660) (£8.50) " Rose, Fennel, Lemon and Blackcurrant Sorbet". I,m sure our waitress said it took three days to make. It took about three minutes to eat. Apart from the pricing, which is to be expected with such a phenomenon behind this restaurant. I am very pleased to report I was well pleased with what was on offer. My wife was not quite so enamored as I was especially to her beef dish, and she questioned the pricing also. Food tourists from all over the world will be beating a path to this place long after the initial buzz has died down. Confident of the hubris of mentioning to their friends " We dined at Heston Blumenthal's new place last week" Would we return? If we could get a table? Yes indeed, the lunch at £28 seems an absolute steal for the money plus we will try a few more dishes off the carte. Heston's "Son" and Head Chef Ashley Palmer-Watts taking a well earned break during a photo shoot. Heston with much revered Mattew Fort. How does a chef keep those whites so spotlessly clean. Happy Eating.

Today is the day Just heard a reservation is up for sale on Ebay. What on earth is the foodie world coming too.

Good Man. Looks like we are going to have to choose something different now

I don't subscribe to any magazines, preferring just to google any recipe or clicking on BBC Food where there is a vast amount of recipes. Or consult some of our huge range of books. Having said all of that I was in the Dentist waiting room yesterday and browsed through a copy of Delicious, and was very impressed by the quality and quantity of the recipes. If I was a buyer, I would put my money there.

Interesting report. I'm hoping for an overall better result, so fingers crossed here. Don't think it will be long before a flurry of blog posts appear, but good or bad reviews will not dent the popularity of this place. Its in Fat Duck territory regarding advance bookings. Bring it on. No photos?

Had a call from the restaurant today to confirm our table for two. Normally I would have decided what we would be eating by now, but I am struggling a bit. What two three courses would you choose?

Ba Shu Well in all honesty we did not plan a weekend visit here but things changed at the last moment due to other circumstances. Nevertheless we were in for a treat, as I am glad to report the cooking is well up to standard and found it just as good as its sister restaurant across the road, and better than much raved about Chilli Cool. The interior, to me is not as inviting or as cosy as Ba Shan but they do share the same bare wooden seating which thankfully the food distracts you from. As it was a Sunday afternoon and because of its location just outside of Chinatown proper it was only half busy, which is exactly how we prefer things. Service was swift and to the point and our three main course dishes arrived promptly. The dishes we chose were those which I have cooked at home from Fuchsia Dunlop;s book Land of Plenty.. As Ms Dunlop is food consultant at both restaurants I wanted to compare my attempts at home with that of a professional kitchen. I somehow knew that there would be no comparison, as in any event don't you find most food tastes better if someone else has cooked it? Dry Fried Green Beens (£8.90) is in the book, but without the addition of the minced pork served here. I cook at home with the pork added but straight away could taste the difference in this dish and my version as in the recipe it calls for the addition of " 2 tablespoons Sichanese Ya Cai", which is not available locally in my local Chinese supermarket. This link will explain better than I, the product and long process involved in bringing this very tasty ingredient to the table. Personally this dish is about the best use that I can currently find for green beans, however you need to use the very fine ones for this recipe. Give it a try I'm sure you will enjoy it. Fish Fragrant Aubergines (£8.90) is a cracking dish, and again served with minced pork. There is no mention in her book about skinning said vegetable however it is clear to see in the photo that is what occurs. Ginger, garlic, soy sauce, chinkiang vinegar, sugar, spring onions are all in there. But the heat and ultimate spicyness is from the Sichuanese chilli bean paste. I have tried two types at home and one of them is very salty, so beware. Needless to say this version is better than mine, but not by a country mile I'm pleased to say. Gong Bao Chicken with peanuts (£10.90). Well we never seem to eat Sichuan food without ordering this all time classic. I can never seem to get it quite right at home, and this version is just about perfect. Not too sweet, not too hot, although the heat builds up quite nicely. The menu descriptions are accurate also, with the little red chilli signsby the side of the dishes denoting heat. Pricing is high as you may expect given its location. Seafood especially is perhaps best saved for a special occasion as for instance, Gong Bao prawns attracts an eye watering price of £18.90 (plus 12.5% service) Perhaps double what you will pay at Red Chilli in Manchesters Chinatown. Be on your guard also that your final bill will include the forementioned service charge. It is slightly confusing as it is presented with a few slips of paper stapled to the back of the bill. Ours came to £60 which included a bottle of wine but nothing else. Having said all of that the food is very good indeed. Would we return? Most certainly, but not for seafood at those prices. Still with being selective you can still eat for a not too unreasonable amount.

Its not in London, but you may be interested in reading about this $5000 one in Las Vegas. Makes the £12 Goodman look like, well, an absolute steal. Along with anything else on offer over here.