Claridges Restaurant

I had always thought, long before Gordon Ramsay's day, that dinner at Claridges would be one of the most perfect dining experiences possible, surrounded by beautiful art deco ambiance, with faultless unobtrusive service, immaculate food and presentation all for a high but justifiable cost. I dined there yesterday for my first and last time. I should perhaps wait to write this review until a time when I am less angry, but at the moment my bank balance is still smarting and I feel insulted. It was a special occasion; a birthday celebration for a very good friend, so no expense was to be spared, but Mr. Ramsay really was taking the ****ing ****! We booked over three months ...  Read the complete review

What can I say - it was such an experience! Me and my other half had booked a table at Gordon Ramsey at Claridges for our anniversary and were excited but also nervous as we never usually go to such high profile restaurants. We arrived and the building is beautiful. There was a lady playing jazz on the piano which gave it a nice laid back atmosphere. The decor in the foyer was bright and airy but very classy. In the restaurant, the decor was again, very nice but it was a little darker, more mellow. The lights were not so bright and this was nice as you did not feel like you had any spotlights on you. We were shown to our table, the waiting staff took our ...  Read the complete review