Michelin Starred Restaurants

[TheAngryDog]

BJG1 said:

TheAngryDog said:

Is that in London?

Yup!

Thanks, I found it in the end. Sadly I do not like Chinese food

[okgo]

I've actually not been to city social but I've done most of his other places and always found them to be good, the views will be good from that one for sure.

[TheAngryDog]

okgo said:

I've actually not been to city social but I've done most of his other places and always found them to be good, the views will be good from that one for sure.

It looks pretty reasonable from a price perspective as well. Doesn't look too dressy either, more smart casual. It is definitely an option, and may possibly be able to stay a night in London (it doesn't feel special as there is only 40 miles from my home to London, but it would be the done thing).

It doesn't look too posh, but it certainly isn't council either!

[DSLiverpool]

Weekend in Chester meal in Fraiche https://www.restaurantfraiche.com

An option?

[schmunk]

Forget the Michelin Star, take her up the Oxo instead.

[BJG1]

TheAngryDog said:

Thanks, I found it in the end. Sadly I do not like Chinese food

It's not really like any Chinese food you'd have in a traditional Chinese restaurant, more fusion cuisine.

[TheAngryDog]

BJG1 said:

TheAngryDog said:

Thanks, I found it in the end. Sadly I do not like Chinese food

It's not really like any Chinese food you'd have in a traditional Chinese restaurant, more fusion cuisine.

Hmmm, thing is, I'd hate to go somewhere and not like the food, seems like a waste to me....

schmunk said:

Forget the Michelin Star, take her up the Oxo instead.

Could mean one of a few things? lol.

[TheAngryDog]

I'll be honest, I am finding it hard to see past CitySocial right now. It looks up my street.

[Bonefish Blues]

Just bobbed back and saw the Royal Oak mentioned - I much preferred this to the Hand & Flowers, a very enjoyable meal indeed and in no way "up itself".

[tvrforever]

Right in our location you're spoiled for choice - some great places.

One thing is go an buy yourself a copy of http://www.thegoodfoodguide.co.uk/ it's great - and a darn good reason to travel the UK to visit the great chefs you don't see on TV...

We've been lucky enough to eat in all of these a fair bit, and they are all recommended thoroughly :-

http://www.theroyaloakpaleystreet.com/ (Parkey's place and great)
http://thebeehivewhitewaltham.com/ (Dom's new place, very good)
http://www.sircharlesnapier.co.uk/ (Chinnor - superb summer location, the original michelin star gastro pub)
http://www.thewoodspeen.com/ (john's new place and very nice)
http://www.thefatduck.co.uk/ (back towards end of year)
http://www.hindsheadbray.com/
http://www.artichokerestaurant.co.uk/ (Amersham)
http://www.thehandandflowers.co.uk/ (we're back again next month)
http://www.belmond.com/le-manoir-aux-quat-saisons-...
http://www.waterside-inn.co.uk/ (superb, and for extra wow book the private house next door...)

Oh and as you're local I trust you've visited http://bellstokemandeville.co.uk/ - not starred food but nice country family pub that James owns... and of course the http://www.waddesdon.org.uk/five-arrows/ is always good for a nice meal

And don't forget, from where we are, Cambridge http://www.midsummerhouse.co.uk/ (utterly superb everytime we've been), and http://www.tuddenhammill.co.uk/ aren't far away (we've done weekends at Tuddenham and Sat night at Midsummer for great bonus points romantic weekend...).

Edited by tvrforever on Sunday 16th August 09:19

[Fas1975]

Bonefish Blues said:

Just bobbed back and saw the Royal Oak mentioned - I much preferred this to the Hand & Flowers, a very enjoyable meal indeed and in no way "up itself".

Could not agree more. So unpretentious and the food is top quality, really love going here

[TheAngryDog]

Bonefish Blues said:

Just bobbed back and saw the Royal Oak mentioned - I much preferred this to the Hand & Flowers, a very enjoyable meal indeed and in no way "up itself".

Fas1975 said:

Could not agree more. So unpretentious and the food is top quality, really love going here

I think I am going to give that one a try - Might be a good one to pop the cherry with. I'm actually going to book it tonight for mid next month and surprise the mrs, as she thinks that I am going to take her later on in the year. Hopefully it'll be a nice surprise. I realise it is not like taking her to Story in London etc, but I expect that she would appreciate the sentiment. I think City Social might be next as well.

tvrforever said:

Right in our location you're spoiled for choice - some great places.

One thing is go an buy yourself a copy of http://www.thegoodfoodguide.co.uk/ it's great - and a darn good reason to travel the UK to visit the great chefs you don't see on TV...

We've been lucky enough to eat in all of these a fair bit, and they are all recommended thoroughly :-

http://www.theroyaloakpaleystreet.com/ (Parkey's place and great)
http://thebeehivewhitewaltham.com/ (Dom's new place, very good)
http://www.sircharlesnapier.co.uk/ (Chinnor - superb summer location, the original michelin star gastro pub)
http://www.thewoodspeen.com/ (john's new place and very nice)
http://www.thefatduck.co.uk/ (back towards end of year)
http://www.hindsheadbray.com/
http://www.artichokerestaurant.co.uk/ (Amersham)
http://www.thehandandflowers.co.uk/ (we're back again next month)
http://www.belmond.com/le-manoir-aux-quat-saisons-...
http://www.waterside-inn.co.uk/ (superb, and for extra wow book the private house next door...)

Oh and as you're local I trust you've visited http://bellstokemandeville.co.uk/ - not starred food but nice country family pub that James owns... and of course the http://www.waddesdon.org.uk/five-arrows/ is always good for a nice meal

And don't forget, from where we are, Cambridge http://www.midsummerhouse.co.uk/ (utterly superb everytime we've been), and http://www.tuddenhammill.co.uk/ aren't far away (we've done weekends at Tuddenham and Sat night at Midsummer for great bonus points romantic weekend...).

Edited by tvrforever on Sunday 16th August 09:19

You'll be surprised to learn that we have not been to the Bell, however, that is going to change in a few weeks. We have talked about it but have just never gone.

Thank you for your other suggestions, Royal Oak is one we're going to go to, and then go from there. The Fat Duck is closed at the moment according to their website, but I believe is around £225 a sitting from what I've read?

I'll have a look through the one's you've listed, except the French ones lol. The only French food I liked when I was over in France was the steak!

The Hand and Flowers has a nigh on year waiting list!

Edited by TheAngryDog on Sunday 16th August 18:41

[Turn7]

We had a nice Sunday lunch in the Bell early part of the year and did promise to return.

Wasnt expensive either.

[Desiato]

zygalski said:

Chapter One in Orpington.
Michelin Star, not too formal, good value for money & bullet-proof reliability.
I've eaten there 4 times & it's easily worth the star.

http://www.chapteronerestaurant.co.uk/

No longer Michelin starred

[zygalski]

Desiato said:

No longer Michelin starred

Interesting. Thanks for that.
Admittedly I haven't eaten there in over a year. It's a shame as I thoroughly enjoyed that restaurant.

[TheAngryDog]

Turn7 said:

We had a nice Sunday lunch in the Bell early part of the year and did promise to return.

Wasnt expensive either.

Im going to book for a Friday or Saturday night.

BTW, did you get my reply to your email?

[sidicks]

okgo said:

The same reason that if I was going to Le Manoir then I'd probably stay the night too, make it something a bit special rather than just another meal and then being stuck in the middle of nowhere.

The rooms are nice, but staying at Le Manoir turns a £500 meal into a £1,000 evening, which might push the budget over the edge!

The food at Le Manor is superb and the service is much friendlier than you might expect.

[Turn7]

TheAngryDog said:

Turn7 said:

We had a nice Sunday lunch in the Bell early part of the year and did promise to return.

Wasnt expensive either.

Im going to book for a Friday or Saturday night.

BTW, did you get my reply to your email?

I did indeed...

[okgo]

sidicks said:

The rooms are nice, but staying at Le Manoir turns a £500 meal into a £1,000 evening, which might push the budget over the edge!

The food at Le Manor is superb and the service is much friendlier than you might expect.

Yeh, it seems a bit OTT for what is a room in the middle of nowhere.

[TheAngryDog]

Reservation made at the Royal Oak - thanks everyone!