Michelin Starred Restaurants
Discussion
Turn7 said:
Maybe not quite what you had in mind, but Mrs T7 took me to the Hand & Flowers in Marlow for my birthday this year.
Id go again, great food, great atmosphere and not silly money either.
Why do you think its not what I had in mind? Is it not "posh" as such? Genuine question, not a dig Id go again, great food, great atmosphere and not silly money either.
Looking at the menu and looks like some nice stuff on there, and its a 2 star restaurant! So that fits my criteria nicely! Cheers!
ETA: Fully booked for a year LOL
Edited by TheAngryDog on Saturday 15th August 21:35
Maybe narrow down what sort of cuisine you like, its a quite different if you were going to Pollen St Social vs going to Gymkhana!
If you want something that is quite an interesting and clearly extravagant place to go then Sketch is probably not a bad shout, I thought the food was good, but it did have a bit of theatre to it, especially the toilets!
If you want something that is quite an interesting and clearly extravagant place to go then Sketch is probably not a bad shout, I thought the food was good, but it did have a bit of theatre to it, especially the toilets!
You didn't say whether you wanted to go in the next couple of weeks or in 9 months time... you might find the Hand & Flower more suited to the latter!
I've had some very good experiences at The Ledbury in Notting Hill, albeit a few years ago before it got it's second star and a lot of recognition, so availability will be harder now ("We are currently taking reservations for October, reservations for November will open on September 1st.").
Also had a couple of nice meals at Marcus Wareing's place in Knightsbridge - found the food, wine and service gelled really well there & they've much more availability if you want to go relatively soon; probably more pricey though.
I've had some very good experiences at The Ledbury in Notting Hill, albeit a few years ago before it got it's second star and a lot of recognition, so availability will be harder now ("We are currently taking reservations for October, reservations for November will open on September 1st.").
Also had a couple of nice meals at Marcus Wareing's place in Knightsbridge - found the food, wine and service gelled really well there & they've much more availability if you want to go relatively soon; probably more pricey though.
TheAngryDog said:
Turn7 said:
Maybe not quite what you had in mind, but Mrs T7 took me to the Hand & Flowers in Marlow for my birthday this year.
Id go again, great food, great atmosphere and not silly money either.
Why do you think its not what I had in mind? Is it not "posh" as such? Genuine question, not a dig Id go again, great food, great atmosphere and not silly money either.
Looking at the menu and looks like some nice stuff on there, and its a 2 star restaurant! So that fits my criteria nicely! Cheers!
ETA: Fully booked for a year LOL
Edited by TheAngryDog on Saturday 15th August 21:35
No dress code is what wins me over. Im not a slob but Im no suit wearer either.
Bookiing times give an indication of popularity IMHO.
TK now also runs the Coach in Marlow, which is apparently v good but not yet starred.
Lots will say L Gavroche or L Manoir, all local but I cant comment as not been and not a huge French food fan either.
I think most starred places have looong lead times unless cancellations come up.
TheAngryDog said:
I've promised to take Miss AngryDog to a Michelin starred restaurant. Neither of us has ever eaten in one. Can anyone recommend a good one in the South? London / Berks / Herts / Bucks areas?
Thanks.
Chapter One in Orpington.Thanks.
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/
okgo said:
Maybe narrow down what sort of cuisine you like, its a quite different if you were going to Pollen St Social vs going to Gymkhana!
If you want something that is quite an interesting and clearly extravagant place to go then Sketch is probably not a bad shout, I thought the food was good, but it did have a bit of theatre to it, especially the toilets!
I myself am not too adventurous, though I do eat more food now than I used to, you make a valid point.If you want something that is quite an interesting and clearly extravagant place to go then Sketch is probably not a bad shout, I thought the food was good, but it did have a bit of theatre to it, especially the toilets!
It's more a treat for the mrs than it is for me, I am quite simple in my food choices generally! I only started having my steak done anything other than Well Done last February! (I am told if you like your steak well done, then you do not like steak. I now I have it medium rare / medium and it is sooooooooooo much nicer. I was too embarrassed to ask for it well done when I was in France LOL. Best decision for steak ever!
tbh, if the place does steak, I am happy, she can have what ever takes her fancy.
Bonefish Blues said:
Read up on the H&F, some love it, others reckon it overrated (I'm in the latter camp, preferring the Vanilla Pod in Marlow), in fact there's a thread on here if you search.
If you want something truly memorable the Le Manoir would be my recommendation.
Seems immaterial now given the 1 year waiting list lol. Le Manoir sounds French? I don't like "French" food.If you want something truly memorable the Le Manoir would be my recommendation.
Jakdaw said:
You didn't say whether you wanted to go in the next couple of weeks or in 9 months time... you might find the Hand & Flower more suited to the latter!
I've had some very good experiences at The Ledbury in Notting Hill, albeit a few years ago before it got it's second star and a lot of recognition, so availability will be harder now ("We are currently taking reservations for October, reservations for November will open on September 1st.").
Also had a couple of nice meals at Marcus Wareing's place in Knightsbridge - found the food, wine and service gelled really well there & they've much more availability if you want to go relatively soon; probably more pricey though.
I need to work around my work schedule as it is currently, so sometime this year or early next would be nice lol.I've had some very good experiences at The Ledbury in Notting Hill, albeit a few years ago before it got it's second star and a lot of recognition, so availability will be harder now ("We are currently taking reservations for October, reservations for November will open on September 1st.").
Also had a couple of nice meals at Marcus Wareing's place in Knightsbridge - found the food, wine and service gelled really well there & they've much more availability if you want to go relatively soon; probably more pricey though.
I have heard of The Ledbury, I'll check that out. I'll look for Marcus Wareing's place too. Money is an option, but not at the same time if it has the desired affect of what I want to achieve. Thanks!
Turn7 said:
TheAngryDog said:
Turn7 said:
Maybe not quite what you had in mind, but Mrs T7 took me to the Hand & Flowers in Marlow for my birthday this year.
Id go again, great food, great atmosphere and not silly money either.
Why do you think its not what I had in mind? Is it not "posh" as such? Genuine question, not a dig Id go again, great food, great atmosphere and not silly money either.
Looking at the menu and looks like some nice stuff on there, and its a 2 star restaurant! So that fits my criteria nicely! Cheers!
ETA: Fully booked for a year LOL
Edited by TheAngryDog on Saturday 15th August 21:35
No dress code is what wins me over. Im not a slob but Im no suit wearer either.
Bookiing times give an indication of popularity IMHO.
TK now also runs the Coach in Marlow, which is apparently v good but not yet starred.
Lots will say L Gavroche or L Manoir, all local but I cant comment as not been and not a huge French food fan either.
I think most starred places have looong lead times unless cancellations come up.
zygalski said:
TheAngryDog said:
I've promised to take Miss AngryDog to a Michelin starred restaurant. Neither of us has ever eaten in one. Can anyone recommend a good one in the South? London / Berks / Herts / Bucks areas?
Thanks.
Chapter One in Orpington.Thanks.
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/
Loads of great ones, as others have said think about the type of food you normally like.
I've been fortunate to eat at all four 3 star places in the UK and. A quite a few 2 and 1 star restaurants. My favourite is La Gaveoche, on,y stuffiness there is having to wear a jacket throughout your meal, great curries at Benares and Tamarind last weekend. H&F was great, For a real 'experience give Restaurant Gordon Ransay a go, 3 stars and a reasonable price for a 3 course set lunch
I've been fortunate to eat at all four 3 star places in the UK and. A quite a few 2 and 1 star restaurants. My favourite is La Gaveoche, on,y stuffiness there is having to wear a jacket throughout your meal, great curries at Benares and Tamarind last weekend. H&F was great, For a real 'experience give Restaurant Gordon Ransay a go, 3 stars and a reasonable price for a 3 course set lunch
It really depends if you want to make an occasion of it, too, I think. Going to any place in Orpington isn't going to be an event. Where do you live? I think with many of the decent places in London, half of the fun is going for a cocktail first in the bar, enjoying the buzz etc - obviously if you work in London then the west end isn't exactly anything interesting but if you're not regularly there then I think its probably more of an occasion than going to a pub in Bray, which is pretty quiet...all just adds to an occasion I suppose.
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 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.
Turn7 said:
Hinds Head is good from what Ive heard.
Menu looks decent, might be an option like.okgo said:
It really depends if you want to make an occasion of it, too, I think. Going to any place in Orpington isn't going to be an event. Where do you live? I think with many of the decent places in London, half of the fun is going for a cocktail first in the bar, enjoying the buzz etc - obviously if you work in London then the west end isn't exactly anything interesting but if you're not regularly there then I think its probably more of an occasion than going to a pub in Bray, which is pretty quiet...all just adds to an occasion I suppose.
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.
I live in Aylesbury and I lived in London for a year. Only been up the West End once.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.
I see what you mean about the occasion, staying away from home can be quite difficult sadly.
BJG1 said:
The Hakkasan in Hanway Place still has its star, doesn't it? Really good food and quite easy to get a table without too much notice.
Is that in London?okgo said:
Maybe narrow down what sort of cuisine you like, its a quite different if you were going to Pollen St Social vs going to Gymkhana!
If you want something that is quite an interesting and clearly extravagant place to go then Sketch is probably not a bad shout, I thought the food was good, but it did have a bit of theatre to it, especially the toilets!
I've just come across City Social. Looks quite nice and has views of that there London. Would you, or anyone else recommend here? Table availability seems to be ok as well.If you want something that is quite an interesting and clearly extravagant place to go then Sketch is probably not a bad shout, I thought the food was good, but it did have a bit of theatre to it, especially the toilets!
Thanks.
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