The Christmas Restaurant Review

[zeban]

Has anyone got any recent restaurant reviews?

[njc97]

Gidleigh Park in Devon (not even slightly London!) - very good food indeed, service good and very friendly, hotel lovely and views incredible. But a long way and nail-pullingly expensive.

Hawksmoor at Seven Dials - brilliant steak and very good cocktails. Nice decor but atmosphere still very "working dinner".

'MEATEASY - FINALLY GOING TOMORROW NIGHT. I'M VERY EXCITED.

[dita-on-tees]

Gaulthier in Soho. French influenced and great food. you can choose 3,4 or 5 courses, hand made chocolates thrown in at the end of the meal. There is also a tasting menu (both a meat and vegetarian version). The menu is a seasonal one and they have a Norfolk wild garlic risotto on at the moment which is delicious> Service is discreet but attentive and the Sommelier is very good and doesnt just recommend the most expensive wine. Its not cheap but it is a lovely treat.

[*Bob*]

Has anyone tried the 'Harvester' on 'Lordship Lane' yet?

We chose from the 'earlybird' menu (I wasn't paying - birthday treat!!) and started by sharing a 'harvest festival' platter. The flame-grilled corn on the cob was a little bland, but the onion rings more than compensated!

For mains, we struck-out on our own with an eye for the exotic: I with Cajun chicken burger, and her with the 'plantation platter' - a real taste of India!

Fruit skewers and an Irish coffee apiece- served in its own vase - made for a perfect ending.

Recommended.

[dita-on-tees]

No but I have tried one of their sister branches at the junction of the A19 and Billingham. I went for carvery. As tasty as an old cock. Great view of the petrol station though.

[Annette Curtain]

Chilli Cool.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/aug/22/allan-jenkins-chilli-cool-restaurant

15 Leigh Street,

King's Cross,

London, WC1H 9EW

Telephone: 020 7383 3135

I went by myself for lunch recently. It was bloody marvellous. Hot as in spicy, but really,really good.