Review #68 Getti’s, Jermyn Street
An unusually mixed bag at the usually reliable Getti's - maybe it was an off night.
Review #67 Shikara, South Kensington
Pre-Prom not quite spice and a wonder about why it has to be either Kingfisher or Cobra.
Review #66 Rule’s, Covent Garden
Trad English doesn't get better than this. There's a reason why it's still going strong.
Review #65 Pennethorne’s, Somerset House
The room was empty when we arrive but bursting at the seams when we left. Pennethorne's excellent food and service justifies its popularity.
Review #64 San Carlo Cichetti, Covent Garden
Venetian-style Cichetti in an opulent room; a mixed bag of value with good service.
Review #63 Gaylord Restaurant, Fitzrovia
Heritage Indian food in Mortimer Street. Expanses of white linen and good goat.
Review #62 Gelateria Paolin, Venice
Pizzette and salad, good service and a great view of Venetian life going by. Good times.
Review #61 Antica Locanda Montin
Recommended by the eldest child Locanda Montin was a perfect place for a late lunch. In a quiet garden we dined on sea bass and spaghetti alle vongole with a bit of Prosecco and Pinot Grigio for fluids. The spaghetti was al dente and had a generous helping of Poseidon’s bounty in the form of…
Review #60 The Gilbert Scott, St Pancras
Set menu, Gothic room, good for a celebration.
Review #58 King Baba, Leamington Spa
Between the sublime of Italy’s disposal of Spain and the ridiculous of England’s football disgrace we dined at the court of King Baba. Baba’s digs are by no means palatial, in fact his monarchical style tends to the stripped back Scandinavian vibe with an Indian twist rather than plush oriental splendour. But that suited us…
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