le gavroche

the michelin star is an award to given to restaurants that abide by a principle of excellence and consistency; restaurants that strive to enhance theexperienceof the diner, be it through food or wine. hundreds of chefs and restaurateurs all over the world dream of the honour of receiving a michelin star. sometimes, it can take years. other times, it can take just a few months after opening. the only issue is that the michelin guide is slow to take these prized stars away from the restaurants that have had them for years. i suspect this creates a sort of complacency among restaurants with two or three michelin stars (not all though). maybe i had a bad evening at le gavroche but it would seem like they've fallen into the same trap.

came here with a friend toexperiencethe ambience and tradition of the place . i must say the food and service was exquisite but not my preferred dining style . great for an occasion or at least once in a lifetime .

again food and service excellent

le gavroche is an institution, originally opening back in 1967 (hope they've got something special planned for the big 50!) and currently holding 2 michelin stars. despite his tv commitments, michael roux jr currently oversees the kitchen and is often seen roaming the dining room greeting his customers, i'm devastated to say that unfortunately i didn't get to shake his hand or get a snap with him on this occasion but despite that minor blow i am pleased to confirm the entire diningexperiencewas one of the finest i've enjoyed in this country.  the restaurant itself is hidden away on a backstreet in mayfair, surrounded by residents' parking spaces filled with sports cars that i'm sure would have car nerds drooling into their pre-dinner glass of wine. the doorway to le gavroche is framed by a miniature hedgerow packed with flowers and it appears like an oasis to welcome you in and save you hustle and bustle tourist mayhem taking place around hyde park and general stench of money on the streets. after a pleasant greeting at the door, i was lead into the waiting room which had the lights turned down and immediately felt very reassuringly classy and traditional with lots of beautiful old furniture and paintings around the room. it was like  enough for 20 people or so, not a traditional bar by any means. entertainment was provided by a table complete with pompous arseholes spouting off at the top of their voices about how their partner should've had a boob job, numerous lap dancing clubs they'd visited recently and how much money their children had made that year, not a group of men but several couples. all very tasteless and not exactly the sort of entertainment and human beings i'd hoped to be surrounded by to be honest.  we moved into a quiet corner and a couple of quick canapés appeared alongside drinks at the bar area and which appeared appealingly retro. i enjoyed a bottle of roux brew, the beer that michael roux jr had recently commissioned for the restaurant. aft

i was very fortunate to get a table for six guests at short notice at le gavroche last friday night. 

it was an opportunity to celebrate some forthcoming family birthdays and also for me, having recently dined at parliament square and at the landau toexperiencethe flagship roux restaurant in london. we could not have been more pleased. it was a perfect evening. 

first impression is important. the staff who greeted me on arrival and the use of the bar, with its thematic les miserables cocktails and reception area upstairs before dinner while waiting for my guests to arrive got me off to the best of starts. 

the restaurant is elegant and i appreciated some of the rather old world niceties: there is no background music and only the hostess/host received the priced menus. 

all the different dishes our group had were wonderful, great ingredients, beautifully prepared and presented in classic styles often with a characteristic twist. 

this is definitely high-end fine dining and some dishes are quite expensive but the overallexperienceis very much worth it.

the wine list is comprehensive and i benefitted from reading it at the bar before dinner which saved a little time at the table, but the sommeliers were also knowledgeable and helpful. 

it was impressive to see the chef patron, michel roux, visiting tables and greeting guests at opportune moments during service of multiple seatings. 

it is a busy restaurant which runs like clockwork largely no doubt due to the excellent staff who collaborated very well.

i know i will visit this place again for sure! everything that is said about the service here is probably less. in myexperiencei have never been so glad with the service ever!
the great attention to the details make this place stand out form the rest of the two star michelin star restaurants.i award five stars to all the elements that make the place what it is.
the staff was sweet enough to lend me a signature jacket when i had forgotten to put one on!
the best way according to me to maximize the benefit of ones meal would be to order the tasting menu.it gives you a great insight into some of the most incredible dishes!
the wine range and the prices are pocket friendly.
this place is truly amazing!

i had a wonderful diningexperienceat this place. i went ahead with ordering the "menu exceptionnel" which is a 9 course dinner. the food is exceptionally good here and is very well prepared and very well presented. the ambiance is also great, with a beautiful decor. the staff is hospitable and friendly. the food here is highly priced, so be ready for that. i would surely be going back.

i had a wonderfulexperienceat this restaurant. the food was extremely delicious and appetizing. i ordered the tasting menu which will sufficed my hunger completely. the staff is very friendly and hospitable. the service is quick. i would definitely recommend this place for a cozy night with friends or for a romantic evening.

it has been an amazingexperienceto have had a meal here at this place. its just the distance that has been keeping me off from visiting this place. their staff is well trained and equipped. also, the service that they offer is eloquently amazing. i was so honored to have met michel roux jr, so for me, this place is always going to be in my favorites. i will visit them for sure whenever i am around. cheers!

disclaimer - this review is entirely biased as 1. i love michel roux, and i got to meet him 2. birthday dinner 3. tasting menu with wine drunkenness. le gavroche was made for special occasions, it's warm, and gleaming, with gorgeous flowers and linen, and welcoming service, and the nicest chef who walked the planet. the attention to detail is meticulous, the standards (and the calorie contents) are stratospheric, yet, theexperienceis overwhelmingly friendly and warm. and unforgettable. i don't need to gush over the food, if anything, the tasting menu and it's accompanying slew of wines was a bit too much for me...and i ate barely a piece of the most delicious birthday cake that they brought out :(( if i had the chance to go back, i'd get the cheese souffle, the veal, a bottle of red, all of that incredible cheese tray, and a lighter dessert. but as i said, a special occasion, a special menu, a special experience. magnifique!

overall le gavroche is a wonderfulexperienceand the food is exceptional, far better than most top london restaurants. also rumour has it michel spends a lot of time at le gavroche as opposed to putting his name to a restaurant and kicking back, and true to form he appeared from the kitchen mid-meal and introduced himself to the tables individually. not only is he a staggeringly talented chef, he’s a thoroughly nice man who topped off a fantastic night!

what anexperienceto dine here. flawless service and excellent food. we planned to eat here on our europe trip deliberately and were not disappointed in any way. a special treat to meet and speak with michel roux jnr. the only pity - it's too far away to visit regularly!

superb experience. what a great surprise when having driven and not known exactly where i was going, to turn up outside a building covered in scaffolding and seeing the illuminated sign above the door stating that this was indeed one of the finest restaurants in the world. not only is it one of the finest restaurants in the world, it's also home to one of the finest chefs in the world and one that i have the utmost respect for. what makes le gavroche stand out is that every ingredient of what makes an evening great was there in spades. i won't say that the food was the best i have ever had but the combination of the food, michelle roux, the service, the wine, the ambiance was, all together, enough to give this restaurant, or rather theexperience10 out of 10.

i won't say that the food was the best i have ever had but the combination of the food, michelle roux, the service, the wine, the ambiance was, all together, enough to give this restaurant, or rather theexperience10 out of 10.

in the end, i guess you are paying for the brand, with 43 years ofexperiencethe restaurant is so well-established and an institution at that, that they can demand the prices they do and continue to have punters regardless of the experience. however, the

the food, the service and theexperiencewere beyond all expectations and i simply can't wait to go back to sample next season's business lunch menu!