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Situated just a few strides away from Leicester Square tube station and a favourite resting point for those who have made it and those who would like to think they might be discovered here. You can usually see a handful of snappers outside on any given evening, keen to capture and sell to the glossy magazines and tabloids.
Everyone I witnessed was treated with the same professional service, a point worth remembering. You do not even need to touch the water or wine bottles for a refill as one of the many attentive waiters will refill your glass with wine or water.
The decor is not loud, indeed quieter than I thought, the windows stained glass and the open plan seating still makes you feel like you are having an intimate dinner., despite being able to hear the excited chatter of other diners. The menu is extremely comprehensive, with at least twenty different starters, entrees and a good mixture of both sweet and savoury desserts.
The food is very traditionally English food, such as shepherds pie, steak, fish and chips, kedgeree and pigeon, dishes many of have had at home, but without the atmosphere or the illustrious company.The starters were superb. My dining companion opted for the fois gras whilst I had a crispy duck salad that was quit delicious, full of flavour and not insubstantial. I then enjoyed a marvellous steak, medium rare and just to my liking.
My companion ordered the fish and chips that were described as perfect; well the empty plate spoke for itself! For dessert - personally my favourite part of any meal. I had the famous sticky toffee pudding (reportedly Madonna's favourite although I can't imagine that she eats it that often!).
It was sublime. Moist and full of flavour, a perfect end to a great meal.Advance information on the web suggested
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Alan McColm is QFOL's Restaurant Critic and Travel reviewer. Alan is working all over the country ... more
