Magnificent food, impeccable service, and flawless execution. All expectations of the Gordon Ramsey label were met and exceeded. It was truly impressive to see a precise and high level team bring to life not just great food and dinning, but a true fine dining experience.
A little back story: a great friend of mine decided to visit all of Gordon Ramsey's restaurants worldwide. She's a big fan. So, we flew with her to London for the experience.
She had already taken care of the reservation, planned everything to the most minute detail, and all I had to do was show up.
First, let's talk about the location, for it couldn't get any better, as the The River Restaurant is located in the famed Savoy Hotel by the Thames - hence the name - barely steps from Westminster Hall, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, and the British Parliament.
And this is another attraction that should be added to those greats. As to be expected, after being welcomed and seated, the first person to approach us was Fanny, the sommelier. She was incredibly knowledgeable, answered all our questions, and gave us some great recommendations. I starter with a glass of the Bodegas LAN, a Spanish Rioja, which proved to be a great decision as the night went on.
The star of the evening was the food. We ordered two starters, one of which was a combination of breads, since one of our friends really craved sour dough. Then I ordered the Dry Aged Cumbrian Ribeye, Roscoff Onion, with Peppercorn Sauce, and Oh My God! It was delicious. Perfectly cooked. It melted in your mouth in a pool of flavors. I finished the night with a Selection of British and Irish Cheese, Quince, Crackers.
Before I finished sharing my experience, I must commend the serving team. It was comprised of Liam (main server), Cameron (dessert), &, as mentioned earlier, Fanny (the sommelier). After congratulating Liam on the amazing service received he said that... "they work as a team. Without one's support it doesn't work, and for that reason they all work together, supporting one another, to try to provide the best service possible." ... and in doing so they've succeeded. Liam was magnificent. Incredibly impressive in every single way. The way he moves around the floor; the way he organizes the utensils on the table; the way he takes perfect and absolute pride in making sure every plate is perfectly placed on the table and every customer is satisfied. Gordon Ramsey would be proud. And proud I'm certain he is. That's why the he works here. With Gordon's attention to detail and overzealous approach to perfectionism, I'm certain he personally supervised the hiring of this team, and he has succeeded brilliantly.
All in all, if you want to enjoy a flawless dining experience, a dining experience like no other, book a reservation at The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsey. It's an experience like no other. And trust me, just like me, you won't be able to stop raving about it. read more