3 /5 Louise Louise: Drawn in by its high rating, I visited out of curiosity; to be frank, this is not a restaurant that works with ordinary ingredients.
While the flavours were acceptable, they were entirely unremarkable—very plain, approachable dishes with no distinctive character—yet both the coffee and the main course were served noticeably cold, despite the restaurant not being particularly busy.
Out of concern, I touched the plate and found that it had not been warmed at all, which was deeply disappointing, as the dishes would undoubtedly have been far more enjoyable had they been served at the proper temperature.
The staff’s service and politeness were neither excessive nor lacking—simply adequate—and I rather liked their crisp white uniforms.
The restaurant itself has high ceilings and a French-style interior that I personally enjoy, which led me to expect much from the facilities; however, upon visiting the restroom, I was taken aback by how starkly it contrasted with the dining area—regrettably shabby, with frosted film on large windows that made me uncomfortably aware of my silhouette from outside, and with standards of cleanliness and upkeep that were distinctly poor.
Perhaps it was the 4.9 rating that raised my expectations too high, but the overall sense of disappointment was considerable.
