3 /5 Lorenz Fischer: We visited as a group of five on a Friday evening. Upon arrival, we were seated in the basement area, where unfortunately there was a noticeable draft and a strong smell of urine, likely coming from the nearby toilets, which did not seem to have been recently cleaned. The basement bar was also unattended, making it difficult to order drinks, as staff understandably spent most of their time upstairs in the main restaurant area.
Our starters — a mixed platter and bread — were enjoyable, and we appreciated the attentive staff member who later offered to move us upstairs for our mains, which was a thoughtful gesture.
Unfortunately, the main courses were disappointing. We ordered fillets, steaks, and a mixed platter. While the fillets were good, some of the steaks were quite chewy. More surprisingly, the meat was served on completely bare plates, without any garnish, sauce, or vegetables — not even a small touch such as herbs. Although we had ordered sides (fries and spinach), for £35+ per steak we expected more care and presentation from the kitchen.
We were also surprised to be charged £5 for bread, as well as £2.50 each for very small portions of mayonnaise and chimichurri. Given the already premium pricing and the minimal presentation, the overall approach felt lacking in generosity.
Overall, the experience did not reflect the strong reputation the restaurant appears to have built in the past. It felt as though cost control may now be taking precedence over the guest experience — which is disappointing, as one senses this may not always have been the case.
Regrettably, we are unlikely to return.
