Gordon Ramsay’s Savoy Grill is a classic institution, a classy affair with a retro Art Deco feel.

The Venue
The Savoy Grill is part of the grand Savoy hotel. The impressive entrance of the hotel prepares you for the luxurious and exceptional dinner that lies ahead. This historic restaurant has a surprisingly stylish interior; wood panelling on the walls creates a vintage experience and the yellow and brown leather booths hit you with a ‘70s retro coolness. The gold ceiling could to some be seen as slightly garish, although in this room it’s quite fitting.

The Atmosphere
Fine dining but unpretentious, this charismatic restaurant has all elements of glamour and sophistication. There is a floating buzz that oozes charm and is full to the brim each night with businessmen, couples and tourists. Staff are attentive and friendly but not overbearing; they are there when you need them and very knowledgeable and helpful with regards to the menu.

The Food
The kitchen is run by head chef Lee Bennett who creates an interesting menu that focuses on modern dishes with classic additions. Choose from a seven course-tasting menu (around £70.00 per head) or from the a la carte menu which will set you back around £60.00 for three courses. These are high prices, although from a Michelin starred restaurant of this calibre they’re definitely justified.

Dishes include to starters of a very non-traditional carpaccio of yellow fin tuna, soy and sesame marinated mooli with pink grapefruit and melon salad - a mouth-watering Asian inspired mix of meltingly soft tuna with sweet fruit and crispy sesame flavoured mooli. Another starter is the perfectly classic Scottish smoked salmon and gravadlax, which they marinade themselves for days. It comes out on a silver trolley and is carved in front of you and is presented with the traditional accompaniments of shallots, gherkins and a beautiful homemade mayonnaise.

Mains include baked cod fillet and crushed potatoes with sun-dried tomato and char-grilled aubergine and tarragon sauce, a Mediterranean dish that’s a delicate array of juicy and perfectly cooked cod and perfectly matched vegetables. The roasted rack and shoulder of Cornish lamb with truffle pomme puree, creamed cabbage and rosemary juice is a rich and plentiful plate, with perfectly pink lamb and a buttery and gorgeous pomme puree.

Desserts run the same style of old tradition mixed with new. A to die for apple tarte tatin with caramel sauce and pineapple and passion fruit cannelloni that’s a fresh and tangy end to the meal. There is a separate weekend menu that is an unbelievable and affordable price of around £25.00 for three courses (this is The Savoy Grill?) for dishes such as foie gras parfait and roast rib-eye of beef with all the trimmings.

The Drink
The wine list ranges from affordable wines by the glass to ridiculously expensive Magnums from all over the world. They also have a range of half bottles and great champagnes.

The Last Word
An amazing experience not to be missed, this restaurant is closing its doors in December for refurbishment, so hurry up and make your booking.

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