Fantastic food. Fantastic service. Fantastic view. An outstanding dining experience! read more

Galvin at Windows - French Near Me - London, XGL

This is a great spot for cocktails and views of the city. Upscale and elevated indoor rooftop bar. Go for pre-dinner drinks. I feel like the sunset would be perfect here on a sunny day. Take in London from above here. read more

Galvin at Windows - Placebo - French Near Me - London, XGL

Really nice atmosphere and pretty good food. Galvin at the windows is on the 28th floor of the Hilton in London. It has a nice view of the city if you get a chance to sit by the windows. They knew we were tourists so even gave us free postcards to write that they would then mail out anywhere in the world for free. For appetizer we got the ravioli which was delicious! Not quite sure what's in it but the whole construction of the dish, including the foam and soup outside of the ravioli, was good. For our main we ordered the pan fried sea bream (fish). The meat was tender and the skin was crispy. Other than that, it didn't necessarily make a lasting impression. It was sitting on a bed of beans and I personally don't like beans so I left that alone. For dessert we got the almond biscuit with berries and clotted cream ice cream. It was pretty good and a well balanced dish in terms of textures! read more

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I had a great experience at Galvin at window with wonderful sunset view over hyde park. I went for their London restaurant festival menu - 3 courses for £35 and a cocktail on arrival. Although the cocktail was a bit too sweet to my liking (the waiter did offer to make a new one for me later in the evening seeing that the glass didn't go down much, which I have to complement on), the food was absolutely spot on. I had octopus starter, white fish main and a pear dessert. I enjoyed them all very much. With a bottle of white, olives, bread and service charge, the bill came to £75 per person - it is a bit of increase from the £35 for 3 courses but I think once in a while is worth it. I do have to say their service was wonderful, u also get a complementary postcard and once u fill it in, the restaurant post it for u! All in all, I was completely sold and will definitely go back again. read more

We saw an Amazon coupon deal for 98£ for two and decided to give this place a try. Located on the 28th floor of the Hilton Park Lane, the views of the surrounding area are breathtaking. Unfortunately, we could not see much from our table but the ambiance was nice anyway. Overall service was good but when delivering dishes, sometimes they announced what the dish was and what was included and other times they did not. The amuse bouche was a not creative. From what I can remember it was some bread sticks and olives. The red mullet lacked flavor an was a bit cold. I am not sure if our experience would have been different had we not used the Amazon deal but the food was just okay for me. Champange Amuse bouche Tomato gazpacho, watermelon, cucumber & bocconcini Red mullet, escabeche & black olive caramel Braised lamb belly, feve, Charlotte pomme ecrasee & herb lamb jus Baked egg custard, rhubard compote, chocolate foam, & honey comb read more

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After having a wonderful dinner at Galvin La Chapelle, I was very curious to go to Galvin at Windows. ( La Chapelle is typical European food when at Windows is Korean fusion food) We went there with my family for my birthday and we were not disappointed at all! First the view! Wherever you are sitted in the room, you have a wonderful view of London. The service was amazing! Everybody was smilling, careful of our needs and looking to make our experience at Galvin perfect. This restaurant is pricy ( was decorated by Michelin guide...) but the food quality worth it. I ordered as a starter the cured salmon, then as a main the baked hake served with spicy cabbage and finally the pear souffle. It was gorgeous! Full of flavor and interesting mix. I also received a small cake for my birthday which was very thoughtful. I totally recommend this restuarant for a celebration meal to enjoy delicious food and a perfect view of London. read more

Galvin is the roof bar & restaurant on the 28th floor of the Hilton Park Lane. If this was NYC or Hong Kong, this bar would look at the side of another building, but being that it is London, you can practically see Iceland. The view of the surrounding area is fantastic. My visits were to the bar only. Most of the seating looks to the west out over Hyde Park and if the sun is out, the sunset. I think the better view is to the east, where you can see the emerging London skyline, including the Shard tower. The music was kind of loungey, downtempo electronic and the décor was modern, but comfy. The service was very good. My drinks came quickly and were well made. The only beef I have is that the drinks were very pricey. I ordered 2 cocktails and the total was around £45. Yikes. Also, the crowd was mainly hotel guests and couples having a "romantic night on the town". Definitely not a happening, go-to hot spot, but it was a fun place for a few drinks. Great place to come after work and have a drink while watching the sun set over London. read more

Galvin at Windows - French Near Me - London, XGL

Galvin at Windows, featuring head chef Joo Won, is a gorgeous Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking Hyde Park in the London Hilton at Park Lane. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and even playful for such a usually serious atmosphere. One of our servers was a bit overbearing, but she lightened up by the end. We were lucky enough to get a reservation right by the windows! I wish we came during a greener season, but the view was still beautiful. We had their set lunch menu with a starter, main course, and dessert. Fortunately, there were 5 of us, so we had a great family-style tasting of each dish. One of the starters, seared scallop with caviar had a rich, buttery foam and could have passed for an entree. It was so great. The smoked haddock fritters, Moroccan couscous & lemon yogurt were my second favorite starter. My risotto was a bit too rich/creamy for my taste, but a side of their seasoned carrots and lightly dressed salad really evened things out. I highly recommend this place -- the set menu is delicious and does not require you to put out a lot of money for what you get. Yum! They even gave us postcards to send to our friends/family, and sent them off for us! read more

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Lovely restaurant located on the 28th floor within Hilton London hotel. Seems to be a restaurant where people bring their business partners for lunch, there were a few tables of men in suits, ties and brief cases Staffs: Professionally dressed and very friendly, attentive and service was fast. Offered me a postcard (With a picture of the view from your seat), they will send it anywhere it the world if you fill it in, complimentary :) I thought it was a really nice gesture! The view was ok. If you are seated next the to window (depending where) you'd probably get to have an overview of the city. But there's also a seating section where the view faces a large field. I enjoyed the food mains the most. The pork cheeks were soft and juicy, nicely paired with polenta. The portions were ok, not too big but definitely not a tasting menu's size either. I thought the orange cake could have done slightly better. Seems like an OK place to take my parents here for tea or lunch. They would probably appreciate the classic interior and the peaceful scenery. read more

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Amazing venue, service hit or miss, lovely very overpriced cocktails - but this deal wouldn't feed a small child let alone two adults! We had to go for something to eat after. I know it was only £30 but the evening ended up costing £130! Go to M&S and buy the 'picnic' items there/ no difference! read more

Galvin at Windows - Gosh! - French Near Me - London, XGL

We went to Galvin at Windows for dinner on my girlfriend's birthday.We were given a window table and although it was a cold and rainy evening, the views from the 28th floors were amazing. The food was fantastic and the portions a decent size. The staff were fantastic even before we arrived. Very friendly and helpful. A nice touch was the unexpected chocolates and birthday cake at the end of the meal for my girlfriend. I will definitely go back there again. read more

Galvin at Windows - What we had. And a free birthday cake courtesy of head chef Joowoon - French Near Me - London, XGL

For dining or drinks with a view it doesn't get much better than this! We went for early evening drinks with a few bubbles thrown in. We had a booth reserved by the huge window and the view was spectacular - the service was even better, our waitress was so attentive and made sure that our champagne glasses were never less than half full! Make sure you book to get a good seat. read more

Galvin at Windows - Champagne with a view - French Near Me - London, XGL

Loved our experience here, great view and excellent staff. We both did the featured taster menu and were pretty happy with it. Although we thought they over did the soy sauce in one too many dishes - would have been nice to have a little less dominating flavor. Still, the staff was kind and helpful, they customized my menu to meet my dietary needs (I'm pregnant, so I couldn't do anything undercooked or raw). The only reason I took off a star is because the tables are setup with one person having their back to the view. I would have liked to both enjoy the backdrop of the city together. read more

While the view is indubitably fantastic - I recommend coming here at night - I can't really get too excited about Galvin. A formulaic menu, and hit-and-miss service ( ignoring the drinks orders of members of a large party - including a pregnant woman - and finally getting things wrong - e.g.coming back with one brandy, not two as ordered [ note - _not_ for the pregnant woman]) really undermine the overall impression. I suspect that the restaurant is highly reliant on a hard core of habitues and out-of-towners. Could easily be the best restaurant in a provincial market town, but would be outgunned somewhere a bit more cultured. _____________ As an addendum, I gather this place is about to go through something of a regime change - watch this space ! read more

Amazing service and cuisine. Beautiful plating and such delicious and exquisite combinations. Amazing! Definitely a place we will return to on a trip back to London! Professional service provided through the entire restaurant by every member of the staff. read more

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Amazing view of the city! Food was great definitely an expensive night. I saw some say portions were small but I didn't feel that way at all as the food was so rich I did not finish my plate. The presentation do everything was wonderful read more

Amazing! My sister is a vegan, and the had not only a separate menu, as well as different snacks (such as vegan chocolates!) Marco (our server) was very nice and explained the menu well. He also made great small talk! The courses were great, but the portions were small. I loved everything about it! The course were, a small section to graze, a starter, a main course, a desert, and a small treat at the end. The server was amazing, and so was the service. They were very kind and gave us dessert on the house! Fantastic! The kids all received gift bags with very fun toys! They could color, use an etch-a-sketch, and more! We also received post cards that were mailed for us! When we finished our meal, we received a tour of the kitchen, completed with a look at the balcony! It was so beautiful! Our wonderful server, Marco took photos of our family. They came out amazing! I I love this place! read more

Those of us with family and friends with a penchant for arriving on early morning flights at Heathrow need to know about Galvin at Windows, the amazing top floor restaurant at the Hilton. If you would like to show your jet-lagged guests a stunning early morning view of London, park nearby before the traffic wardens emerge from their holes, march across the foyer, come straight up to the top floor in the lift and be amazed. For years, the buffet breakfast here cost as much as their ticket over, but recently it has been revamped as Gavin at Windows and now coffee and toast can be taken for single figures, while the morning papers and the unique view takes over what little conversation they can manage (from where else can you see into the Queen's garden?). read more

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Did Sunday lunch with my two good friends and took advantage of their £25 menu with champagne thrown in. With wine & service, came to about £60 each. Total Bargain! Service was impeccable. From taking my coat, guiding me through cocktails in the bar menu while we waited for friend to arrive, to escorting us to the table and insisting on bringing our drinks over from the bar. And then fluffing the cushion on my chair while I took a seat not only overlooking Buckingham Palace, but the full view of The Queen's back garden and tennis court. Our waiter was impressive. Totally at ease with the menu, guiding us through selections and his suggested starter (salmon & crab, garnished with caviar) was a dream. The portions are not handsome but they are rich and you will not need anymore. Ahhhh, dessert...followed by coffee and petit fours sighs. The marsh mellows will melt on your tongue. You all need to do Galvin before you die, in case you don't go to heaven. It will make up for it. read more

Galvin at Windows - Dessert - French Near Me - London, XGL

This spectacular restaurant has a great view of central london which you will love to share with family and friends. The food is good, with nice service at a decent price for the top end experience they provide. read more

My second stop in London was Galvin at the Windows. Thanks to Google Trips, I found a deal for this place: 33£ starter meal, great view included. This place was gooood. Fresh on the taste buds and the mind, let me walk you through my journey here; 1. First impressions: the hotel base of Galvin is dope. Mirrors everywhere, a narcissist's dream 2. First impressions pt.2: I step out on the 28th floor and immediately get greeted. I say I'm early for my reservation, the host says I can be seated or have a drink at the bar. Initially I went to the bar, but having had a long day of traveling from Los Angeles to London, I opted for Sustenance. They delivered. 3. Bread. Butter. Bellini. Need I say more? 4. Course: chosen. Beet sAlad, chicken, goat cheese ice cream ( more on this later ) 5. Waiter walks out with a sampler of a cheesy puff pastry ( 2 quid sized ) and a shot of melon prosecco soup. Heaven 6. Sommelier comes by. We discuss my meal and he suggests a couple wines. I go with the 2012 Riojas Reserve, Spain 7. Starter: a good mix of savory and sweet with some crunch. I thought the jello were ice cubes. Pleasantly surprised. Presentation: fire 8. Wine. Gooooood 9. Main: chicken with a purée of mashed potato and red bell peppers marinated in something tasty. Filling. 10. Dessert. Idek where to begin. Get the goat cheese ice cream with honey comb bathed in cherry sauce. It's unusual and delicious, plus the honey comb has a kick to it. I asked a woman working there: ginger. 11. Post dessert dessert: chocolAte Overall: 10/10 all around read more

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TL;DR: Mix of Korean and French food worked well. The food does laps around the remainder of the experience. Would return for food alone, though. If you come here exclusively for the food and have the money to spend, I'm a firm believer that you will enjoy your experience. My "dining partner" and I got the 3 course dinner menu (with green apple & blackcurrant marshmallows that accompany the check, presumably to soften the delayed sticker shock). There was first a complimentary fish fritter with sweet potato puree that suggested the rest of this meal was to be incredible. The kimchi risotto & baked hake with pork belly were each some of the best things I've recently eaten. The pear souffle was a fitting end to an already lovely meal. If you come here for the experience/views and food is an afterthought know that half the views are of a side of London without the skyline and service varied from excellent to not so great. read more

Had dinner at Galvin at Windows on the 28th floor of the London Park Lane Hilton. Naturally, the views were impressive, the service was very good as was the food. The food was not great, but we didn't expect it to be, and it didn't affect how much we enjoyed the experience one bit. We started off with duck breast, cold bacon and endive appetizer and an artichoke, asparagus and goat cheese salad. Both were served with a rustic sliced bread, and dark brown wheat pull apart rolls with a rich butter to slather on top. The appetizer course was good, just not great. The bread, however, was! For entrees we had a deconstructed coq au vin. Again, no complaints, but no raves either. The broccoli I side was small but very good. The apple tart for dessert was served with a burnt butter ice cream and both were excellent. Bellinis at 15 British pounds each were excessive, but you are paying for the spectacular view! I would recommend Galvin at Windows to anyone coming to London. read more

High end Michelin star restaurant on the top floor of Hilton hotel. Very professional service, they are literally overstaffed...Outstanding food. Excellent wine list. They brought us post cards that they mailed for us :) to other parts of Europe. read more

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We bought a Groupon for a set lunch, but didn't realize that we wouldn't be able to choose courses from a menu. Instead, the three courses were chosen for us. Anyway the starter was something called "Pig...and Blood Pudding." It came with a thick slice of sourdough bread. It was okay, but not a starter I would have selected or had again. The main was a mackerel dish in lentils, which was extremely tasty. The dessert was a relatively simple pear, sable and cream cheese thing (nice but would not order again if I had a choice). The service was excellent and friendly and included a few extras we did not expect, such as a few chocolates and a jar of big, fluffy marshmallows near the end. Be aware that if you are offered olives or cheese, you will be charged. The olives were amazing! The sodas were also about 4 gbp...it adds up! The view was wonderful. I would definitely go back for more, but just not those particular courses. read more

Went for a birthday dinner and the service was immaculate! Chef sent out tastings to the table. All 3 courses were amazing. Would definitely return. read more

I had never been to a Michelin star Restaurant before so when London Restaurant month rolled around in October I thought it would be the best time to try! I go out around once a month with friends to somewhere new so a couple of us booked up to go to Galvin at Windows. It's on the 28th floor of the Park Lane Hilton and the views across London are outstanding. The welcome from the staff was excellent;!they were formal yet welcoming and very well turned out. Our table was located on the raised centre section of the restaurant meaning we got to enjoy the views and see across the whole establishment. We had booked for the 3 course set menu and set about making our choices. One of my group, being a Muslim, was catered too as much as was possible by the kitchen and had no trouble choosing tasty dishes. We were givens a free amuse-bouche of cold pea soup with smoked eel and Granny Smith apple. A delightful fresh way to start the meal. My palette, and that of my friends, may need a little refining though as we all thought it would've been nicer warm. For starter I opted for the ballotine of pig head. This was an incredibly tasty terrine of pork meat with black pudding cubes through it, sour dough toast and pickles on the side; just like you'd have in the finest French wine bars. My friends had celeriac velouté and smoked mackerel dishes. I tried a little of the celeriac velouté and it was delicious and rich but we both agreed that there was a lot of it and the richness stopped her from finishing it. My other friend had the smoked mackerel which looked stunning and he assured me tasted great except for the fact he found himself picking small bones out of it. For the main I had beef bourguignon with bone marrow jus. This was as good as it sounds with the beef melting in my mouth and the rich, sticky bone marrow jus giving it a beautiful coating. The vegetable garnishes were well cooked if a little cold, perhaps they spent a little too long at the pass. My friends both had the salmon dish and agreed that it was possibly the best salmon they had ever had. I don't remember the garnishes but I do remember that we couldn't convince one of my friends that you're supposed to eat the crispy salmon skin; what a waste! The desserts were very good; I had spiced William pears and my friend both had the jelly and ice cream. The pears came as a small dish but finished off my meal very well leaving me nicely satiated. My friends disagreed on their jelly and ice cream; one thinking it was amazing and the other thinking that there should've been more jelly, less berry. Both enjoyed the ice cream though. The meal was finished off with some delicious truffles and marshmallows. I particularly liked the passion fruit truffle. The meal, all in all, came to £170 including water, wine and service charge. For a 3 course Michelin star meal for 3 people, I'm certainly not complaining I just won't be doing that regularly. I can't say it was the best meal I've ever had but from what I know of Michelin it's not just about the food. The whole experience was exquisite. The staff were perfectly polite without being stuffy, even having the occasional laugh and joke with us. The restaurant itself was posh but inviting. I particularly liked that they give each guest a postcard and offer to post it anywhere in the world. This is a really nice touch. We each sent a card and within a few days they had arrived! This is a fantastic restaurant and if you haven't been you really should. I may or may not be back again because there are so many other exciting places I want to go and eat! read more

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Right around the corner from El Pirata, at the Hilton Park Lane, the bar upstairs provides maybe some of the best views in London. Don't be surprised if there's a short wait to get in (thank your stars, it's about two hours shorter than any other half decent place in the city). And don't expect to get a table right away, or at any point. It will be packed and it will not come cheap. Expect to shell about fifteen pounds a drink. Quick tip, tip once and tip big if you want fast service. It'll pay for itself after a couple of rounds. read more

Surprised by the good reviews for here - I had high hopes but was left very disappointed. The view is spectacular, that can't really be disputed. However, I found there was a distinct lack of atmosphere, and the service felt simultaneously too formal but lacklustre. It was all forced, yet disinterested. And so to the food: it was passable, but nowehere near as good as other Michelin star places. In fact, last night I ate at Lamberts (no star) and it blew Galvin out of the water. To start I had a mushroom risotto - tasty, but it was accompanied by a quenelle of something dairy - I can't remember what - which was cold, and therefore quite unpleasant when eaten with hot mushroomy rice. A huge lump of pickled walnut lurked at the bottom and added nothing. My boyfriend's fish dish just didn't work - mackerel with orange and fennel, but nothing was sharp enough to cut through the greasiness of the fish (which was, to be fair, perfectly cooked). Mains were better - pig cheeks with a delicious rich sauce, though I couldn't fathom the wisdom of putting harissa in mashed potato - and a beautiful fish dish, light and tasty. I might add the bread was just OK as well. Desserts were the highlight - carrot cake with really good ice cream, and blobc of delicious ginger jelly - petit fours were just meh chocolate truffles. We had coffee wich was offered in such a way ('espresso is ok, yes?') that made me feel like I'd be putting them out to ask for a cappuccino. Things like that shouldn't really happen when you're paying upwards of £50 a head. Based on this experience, I wouldn't go back, not even for the view - it just wasn't worth the money, and I think there are more deserving places for that star. Nothng was bad, mind. read more

Absolutely stunning views of London! Dining here made me fall in love with London and my date ;-) Very romantic! read more

We were a party of 3 that dined in May. We had the Chef's Menu set, 2 courses at $37 or 3 courses at $45 with a complimentary glass of Bellini. The good: My request for a window table was accommodated. The amuse was delicious, sets you in the mood for more good food. The bad: - The service was not of a Michelin-star restaurant. Our table was not cleared of crumbs between courses, not even when the amuse was served and our table was full of crumbs from having been given a bread basket to start the dinner off with. It was only brushed after our entrees were taken away. - One of us had ordered a glass of wine and it was forgotten until he reminded our server. It was brought to him by another server with his hands around the glass body instead of at the stem. - Entrees were set down in front of us without any consideration to the plating i.e. how the diner is supposed to see the food. - The pressed chicken appetizer was served on a worn-looking plate that had black scratches in the middle and tiny holes near the rim (see picture). There was also a chip near the edge. I asked the server about the plate as it was distracting and a turn-off actually. His story was it's a custom-made plate and very expensive. There were even customers who had asked to purchase the plate. I took that to mean it's a piece of modern art and unfortunately I don't appreciate it. The appetizer itself didn't taste spectacular. - The pan-fried fillet of cod didn't have a good crust, the braised endive was bitter and not delicious. The curry oil lent an Asian taste however, it did not elevate the dish to something beyond ordinary. One of us had the pork cheeks and although it was nicely braised, the flavour of the dish was again, ordinary with Asian flavours. - The worst food item was the coconut-flavoured marshmallows offered when the bill was presented. It was made in-house but it tasted badly of artificial flavour. The first bite felt like I was eating suntan lotion! All of us grimaced at a bite, it was that bad. All in all, it was a poor dining experience because I had expected much better since it's a Michelin-star restaurant. read more

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Amazing Our son booked this for our family last Christmas, we had fantastic food and wine for lunch, and the views of the city were amazing. Staff were all friendly and first class service. Would I return and the answer is yes! Christmas 2016 read more

This place is in such a great location, 28th floor of the Hilton hotel on Park Lane. Beautiful food and drinks.Even if you don't fancy splashing out on an expensive meal it's a nice place to have a drink whilst admiring the views of the city. Staff are friendly too. I thought the bottled beers were a bit overpriced - £9.95 for a small bottle! Better off paying that for a nice cocktail! read more

Enjoyed a dinner at Galvin at Windows with my girl after finding ourselves in the area and looking for a nice place to eat. After positive reviews on Yelp and a last minute reservation we headed up to the top floor of the Hilton around 9pm, on a still, clear London evening. The set £68 three course dinner has some exciting options and the wine list is comprehensive. For entree we definitely recommend the scallops and caviar, perfectly cooked. The mains were small but delicious, I had lamb and her the beef, with a 2004 Bordeaux to complement. No complaints on either. Dessert of soufflé was a little lemon intensive, and the black pepper ice cream with strawberries was great. Service was superb, we had a great French waiter who was happy to help and talk. All up a pleasant evening. read more

Set on the top floor of the Hilton Park Lane Galvin at Windows of course offers some stunning views of London. I have always have a level of suspicion towards places that have nice views, outdoor terraces etc as it more often than not means that they get their customers even if the food is not good. Galvin at Windows do however clearly also focus on the food. We were there for lunch so not sure if they were on top of their game but we had really good food straight through the meal. Especially the starters excelled. The service was always present but it appeared as if some staff were in training - a small difference maker compared to some of the top notch restaurants was also that not a single dish was presented and despite knowing what I ordered it would have been nice with some sort of presentation. Comparing it to for example Hibiscus that I ate at the day before this was equal in food quality, more relaxed service and better atmosphere at about half the price. Would consider returning as it is good food, nice space and good value for money. read more

Came to Galvin for lunch on a Friday. The girl at the reception was totally rude. I thought I would have a bad day experience but it turned out to be the opposite. The rest of the staff is amazing, the food is above British average. Actually quite nice. The view is stunning and most importantly the coffee was good too! Not much more to comment on food, have a look at the pictures. I came here with a Groupon code a friend gave me so I expected less but got a lot. read more

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High scale restaurant. Menu is mediocre though. Customer service is excellent- one of the best I've had in UK. read more

Galvin at Windows - French Near Me - London, XGL

For full review, detailed rating and photos: http://hungryinlondon.com/2011/06/galvin-at-windows-mayfair/ I took someone close to my heart for a birthday dinner at Galvin at Windows. I wanted a very special evening with romantic atmosphere (which I got), impeccable service (which I got), stunning views over London (I got them too) and excellent food (which I didn't get). Who gave this place a Michelin star I wonder? Either there were larger sums of bribery involved, or Galvin at Windows just stopped putting any effort into their food after they had achieved their first star in 2010. There is of course always the discussion to which extent Michelin stars reflect the quality of the food in a restaurant, but it still hardly ever happened to me that a Michelin starred place served food that was actually bordering on bad. But let's start with the things that I liked (because I am a nice blog): The views: The restaurant is located in the 28 floor of the Hilton Hotel on Park Lane with spectacular views over London. At least they would have been stunning if it hadn't been for the apocalyptic downpour, but this is something I can't really blame the restaurant for, can I. The Ambiance: Some people don't like restaurants in hotels and think it affects the atmosphere. In my opinion this is true to some extent as hotel restaurants are usually generic and lack any edge. Even though this applied to Galvin as well, I still enjoyed the bright and spacious room and of course the view. The Service: When I booked the table and mentioned that it was to be a birthday dinner, the lovely person taking my booking offered to make a little birthday plate with chocolates, how nice is this? Also apart from this, the service was faultless, if maybe a bit too stiff. But this probably comes with the Hilton. Now the food We chose the Menu Du Chef for 39 pounds. If you want to splash out, you can go for the Menu Prestige (65 pounds for 3 courses) or the Tasting Menu. Retrospectively, I was glad we didn't overdo it on this occasion, as I wouldn't have wanted to sit through a tasting menu of this quality, a horrible thought actually. I really liked the bread, in fact the bread was one of the highlights of the meal. Fresh from the oven and still hot, crisp and light. The amuse bouche was a clear, cold tomato consomme (which I had much better at Fernandez & Leluu Supper Club) with a little pastry thing and a blob of greenish brown sauce. By the way, this unattractive sauce blob appeared again and again with the starters and the mains and bode ill. Both the starters were highly mediocre. The Terrine of Guinea Fowl, foie gras, and Bayonne ham and crispy skin certainly contained high quality ingredients, and might have been really good, if it hadn't come with greenish-brown blob of caper and raisin puree. This firstly didn't go very well with the terrine and secondly was quite unpleasant. The Veloute of English Asparagus, slow cooked duck's egg, goat's curd and sourdough croutons was blandness on a plate. It says a lot about the dish that we had to ask for salt and pepper to make it edible. The mains were almost worse. The Organic pork cutlet which was advertised to come with fondant potatoes, confit carrot, confit, grilled nectarine and sauce Robert was bone-dry and there was no apricot to be found anywhere on the plate. The sauce Robert was nice though. When I saw the greenish-brown sauce blobs on the plate of Fillet of gilthead sea bream, crushed new potatoes, slow roasted tomatoes, black olives caramel & salsa verde I feared for the worst. The fish was overcooked and drowned in pungent olive flavour. This was a dish which you wouldn't even enjoy in a country pub without any credentials. At least one course was excellent and this was the dessert of Tonka bean panna cotta, strawberries, strawberry jelly and buttermilk ice cream. It seems Tonka beans are the flavour of the moment and rightly so, as they taste of vanilla, cinnamon, cloves and other wonderful spices. I had a tonka bean panna cotta only a couple of weeks ago at the Opera Tavern and I am still dreaming of its deliciousness. The Galvin at Windows version was also lovely. The panna cotta had a beautiful creamy texture and tasted like a spice shop, but subtly so. Nicely complementing this flavour firework were the neutral buttermilk ice cream and the sweet strawberries. If you haven't had the chance to try tonka beans yet, do order them when you come across them anywhere on a dessert menu. More grandness yet to come in from of the cheese course. The cheeses are sourced from La Fromagerie, so they deserve the praise really. Reminds me I should go back to La Fromagerie soon, so I can enjoy the cheese without having to sit through a tedious meal. read more

We came here with a Living Daily voucher for lunch for two for £58. It was for a 3 course lunch with a glass of champagne each. We were satisfied with the experience and we would consider a future visit here to sample one of the more extensive menus. The restaurant is on the 28th floor of the Hilton Hotel on Park Lane. It affords nice views of the Central London parks below and I think it may be even nicer at night time. We got there just before 12pm and our table wasn't yet ready, but we were happy to wait momentarily in the adjacent bar. We had a friendly welcome and this set the tone for the rest of the lunch. There were few choices for the set menu lunch, but we both found dishes to our liking. For starters, my wife had the mackerel, escabeche and black olive caramel. This was given an enthusiastic review and I was lucky enough to sample some. It tasted just like the sea! Intense flavours. I had the salad Lyonnaise with slow cooked duck egg and smoked duck. This was fresh and not too heavy - ideal for a starter. However, I was thinking that perhaps I should have ordered the mackerel! We both chose the slow cooked pork belly with quinoa, peach pickled shimeji and spiced jus. This was the obvious choice for us as we are both fans of pork. For mine, it was a bit overcooked and the sauce was reduced too much. Aside from that, I liked the flavour combinations and the texture contrast of the quinoa worked well. For dessert, we both chose the fig tarte fine, port, lavender & marzipan icecream. This was light and not too sweet - it was a good way to follow up the heaviness of the main course. read more

I had a wonderful meal here from the set lunch menu. It is a pretty fancy place, but as it's quite a large and busy restaurant the hubbub guves it a more casual relaxed feel. The artichoke starter was possibly my favourite starter of all time! And the kimchi risotto was really special too. Also experienced the wonder of yoghurt and dill sorbet with a rich chocolate fondant. Added bonus was seeing Fred from First Dates!! :) read more