Eating out is more of a novelty than it's ever been these days and we are perhaps more 'picky' in our nature because of this. You could say that we already know what we want and feel we deserve before we even walk into a restaurant: it's a combination of balance and attention to detail. Those little finishing touches have never been so important.
Of course, my main sticking point is the food itself; this simply must be up to scratch, no excuses. We're not a fussy lot all we really want is a decent size portion of honest home cooking that uses fresh ingredients and doesn't overdo it on price. Moreover, we don't expect to wait hours on end for this deliciousness and the drinks list should be a match made in heaven. You're probably thinking that these requests all sound pretty obvious, but have you seen Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares recently? I rest my case.
Whilst the food must be smoking hot, a successful restaurant should also have a good level of ambiance and this is usually created through its guests. We don't want over-full eateries where you can barely move, let alone breathe, but then we don't want to feel like we are the only ones around in 30 miles of the joint either. There just needs to be balance; a buzz or energy about the place that makes it both enjoyable and memorable.
Another must to add to my list is service. Let's face it, no matter how good the food, poor service can ruin your dining experience before you've even lifted your knife and fork. So really, we're back to that old notion of balance: you don't want to be fussed over by several eager waiting staff, hovering and hanging on your every word ready to pounce; but then in the same respect, you don't want to be waiting twenty minutes before you are even asked whether you would like a drink!
Whilst we're on the topic of service, timing is also of equal importance. Everything must move at an enjoyable pace: you want to be able to breathe between courses, but then you don't want to be waiting a lifetime either, and especially not when it comes to picking up the tab! I mean why drag out what's already rather painful the parting of hard-earned cash.
If you want to experience some fantastic restaurants here in the UK then I would definitely recommend hitting London, a true cosmopolitan city that boasts some of the very best Michelin Star restaurants, not only in Europe but in the whole world. Most notable places to visit for me are: The Restaurant (House 19) of Home House Portman Square, Yashin Sushi of Argyll Road and Bocca di Lupo of Archer Street. Classic British, Japanese and Italian - what can I say, I just love food!
Of course, my main sticking point is the food itself; this simply must be up to scratch, no excuses. We're not a fussy lot all we really want is a decent size portion of honest home cooking that uses fresh ingredients and doesn't overdo it on price. Moreover, we don't expect to wait hours on end for this deliciousness and the drinks list should be a match made in heaven. You're probably thinking that these requests all sound pretty obvious, but have you seen Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares recently? I rest my case.
Whilst the food must be smoking hot, a successful restaurant should also have a good level of ambiance and this is usually created through its guests. We don't want over-full eateries where you can barely move, let alone breathe, but then we don't want to feel like we are the only ones around in 30 miles of the joint either. There just needs to be balance; a buzz or energy about the place that makes it both enjoyable and memorable.
Another must to add to my list is service. Let's face it, no matter how good the food, poor service can ruin your dining experience before you've even lifted your knife and fork. So really, we're back to that old notion of balance: you don't want to be fussed over by several eager waiting staff, hovering and hanging on your every word ready to pounce; but then in the same respect, you don't want to be waiting twenty minutes before you are even asked whether you would like a drink!
Whilst we're on the topic of service, timing is also of equal importance. Everything must move at an enjoyable pace: you want to be able to breathe between courses, but then you don't want to be waiting a lifetime either, and especially not when it comes to picking up the tab! I mean why drag out what's already rather painful the parting of hard-earned cash.
If you want to experience some fantastic restaurants here in the UK then I would definitely recommend hitting London, a true cosmopolitan city that boasts some of the very best Michelin Star restaurants, not only in Europe but in the whole world. Most notable places to visit for me are: The Restaurant (House 19) of Home House Portman Square, Yashin Sushi of Argyll Road and Bocca di Lupo of Archer Street. Classic British, Japanese and Italian - what can I say, I just love food!
About the Author:
Along with some of the best restaurants Portman Square, Home House is also a London Members Club. Located in the heart of Portman Square, Home House offers a plethora of exclusive events like Fine Wine Nights for its members.
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