www.theledbury.com
It is a shame that I ate here so recently after visiting Pied à Terre. Although the food was somewhat exciting and perfectly executed it somehow lacked the drama and sheer brilliance and complexity of it's 2 michelin starred Rival. Do not let this put you off, the food was really quite excellent, as it should be. It did not leave my mind dancing like a giddy fairy though. Alas, that is it! The presentation was beautiful, and there were plenty of unique touches I had not seen before.
It may have been that we didn't have a great table, or that the sommelier was a little too busy to indulge us fully, not that he did anything wrong, but it would not be my first choice considering London options.
The reputation of the place does not help as it sets your expectations unbelievably high and it delivers on quality and execution. I am struggling to explain my indifference, but indifferent I am despite having a faultless meal. The place itself was nice enough, and despite the flurry of noise around their interior design, I found it quite boring. I think that is the problem. I wonder if a little too much restraint is guilty of making me feel this way? A little more backbone or courage might have changed things. The food was delicious though.
It is a shame that I ate here so recently after visiting Pied à Terre. Although the food was somewhat exciting and perfectly executed it somehow lacked the drama and sheer brilliance and complexity of it's 2 michelin starred Rival. Do not let this put you off, the food was really quite excellent, as it should be. It did not leave my mind dancing like a giddy fairy though. Alas, that is it! The presentation was beautiful, and there were plenty of unique touches I had not seen before.
It may have been that we didn't have a great table, or that the sommelier was a little too busy to indulge us fully, not that he did anything wrong, but it would not be my first choice considering London options.
The reputation of the place does not help as it sets your expectations unbelievably high and it delivers on quality and execution. I am struggling to explain my indifference, but indifferent I am despite having a faultless meal. The place itself was nice enough, and despite the flurry of noise around their interior design, I found it quite boring. I think that is the problem. I wonder if a little too much restraint is guilty of making me feel this way? A little more backbone or courage might have changed things. The food was delicious though.
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Curd
of Hampshire Buffalo Milk with Mushroom Consommé and
Saint Nectaire on Toast
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Flame
Grilled Mackerel with Cucumber, Celtic Mustard and Shiso
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Root
Vegetables Baked in Salt and Clay with Hazelnuts
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Terrine
of Foie Gras with Cooked and Raw Apple in Sake
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Tart
Fine of Cevennes Onion with Grilled Onion Puree and Chanterelles
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Roast
Cod with Pumpkin Polenta, Shellfish Emulsion
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Shoulder
of Pyrenean Milk Fed Lamb with Jerusalem Artichokes, Winter
Savory Milk and New Season Olive Oil
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Jerusalem
and Chinese Artichokes with Winter Savory and New Season Olive Oil
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Jerusalem
and Chinese Artichokes with Winter Savory and New Season Olive Oil
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Pre-Dessert
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