Pied à Terre

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   FrancescoR

   London2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   I was really looking forward to visit the restaurant as the menu online looked amazing, but when I arrived on site the menu had 3/4 different dishes. I wanted to go for the 10 courses but because of this change and some of the dishes not being in my likings I opted for 6 courses. Now let’s come to the gimmick of the courses, I went for 8 but actually received 3 savoury courses, cheese, pre dessert and dessert with canapé and petit fours which for them counted as a course, the 3 savoury courses were all great, pre dessert and dessert a total disappointment and not worth the star. Then let’s move to the service, staff was friendly but not coordinated, before sitting down I spotted two stains on my tablecloth, been asked for water twice and they brought also the wrong one 😂🤦🏻‍♂️. Wine list is embarrassing with no bottles costing less than 90 pounds which looks like a big rip off and not leaving much choice to who wants to spend a bit less, no half bottles and glasses of wine with too much gap, I’m a sommelier and this looked like they either don’t have a sommelier or the list is made to scam people, in all this the owner looked more like the clown of the circus seated on the table next to mine drinking with some other guests rather that being worried about running the restaurant. The decors feels like the place is stuck in the 80’s. For the money spent absolutely not worth and probably not worth the Michelin star, but probably they are retaining it only because they have it for long time. If you are going often around for these types of restaurants you probably visit once and then never again, there’s a lot better around the area with better value for the price. Feels bad to leave a review like these, first because I work in the industry and always trying to be kind to others, and because the staff were friendly, but felt they were not on top of their game at all
   

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   Pied à TerreResponded 2 days ago

   On-line menus are updated daily. Our Tête de Moine is no shortcut. We allow 2.5 hours for 8 course menus. Your arrival time was 13.10, petit fours served at 15.02. You were given wine list to peruse. You requested two glasses of red, these were served at your pace. Longest time between courses was 15 minutes. We have quicker paced meals from £55. The Somm served £14 Kinki Ortega checking back moments after tasting. The GM served £23 Cortona Syrah, invited you to taste, then the Somm discussed. You enjoyed complimentary Pinot Blanc with cheese and 95 Josmeyer Grand Cru with dessert. Our multi-awarded wine list has many bottles under £90, wines by glass from £14, not £25, half bottles available. I often sit with guests, but always available to serve. Fuller comment on google.
   

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   Marcus

   London1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Sadly not worthy of a Michelin Star in my opinion. Flavour combinations were mismatched and service, while friendly was not the standard I would expect. Have seen previous reviews mentioning the temperature of the food as well and I have to agree, most dishes came out like warm. Only 2 of the courses (we opted for the 10 course plant based menu) would be fit for a 1 star. Both desserts were flat which for me should be the crescendo of the meal. White Chocolate cremeux overpowered by a basil oil which left the meal on strange note. The Kinder Bueno on the train home had more going on and that's not something you should be writing after eating at a place like this. Just a bit flat. This is not in anyway supposed to be harsh just an honest reflection based on the price point and expectations we have of Michelin establishments.
   

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   Olivia

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful experience! The vegetarian menu was amazing, and the ambiance, staff, and service were all perfect. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. We will definitely come back for more!
   

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   Hallie VIP

   New York City1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was not Michelin level service. Waiter was confused on the order, only gave one person 5 dishes and charged for 6 and were not friendly.
   

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   Chris

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 6 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I've dined a few times here, for birthdays and special occasions, always great staff, atmosphere... and always with the very attentive David, who effortlessly and genuinely cares that you are having a great meal. It was my 60th birthday with my twin brother, we had the taster menu... and David insisted on some additional flights wines with our lovely food, as a gift from the restaurant. I can't fault the evening, we had a great time, amazing food, with many laughs, and I will be back at some stage. I mentioned this to a friend whose mother went a few years ago for her 75th and wedding anniversary and said that David treated her like a queen. I can't recommend the wonderful place enough.
   

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   HiranP

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and service. Worth the trip. We will be going back to see what’s on the changing menu.
   

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   LMASON

   Kent7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent service amazing . Food was good well presented , would have loved more meats choices on the tasty menu
   

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   Hannah

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Honestly sublime. An incredible evening with incomparable food and wine pairing.
   

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   David

   Dorset1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 21 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the moment we arrived we were treated to exceptional service from the team. Each member of David’s staff had intermit knowledge of the menu and each course that arrived to our table. The food that chef creates here is absolutely exceptional, we loved every aspect of the evening. Mathew was particularly charming during service.
   

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    Lindy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was beautifully prepared, the amount of intricacy & thought that went into every element of each dish was amazing. The tastes were sublime. Christmas Present for my daughter she asked for a Fine Dining Ecperience Nothing disappointed, we will be back . Thank you 💛
    

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