Dinner by Heston Blumenthal Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The dishes that have been staples since the opening: meat fruit, rice and flesh, tipsy cake are so good that will linger in your memory for years."
• "The fish was cooked perfectly."
• "The food itself was sublime."
• "All the dishes we had were delicious but the ‘rice and flesh’ was a stand out."
• "The food really takes you back in time, tastes authentic and everything was delicious."
• "The meat fruit and Tipsy cake were particular highlights for me, definitely worth the hype!"
• "The food was exceptional and it lived up to ALL the hype and fame."

Cons:

• "The signature meat fruit starter wasn't as good as I thought it was going to be."
• "Their sauces could develop as most of them were cold and has a feeling of being served as if they were in a fast food chain by the taste of it."
• "I actually thought the lamb and cucumber was a bit salty for my taste."
• "The smoked trout was kind of bland and uninspired."
• "The food itself was quite average. Nothing special."
• "The side dishes were lacking in flavour and the carrots were on the overcooked side."
• "The food was on the expensive side as my small glass of wine cost 20£ and it was the cheapest."

Service

Pros:

• "Very attentive staff, great from reservation to changing to the actual lunch where I was 15 mins late."
• "Service was flawless, attentive without being OTT."
• "Service was very good, but felt a bit stuffy - likely due to the really large dining room and a lot of wait staff."
• "The staff were super friendly and had so much knowledge on how the chef created these dishes."
• "Great food and drinks. Exceptional wait staff."
• "Service was exceptional, although have had better elsewhere."
• "Service was impeccable, professional but also friendly and humorous."

Cons:

• "Service was so slow."
• "Service seems to have diminished since the last time I ate at this restaurant."
• "Service was a little hands off, but still friendly enough."
• "Was quite surprised how left alone you are service wise."
• "For a Michelin star restaurant this service and quality… I would not recommend this place."
• "The only negative was we got the impression the wine waiter didn’t want to be there, he kept staring outside, I found him very unfriendly."
• "Service had the staff numbers, but not the execution: plates weren’t cleared, our wine glasses were left dry & the bottle was not near us, even the water glasses didn’t get refilled."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Overall the food is exceptional, service is professional and the environment is just grand."
• "Decor was spacious and beautiful."
• "The restaurant located in Mandarin Oriental Hotel which is in the heart of London. The place is very well decorated, luxurious and good atmosphere."
• "Dinner by Heston is not just a dining experience; it's an enlightening journey for the senses."
• "We had a table overlooking Hyde park which was a stunning backdrop to our meal."
• "It really is beautiful on the terrace beside Hyde Park, peaceful and regal."
• "The dining room with big windows on Hyde Park is just stunning."

Cons:

• "The only drawback was the choice of furniture, as the seat and table design fell short of expectations."
• "For the price tag, definitely dated and lacking in care."
• "The bar is next to the dining room, with no doors, so all the noise comes through."
• "The decor was boring and uninspired."
• "The dining-room is chic but very plain."
• "The atmosphere was loud, not at what I was expecting."
• "We were dining in a loud and messy atmosphere and did not feel at ease."

Value

Pros:

• "Price was a bit steep but well worth it for a special occasion (or if you just wanted to treat yourself!)"
• "Recommended, expensive but..."
• "Although we didn’t get the set cost menu, having it makes the experience more affordable so for people thinking of staying away due to price then check again."
• "It was totally worth the money."
• "Pricey but worth it."
• "Good value set lunch menu at £45 for three courses."
• "The food was well prepared but for total price was more than we normally pay."

Cons:

• "The steaks were the only thing 'normal' on the main course list and mine was more than 'a little marvelled' it was mostly grizzle and fat."
• "Food : 1/10 Service : 1/10 Value for money : 5/10 (if everything was good)"
• "For £400, I want to feel transcendently refreshed. We were not."
• "With the now 15% service charge you are paying $35 for a dessert .. $90 for a basic filet … I just simply can’t justify the price for the food."
• "Massively overpriced wines."
• "Definitely not Michelin star worthy. Slow unattentive service."
• "Absolutely not worth the money we have paid. Simple ingredients, simple sauces, simple methods of cooking."