Maze

[DimPrawn]

Thank god I live in Swindon, where you are limited to Maccy D's, BK or the kebab van.

[DS23]

To be honest I've been on the next table to him a couple of times and he eats with his mouth open.

Yuk - a habit I despise

how do you get the food in?

[norrahe]

Why on earth did you dine there, michelin star or not, you've just eaten at the michelin equivilent of mcDonalds! (mcramsay holdings)

Get yourself a michelin guide and check this out linky

[sweetandsour]

New boy, slightly squiffy (well, not slightly), but just had an evening living the contractors life down Mayfair with a few cocktails and a meal at Maze. Never done a Michelin star before, and quite frankly after this evening, can't see the fuss. Bland has a new definition. Has Gordon Ramsey lost the plot, or can any old cafe get a Michelin star these days?

Which swinky restaurant would you recommend on next invoice day?

I haven't tried Maze myself but I have enjoyed a few meals in the restaurant with his name on in the Royal Hospital Road.

I was absolutely blown away by the meal and the service on the first visit. I have been less impressed on more recent visits, whether that is to do with the fact that the head chef has changed or whether I am just used to it now I am not sure.

They don't have the aura of exclusivity but these days I am perfectly happy with a visit to any of The Gaucho Grills.

Having said that, by the sound of your post you are out of your depth so it might be better if you stick to Pizza Express from now on.

[Lockhouse]

They don't have the aura of exclusivity but these days I am perfectly happy with a visit to any of The Gaucho Grills

Yep - good call.

[singhr]

To be honest I've been on the next table to him a couple of times and he eats with his mouth open.

Was there chutney on the table by any chance?

[Moscow Mule]

They don't have the aura of exclusivity but these days I am perfectly happy with a visit to any of The Gaucho Grills.

Yep - good call.

Thirded. Good quality ingredients, no mucking about.

That said, We had lunch at Vila Joya whilst on holiday this year. Cost more than the car hire for 10 days, but it was worth it.

[singhr]

Just been on the phone to El Bulli to make a reservation. They can fit us in September 2013 - how chuffed we are!

[cailin maith]

Thirded. Good quality ingredients, no mucking about.

That said, We had lunch at Vila Joya whilst on holiday this year. Cost more than the car hire for 10 days, but it was worth it.

Fourthed! I like Gaucho too!!

[norrahe]

Just been on the phone to El Bulli to make a reservation. They can fit us in September 2013 - how chuffed we are!

Lucky you, I thought they were closing down in the next 6 months.