General Chat

What about the OXO tower sweetie - from memory the food is reasonable its the wine that ups the price!! Check this site David as price list on it!! Food used to be fabulous and would imagine still is and STUNNING VIEWS ARE GUARANTEED http://www.oxotower*co*uk/indexIE.html Ooh just seen Mags reply and yeah I've had some lovely meals in there!! xx

Cafe Rouge is yummy but not what I'd call 'special'. In my opinion special is 'Vertigo' which is at the top of Tower 42 (right between Liverpool Street and Bank). It's the highest bar in London and offers 360 degree views over London. It's primarily a Champagne (most expensive bottle is £1,400, - Moet NV Brut Imperial must be pre-ordered) and Cocktail bar. The food is divine and includes Caviar, Oysters and other Seafood. Not great if you're scared of heights but a VERY special place :0)

My favourite is Quaglino's (a Conran restaurant). Excellent food. Usually entertainment on the weekend too. AL

I am with Ruth on this...OMG lol Marion

For my Grandmother's 80th 9 of us went to this amazing hotel for a day and a night. It's a 'gourmet' experience and the Chef and Waiters are there for you only (there's only one table in the restaurant!) It was INCREDIBLE! Everything was fresh, organic and mostly local produce.... check out the sample menus: http://www*buckinghams-table*com/products.php?productId=19

15 is Jamie Olivers restraunt (hubby recomends 15) San Lorenzo in Knightsbridge The Ritz ( Tea for two at the Ritz is £75) Kensington Roof Gardens Rosi

Hiya Viv:)) That would be great thanks:) lol Sue - MacDonalds is in me usual price range;) Lynda:))) You'll have to go cheaper cos we can get in the Ivy for about 40 quid ahead;) lol Ruth Thanks Mags & Lunar will have a look at those Ello Alter - the Ivy isn't actually as expensive as I thought it would be and I'm sure I can manage pretentious just for one night:) Diana & Bec - I will have a look at those but isn't one of those the one where you really do feel like yr high up lol Lynda! (again) It's a select family do so I might sqeeze you in lol. Will have a look at Carluccio's cos I like a nice bit of Italian;) BH Linda pmsl stop shouting I know you can get 5 courses and a bottle for tuppence hapenny in bloody Bolton but it's a bit dearer here;))) We thought we'd go mad for once and try somewhere posh to see if it's worth the fuss:)))) Thanks Rosi - was looking at Fifteen earlier cos Anna mentioned it - looks good. Am soo tempted by the Ivy cos of the location and it's not as expensive as I thought as long as we don't drink much:)))

Last time I saw the menu at the Ivy it was offering 'chips' not even hidden as 'pommes de terres frites' so I guess it isn't pretentious. I also guess the chips wouldn;t be anywhere near as good as my mum's either. Still, wherever you choose, have a good meal. bon appetit!

***Thought that David was looking up a restaurant to take me to if I come over this summer***

Thanks Nell:)))) lol Deb I don't reckon I can afford it twice in one summer;))

Then you have an easy decision - leave the other lot at home :)) Cuz

pmsl Deb;))

Linda love, if you ever get yr arse in gear and make it down to London I will take you to the poshest restaurant in town. Which is Tony's Pizza Cafe off Leicester Square. Honest.

Go for it David -its just the thought of being near John mcCririck with his cigar the size of a babys forearm,guzzling his beloved Dom Perignon(spelling) and king Prawns ......:~)).......Its the sort of place thats probably got repeat bookings for the same slots every week -avoid Fridays !!

Kensington Roof Garden has Flamingos Fishpond & Tropical plants..... Have you thought of a River Cruise Restraunt, my friend went on the Dixie Queen its a Mississippi style two tier paddle steamer and she highly recomends it.

DAVID?!?!?!? It's a well classy joint!!!! Proper posh like!!! *exorcises Essex girl spirit from her shaking body*

lmao Bec The KRG sounds fantastic Rosi but my sister-in-law would whinge on a steamer lol I wouldn't be able to eat with John McCririck in my view Alter - bleeeuuurrrggghh ;))

Even if you don't eat at Vertigo it's worth a trip for a pre/post glass of champers. Classy people like us David belong there! xx

Is that Michelin starred then luv?

Hi David I had a word with Richard Guest, (head chef) & he said he & Kit Chapman were impressed by the menu & prices at, L'Escargot. Its in Greek street, Soho. If you Google for the website there are pics & menus. Hope that helps, oh it's Marco Pierre White by the way. Vivienne xx