Row on 5

Row on 5 lives up to expectation and delivers on all fronts. The food was superb, service was exceptional and we had the added bonus of Executive Chef Spencer Metzger cooking and serving dishes. To be able to watch him first hand was a privilege and the highlight of our lunch. We indulged in the 15 course taster menu, which I would recommend, but at £250 pp it does not come cheap, with wine on top and the £14 caviar supplement, which is a must, you will not walk away with much change in your pocket; is it worth it? If you are a foodie, definitely! Standout dishes, the Louet-Feisser Oyster is a mouthful of joy and pops in the mouth, the Orkney scallop complete with complimentary, named chop sticks for you to take home, was delicious and the miso and truffle dessert, was superb. Service was outstanding! Jackets were dry-cleaned while we ate; the maitre d' knew our names and was full of French charm, a real asset to the restaurant, and every dish was served with precision. The chefs welcome every guest on arrival in chorus, which I found a bit grating and felt a little contrived (think 'yes chef' if you are a fan of The Bear) but I am being slightly picky, and I know others will love that sort of thing; especially international guests. The atmosphere is wonderful, there is a lovely buzz but we were unfortunate enough to be seated at the one restricted view table. We were seated in front of a mirrored pillar which does make you feel isolated from the whole restaurant, also nobody wants to watch themselves eating! I would encourage the restaurant to review the value of having a table placed there as it was the only negative and it did have an impact on our experience; I would encourage you to ask to not be seated there if you are planning a visit. Overall, an amazing experience and one not to be missed if you are a foodie; go and enjoy!