Gauthier Soho

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Fri Oct 26 2012

Entry to this handsome Georgian townhouse requires the caller to press a buzzer: it sets the tone for a meal that is unapologetically exclusive, and at odds with the casual dining joints popping up all over Soho. The sumptuously furnished rooms are set over two floors, meaning the many waiters have to scuttle up and down flights of stairs every time a dish emerges from the basement kitchen – which is often, as multiple courses prevail.

Although not quite the staid ‘temple to gastronomy’ many critics decry it as, Gauthier’s exists for the food above all else. The cooking displays exacting French technique and inventive use of vegetables (something Provençal chef Alexis Gauthier is known for), but it often ends up too restrained to truly awe. A recent dish of belly pork with carrot, ‘light chilli’, coriander and coconut didn’t display any of its advertised Asian influence; a ravioli of asparagus with bitter leaves was beautifully assembled, but too polite in flavour.

Besides two tasting menus, the à la carte offers three, four or five courses from a fairly large list. There’s also a reasonably priced lunch/early bird menu; but this is not somewhere to scrimp – such an intense level of service and finessed cooking doesn’t come cheap.

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Address:
Gauthier Soho 21 Romilly Street
London
W1D 5AF

Venue phone:
020 7494 3111
Venue website:
www.gauthiersoho.co.uk
Opening hours:
Lunch served noon-2.30pm Mon-Fri. Dinner served 5.30-10.30pm daily
Transport:
Tube: Leicester Square or Piccadilly Circus tube
Price:
Set meal (lunch, 5.30-7pm) £18 2 courses (£26 with half bottle of wine), £25 3 courses (£33 with half bottle of wine). Set meal £40 3 courses, £50 4 courses, £60 5 courses; £70 tasting menu (£100-£130 incl wine); £60 vegetarian tasting menu (£90-£120 incl wine)
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1. Gauthier Soho
  - 21 Romilly Street
    London
    W1D 5AF
  - 020 7494 3111
  - www.gauthiersoho.co.uk
  - 51.512754,-0.131493

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We eat out a lot, at good restaurants, in London, and Gauthier is the best, really, the best. If you haven't tried it then do. If money is a budget then try the set lunch menu, and go from there. Almost don't want to write this review because I always want to get a table there, but, they really deserve a wonderful review, we've been so many times. And Chef Alexis Gauthier has the most talented Sommelier, Roberto Della Pietra, with such reasonably priced knowledge, a joy! Enjoy. (We sound like we are in the 'business', but we really are not, can't exactly give out our phone number to prove the point, just see for yourself).

Toots Tue Nov 8 2011
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I've been to Gauthier a number of times now, and I do not really agree with the review here. Without a doubt, this is a restaurant worthy of 5-stars if there has ever been one. The black truffle risotto is one of the very best dishes I have ever eaten. I would recommend the wine taster menu, as the pairing of each course is absolutely incredible. It's also excellent value for the set lunch, with is about £30 for a three course meal (with some extras thrown in between courses) and a half bottle of wine per person. As for the service, you couldn't do a whole lot better. I have always found the staff to be polite and extremely attentive. The sommelier is extremely knowledgable and really adds value by explaining how the flavours will pair with each course. Stil my favourite restaurant.

Mike George Sun Jun 19 2011
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Only visited once, for lunch, so I cannot comment on consistency. But I had the best lunch and best value lunch ever, replacing Pied a Terre in the latter category. Three good amuse bouches, attractive, interesting and tasty. Choice of 7 different bread rolls - the walnut, olive, chorizo, tomato and french I tasted were all excellent. A starter of scallops (2, large), langoustine (1), ginger jelly (good but not fantastic) and intense shellfish jus (maybe slightly too intense?) was cooked just right. Main course of pork loin, soft belly, cabbage mash and carrots was good but I felt the belly was underseasoned and improved a lot when eaten with my remaining piece of crorizo roll. I chose cheese rather than a dessert and had five pieces of high quality and interesting french cheeses (from a table of 16 or so). The wine (1/2 bottle) was an excellent red from Puglia. Although not having a coffee or tea, I was given 3x2 excellent petit fours. Some Michelin restaurants would have called this 5 courses, but it cost only £33, wine included. (Sparkling) water was free. What more can I say?

Mick Fri Nov 26 2010
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