Restaurants

The website (same layout as sister restaurant Wild Honey) makes the place look really nice and once you get there it is. But then sadly it goes wrong. (I can't comment on WH but from below you'll see that I'm not too enthusiastic about trying that one now).
I wish I had taken heed of Sarah's review below. It has a Michelin star (not sure why, considering the overall experience) but I guess it is now struggling to hold on to it with the poor level of service in the evenings.
The food was OK, but not much more than that and certainly not special. But the service, well, all I can say is that with so many places to choose from in London I wish I had taken my money elsewhere.
Even the staff in Chez Gerard on a busy night are pleased to see you.
Good luck if you really need to try this place but if you want a smile with your dinner try other places first.

Went on basis of these reviews. Was very disappointed. Staff were disdainful and lacked food knowledge. Meal was ridiculously rushed ,obviously couldn't wait to clear table. Repetitive garnish, who wants peas and broad beans on both entree and main. Overall really unimpressed. Went to Wild Honey four nights later and it was stunning.

Although I have to disagree with everyone else on the decor, I realise that is probably just my own prejudice against the Late 90s Yuppie school of interior design.
Fortunately the food stands on its own as a reason to go. Like the Time Out reviewer, the squid and mackerel burger made me very happy. This was followed by a sizeable pot of vegetables and stuffed tripe that was rich, pungent and generally awesome (although the accompanying bit of toast with minced trotter was underwhelming and probably unnecessary).
I also want to know where they get their cheese.

Fantastic place, very casual feel to the place making you feel relaxed and able to just focus on food. Great homely simple food, very satisfying indeed. Great place to go to when you are hungy and just want to eat great food at a price that is value for money.

Arbutus is simply the best restaurant in london. I have been three times and each time has been fabulous. I always find it hard to choose because everything sounds so good. Service and atmosphere are lovely and not stuffy as in other similar restaurants. Tarte tatin for pud is a must.

Appalling service and the place is overrated in general. One smug waiter made us feel very uncomfortable. Bland decor and lacks atmosphere. Food is good but not amazing. Go elsewhere.

Very nice atmos in this pleasantly decorated restaurant. Staff were delightful and also knowledgeable, not scared to past their opinions in regards to the menu. They all seemed to work with the confidence of knowing that the food was good and they certainly weren't wrong. Tasted as good as it looked and the portions were ample to satisfy a 1.94cm male appetite. Wine was reasonably priced as was the meal. On the contrary, I like the idea of adding the service charge on my behalf. One can always deduct it if they feel it was not deserved, but somehow I doubt this will happen. Highly recommended

Went for a pre-theatre meal. Food was very tasty but incredibly small portion. Lamb was all fat and no meat. Left feeling very hungry.
Beer £4.50
Didn't appreciate having the service charge included.

Excellent food delivered with quick charming service. I found my waitress to be very educated about the food and wine. Excellent option to have carafes available, would recommend to all.

We took my parents here on a busy Thursday evening. We hadn't booked but they found us a table with no problem. Service was quick and attentive; the waiter was lovely. And the food was simply delicious - we ate off the pre-theatre menu, so the choice was limited, but everything we ordered was fantastic, and great value for money. Would recommend to anyone