Gauthier Soho

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.

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?