It was almost Christmas and as if there isn’t going to be enough eating and drinking, Gipsy Spread and I also had a wedding anniversary to celebrate. Whilst we don’t normally head out for dinner on Valentine’s day, the day of forced romance, we do like to head out on the 4th December. So, it started with a kiss (of course), followed by a glass or two of wine at the exquisite 1707 Wine Bar at Fortnum and Masons, where we wiled away our time waiting for our table at the wonderfully decadent and over the top art deco space that is the Wolseley.
I have been here many times before, but usually only for afternoon tea or some variation of this topic and each time we discussed that we should return for dinner. So, wedding anniversary number three was the night for our reappearance.
We wafted through the heavy curtain that sits behind the door and were immediately assaulted by all the clinking and clanging that resonates through the high ceilinged venue. The lights bedazzled and the mirrors twinkled with gilt around the dining hall. We were expertly shown to our table and provided with menus. The good news is that there is a very extensive separate vegetarian menu. The bad news however, is that I had far too much choice and spent far too long deliberating.
I ordered a half bottle of the Pommery Brut Champagne, we were celebrating after all. We received a glass each and sipped slowly enjoying the tiny bubble and fresh crispness of the vintage. We then proceeded to order. Gipsy Spread chose the classic steak tartare with the egg yolk atop. I after much deliberation went for the aubergine and gruyere schnitzel out of curiosity.
It was whilst we were waiting for the arrival of our mains that the waiter asked us if we wanted the wine list. We both looked at each other curiously as two glasses of Champagne does not constitute half a bottle. We enquired and the order had been taken for two glasses, SO we given these on the house and an additional half bottle of Pommery was brought forth.
Our mains arrived and whilst Gipsy Spread thoroughly enjoyed his meal, I did not get was I was expecting and didn't find the meal particularly mind blowing, but rather average. This of course did not dampen our moods after a lovely time at 1707, and enjoying the Champagne and classic ambience of the current environs.
The service was second to none and as if by magic, we were brought some fantastic macaroons with a marzipan sign wishing us a happy anniversary. These were as good as I've had in France and an unexpected treat.
I shall most definitely return for dinner, however, I think I will steer clear of the schnitzel. I think I thought it was some kind of sausage!? The Wolseley is definitely one of the better places to visit if you wish to dine in central London. Its prices are more reasonable than the Savoy, however the service is comparably good.
It was whilst we were waiting for the arrival of our mains that the waiter asked us if we wanted the wine list. We both looked at each other curiously as two glasses of Champagne does not constitute half a bottle. We enquired and the order had been taken for two glasses, SO we given these on the house and an additional half bottle of Pommery was brought forth.
Our mains arrived and whilst Gipsy Spread thoroughly enjoyed his meal, I did not get was I was expecting and didn't find the meal particularly mind blowing, but rather average. This of course did not dampen our moods after a lovely time at 1707, and enjoying the Champagne and classic ambience of the current environs.
The service was second to none and as if by magic, we were brought some fantastic macaroons with a marzipan sign wishing us a happy anniversary. These were as good as I've had in France and an unexpected treat.
I shall most definitely return for dinner, however, I think I will steer clear of the schnitzel. I think I thought it was some kind of sausage!? The Wolseley is definitely one of the better places to visit if you wish to dine in central London. Its prices are more reasonable than the Savoy, however the service is comparably good.
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