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The Fat Duck Maidenhead Reviews from The Last Year
Great show - not much magic!
Great show - not much magic! On Thursday 14th March we had lunch at The Fat Duck, We were a group of six. The food was interesting, the service and team were very good. The waiting staff demonstrated how good table service should be, they were very knowledgeable and presented the food well. An important element for us was a couple of dietary requirements, which included one member of our party who is in the early stages of pregnancy. These were dealt with exceptionally well on arrival and throughout the meal – amazing attention to detail. However, the magic which I had hoped for was in limited supply. I had heard stories from friends who had visited before, of how, using a variety of ingredients, culinary magic would happen before your eyes. Sadly, this was not my experience. The only magic was the first course the Nitroaperitif. The show was great, and whoever imagined and constructed the presentation has done a great job. Yes, the food was beautifully prepared and presented. The quality of the ingredients was probably the best available. The team presenting and serving the food did a great job. However, for £275 per person, this was an expensive experience. In addition, coffee and tea were extra and there was a discretionary 12.5% service charge. I was looking forward to the magic that I believed Heston Blumental at The Fat Duck had bought to the culinary world, but I was disappointed. In my opinion, at £275 per person, without drinks, without tea or coffee, this is an extremely expensive experience which I will not be partaking of again, I was disappointed. Another element, possibly out of the control of the restaurant team, was the loud and in appropriate behaviour and language of another table close by. In conclusion, it is sometime since I had the opportunity of visiting a three-star Michelin restaurant. In my opinion, my previous experience exceeded my experience at The Fat Duck.
It’s about the people.
Wonderful experience. The international team are fantastic. Service first class. Thank you Heston - fabulous job. Well worth the trip from Perth!
Incredible
On many occasions over the years, I have visited the top ten restaurants in the world, sometimes visiting three Michelin starred restaurants in one day (7 stars in one day) I will literally fly anywhere in the world to eat at the very best. I have flown to San Diego just to try a burger at hodad's, flown to Chicago to eat at a three star, flown to Tel-Aviv to eat at a two star vegan restaurant, flown to Memphis to eat the very best BBQ in the world..I love food It's been my passion, hobby, love and obsession to eat at amazing restaurants for over 25 years, I've been able to do this as a result of working and saving hard. During these amazing 25 years, I have visited the Fat Duck over 20 times. The food at the Duck never disappoints and always amazes me.. there is something so very special at the Duck.. innovation and cooking at it's very best. Although I have been to many other three star restaurants all over the world, the Fat Duck is still my favourite. The staff are unbelievably good, really fantastic and always make us feel so very special when we dine there. I'm looking forward to dining there again soon ❤️
Simply the best culinary experience we've had
My wife and I visited the Fat Duck for my 50th birthday and the experience lived up to everything we expected. From bumping in to one of the staff in Bray for directions, to being welcomed in a relaxing and friendly manner, the food, service and ambiance was exceptional. The Sensorium tasting menu was innovative, exciting and most importantly fun, allowing us to experience new things we had never tasted or experienced before. Bravo!
Amazing experience... but there is a but
Going to this restaurant is an event - and it is truly unique. Such a clever culinary experience. If you have the chance then do go. We did have a grumble however - some of the explanations of the culinary creations by the clearly enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff were so long, that but the time they'd finished, in several cases the hot food was warm at best. We found ourselves watching the food cool for three or four minutes while the staff went into long and sometimes rambling monologues. One dish was pretty stone cold by the time all the intricate details were fully explained. The portions are quite small (for obvious reasons) so they do cool off quickly, and the ambient room temperature isn't overly hot. We thought about complaining, but decided it wouldn't have really helped, and would have spoiled the ambience. However, it has definitely been one of our talking points with all our friends who were excited to hear about it.
Once in a lifetime experience
This was a bucket list essential for me and it did not disappoint. My husband took me for my 50th birthday and the staff were all aware and made me feel like a VIP all evening. The story tellers were passionate and informative. The food was sublime. We went to the wine cellar and had a tour of the kitchen. We ate our sweets the next day so continued the experience at home. Anyone who is considering coming here should 100% do it, you won’t be sorry.
Wife's 60th birthday lunch. on another culinary planet
Not three star without a reason . Went here for my Wife's birthday celebration, the whole vibe was very chilled although obviously there were some seriously wealthy people here. I won't go too much into the food as I wish I hadn't researched so much before we went and this slightly messed the surprise . Suffice to say, every dish in the tasting menu was a complete surprise and delight. As usual in these top Michelin starred places you are able to have some good banter with the front of house (contrary to a lot of peoples expectations) . Very expensive but you need to come here at least once in your lifetime
Simply amazing
Just a wonderful experience and great staff. We had the Xmas Menu, the food was superb, staff chatty, not stuffy as some Michelin starred restaurants are and you smile all the through the experience. Treat yourself, a great box ticked
A unique, one-off experience, but it’s hard to live up to expectations if you already know all the secrets!
In a sentence: A unique, one-off experience that’s worth coming to for a special occasion, but it’s hard to live up to expectations if you already know all the secrets! Restaurant: Staff - 10/10 For somewhere that is famed for its food, the staff are arguably the highlight. They are well-trained, friendly, and put you at ease immediately. Particular shoutout to Alex who was passionate and enthusiastic throughout. Location - 8/10 The dining room is cosy, if not slightly dingy. You are very close to other tables which can spoil some of the magic if you hear/see dishes ahead of you. Price - 6/10 You can swallow the eye-watering price by justifying it as a one-off experience, but food and the cheapest wine paring for 2 set us back £1100+. Food: Nitroaperitif - 7/10 Uniquely served and refreshing taste. Beetroot - 8/10 Intense horseradish, light beetroot, great. Red Cabbage Gazpacho - 6/10 Gazpacho a little too salty for my taste and mustard ice cream lacked any real punch. Lasagne of langoustine - 7/10 Delicate, tasty dish - unfortunately the langoustine was slightly tough which was a shame. Sound of the sea - 10/10 One of the best plates of food I’ve ever eaten. The fact they serve this with only a fork and spoon (no knife) shows you how tender the seafood is - perfectly seasoned and includes a variety different textures. Outstanding. Bread and butter - 6/10 Nice, crusty bread and creamy butter. But it is ultimately just bread and butter. Jelly of quail - 6/10 Not sure whether it was because the dish is served cold, but I felt the flavour was lacking a bit here and the quail jelly texture is slightly odd. A nice dish, but is more visually impactful than it is taste-wise. The Duck - 7/10 There’s nothing too crazy or gastronomic about this dish - just a well-executed plate of food. The duck cigar (aka their take on a duck pancake) was a highlight. Cheese and Grapes - 7/10 Cheese and grapes, or is it? I’m not a big fan of blue cheese so I’m glad the flavour was quite mild - nice textures and flavours. Hot and Iced tea - 7/10 Cool and novel course, especially if you don’t know the twist ahead of time. Taffety tart - 8/10 Delicate, tasty dish. Really nice. Like a kid in a sweet shop - 9/10 The most theatrical part of the meal - the wrong drawer popped out for my sweets but they quickly found the right one. A really nice touch to finish the meal.
The best restaurant in the UK
Another amazing meal at the UKs best restaurant. We were treated to probably the best meal in the UK to date. Heston pulled it off again. We were truly blessed to be able to go again and sample this incredible restaurant. As always we were looked after and decided to take the wine flight. Couldn’t have asked for anything better. This is simply worth every penny. If you done ever go anywhere else in your life. Go here. Go. Enjoy.
I've always been intrigued by molecular gastronomy and I
I've always been intrigued by molecular gastronomy and I have been wanting to try more fine dining, so I knew when I visited the UK I needed to try The Fat Duck. From the moment you enter the small airlock before going into the restaurant, you feel swept away to a whimsical place, like a trip into Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. We came for their Sensorium tasting menu which seeks to enthrall all 5 senses, and it surely does. Dining here can change your entire perception of food. My favorite dish is their Sound of the Sea which they claim will transport you to the seaside which I didn't really believe at first, but after trying it I realized it was true. When you close your eyes and wear the headphones and start eating the dish, your brain really feels like you're at the beach, seeing the sunlight hit your eyelid, feeling the foam of the ocean on your lip. Overall, they are masters of their craft here and really know how to create an immersive experience. I could go on-and-on about each course of their menu, but I don't want to spoil too many surprises. I definitely would come back one day once they have a new menu. I really enjoyed the non-alcoholic drink pairing which had a wide variety of unique drinks, so I would probably do that again as well.
I'm speechless.
I don't possess the gifted genius to even comprehend the level of creativity, artistry, food-chemistry, and skill, let alone the sheer grit and guts to even fantasize what becomes behind the nondescript walls of that remodeled old tavern. All I can do is appreciate the once in a lifetime experience. And thanks to the impeccable storyteller waitstaff for caring for our bicycles during our fantasy experience.
How does one even begin to describe an experience at The
How does one even begin to describe an experience at The Fat Duck? Is it even possible? That sh*t cray. We've been to Alinea, and while we were definitely entertained there (see review), we felt that some of the food quality was sacrificed for spectacle. At The Fat Duck, you get both. We had the Sensorium experience--"a journey through the mind"--with certain components that were so over-the-top that they induced eye-rolling, but we have to say that for the most part, we were dazzled. We don't want to parade through every course, but will shout out some of our favorites and least favorites. The Nitroaperitif was an ideal start to the gastro-shenanigans, and while the aerated beetroot was tiny, it was delicious. The lobster and shiitake was pure joy; the sound of the sea was fun with the headphones, but the foam was really unappetizing, as were some of the other textures on the "seafloor." Best bread ever!!!! The "walk in the woods" was insane with the smoke, and the leaves were remarkable, but there was a bit too much jelly for one of us. The barley "haytack" on the beef course was probably one of our favorite bites of the night, and we loved the uniqueness of having three different cuts on one plate, but the largest one was way too tough. We went up to the cellar for the wine and lights show before the cheese course, and that was perfect timing. The only other thing that we didn't like was the mousse in the alphonso mango course--it just tasted/felt odd in the mouth. The whole kid in a candy shop thing was gimmicky but fun. We had some nice cocktails (lavender collins and a mezcal one) to start and the somm suggested a lovely dessert wine as well. Service was solid--sometimes the different global accents were hard to understand, and folks spoke too quickly, but that was no big deal. Everyone was really polite. We had asked for our courses to come out more quickly since we had a long drive back to London with a babysitter waiting, and they were great about that for the most part. We were lucky because we "caught up" to the people who were already seated before us and then we kept being surprised because our dishes were coming out first amongst the tables next to us. Obviously there's a lot we're leaving out, but we have to say that we have been to MANY of these types of restaurants, and rarely do we feel that they have been worth the price of entry (which is not for the faint of heart--our final bill creeped into the four figures!), but we can say that The Fat Duck was worth it. We had a great time, it was memorable, and we left on a high note. Not perfect, but close, so five stars.
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