2006-08-14 05:58:24 · 17 answers · asked by ? 2 in Dining Out ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
There are many - London has more Michelin starred restaurants than any city in the world now.
However, "The Fat Duck" in the village of Bray-on-Thames in Berkshire is particularly famous/notorious. Top chefs like Gordon Ramsey & from round the world have all made pilgrimages there. It's not a fancy restaurant in terms of decor, but in gastronomic terms it is unique.
The head chef there is reputed to have some kind of unusual ability to break down everything he puts in his mouth into the various components of taste that make it up - kind of almost in the same way that a machine would do a chemical analysis - though obviously much smarter than a machine.
This gives him the ability to come up with the strangest,yet delightful, unique and most original concoctions. It really is a unique experience!
For example they have been known to have hay and pollen on the menu. The following are some of the less unusual things they've had recently on the menu (obviously, since it changes seasonally this may not be what you see on the menu if you go):
Roast scallop, caramelised cauliflower puree, marinated cep and jelly of oloroso sherry.
Veloute of celeriac and tapioca, cabbage stuffed with pig's cheeks and choucroute.
Veal kidney roasted in its fat, Macvin, Golden Wonder Pont-Neuf & Ketchup.
Poached Breast of Anjou Pigeon with cherries & pistachio.
2006-08-16 03:33:00 · answer #1 · answered by gsp100677 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ivy in Covent Garden, London
also
Hakkasan in London-great and expensive chinese food
there is some kind of rating of the best restaurants in the world, quite a few in the uk there, heard ivy ranks high on the list
2006-08-14 06:03:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont know if this is the fanciest restaurant but Jamie Olivers restaurant 15 in newquay is lovely. Highly recommend it! Look up the website in google "15 Newquay"
2006-08-16 01:00:52 · answer #3 · answered by Maxi B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Fat duck in Bray,run by Heston Blumenthal is considered by many to be the best
Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons,in Oxfordshire is also highly rated
2006-08-14 06:24:23 · answer #4 · answered by salforddude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question will have a different answer depending upon who you believe. ONe of the reliable places is Maxim's which rates restaurants around the world.
2006-08-14 06:04:26 · answer #5 · answered by paanbahar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Crab and Lobster in north yorkshire
2006-08-14 10:30:58 · answer #6 · answered by m3beemer2001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Ivy, darling.
2006-08-14 06:38:30 · answer #7 · answered by Clodia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you planning to drive all over the country to get some good fish and chips> that's weird...
2006-08-14 06:02:07 · answer #8 · answered by eagleboy225 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wethespoons .. they all over England .. IE two meals for about £6 lol
2006-08-14 09:18:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Fat Duck run by Heston Blumenthal - http://www.fatduck.co.uk/
You'll need to book.
2006-08-14 06:12:40 · answer #10 · answered by nert 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋