The Dining Room – The Goring

3 Reviews on “The Dining Room – The Goring”

• Nidhi Arora

  How stylish is the Goring Hotel.Beautiful bar lounge for before lunch drinks.Excellent lunch, excellent service and excellent wine list.Probably amongst the best and most attentive service I’ve had at any London restaurant.Nothing is too much for the staff!And form is quite up to style.Perfect place for a business lunch or a special celebration.Royal connections in no way overplayed!

  January 5, 2020, 8:56 pm

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• True Food_Junkie

  Very Traditional. If you want more than just tea and crave more of an experience, then this little pricey spot is for you. The concierge-like service will make you feel as if you have stepped into the upper echelon of society. You barely have to lift a finger to pour your own tea. One warning, while the pastries are an absolute delight, their sandwiches are BLAND. However, if you desire a classy and traditional experience, I highly recommend this place.

  September 18, 2014, 7:02 pm

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• Inher30s

  If the Queen had a local, this would be it. Classy, elegant and only a stone’s throw from Her Maj. Prior to this day, the only thing I knew about the Goring was that Kate Middleton & co stayed here for her last night as a (relative) pauper prior to her big day.I must admit, the royal connection had me picturing a rather stuffy, old fashioned place but nothing could be further from the truth. The room itself is in shades of white, tables set at a healthy distance apart and the quiet tinkling of china and crystal in the air. A large pink Swarovski chandelier dominates the decor which is otherwise quiet, calm and serene.Reliable sources informed me a few titans of industry were among those dining, which seemed only appropriate for the grandeur of the place.Despite being early for our party, the staff were warm and effusive, had me feeling settled and comfortable with a paper and not a hint of snobbishness in sight.First course for me was a Lobster Omelette I would never think to have an omelette at a restaurant – regardless of the ingredients, however I was reliably told by the regulars that it was a must try. And wow, what a surprise it was. Weekend breakfasts would be a lot different with the addition of one of these! There appeared to be a very fine layer of what I can only imagine to be mashed potato on top, which contributed to an overall silky smooth texture that was quite melt in the mouth scrumptious.The staff convinced me to choose the lamb for main. Slow roasted lamb stuffed with sausage meat, served with roast garlic and celeriac. An extremely generous serving, considering the side of mashed potatoes (which on an aside, was so smooth I could have used a straw!). The celeriac was a bit firm for these teeth but the meat melted into your mouth and was an example of what a perfectly cooked piece of lamb should be.Creme Caramels are some of my all time favourite desserts and I can’t understand why they don’t feature on more menu’s instead of the more ubiquitous creme brulee. This particular creation was heaven on a plate. I had promised others on the table a bite, but that proved to be an empty promise.Aside from the range of desserts, there’s also the cheese option. While I was sorely tempted, I really could not have resisted the creme caramel. A trolley appeared of gloriously stinky cheeses from which to make the selection.All in all, an absolutely fantastic meal. And all this as part of a ‘set luncheon’ menu on a weekday for 38pp.Given the unparalleled quality of the food, the location, the pristine surroundings and the generous menu from which to make your selection, this could well be one to add to the list – for truly special occasions that won’t bankrupt you. inher30s.com

  March 16, 2014, 3:37 am

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