Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood

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1020 N San Vicente Blvd (at Sunset Boulevard)
West Hollywood, CA 90069

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(310) 358-7788
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Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
Gordon Ramsay at The London - West Hollywood - West Hollywood, CA
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Best

Wow, I'm shocked to see bad reviews! We ate at the poolside cafe recently and it was by far the best meal I've EVER eaten. I won't claim to know if Ramsay has anything to do with ...

Worst

I don?t usually review restaurants ? but I felt that people should know that this place is overrated. For the price you are paying, you should expect to be full and to have been i...

Gordon Ramsay is the man 2/4/2009

Donna Provided by Partner
First of all, I am a huge fan of GR, as a chef and as a person. He has every right to scold and mold these chefs or pseudo chefs into the best the... more
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Fantastic afternoon tea service 12/30/2008

I tried the Sunday afternoon tea service, and it was awesome! We went with a group of girls and had tons of little appetizers and desserts to nibble on while drinking tea. With T+T it was only $40 a person. Totally worth it! Pros: Great atmosphere, good food, great staff Cons: Not many! more
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Good food, average service 12/8/2008

My expectations going into this restaurant were high, which was my first mistake. I must say that the Hotel staff is VERY friendly and helpful. The restaurant hostesses the same....our wait staff not so much. They all seemed as if they had better things to do then get us our food. I waited ridiculously long for my drink and finally had to flag someone down to get it for me. Our waitress was knowledgeable but never seemed to be around when we needed her. I think she secretly watched us and only came over when we had food in our mouths so we would not be able to ask for anything. The food was good, but I wasn't blown away. Overpriced? Yes, but were expecting that so no surprise there. Overall it was and average experience, with good food and below average service. Pros: Friendly hotel staff, Valet parking Cons: bad wait staff, overpriced more
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overrated 10/24/2008

I don?t usually review restaurants ? but I felt that people should know that this place is overrated. For the price you are paying, you should expect to be full and to have been inspired by the food and surroundings. I found the food ?GOOD?, but hardly exceptional ? especially when you consider the portion size is borderline comical. Pros: the hype Cons: over priced, parking fees, portion sizes more
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Weird, spotty service 10/10/2008

We are huge Gordon Ramsay fans and looked forward to trying his new place in LA but were sorely disappointed in the service. The atmosphere is pleasant and the menu is interesting, but the service was spotty and sort of strange. Our server was very nice though sort of a bit breezy and casual, and she seemed to forget about us periodically - like after bringing us some water, we sat for about 15 minutes waiting for her to come take our dinner order, and she only arrived after we asked the bus boy to send her over. Throughout the evening, we kept having to ask other servers to send her back to us. This was kind of annoying. I don't like when waiters hover, but I do like when they show their faces once in a while. Pros: beautiful dining room, varied menu Cons: odd service, overpriced more
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Lame 10/1/2008

I was not impressed by this place at all. We started at the bar with a drink. The bartender didn't smile, didn't say hello, she looked miserable. We were seated promptly and ordered after what seemed like forever. The food was ok. Nothing really stood out to me. Everyone that worked there seemed miserable. Maybe Chef Ramsay had just yelled at everyone in the back. Oh I should also mention that the waitress confirmed that there were no clams in the seafood casserole, but there def was as my allergic reaction kicked into high gear. She even checked with the chef! Needless to say I'm not going back, there are so many better unpretentious places in that area where the wait staff doesn't look suicidal and you can actually enjoy your meal. Pros: Cute atmosphere, prompt seating Cons: Miserable staff, not knowledgable about ingredients, overpriced, etc. more
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average food 9/15/2008

Just to say, I was very excited to eat at Gordon Ramsay. I had convinced my friend to come with me based on my experience a couple of years earlier in London. I had told her how wonderful it had been and worth every penny. Basically for me, food should be like a taste bud explosion every bite of the way. But the experience was far from what I had in London. The food was so ordinary. The ""amuse bouche"" was over-powered by a taste of bacon that dominated completely the foie gras or any other flavor for that matter. Pros: The service was ok Cons: the food was disappointing more
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Wonderful 9/10/2008

I recently went to The London and it was WONDERFUL! The service was great and the food was even better. I highly recommend this restaurant. I had the Chef's tasting menu and it took me on a exciting culinary adventure. Gordon Ramsay deserves his title, I can't wait to go back. more
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Great Place 9/8/2008

The service is flawless . The food is wonderful and the dining area is very modern . We love the service and food. We were seated right away. The waiter is very attentive and knows the the menu and specials. The sommelier is very helpful in choosing the right wine. We are comming back again! We are very suprise with the other reviews because we have a very different experience more
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How Do They Get The Flavor Into The Beignets? 8/24/2008

I've been here for lunch and dinner. Both times, I noticed that they were still having to work out issues with the service. The first time, they seemed to be nervous, and the second time, they were just harried. Also, the water/bread/coffee staff did not know how to serve properly. *However*, the food made it all worth it. I was amazed by how flavorful the food was and how wowed I was by the smell alone when they served it. One of the dishes has crab beignets -- which you will be disappointed with in terms of the size, but the flavor packed into this pea-sized beignet is amazing. The 7-course tasting menu is highly recommended to get a range of the dishes. They are small courses, but you will be very full at the end. I'd been to the Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's in London, and that location was head and shoulders better than this location particularly in terms of the service. However, for a restaurant in LA, this location did have much better food and on par service with restaurants locally. If Gordon is hoping to get another Michelin star from this place, he'll have to get his staff working better in terms of service, but I don't think he'll have to worry about the food! Pros: Amazing food Cons: Service is good for LA, but still needs to be worked on more
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Gordon Ramsay's Own Kitchen Nightmare 8/22/2008

Something is certainly amiss at particular Gordon Ramsay establishment. A friend and I dined here on opening weekend and expected a few glitches; however, with a reputation like Gordon Ramsay, I would expect nothing but the best. Having dined at his pub the Narrows in London, I had high expectations because that place rocked in every which way possible. Pros: Gorgeous Setting Cons: Everything Else more
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Worst Customer Service.. is Gordon Ramsey really the Owner??? 8/13/2008

I called the Restaurant.....figuring, after seeing Ramsey on TV.. this would be a night to remember (little did I know!!).Got a clone voice mail.Gave up after 20 minutes on hold without a live person picking up. (Yes, I have a timer that shows on my phone). Called the main line for the Hotel. Guess what? Another voice mail.. no live operator. I only waited 5 minutes for a live person this time. Asked for a Manager....she was gone for the day. Voiced my concerns..really not interested. more
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Worst experience ever! 8/5/2008

The staff on every level is extremely inexperienced. I have traveled all over the world and I will NEVER stay or eat at the LOS ANELES London OR the NEW YORK London. Cons: Everything more
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Spot on! 7/18/2008

We don't know what the hell that one reviewer was talking about! Valet as a Con? Get a grip!! First of all, you should've been validated at the restaurant so you wouldn't have to pay. Second, we'd pay $20 valet to eat there again. The service was impeccable. They were always there to refill the water. They were very knowledgable about all the items we were interested in. And there was no air of snottiness that normally accompanies such fine dining establishments. The food was light, but flavorful as the seasonal summer fare should be. The standouts were the pork belly, the beef fillet and short rib, the scallops, and the risotto. One criticism we have is the decor. Some walls were wallpapered while others were painted in an unfinished fashion. The floors were grainy in appearance which seems to conflict with the Victorian air that the shuttered windows with lamp shades suggests. As the day turned into evening, these became minor quibbles, but the techno music never changed and was quite irksome - it unsettles the ambiance of the restaurant. The women's restroom was ""a small cafe onto itself!"" Our muscato wine selection was poured fine and we enjoyed it with our lovely desserts, the sticky chocolate pudding, the panna cotta and the pineapple souffle. A return is without question. Thanks, Gordon! more
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Disappointed 7/15/2008

We first got seated at a terrible table under an air conditioning vent...when we were moved we were ignored for 25 mins. The food was fine but nothing felt special about this experience. They had ""managers"" in suits walking the floor every 3 minutes, yet, I had to ask for my water to be refilled every time. How is this possible? We were over it and didn't stay for dessert. I was so excited to try this place but it truly underdelivered. more
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Truly an Enjoyable Dining Experience 7/14/2008

The menu, presentation, food, decor , ambience, the wine list and just about everything at Gordon Ramsay at the London WH was SUPERB. I appreciate fine dining & have to say Gordon Ramsay & Josh Emmet do a great job here!! I would have awarded 5 stars, but the service needs to improve a bit before one can compare it with other 5 star?s. While I found the wait staff friendly, knowledgeable and trying their best, the service was a bit disjointed and awkward. This will be less an issue as the staff becomes more confident. We dined here a week ago with my family and it was an exceptionally enjoyable evening for us all. Our party of 8 was seated very promptly. In terms of food, both the imagination and quality behind the food were outstanding and we tried just about every dish on the menu. Regarding complaints about the portions being too small, I offer this ""KNOW BEFORE YOU GO"": THE MENU IS DESIGNED AND ENCOURAGES SHARING, ALLOWING DINERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SAMPLE THE EXTENSIVE VARIETY OF TASTES, FLAVORS AND TEXTURES. 4 - 5 plates for two people should be enough, as the foods can be rich. IF YOU ARE SEEKING OVERSIZED OR HEARTY PORTIONS, THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR YOU. Favorites included the Risotto, Seared Scallops, the Kobe Steak & Short ribs, and I especially liked the Duck accompanied with seared foie gras. The menu offers Sashimi and universally appealing dishes such as Buratta Mozzarella with Heirloom Tomato. If a large group, pass on the tasting menu and go with the a la carte option for variety. Small groups, I would recommend a chefs tasting at least. The restaurant is not inexpensive, but it is reasonable; plan on spending $80-$100 a person (w/ tip) if you drink moderately (2 drinks). The wine list offers a fantastic selection of reasonably priced wines so pairings are made easy. In conclusion, the meal was as good as expected and I am very happy we went and definitely will be there again. Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Location, Wine List Cons: Service Staff still getting up to speed more
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Over staffed, Under served 7/12/2008

There is nothing entirely wrong with this WeHo addtion but so far there is not enough right with it to make me return. To begin with, there are far too many twenty-something waiters in matching light grey suits bumping into each other for a guest to be able to relax while dining. The first thing our waiter wanted us to know is that the GR fare is Tapas-styled; code for SMALL PORTIONS but in this case, REALLY small. The chilled almond soup with shrimp and mixed vegetables was intriguing on the menu but bland in the tureen. Pros: Ambience, plenty of waiters, food well presented Cons: portions, dishes are bland, cost including $10 valet more
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Editorial

  • This swanky all-suite hotel was transformed from its former incarnation as the BelAge hotel into a beacon for iconic Hollywood glamour and sophisticated London style. The towering ten-story property is located at the foot of the Hollywood Hills, offering 400 rooms (a standard room is about 720 square feet) just steps from the Sunset Strip. It's a chic magnet for the older crowd yet still a bit removed from the center of all the action and noise. The onsite restaurant originally helmed by "Hell's Kitchen" chef Gordon Ramsay (he's involved in name only) features an upscale European menu with Asian twists, while the gorgeous rooftop pool is where hotel guests can eat, drink and lounge in style.

  • 11/12/2009 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Wed-Sun 5pm-10:30pm
  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Discover, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: West Hollywood, Central LA
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