For a vegetarian, eating at The Greenhouse is like going on a good blind date: You have no idea what you're going to get, but it turns out to be a good evening. The only problem with that is, I have spent my life saying no to blind dates because I like to have some idea of what is on the menu.
Plus, it's kind of hard to order off a menu...that doesn't exist. That's right, there is no menu for us Veggies. Instead, we're told that they can cook us anything...anything! Maybe I should have tested this by asking for an exact replica of my mum's peas and paneer curry - bet they couldn't produce that!
Ok, I know, endless choice sounds amazing but in practice, having nothing to reign in my overactive brain was one heck of a burden so I just asked them to give me a vegetarian version of the tasting menu. This still meant that I didn't know what I was getting, but at least now it was the kitchens job to decide.
Did I mention that the vegetarian tasting menu is the same price as the meat feast version?
What? Why are you so surprised? Have you never seen yam priced the same as the best cut of beef? Clearly, you must mingle with the commoners if you haven't...OK, so I took a portion of that line from The Lion King.
Whine out of the way, the food at The Greenhouse is delicious. So delicious, that my aubergine hating Husband (the artist formerly known as Fiance) actually enjoyed eating a course that was aubergine rich.
For younger people (I think I'm still in this category), this restaurant attracts an older crowd. By older I mean richer. Seriously, it's like playing a game of lawn bowls...surrounded by the finest garments and clothing...in the world.
For younger people (I think I'm still in this category), this restaurant attracts an older crowd. By older I mean richer. Seriously, it's like playing a game of lawn bowls...surrounded by the finest garments and clothing...in the world.
So veggies, the only question you need to answer is: Is good food worth high prices and no menu to reign yourselves in?
Price: Approximately £300.00 for 1 x bottle of red, 2 x glass of dessert wine, 2 x 7 course tasting menu and service charge.
Veggie Friendly: 2.5/5 - I'm going to have to go with straight down the middle. Yes, they produced the goods, but I'd really rather have a menu
Food: 5/5
Service: 10/5 - seriously
Atmosphere: Under 40s: 3/5. Over 40s: 5/5
Price: Approximately £300.00 for 1 x bottle of red, 2 x glass of dessert wine, 2 x 7 course tasting menu and service charge.
Veggie Friendly: 2.5/5 - I'm going to have to go with straight down the middle. Yes, they produced the goods, but I'd really rather have a menu
Food: 5/5
Service: 10/5 - seriously
Atmosphere: Under 40s: 3/5. Over 40s: 5/5
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