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😒 3/5 - I visited The Glasshouse for my mum's 50th birthday.
By 👻 @R J., 04/24/2012 3:00 am
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The food was out of this world, and I even had my first (and last) taste of fois gras. Despite my carnivorous nature, I'm not usually one for condoning the force-feeding of innocent farmyard animals in order to knock up an overpriced starter but crikey, it was delicious. As was the rest of the meal, without exception. The quality was fantastic, the service was incredibly efficient, and the location is a lovely, leafy suburb of South-West London, a stone's throw from the beautiful botanical gardens at Kew.Unfortunately, there seems to be this persistent belief that posh food equals serious circumstances. Why?! My lasting memory of The Glasshouse is sadly not the exquisite-tasting offerings, but the lightly padded walls, heavy grey upholstered chairs, neutral carpet and silent waiters: classy, expensive, terrifyingly oppressive. I felt hugely self-conscious the whole time I was there, and wasn't able to enjoy my meal. You couldn't possibly fault the attentiveness of the serving staff but their constant hovering felt like I was eating under a microscope; and nobody enjoys being watched like a hawk whilst they chew. Plus, more than that, the whole place was just so bloody silent! My family is made up of over-exuberant big personalities but not one of us felt that we could raise our voices above a whisper. To be fair it was a mid-week lunchtime but the other diners were miserable-looking businessmen, which didn't help in the slightest, and I can't imagine that it would be exactly jumping, even on a Saturday night.Perhaps I'm just too immature and lacking in taste to fully appreciate this subdued atmosphere but for me a brilliant dining experience isn't just about the food. It's the atmosphere, the company, the memories, the enjoyment, the build-up, the happiness. I have no doubt that the silent reverence of The Glasshouse is many people's ideal restaurant but for me, it's quite the opposite. If my choice is delectable dishes in a silent restaurant or quite good food surrounded by laughter, I'd choose the latter every time. This place is undoubtedly amazing, but it simply isn't for me.
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