tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786917785571459431.post3561196424179069937..comments2023-05-02T15:12:48.287+01:00Comments on a rather unusual chinaman: It's all business at L'Anima, The Citytehbushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16593283607297429793noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786917785571459431.post-65077075450211812972009-09-21T16:32:14.333+01:002009-09-21T16:32:14.333+01:00@Lizzie and AAIL it was dinner I had - but I'm...@Lizzie and AAIL it was dinner I had - but I'm a big ol' dessert girl and there wasn't anything on the dessert menu that jumped out and said "eat me" - but then maybe it was just the kind of desserty item I was after (there didn't seem to be many warm options).Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975372205276390557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786917785571459431.post-1831391116022834262009-09-20T22:43:27.472+01:002009-09-20T22:43:27.472+01:00World Foodie Guide - what do you mean by "Pe...World Foodie Guide - what do you mean by "Perhaps it was the clientele"?An American in Londonhttp://rwapplewannabe.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786917785571459431.post-67706624077910658742009-09-20T19:36:46.285+01:002009-09-20T19:36:46.285+01:00Interesting review. I am very keen to try it. Sham...Interesting review. I am very keen to try it. Shame about the lunch menu, I know they're often less interesting but they shouldn't be.Niamhhttp://www.eatlikeagirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786917785571459431.post-87911245023208406222009-09-20T11:07:04.992+01:002009-09-20T11:07:04.992+01:00That's how I felt about dinner at L'Anima....That's how I felt about dinner at L'Anima. My expectations were too high after hearing so much hype. As a result, I left feeling slightly underwhelmed. I mean, everything was delicious and I was shown the kitchen and the wine cellar and the private dining room. Perhaps it was the clientele? Can't quite put my finger on it...Helen @ World Foodie Guidehttp://www.worldfoodieguide.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786917785571459431.post-212794183638842692009-09-20T10:56:27.706+01:002009-09-20T10:56:27.706+01:00Yes I also enjoyed that mushroom dish but it was c...Yes I also enjoyed that mushroom dish but it was certainly a stand out dish - the others were a bit dull. I'd be interested to see their dinner menu but having read such conflicting reviews it isn't exactly at the top of the list.Helenhttp://www.helengraves.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786917785571459431.post-71989974164743796212009-09-19T00:03:32.412+01:002009-09-19T00:03:32.412+01:00@s Shame to hear that your service was dubious at ...@s Shame to hear that your service was dubious at best. It can really take the glean off a good evening, even if the food is good.<br /><br />@Lizzie and AAIL - I haven't written off L'Anima, I love Italian food and as soon as I have saved up my pennies I will be back for dinner!tehbushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16593283607297429793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786917785571459431.post-57309524131800254342009-09-18T23:03:16.131+01:002009-09-18T23:03:16.131+01:00To echo Lizzie's point (and having eaten both ...To echo Lizzie's point (and having eaten both lunch and dinners there), I think L'Anima's lunch menu isn't half as tasty or interesting as the dinner menu. Also, while the crowd at dinner is still well-heeled, the atmosphere is more relaxed and fun in the evening. <br /><br />So perhaps give the dinner a try. I've been craving their fritto misto lately and think that dish alone justifies a return trip.An American in Londonhttp://rwapplewannabe.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786917785571459431.post-89077995498827358882009-09-18T13:22:42.875+01:002009-09-18T13:22:42.875+01:00I quite liked that mushroom truffle dish at Taste,...I quite liked that mushroom truffle dish at Taste, but their other dishes left me unexcited. I always find dinner menus much more interesting than their cheaper set menus.Hollow Legshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152329184111658897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-786917785571459431.post-71978596031431001912009-09-18T11:55:48.756+01:002009-09-18T11:55:48.756+01:00I'm questioning their ruthless efficiency!
T...I'm questioning their ruthless efficiency! <br /><br />TEN MINUTES between first main course to arrive at our table and the third main course to arrive at our table (which I had to ask for, by which time my pasta had gone cold). <br /><br />No apology either, though strangely tables around us weren't having the same issues. Is it because we didn't order wine? Or is it because we were the scruffiest scruffs in there?<br /><br />Lunch deal sounds very good value, though my (cold) main wasn't worth its high price. I'd give it another go for lunch, but probably won't be back for dinner.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975372205276390557noreply@blogger.com