Waldo's at Cliveden Reviews

I'd heard great things about Waldo's at Cliveden - it was just amazing! Our evening started with the most imaginative and tasty appetizers - little cones of salmon mousse with caviar and went on to an amuse bouche of intense asparagus soup. The starter of langoustine lasagne with fresh peas, broad beans, cos lettuce and truffle cream sauce was just stunning, followed by the most tender slow cooked leg of rabbit with roasted cutlets, morel polenta and a sauté of gem lettuce. My partner selected pan roasted Scottish scallops with a ragoût of morels, and a cappuccino of wild garlic followed by Cornish red mullet with Provencale vegetables and pancetta with a tapenade sauce. We couldn't get over how beautifully everything was presented. We couldn't decide on a dessert so shared the assiette of Waldo’s desserts. The service and food made it a meal to remember and we will definitely be back.

Whilst Waldo's represents an unforgettable culinary experience, and the location of Cliveden makes this an excellent choice for a very special occasion there are a couple of points worth bearing in mind. Firstly, the restaurant itself (in a refurbished part of the basement) is somewhat lacking in a truly pleasant ambience that makes a dining experience really special.

Secondly, you must ensure that money really is no object as you will be paying close to £10 for any individual drink you order (including a bottle of mineral water), whilst the cheapest wine comes in at over £30 and the sommelier will give you nasty glances if you don't employ his services! However, to finish on a positive note; the staff were extremely well trained, efficient and friendly too if you choose to engage them in conversation.

I have been eating in a lot of restaurant around the world but the atmosphere, fine food and incredibly professional service at Waldo's is something that everybody should try once in their life!!! Waldo's restaurant really impressed me. I will go back, as soon as I can.