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I was surprised to see that there aren't many reviews for this place. We spent half a day at F&M exploring all the different food and drink options on all the floors. At the end, we decided to grab a bite to eat in this area. The service was good and the food was delicious. It's clear that the prices here are not cheap. We visited last summer, and I am unable to select a date beyond December 2019 from the drop-down box.

I have been informed that this restaurant does not live up to its reputation. Fortnum and Mason is known for excellence in the British dining experience, but unfortunately that was not the case during my visit. The restaurant appeared to be in the process of redecoration, with no table cloths and tables placed too closely together. The quality of the food has also been diminished, with the bacon on the Welsh rarebit dish being a disappointment. The tap water served was lukewarm, a tactic to encourage guests to order expensive bottled water. Unfortunately, they had run out of coffee ice cream for dessert, and the vanilla ice cream we received was ordinary and served in a cheap glass. With a bill of 50 pounds, I expected better from Fortnum and Mason. Even Carluccios could offer a better dining experience.

A little people watching Fab menu well presented and super tasty Always a lovely wine or fizz its vibrant and fun

Our lunch at the restaurant was delicious and the atmosphere was great. However, the lunch was slightly spoilt by the sometimes pushing and sometimes unhelpful attitude of the staff. I met with an old friend we arrived early for our booking and were taken straight to a table by the window which was lovely. We ordered drinks and during the 5 minutes that we were sitting sipping them, were approached 5 times by 4 different members of staff asking if we wanted to order. That is a bit much. The food served was delicious. When we were provided with the desert menu, we asked which sorbets were available. The waiter said that they changed every day and just stood there, waiting. We had to actually ask him to go and find out what flavours were available on that day! They were delicious. Great food and great atmosphere, but slightly intimidating and unhelpful service.

We tried the three-course lunch special at the restaurant that day, which mainly featured fish and fresh ingredients. We started with a glass of sparkling wine, and ended with tea and dessert. The chef surprised us with a special dessert plate adorned with "Happy Birthday" written in chocolate sauce. It was a delightful and relaxing experience. I'm certain all the restaurants at this amazing store are fantastic. Next time, we will give the Fountain a try.