"Upon entering a completely empty restaurant during lunchtime, I was reminded of what it was like to dine alone in London as I was directed to a small table. It wasn't until the manager noticed my hesitation that I was informed I could sit anywhere. I was the only diner for the entire lunch period, and it's not surprising why. Despite wanting to support the restaurant, I was only given the option of the £10 specials menu, rather than the expensive à la carte menu. It seemed unusual that with the chef not busy, they would opt for a lower-priced menu. The portion sizes were disappointingly small, with the soup barely filling the bowl and the Ragu lacking meat. The wine servings were meager as well. After finishing my meal, I waited in vain for a dessert menu or coffee, but was never offered either. Eventually, I had to ask for the bill myself. Overall, I was shocked by the complacency of this restaurant, which seems to believe it can operate as it did pre-COVID without adapting to the current times. This experience has not encouraged me to continue supporting London restaurants."
