Internet blasts Gordon Ramsay over £8 chips at London restaurant

He may be one of the most well-known chefs in the world, but Gordon Ramsay isn’t immune to criticism, particularly when it comes to prices. And customers left reviews blasting the £8 fries at Ramsay’s Savoy Grill restaurant in Central London.

Yes, in a city where paying £7 for a pint has become the depressing norm and the notion of ‘buying a flat’ is more often the punchline to a tepid night’s standup comedy than a trip to Foxton’s, shelling out over the odds is a daily occurrence.

And yet, even Londoners retain the ability to be shocked by prices of seekingly innocuous items. Like chips. Specifically, the chips at Gordon Ramsay’s Savoy Grill restaurant, if the Trip Advisor reviews are anything to go by.

Taking exception to both the price and quality of their fries, one customer wrote, “The chips were very disappointing. Not hand cut or triple cooked as you’d expect from this place, but regular and frankly, tasteless frozen chips.”

Another diner added, “We had to pay £16 for two portions of chips which is madness really.”

Prices at the Savoy Grill range between £32-£100 for mains, while a selection of side dishes are all priced at £8. Puddings range between £16-£18.

The wine list is a stonking 42 pages-long, and includes Champagnes from Dom Pérignon and Krug among its offering, as well as by-the-glass serves of Château d’Esclans Garrus for rosé and a Château d’Yquem Sauternes among its sweet wines by-the-glass.

Read more:

Gordon Ramsay blasted for selling £32 fish and chips at his new restaurant

Gordon Ramsay says lockdowns got rid of all the ‘s**thole’ restaurants

This article was originally published by the drinks business and has been shared with permission.

Leave your reply

Most Recent Stories

WLC Eats: 20 Berkeley

Douglas Blyde heads to newly-opened Mayfair joint 20 Berkeley to give his assessment on what this manor house-inspired offering from Creative Restaurant Group is in need of.

Where to go for a Negroni in London

As it's Negroni Week, there is no better time to treat yourself to the iconic ruby red cocktail. Here are six of the best spots to drink Negronis in the UK capital.

Restaurant threatens to sue over one-star review

An Australian restaurant is threatening to sue a customer for defamation after she claimed in an online review that the food was "inedible", "greasy" and "limp".

Maggie Jones's shuts doors following electrical fire

The Kensington restaurant has been forced to temporarily close its doors following an electrical fire in August, with plans to reopen in 2024.

Church in Cornwall slammed for installing beer pumps

A church in Cornwall has had beer pumps installed to serve local beer, dividing the congregation in opinion over the decision.

Most Recent Stories

WLC Eats: 20 Berkeley

Douglas Blyde heads to newly-opened Mayfair joint 20 Berkeley to give his assessment on what this manor house-inspired offering from Creative Restaurant Group is in need of.

Where to go for a Negroni in London

As it's Negroni Week, there is no better time to treat yourself to the iconic ruby red cocktail. Here are six of the best spots to drink Negronis in the UK capital.

Restaurant threatens to sue over one-star review

An Australian restaurant is threatening to sue a customer for defamation after she claimed in an online review that the food was "inedible", "greasy" and "limp".

Maggie Jones's shuts doors following electrical fire

The Kensington restaurant has been forced to temporarily close its doors following an electrical fire in August, with plans to reopen in 2024.

Church in Cornwall slammed for installing beer pumps

A church in Cornwall has had beer pumps installed to serve local beer, dividing the congregation in opinion over the decision.