Square Squared

Back to the Square on the the glorious 13th to mark the start of the game season. It has been nine months since the last visit and whilst of course nothing has changed other than the menu, I find it's often enjoyable to reflect on how your feelings on a restaurant change between visits. After a recent visit to the high temple that is Ducasse, what I noticed above all was how relaxed the service was in comparison. Ths staff were, of course formal but friendly and charming with it.

Their wine is also relatively good value. 400% markup by the glass is not uncommon at this level but I had a glass of their 2004 Réserve de Léoville Barton at a markup of around 100%. Measures were also a reasonable 175ml, avoiding the other high end markup trick of serving a smaller 125ml measure at a price you might expect for the larger one. With so many fantastic restaurants to eat at and a limited budget its rare that I return to a high end venue (Texture and the Waterside Inn being the other candidates).

The food was excellent as ever, my dining companion swooning over his grouse on the a la carte, whilst I tucked into an excellent set lunch. I hope to return sooner.