flyffykitty, if you like Asian food, perhaps consider Nobu. It's a fabulous experience; extraordinary food, and great people-watching too. Very friendly staff too.

I imagine we'll try a GR restaurant, but I'm afraid I won't be that impressed by the man himself, having seen him skewered on too many Dead Ringers skits :-)

fluffykitty,
We have eaten in great restauants and many have disappointed us (Daniel in NY for one). Gordon Ramsay's did not disappoint. Creative, imaginative food and graciously friendly service. Outrageously expensive - yes. Worth it? - Yes!

One suggestion, lunch can be as enjoyable as dinner and will cost slightly less and may be easier to book. They will take fax reservations so you don't have to call at 3:00AM, one month prior (as I did).

Go for it!

JoeG

Hello Joe. Thanks for your suggestions. I will give it a try when there :)

Kate- Thanks for the link. Will check it and ask again later

Tulips- I did try Nobu on my first and only London visit, back in December of '98 and it was a really cool experience. I'm not big on Sushi (burned out years ago), but the sweet, fruity Sake and the big exotic fruit dish were two really standout items :)

Thanks to each of you who left me links or suggestions:)

We stayed at Oakley Court one night when we had an early morning flight out of Heathrow. It was nice to sit in the gardens and have drinks and watch the boats float by on the river.

Thanks PMB :)

Thanks too PMB - glad to hear Oakley Court is nice.

fluffykitty..you mentioned you like Thai food and upscale. There is a restaurant in London ( not sure where )called Nam.The chef is David Thompson who is from my home town ( Sydney, Australia). He had an upmarket Thai restaurant here called Darley Street Thai which was a sensation. Since moving to London his restaurant quickly gained three stars (I think) and has set the town talking. It won't be cheap but if it is anything like his Sydney one , you will taste Thai as you never have before! Enjoy!

Peteralan- Wow. Thanks for giving me the heads up here. I really am not into going to a "farang"-owned Thai restaurant, but if it gets good reviews I'm there! Thanks again:)

Yes fluffy, it is farang owned but he lived in Thailand and studied Thai cuisine and learned from an old Thai woman who had been previously employed by the Thai royal family.His cooking is Thai with a Western twist I'll admit but with style.My Thai friend who is also a chef says Thompson's cooking is not authentic Thai altogether but was impressed at the adaption! My taste buds are twitching so I will leave off! Cheers!

Peter- I saw the write up for Nahm in Zagat and it was quite good and pricey.
Twitching tastebuds? I'm there :)Thanks again.

Great..hope you enjoy it. Let us know if it lives up to the hype !