The story
The Ritz Restaurant, set in its iconic Piccadilly home, serves what Francesco Zini calls “the most expensive breakfast in London.” It’s a genuinely luxurious affair, unfolding in a dining room dripping with gold leaf and crystal chandeliers. Zini’s verdict is pragmatic: the experience is worth having at least once in a lifetime.
The pastries shine—the Croissant Classico and Cinnamon Bun drew particular praise—but the French toast, he notes, disappoints. He found more satisfaction in the Omelette and Eggs Royale. For a singular splurge on a historic breakfast, this remains the benchmark.
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AI summary of what 6 dish mentions say about the food
The Ritz’s omelette earns rapturous praise for its impossibly silky texture, while the overall vibe is one of timeless, indulgent elegance.
“I ordered an omelette, a pretty simple dish, nothing exceptional.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered The Ritz Restaurant. Most active: Francesco Zini
The Ritz Restaurant offers a luxurious breakfast in a historic setting; the pastries are excellent but the French toast disappoints, and the overall experience is worth having at least once in a lifetime.
Dishes mentioned
Omelette
I ordered an omelette, a pretty simple dish, nothing exceptional.
Eggs Royale
For the second savory course we continue with eggs: Eggs Royale, so poached eggs with salmon, asparagus and hollandaise sauce.
Croissant Classico
Classic croissant, good butter and pastry flavour, but the dough inside is a bit tough.
Cinnamon Bun
Wow, this is really a great product. The cinnamon stands out above all the other ingredients. In the taste you get that sweetness of sugar and butter.
Pain au Chocolat
The chocolate inside is spectacular, slightly sweet, bitter, but inside this pastry it's superlative.
