Unlike many other restaurants; the owners actually do work here - full time - just like in the old days!
 
So if something good (or bad) happens they've usually had a hand in it!
 
We value comments of all types from customers - it's how you keep us on our toes and how we improve. We aren't mind readers - so please speak up!
 
If you want to make a comment please do it here
 
That said, here is what some other people think about our restaurant;
 
Read what The Wizards of Blogs are saying
 
See a slideshow of some dishes on the menu- thanks to Flickr.com
 
The GDR wins the Best New Restaurant in the Time Out Eating & Drinking Awards 2009
 
The Observer Food Month 2009 runner up - one of many
 
Michelin Guide 2009 - Bib Gourmand - "Good food at moderate prices" 
 
The Sunday Times, 16th November 2008
 
The Guardian, 18th Ocober 2008
 
 Jan Moir - Are You Ready To Order (type "Giaconda" in the search field)
 
The Observer, 31st August 2008
 
Time Out, August 21-27 2008
 
Evening Standard, 30th July 2008
 
The Independent, 13th July 2008