Hell’s Kitchen had been on my wishlist for what seemed like forever and coupled with the fact that I was a fan of Ramsay, it was a case of meeting one of my restaurant heroes. Was it any good? Time to find out…
Ideal for:
When you want to be immersed in the nostalgia of the popular TV show.
A special meal with that special someone – had to be, given the price.
Some cracking beef wellington, cocktails, and sticky toffee pudding.
Ambience & Décor
Hell’s Kitchen was a large, imposing restaurant bathed in natural light from the multiple large windows at the rear; the ample lighting reverberated off the light-coloured fixtures and fittings to illuminate the venue on a bright Vegas afternoon. It was that classic contrasting décor (dark-coloured floors, chairs, tables, and ceilings, but light-coloured marble bar, tiled dining area, walls, and pillars) that gave Hell’s Kitchen a classier feel. The high price point meant you had classier clientele, who created that relaxed vibe perfect for dining.
Service
Service was fantastic and very attentive. I really appreciated the vivacious waitress we had, and she was complimentary of my cocktail choices too.
Food
To maximise this experience, I went for 3 courses. The Lobster Risotto (see above) was emanating truffle oil, which I know would ostracise some, but for me, it was exquisite. The butter poached lobster tail was perfectly cooked, and the crunchy crispy onions gave texture depth. For a starter, the portion was generous.
The signature Beef Wellington (see left) was cooked perfectly medium-rare inside, despite being a big cut of beef. The layer of mushroom duxelles that encased the beef was earthy, smooth, and tasty. The pastry outer layer was beautifully flaky. This trifecta was bursting with flavour, complemented by the wetness from the red wine demi-glace. The accompanying creamy, buttery, potato puree and al-dente, herby, glazed root vegetables, were all amazing.
Ramsay’s sticky toffee pudding was legendary, and this did not disappoint – the beautiful, unexpected twist was a dusting of speculoos (Biscoff malted biscuits to some), which was an innovative and yummy USP. The pudding was not stodgy or sickly, and the dulche de leche ice cream was refreshing.
I rarely review cocktails, but the Notes from Gordon (gin, green tea, lemongrass, peach, lemon, and a message from Gordon) was a moreish and refreshing. To some, Hell’s Kitchen may seem like an overpriced tourist trap designed to line Gordon Ramsay’s pockets, and whilst the prices are astronomical, the food was anything but a gimmick. All courses and cocktails were exquisite and faultless in its execution, and coupled with the lovely décor and great service, Hell’s Kitchen gets a very solid A rating.
Photos of Hell's Kitchen and more can be found on Instagram here.
Final grade: A
Final comment: One of the best dining experiences from Ramsay – thoroughly impressed!
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