The Canbury Arms, Kingston Upon Thames

I came here recently for Sunday lunch with my girlfriend and whilst we found the food and service to be very good (though not amazing) it certainly did not warrant the prices being charged.

I ordered the roast lamb lunch while my less ravenous partner settled for just the clam tagliatelle starter. Washed down with two soft drinks (admittedly one in pint sized) the total bill for our lunch came to over �23.

The clam tagliatelle was the perfect starter; an adequate sized portion of well cooked pasta infused with a creamy, yet light and simple sauce with fresh clams resting sparingly on top.

The �simple� approach appeared to carry on to main courses with my much anticipated Sunday �lunch� consisting merely of one thin slice of lamb sitting on 3 roasted potatoes surrounded by gravy. Although the quality of the lamb was excellent, and the accompanying small bowl of vegetables perfectly cooked, it was not worth the �10.50 �gastro pub� price.

Don�t get me wrong; I am no scrooge when it comes to eating out and I have no hesitations paying high prices for great food and service, however upon leaving the Canbury Arms, I felt a little short changed and still a little hungry.

3 Sep 2006 17:10