Review by Piers from London
cost per head=£55
Patterson's is tucked away off Regent Street in a quaint little street - you wouldn't know it was there unless you knew it was there (so to speak). A family run restaurant since 2003, Patterson's is very grown up, seating around 80 in a smallish dining room, with a big fish tank to greet you on arrival.
Service is excellent - smart, efficient, no nonsense.
Food is good but not great. Portions are on the small side although presentation is exquisite. My cod starter was ok but nothing special, a nice piece of cod served on a single flaccid ravioli, covered in cream. My main course of poached salmon was much better, a thick piece of fish with a good dollop of mash and a lobster hotpot on the side, which I wasn't sure was for drinking or pouring (I poured, which worked for me).
Prices are steep, especially in today's economy - £15 for the starters, £20 for the main courses and £10 for puddings. We had a good bottle of house white (pinot grigio), good value at £25.
Overall, good but not as exciting as I had hoped for.