The restaurant has an alfresco dining area out the front. This is good during the summer, especially as the air conditioning inside is very powerful. There is an amount of traffic going up and down the road, especially one as popular as Piccadilly, so it's not a quiet dining experience. However, the restaurant is set back from the traffic so once you've settled in to your drinks and your conversation you'll hardly notice it.
In terms of food Citrus goes for a modern Italian style. We tried the pizza and lasagne, pretty staple Italian foods. Alas, the presentation of them wasn't the best and while the lasagne was palatable, the pizza base left a lot to be desired. For between £10 and £15 you could certainly get better quality, modern Italian food elsewhere at the same price, if not cheaper.
The drinks were also similarly expensive. A bottle of beer was £5, which is certainly not great value when you could easily get a full pint for less than that.
Overall this restaurant is conveniently placed but not a place you will return to for great quality or value. If you do go here make sure you get your money's worth by visiting the toilets within the hotel and experiencing the old class of their decor.
Links:
Citrus Restaurant website
Citrus Restaurant menu
Opening hours:
Mon.- Sun. 11:00 - 22.30
Address:
The Park Lane Hotel, 112 Piccadilly, London, Greater London W1J 7BX
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