The recent surge in the cost of living has once again made headlines, exemplified by the astonishing price of £16 for two plain eggs sans toast at Pavyllon London.
Renowned for its upscale dining experience, the restaurant’s exorbitant pricing has raised eyebrows. To provide perspective, a pack of six free-range eggs at Tesco costs £1.50, translating to a mere 25p per egg.
This staggering markup implies that Pavyllon charges customers approximately 64 times the original cost of the eggs.
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Despite the steep price, patrons may find it justifiable, given the restaurant’s prestigious location within the Four Seasons hotel, Park Lane.
While Pavyllon offers other egg-based dishes on its menu, these options are more elaborate than the basic offering of two eggs cooked to preference.
According to Need To Know reports, the restaurant’s pricing strategy has sparked discussions regarding the value proposition of such extravagant breakfast items.
For those seeking a more indulgent breakfast experience, Pavyllon London offers a range of upscale options beyond plain eggs. Eggs Royale, featuring smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce, comes with a price tag of £24, while the Eggs Florentine, with spinach and Comté cheese, is priced at £22.
Alternatively, patrons can opt for a full English breakfast at a comparative bargain of £42. For those willing to splurge, the most extravagant choice is the 50g serving of Caviar Prunier Baeri Paris, priced at a staggering £455. Despite the opulent offerings, the restaurant has received mixed reviews online.
One dissatisfied diner criticized both the prices and the portion sizes, expressing frustration over the perceived lack of value for money. They lamented the minuscule food portions, suggesting that the restaurant falls short of deserving any accolades in the competitive London food scene.
They wrote: “Food portions it takes a microscope to appreciate. [Oh] my goodness. If ever a restaurant didn’t deserve star ranking this is it. If this represents the new London food scene, best find somewhere else as you will leave with a pain in your head, a wallet sucked dry and a stomach still quite hungry.”
While some patrons criticized the restaurant’s pricing and perceived outdatedness, others had a more positive experience. One diner expressed admiration for the establishment, stating, “This restaurant deserves a Michelin star. I found the food to be very good great service, indeed Worth a visit.
Situated in an elegant hotel, parking was easy with the Porter.” Similarly, another reviewer commended the restaurant’s culinary offerings and ambiance, noting, “My partner and I went because the restaurant recently gained a Michelin star.
Wonderful food in an elegant dining room. The service was sublime.” Additionally, a diner who particularly enjoyed the lunch menu highlighted the sophistication of the food, stating, “Elegant place with sophisticated food. Loved the amuse-bouches and the glazed poached egg from the 5 in 55 lunch menu. Special note for the excellent crusty bread.”
The exorbitant prices at Pavyllon London are not the only instance of steep pricing in the London restaurant scene. Another establishment, the Hide restaurant in Mayfair, garnered attention for serving scrambled eggs with toast for a staggering £58.
Previously priced at £32 in 2023, the dish saw a substantial increase of £4, or £26 for those opting for white truffle instead of the plain option.
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