Gordon Ramsay shares his rules for eating out

He is one of Britain’s most successful chefs, with three Michelin stars under his belt and a string of restaurants around the world.

And now Gordon Ramsay has revealed his three golden rules for getting the best out of a dining experience.

The 50-year-old chef said customers should avoid specials, be suspicious of outlandish boasts and be prepared to haggle for their wine.

He said: ‘Specials are there to disappear throughout the evening. When they list 10 specials, that’s not special.’

The outspoken presenter also recommends booking a table for at least three if you are planning a romantic meal for two. He says this will improve your chances of being able to spread out and avoid ‘getting stuck in the corner like a doorstop.’

On ordering wine, he says that in order to get the most reasonably priced bottles, customers should ask for the ‘bin end’ list - the bottles with scratched labels, vintages that are about to be rotated out or poor sellers that restaurants want to get rid of.

He said: ‘We have a fear about talking to sommeliers because you think you’re going to be ripped off. So get the sommelier to come up with a great glass or great bottle and give him a price. And make sure it’s under $30 (£23.50).’

The father-of-four, who owns restaurants in London, America, Italy, France, Qatar, Hong Kong and Dubai, also says there are certain things he would never order off the menu.

‘When they turn around and tell me it is the ‘famous red lasagne,’ who made it famous?’ he demands.

‘They start coming up with these terminologies, saying “and the wicked, famous, best in the country profiteroles.” Who said that? Who named that?’

So there you have it, direct from one of the best in the business, before you order the 'world famous ribs', make sure you question how they gained their fame.

Source: Daily Mail.