I was a bit skeptical going on here but really enjoyed my meal! You can tell they are used to a pre theatre crowd and getting people in and out, but that wasn’t my case so it felt nice and relaxed. I didn’t get a California vibe at all, but everything was definitely refined and delicious! The turbot and grapefruit dessert were my particular favorites. There is a strong vinegar flavor to the start of the meal (or maybe it was just the ambient scent of the restaurant seeping into my nose) but it was gone after the first “act”.
Special shout out to the sommelier. The wines were priced higher than I wanted to pay (minimum 20pounds, average about 30) as a non-expert wine drinker. He was so kind and found ways to get me some glasses within what I wanted to spend as well as some generous pours to try out. He was very sweet and accommodating!
Overall, a great experience – great service and very tasty food. I recently wrote for advice on non-pretentious London tasting menus and this place fit the bill. It was certainly upscale but not overly fancy and very accommodating! Great for a pre theatre meal or a meal on its own.
by thenisaidbitch
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Had a pre theatre meal here before heading to Operation Mincemeat (go see it!). Was impressed. Yes it was a short tasting menu and we were perhaps only there for just over an hour but it didn’t feel rushed and the food and atmosphere were great. Will be back.
Good to hear the service has improved