Medlar

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438 King's Road

Mid-range

Britta Jaschinski

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Wed Oct 17 2012

Budding restaurateurs take note: Medlar’s seasonal menu and wine list are close to perfection, guaranteed to pique the interest of reviewers, and, more importantly, attract a crowd. Yes, an extra vegetarian starter and main (there’s currently just one of each) wouldn’t go amiss, but otherwise read and drool: lamb’s tongue with lentil salad and mustard fruits; roast hake with summer bean ragoût and palourde clams; redcurrant sorbet with lemon madeleines; 14 globally sourced wines by the glass, carafe and bottle (from a vast list).

So, does the execution measure up? Well, mostly. Presentation is generally excellent, as is textural variation. Take, for instance, a colourful crab raviolo starter with samphire, brown shrimps and bisque sauce; or, to follow, assiette of pork (tender confit, delightfully oozing rissoles, crunchy crackling) with peas, girolles and anchovies. A moist, light raspberry and frangipane tart was pleasing too. And yet, portions are small, carbohydrates a rarity (we demanded more bread), and flavours occasionally misjudged – halibut ceviche with avocado, keta and squid had an unpleasantly sweet aftertaste.

Behind cordoned-off pavement tables and window screens that partially alleviate the King’s Road traffic, the interior is stylishly neutral in tone: all greys, greens and bare boards. Chelsea’s lunching ladies put their world to rights here, waited on by exemplary staff. Fine tuning could work wonders.

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Address:
Medlar 438 King's Road
London
SW10 0LJ

Phone:
020 7349 1900
Website:
www.medlarrestaurant.co.uk
Opening hours:
Lunch served noon-3pm daily. Dinner served 6.30-10.30pm Mon-Sat; 6.30-9.30pm Sun
Transport:
Tube: Fulham Broadway tube or bus 11, 22
Price:
Set lunch (Mon-Fri) £26 3 courses; (Sat, Sun) £30 3 courses. Set dinner (Mon-Sat) £39 3 courses;(Sun) £30 3 courses
Map
1. Medlar
  - 438 King's Road
    London
    SW10 0LJ
  - 020 7349 1900
  - www.medlarrestaurant.co.uk
  - 51.483333,-0.177345

Facilities:
Restaurant and bar facilities. Reservations required. General facilities. Private rooms. Available for hire. Outdoor facilities. Tables outdoors
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(10 ratings)

Fantastic food and very reasonably priced. Service was great - very friendly staff. Sommelier was very helpful and his recommendations were exactly what we asked for. All in all a great restaurant!

Olly Sat Mar 16
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This restaurant was amazing enough that I would do anything to recommend it. The staff was so courteous and kind. My boyfriend and I had a wonderful date. The food was beautiful and lovely. The wine the somalier was perfectly paired with our meal. And to top it off, they served the most delicious truffles for dessert, made in-house! I would recommend it for the perfect meal with friends or a date. My favorite restaurant in London!

Cambria Fri Mar 16 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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I don't get all the rave reviews. Couldn't taste crab in the crab raviolo or apricot and cinnamon in the ice cream by that name. Broad bean and pea soup with summer truffle was pea soup with barely a hint of broad bean and no truffle flavour at all. Service was intrusive, constantly topping up wine, water and bread despite being asked not too. Decaf. was not available and the wine list very overpriced. A very ordinary experience.

Dr. Dine Thu Aug 11 2011
Rated as: 2/5
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A brilliant restaurant and stands out from others in the area, i am still dreaming about the crab ravioli. Our dinner was very reasonably priced for such delicious food.

Lucy Tue Jun 28 2011
Rated as: 5/5
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Fabulous, imaginative food, all delightfully fresh and seasonal, beautifully presented and served up by a fun yet highly professional team. It's hard to think of a more stylish & in vogue place to go in London at the moment. Prices are still very keen too, since they've only been open a few weeks. Better go before word gets round .......

jane Mon Jun 20 2011
Rated as: 5/5
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