Roussillon

A neutral colour scheme, punctuated by occasional flower arrangements, epitomises the restrained elegance of this fine-dining restaurant. The ambience is matched by a clientele of deep-pocketed local residents and crisp business suits. Chef-patron Alexis Gauthier’s adventurous menu celebrates classic French cooking, fresh British produce and seasonal global specialities. Starters of light gnocchi worked well with the stridency of soft gorgonzola cheese and contrasting sweetness of balsamic vinegar. Equally superlative were plump seared scallops, garnished with a swirl of aromatic shellfish jus and wisps of black truffle: a marvellous combination. Main courses also lived up to expectation: tender Angus beef fillet, cooked to retain a perfect pinkness, scored top marks for succulence and was enhanced by butter-kissed purple artichokes and the bite of black olives. After polishing off a pre-dessert tease of tart lemon jelly topped with shards of grapefruit granita, we sunk our spoons into Indian mangoes and silken jasmine sorbet, and demolished a delectable chocolate parfait. You don’t need to stray far from Languedoc-Roussillon in the wine list, or to spend more than around £30, but ample pleasures await if you do. Set menu options appease the pampered palates of young ’uns, and cater for vegetarians too.

Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide 2008

Services:

Available for hire: Restaurant available for hire
Booking: Booking advisable
Child facilities: Children over 8 years welcome: children's menu
Dress code: smart casual
Function room: Separate room for parties, seats 26
Takeaway service: Vegetarian menu

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Latest user reviews

This is London's best-kept dining secret... outstanding wine list, beautifully developed dishes, and very helpful staff. An amazing experience.
sameer chishty  Apr 29 2008

Have only been at lunchtime, but on that basis I reckon this is the best restaurant I've been to in London - and, yes, I've been to some good ones!!
Anonymous  Nov 9 2007