Description

After Gordon Ramsey's infamous departure, chef-patron William Drabble has masterfully maintained the high standards that kept this restaurant at the top. It's not easy to get a table both because of its reputation as one of the best places to eat in London and because of its limited capacity. The dining room is elegant and understated, and the service expert and attentive. The menu changes regularly, but expect dishes like ravioli of langoustine, warm salad of vegetables covered with truffles and asparagus puree, and fricassee of poulet noir. Set menus for lunch and dinner offer excellent value (around £45 for dinner), and there's a more expensive, but supremely sumptuous seven-course gourmand menu, too. It's a small price to pay for the consummate dining experience.