Heston Blumenthal dinner. memorable two star
Heston Blumenthal’s Dinner Restaurant, located in the posh Mandarin East Hyde Park, was created by the UK chef of the same name, the grandfather of molecular cuisine. You can taste fabulous dishes (in the true sense of the word), where the liver pâté takes on the appearance of a tangerine; The trompe-l’oeil is perfect. For dessert, pineapple cooked on a spit is one of the must-have dishes. As for the ice cream, it is served on a trolley in a magical cloud of liquid nitrogen. It all adds up to a very enjoyable experience that takes its inspiration from the history of British cuisine. We recommend it with your eyes closed.
Majority : the dining room has a wonderful view of Hyde Park. There is also a private room and a chef’s table (or chef’s table).
Prices: à la carte, available for lunch and dinner: starter from €31, main course from €58, dessert from €27. Tasting menu €192 excluding drinks. Chef’s Table Menu from €221 excluding drinks. A vegetarian menu is also available.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park , 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA. Such. +4420 7201 3833.
Core by Clare Smyth. three-star gastronomy
Across the channel, this name rhymes with excellence. Clare Smith, whose reputation has continued to grow in recent years, is the UK’s only three-star chef. Hailing from Northern Ireland, the long-time executive chef at Gordon Ramsay’s three-star restaurant in London opened his own table, Core by Clare Smyth, in 2017. This gourmet restaurant in Notting Hill won its third Michelin star in 2021. Claire Smith’s signature seasonal British cuisine there, ultra-precise, beautifully presented, born of constant attention to produce. Hint. don’t miss her cherry and meringue desserts – a treat!
Prices: during the week “A la carte” lunch menu from 157 euros, and in the evening from 180 euros. The “Classic Testing Menu” is from €215. Main Seasons menu from €239. Price without drinks.
Core by Clare Smyth . 92 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2PN. Such. +4420 3937 5086.
The Clove Club in Shoreditch. cool neighborhood and haute cuisine
This year again, Clove Club is in the top 50 of the annual ranking of the world’s 50 best restaurants. Run by chef and patron Isaac McHale, the Clove Club has a solid reputation, two Michelin stars and is housed in a listed building (it’s the old Town Hall in Shoreditch, a fashionable East London district). As for the Scottish chef’s cuisine, it is refined and delicious, and promotes local British produce; snapper from Orkney, lobster from Cornwall, strawberries from Kent in the summer… No doubt places are valuable security. Plus, the service is professional yet relaxed, and the atmosphere is casually chic.
Prices: tasting menu €230; the short version of the tasting menu is 182 euros; vegetarian menu €230. Prices do not include drinks.
The Clove Club . Shoreditch Town Hall, 380 Old Street, London EC1V 9LT. Such. +4420 7729 6496.
The Berners Tavern. delicious cuisine in a beautiful setting
Luxurious and at the same time delicious, this address has everything. it will delight both lovers of good food and lovers of memorable places. Which Berners Tavern certainly is, with its elegant decor, high walls covered in pictures and frames, and undeniable showmanship. In fact, if the kitchen is impeccable (it is signed by the star chef Jason Atherton), then everything is in play in the dining room, where the service does not hesitate to put the small dishes in the big ones along with it. cheeses, in-room slicing of some dishes, and frozen desserts as beautiful as they are good that will be served up in front of you (this is the aptly named Flaming Alaska). As a main course, we recommend the Lake District lamb shank and its mashed potatoes and broccoli.
Prices: appetizers about 18 euros; dishes from €29 to €52; dessert for around €17.
Berners Inn . 10 Berners Street, London W1T 3NP. Such. +4420 7908 7979.
Le Lyle’s. quality and relaxation
Located on one of Shoreditch’s main arteries, Lyle’s has the advantage of serving quality cuisine (the establishment has one star) in an informal and relaxed environment. Chef-patron James Lowe signs off on a modern British bill with a focus on carefully sourced produce. Everything takes place in a minimalist, industrial and sober decor, surrounded by white walls. Advantages: the establishment offers a full vegetarian menu. Also, the classic menus change very regularly, sometimes from one day to the next.
Prices: à la carte selection for lunch; vegetarian menu for 93 euros; dinner menu for 105 euros, without drinks.
Lily . Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6JJ. Such. +4420 3011 5911.
Rochelle Canteen. perfect for summer
No doubt Rochelle Canteen’s bucolic setting contributes to its aura. Sitting in a former school-turned-offices, the Rochelle eatery has a few tables in the open air where the venue’s playground used to be. Here you can have lunch or dinner surrounded by flowers, modern British cuisine mixed with European influences. The menu changes daily, in part or in full. If available, grab the braised lamb, mint and pea or mushroom quiche. Book in advance – places are always packed.
Prices: around €40 per person excluding drinks and service.
Rochelle Restaurant . 5 Playground, Rochelle School, Arnold Circus. London E2 7FA. Such. +4420 3928 8328.
Other good tables
Among the safe bets of the capital of England are also Holborn Dining Room, a restaurant located within the walls of Rosewood London, whose star dish is the famous “pie” (pie), a staple of British cuisine. Also note Ledbury, a very famous star hotel in London. The institution St. John’s Restaurant and Bar is also talked about a lot. Also consider brand new Goddard and Gibbs in Shoreditch, whose menu focuses more on seafood; and a rally Poppies Spitalfields for traditional Fish and Chips.
Source: Le Figaro
