Tipped

not enough nice words...

October 02, 2008

.. to describe this restaurant. What I like about this restaurant is that the waiting staff aren’t snooty and always make you feel like a regular (if only I could afford to be!). My friends were 1 hour late to meet me as they got stuck in traffic, but the waiters were lovely and kept me supplied with newspapers.

The décor is pure monochrome Art Deco and is kinda 80s, but I like the fact it’s not uber-cool and maybe even a little shabby (compared to say the newer Scotts). The ambience at dinner makes me think of American Pyscho (not the killing bits) for some reason, it’s much more chilled at lunch – and you are welcome to have a long, long lunch – we never felt under any pressure to leave even though we were the only diners left.

Apparently the scallops were amongst the best my friend had tasted but I was happy because it’s really good for vegetarians – you can ask for a separate menu, which is pretty good. In fact, one of my carnivorous friends even ordered off the veggie menu. I'm totally obsessed with the deep-fried courgette flowers which I've had both times I've been.

The menu is classic and simple, and everything is prepared with attention and care. This is one of the best posh lunch venues in London.