May Fair Kitchen - Carte

Petrus

➤ 1 Kinnerton Street London, SW1X 8EA, United Kingdom

Carte • Wine • French • Dining • Desserts

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"First class. Food and service were superb. Truly accomplished and delicious dishes. My friend, who doesn’t really care much for food, declared the honey parfait dessert to be the best thing he’d ever eaten. I had the rhubarb soufflé, the presentation of which is hilariously risqué! The rack of Dover sole was exquisite. Lots of little treats too. The sommelier was really good even though we weren’t splashing out on wine on this occasion. Her dirty dry martinis were excellent. Overall, a five-star experience. Ambience-wise, it was a bit quiet on Saturday lunch; and it is undeniably expensive. No doubt a causal connection between those two minor quibbles. However, we both agreed that it was worth it and have spent comparable sums (or more) elsewhere for far less. The team behind this restaurant are at the top of their game: they appear to love what they do; and pull out the stops to give their guests a wonderful time. The staff were attentive and kind but not intrusive. Consummate professionals."

Indian Accent

➤ 16 Albemarle St, London W1S 4HW, United Kingdom

Carte • Asian • Vegan • Indian • Vegetarian

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"The original restaurant in India is the only restaurant from India which is on the list of the World Best 50 restaurants. Their London branch is not less though. Creative dishes in a fine dining style but still full of taste. We were a group of 8 and there was not a single dish that was not excellent. Decor is simple and basic. I would have given a 5 star rating if it was not for the disjointed service which started in a welcoming and efficient way but became slow and inefficient once the restaurant got busy. It was clear that they were under stuffed. What was really disappointing and gave us an indication that the restaurant doesn’t have a concept of customer service was when we asked for an ice cream that was on the set menu. The waiter was helpful; said that it should not be an issue but had to ask the manager who rejected the request and said they will only serve it had we ordered the set menu. I don’t understand why. It was just a dessert and we were going to pay for it. It is not a big issue but would have expected more of customer service and guest appreciation. I ordered a tea and they forgot about it but they included it in the bill. Need to be careful and check the bill."

The Great Chase

➤ 316 St.John Street, London I-EC1V 4NT, United Kingdom

Carte • Vegan • Halal • British • European

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"visited this place for a special occasion and was a pleasant experience from beginning to end. the service was friendly, timely and simply had a really domestic feeling. had a bark taco, which tasted beautiful, a great choice of aromen. the garnels also tasted great, loved the crumbsal. I had fish for the net that tasted fresh, which surprised me. the dessert also had a beautiful contrasting taste of aromen. really creative meals combined with a beautiful service and cozy environment makes for a pleasant experience. personally, I feel that due to the pricing, this is a special opportunity type of place, but I certainly cannot complain about the quality of eating. highly recommended."

Ognisko

➤ 55 Exhibition Rd London, SW7 2PN, United Kingdom

Carte • Beer • Wine • Fish • Polish

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"Amazing experience which went beyond the delicious food. The setting and building is beautiful, the staff friendly and efficient, and of course there is the delicious and authentic Polish food. We dined out on the terrace with tablecloths and candles. The inside was beautiful too though! It reminded me of upscale authentic restaurants in Warsaw. Will definitely be back again. Highly recommend the herring, steak tartare, and pancakes with duck livers. The desserts were delicious too!"

Tonis Amalfi

➤ 121-123 Queenstown Road, Vauxhall, London, United Kingdom

Carte • Wine • Pasta • Italian • Seafood

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"We stumbled upon this restaurant without prior knowledge, making it a blind booking. However, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise! The restaurant was a favorite among locals. The service was extremely attentive and personalized, and Toni, the owner, was charming. The food was exceptional, and despite being full, I couldn't resist trying one of their desserts. It was truly first-class, and we highly recommend it. On our next visit to London, we will definitely return to Clapham so we can dine at Toni's Amalfi once again."