A quiet, elegant sanctuary in the heart of Soho that acts as a 'Switzerland' of restaurants—neutral, respectful, and focused on wine rather than flashy theatrics.
Ordering Strategy
Skip the cocktails and focus on the 400-bottle wine list which offers good value on vintage Muscadet. The Sunday Roast is a strong option if visiting on weekends.
What to order
Monkfish
Thick cylinders of marble-white flesh served with a 'tarragon-spotted beurre blanc' that critics described as 'marriage material' and luxurious enough to keep one 'furnished with Champagne'.
Pici with Tuscan-style Sausage
A 'double-crossing' pasta dish featuring 'fabulous' pici and a 'Chianti-spiked sauce' that delivers a surprisingly intense, rust-colored finish.
Octopus
Highlighting the restaurant's 'impeccable sourcing,' this dish features a tentacle propped on toasted barley and brightened by a 'rock pool of pickled lemon'.
West Mersea Oysters
Described as 'briny little flirts' served with all their 'puckering saltwater,' these represent the restaurant's 'sureness of touch' with high-quality ingredients.
What to skip
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: David Ellis (70%)
Editorial Weight 47 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 9 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 4 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 15 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
1 Elite · 1 Editorial · 2 total signals
Public signal
4.8★ (740 reviews)
Good to know
It is notably quieter than most Soho spots, making it excellent for conversation. There is no website, only an Instagram page, adding to the mystique.
Locations
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