A moodily lit, Georgian townhouse in Shepherd Market that balances the rakish charm of a classic wine bar with serious gastronomic ambition.
Ordering Strategy
Use the two bar areas for snacks and wine if you can't get a table. Consult the sommelier extensively—the list is the main draw. Start with the fritters, split the duck if you are a pair, and save room for the tart.
What to order
Duck Egg Custard Tart
Regarded as a signature dessert, critics describe it as 'quite wonderful' and 'SO GOOD.' Its pedigree stems from the head chef's training with Marcus Wareing, who famously served a version to the Queen.
Roast Duck with sauce Chambertin and potato & cep gratin
A 'must-order' sharing dish for two that features perfectly cooked duck and 'moreish' offal faggots. The accompanying cep-infused gratin is described by Hot Dinners as 'insanely good' and the best they have ever had.
Mushroom Fritters
A standout snack to begin the meal, praised for being paired with a 'fabulously pungent' yoghurt and wild garlic dip.
Tender Squid with Chorizo Sauce
The Good Food Guide highlighted this dish as being 'so good' that they regretted not having bread on hand to mop up every bit of the sauce.
What to skip
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Signal Score
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Top critic: Tanya Gold (100%)
Editorial Weight 65 pts
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Agreement 8 pts
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Coverage 10 pts
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Public Signal 14 pts
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Boosts 0 pts
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Review signals
2 Elite · 3 Editorial · 6 total signals
Public signal
4.7★ (326 reviews)
Good to know
There are two separate bar areas (ground floor and upstairs) which are great for walk-ins. The restaurant is located in a pedestrianized area of Shepherd Market.
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