Harden's says
With executive chef Graham Noonan-Chatham (formerly of Langham Hotel and Daylesford Organic) and owners the Landsberg family (who own the 600-acre farm, oyster beds and vineyard where much of the produce comes from), this Smithfield newcomer is aiming high.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Sourcing from their 600-acre estate in Argyll and fish farm in Loch Fyne”, the Landsberg family have – with this “traditional-in-a-good-way” Smithfield yearling – “created a restaurant that serves a Best of British menu that is, generally, a roaring success”. “Sustainably sourced food is expertly cooked” and “while it emphasises nose-to-tail cooking, it does so in a much more restrained manner than nearby St John”. “There’s an interesting short wine list (including from their own vineyard in Provence) at quite modest mark-ups, particularly for the City”. “Coupled with friendly service, the result is awesome!”. Top Menu Tips – “Black Pig, Rabbit, Duck and Foie Gras terrine, which draw together its various meat components into one delightful whole”; also “a very good Clam & Mussel Chowder, quite a refined Morteau Sausage with well-flavoured Puy lentils; and first-rate faggots in an intense jus”.
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12 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9JR
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"Excellent restaurant with very sensible menus and prices. They have their own farm and vineyards and so the food is well sourced and of high quality. The menu is french style with interesting twists and wine prices are very sensible. Staff are very friendly and professional."
"Lunch set menu is a bargain given the quality of the dishes and number of options available. Service excellent and wines by the glass from a Provence grower are extremely well priced at under £10"
"Excellent food; chaotically amateurish service from delightful but very poorly trained staff. I also don't need restaurants to keep emailing me....."
12 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9JR
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