16 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 9DD
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Summary
“You name it, they’ve got it!” – a “stunning wine list” is the main event at this Marylebone spinoff from Parisian institution Taillevent (est. 1946), and its “distinctive feature is the offer of 110 wines by the glass (70ml or 125ml)”, affording guests “the opportunity to taste some world-class wines”. These are served alongside “delicious and well presented” modern French cuisine in a “spacious dining room with high ceilings – this Georgian mansion was previously a branch of Coutts Bank”. Complaints are most notable by their absence, and this was the site of numerous best meals of the year for diners in this year’s annual poll.
Summary
“A truly epic wine list” (almost 2,000 bins), “with virtually all options available by the glass” – and including some “lovely, mature vintages” – is the special appeal of this Parisian import, which occupies a traditionally smart corner-site in Fitzrovia, across the square from the back of John Lewis. The modern French cuisine that provides a foil to the wine is in a fairly conventional mould but consistently well-rated.
Summary
“If you love wine… heaven!” – a “huge list (almost 2,000 bins)”, “some with no mark-up from merchant prices” and including 110 available by the glass (hence the name), is the big attraction at this plush Cavendish Square venue from a famous Parisian operation. It “finally seems to have found its footing as a real restaurant, not just somewhere that serves food as an afterthought to the wine list – there’s some very good cooking here”.
Summary
Named for its “phenomenal wine list” – featuring 110 wines available by the glass using the Coravin wine storage system – this London outpost of a famous Parisian group offers a professional all-round formula, which also incorporates high-quality, modern French cuisine and “excellent service” (with particularly “superb sommelier knowledge”); all served in the “well-lit and welcoming” setting of a stylish dining room, looking onto Cavendish Square. On the downside, it can seem expensive; and “on a quiet night, atmosphere is lacking”.
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Owner's description
Our concept - 110 vins au verre. Because the aromas and flavours found in wine are eulogies to diversity, vintages contribute to new nuances of pleasure and because a gourmet meal offers a unique opportunity to explore them... for all these reasons Les 110 de Taillevent came to be. For the first time ever, a luxury brasserie created by an acclaimed French gastronomic institution is offering 110 wines by the glass (served in 2 measures of 12.5cl or 7cl), each glass associated with 30 seasonally-inspired "Ã la carte" dishes specially conceived to deliver unparalleled precision in the pairing of food and wine. To complement each dish, Pierre Bérot, "Mr Wine" at Le Taillevent in Paris, offers a choice of four wines in four price brackets, all expressing the aspects of a perfect match between wine and food. A real diversity of propositions made possible thanks to an innovative wine conservation system. From the fresh, envigorating citrus flavours of a New Zealand sauvignon, to the generous fruit of an Italian Barolo or the depths of the tobacco and cedar notes of fine Bordeaux, a lifetime is not long enough to explore all the flavours of the world's unique terrors. Les 110 de Taillevent London offers a unique opportunity to immerse you in thousands of wines from the prestigious Le Taillevent Cellars.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £29.00 | £36.00 |  |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 85.00 | Always available | 4 |
| Menu2 | 95.00 | Always available | 6 |
Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £21.00 | £28.00 | £14.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £43.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
Les 110 de Taillevent Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Given the wine focus - which is superb - the food could be less good. But it’s not: it’s excellent. As the name suggests, the wine list is outstanding. Very good service, too."
16 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 9DD
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
