Lindsay House (Modern British) – London, England (9/10)
May 15th, 2007 by admin
[UPDATE: MAY 2009 Lindsay House closed last month.]
Both my visits to Michelin-starred Lindsay House have been unforgettable, and I never cease to recommend it to my friends as a true gastronomic experience. Located in an elegant 1740s four storey townhouse in the heart of Soho, you ring the doorbell and are then escorted into the intimate dining room, which looks like it could be in someone’s (expensive) home. There are actually two dining rooms, one on the ground floor and one on the first, but I’ve only eaten on the ground floor. There are also various private dining rooms in the building for larger parties.
On both occasions, the service was seamless and polite, the atmosphere refined and the diners thankfully respected each others’ privacy in the cosy dining space. It’s expensive to eat here, and the wines are pricey, but for a special occasion, it really is worth it.
There is the set lunch menu (3 courses at £27.00), as well as the Pre Theatre menu at the same price, which provides a good opportunity to sample award-winning Irish chef Richard Corrigan’s cooking without breaking the bank. Then there are the à la carte menus for lunch and dinner (dinner is 3 courses at £56.00), and the six course tasting menu at £68.00 (there is also the vegetarian garden tasting menu).
The menus change quite regularly, but I do remember all my meat being very tender and perfectly cooked (medium-rare). Each dish is immaculately presented, with little amuse-bouches in between. The Irish cheeses at the end of the meal were particularly delicious!
The verdict?
Be prepared to part with at least £150-200 for a meal for two (it will be more depending on your choice of alcohol). Lindsay House’s wine list resembles a phone book and their selection of rare Irish whiskies, brought to you on a trolley at the end of the meal, is impressive.
10 – Perfection, 9.5 – Sensational, 9 – Outstanding, 8.5 – Superb,
8 – Excellent, 7.5 – Very Good, 7 - Good, 6.5 - Above Average, 6 – Average
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Contact Details:
Lindsay House
21 Romilly Street
London W1D 5AF
Tel: 020 7439 0450
richardcorrigan@lindsayhouse.co.uk
www.lindsayhouse.co.uk
Helen Yuet Ling Pang @ World Foodie Guide
