Fracatelli, housed in the glamorous St James’s Hotel & Club, is a fine dining restaurant. Here, executive head chef William Drabble celebrates British produce, presented as elegant French fare. The 26-cover dining room is a quiet, intimate space where guests can relax and enjoy sumptuous menus paired with excellent wine. Floral interiors and plush seating add a sense of calm and respite from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding city. There are many ways to dine here, from the all-day brasserie-style offering to the eight-course menu gourmand.
Those dining a la carte here might kick off their meal with a started of seared foie gras, raisin puree, baby turnips, turnip leaves and peeled grapes. Then, the main event might be corn fed duck accompanied by parsnips, roasted pear, pickled dates and watercress. Dessert might bring a set custard tart, poached rhubarb and Gariguette strawberries.
The menu gourmand, however, pulls out all the stops. This culinary exploration begins with a series of seafood dishes such as hand dived Scottish scallops with white asparagus, salty fingers and burnt lemon alongside poached native lobster tail, balanced by cauliflower and black truffle, followed by seared foie gras with turnip and prune compote. The tasting experience flexes with the seasons, but might continue through with Rhug Estate organic lamb, garlic, turnips and thyme; followed by vanilla poached pear with dark chocolate crémeux and choux.
The wine list at Fracatelli, as one might expect from a French restaurant of this calibre, is truly all-encompassing. Diners can peruse hundreds of options from all over the world, with vintages dating back as far as the 80s. There are plenty of sweet and fortified entries on the list too, ideal for enjoying after a delicious meal. To book a table here, simply select a time and group size using our online tool.