Baity Kitchen

Baity means ‘my home’ in Arabic, & this light-filled room with its zinc-topped tables, colourful foodie paintings & patio doors leading to a cute garden does a very good job of welcoming you into the fold. It’s beautiful young Chelsea, but without the fuss. Fresh, seasonal salads, meats, breads & cakes are arranged in abundant piles & you simply point at what looks most delicious. Chef Joudie Kalla-Anagnou trained with Gordon Ramsay, but is more interested in the flavours of the Med & the Middle East these days – perhaps pastitsio (Greek lasagne), mudardara (a dish of Puy lentils, basmati rice, rocket & caramelised onions) or deliciously moist spiced rhubarb & apple cake. Staff are amiable & attentive, the wine list is short but sweet, & everything is available to take back to your own home – in biodegradable containers.