Disiac brings a splash of Mediterranean sunshine to Soho – even if its unseasonal fish-led menu fails to mesh with London’s weather in the drab months of the year. Dishes read well, but the results on the plate have been mixed: a tian of bitingly fresh crab with ripe avocado is spot-on and servings of homemade pasta with mussels are delicate yet filling, but slapdash touches such as a pile of lacklustre rocket with grilled lobster can let things down. Service could also be sharper – even quick-as-a-flash ideas like scallops with chorizo and broad beans have been slow to arrive – and the varied wine list would benefit from more by-the-glass options. However, the dining room’s sexy artwork, secluded booths, regular live music and smart seafood bar are attractive assets, and summer will see the front windows flung open onto Greek Street.
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The Hedonist :: Review-Disiac
It’s always fun to check out the latest Soho opening. Disiac is marketing itself as an informal Italian seafood and champagne bar with a emphasis on oysters- hence the name…aphro-Disiac… The rather cool interior feature grey brick walls and white leather seats and counters surrounding an open kitchen. Discrete photos of people engaged in various bondage related activities adorn the walls-well we are in Soho after all! We opened proceedings with an enlivening glass of Tenuta Santome prosecco (£6.50) tasting of almonds and peach. Disiac has a very reasonably priced lunch and early evening set menu at £11.50 for two courses and £15.80 for three. We opted for the a la carte which features an oyster/raw bar with half a dozen Colchester Rock Oysters at £10.75 and a Plateau de Fruit de Mer at £32. Because of the chill October weather we opted for the warmer climes of the starter, pasta and mains menus...
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TwelvePointFivePercent :: Disiac, Soho
Disiac Restaurant, 6 Greek Street, Soho, London New restaurants open in London at such a whirlwind rate that, if it's not your actual job to do so, it's almost impossible to keep up. I subscribe - as should you, if you have any interest in these things - to Catherine and Gavin Hanly's definitive Hot Dinners e-newsletter, and keep an eye on, among others, the excellent blog of lifestyle concierge company Bon Vivant, but very often even reasonably high-profile openings pass me by...
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