Bradleys

Simon Bradley’s renowned neighbourhood eatery by the Hampstead Theatre has carved out a sizeable reputation over the years. It’s certainly a charming little place, with plants & paintings in the calm dining room, & a leafy tree-lined garden offering yet more tranquillity. But food is the main attraction, & Bradley’s eye for ingredients is at the heart of things. His delicate touch & flashes of inspiration are applied to a menu that runs from Cornish seafood (pan-fried scallops & mussels with savoy cabbage, pancetta & light curry sauce, or grilled halibut with creamed leeks, salsify & mushroom duxelle) to seasonal partridge or Orkney lamb (perhaps served with courgette & tomato gateau & niçoise jus). Cinnamon pannacotta with poached autumn fruits is a typically calendar-friendly dessert. The food is backed by a commendable 90-bin wine list, & service from sharp, smartly dressed staff who know their stuff.