Quirinale

The lobbyists, civil servants & journalists of the Westminster Village reckon this is a ‘little gem’, probably because it’s so different from the many traditional offerings in this neck of the woods. Boasting a bright, contemporary decor, colourful art & bustling atmosphere (‘this is not the restaurant for quiet conversations’), it’s thoroughly modern, as is the cooking. Start with tuna carpaccio with fennel, lime vinaigrette & coriander oil ahead of roast rabbit stuffed with porcini mushrooms, broad beans & prosciutto. Staff ‘are always extremely friendly & helpful’ & the ‘only downside is the disappointing wine list’.