La Cave

La Cave used to be one of my favourite bars in London, and I was there on pretty much a weekly basis. I don't know what happened but recently it's gone downhill faster than Franz Klammer. Last time I went (having not been for a while as it had been so bad the last time) the service was very poor (verging on the rude), my wine was absolutely dreadful and they forgot to bring me my change. And they have started playing very inappropriate techno music in what was once a lovely retreat from the hustle and bustle. If it's under new management, they deserve la guillotine for spoiling what was once an excellent bar.

This place did exactly what I thought it would. The food was beautifully presented and lovely. Our waitress was delightful and definitely had an engaging personality. Once we had sat down our amuse bouche arrived – which was AMAZING, a sweet potato veloute – creamy and very moreish. The attention to detail was what made me feel so positive about this place, for example the little oil droplet sitting on the soup making it look wonderful. I had a lovely tart to begin which was beautiful, with gruyere cheese on the top. For the main I chose the grilled cauliflower which had lovely flavours, not least of the whole grain mustard used. La Cave is not cheap, but then the food and the experience was worth it. Starters begin at five pounds and mains at thirteen rising to twenty five. It was relaxing and small enough in size so that service was excellent and attentive.