High in the rarefied upper reaches of the London Hilton, Chris Galvin’s window on the world (well, the metropolis & beyond) continues to provoke gasps of astonishment from everyone who ascends
to the glamorous 28th floor. This is a big, bullish operation with wrap-around views & an egalitarian approach to its customers (bring must-impress clients, romantic dates, even your mum &
dad for something rather special). It’s also a serious, slickly run restaurant that doesn’t stint on the grand gestures. The cooking indulges diners with thoughtful, precision-tuned modern French
food such as ham hock en gelée or mackerel tartare, rillettes & avruga caviar to start. Sturdy centrepieces stay true to the seasons – perhaps roast partridge breast with toasted pearl barley,
sweetcorn agnolotti & game bouillon – likewise desserts such as greengage clafoutis with marzipan ice cream. The set lunch is a fair crunch-buster (£19.50 for two courses) while the new
‘express menu’ is a bonus for drinkers at the bar (see separate review). Service is suitably polished.
Wine List: An expertly constructed selection in which Bordeaux, Champagne & regional France stand out, though Australia & Italy are notably well covered too. Producers are spot-on,
& there’s an excellent range by the glass. However, margins are among the highest in London. Best Buy White 2007 Pacherenc Sec, Château Bouscassé, South West, France, £29. Best Buy
Red 2005 Massaya Classic, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, £28.
from a set lunch menu. There is a two hour turnaround on all tables.
Available: Sunday to Friday
12:00pm to 3:00pm
Max: 8 people
Expires: 01 Apr 2010
Includes VAT, excludes service.
3 courses £33
from the à la carte menu.
Available: Monday to Wednesday
6:00pm to 7:30pm, 9:30pm to 10:30pm
Thursday, Friday
6:00pm to 7:00pm, 10:00pm to 11:00pm
Max: 6 people
Expires: 01 Apr 2010
Includes VAT, excludes service.
Exclusive ’30 Days of Food and Drink’ evening with Chris Galvin…
Champagne and canapes will be served at 6.30pm, three courses will be served at 7pm. Please note guests will be seated on tables of 10 people. Please note THIS IS AVAILABLE 25th May.
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