Hereford Road

The Westbourne Grove area is awash with overpriced, average restaurants or the ubiquitous gastro-pub so it was a fabulous treat to have dinner at Hereford rd. Truly ambrosial food, very reasonable and a nice little romantic banquette, warmed by the heat and flavours from the open plan kitchen. A triumph.

We had the most delicious Sunday lunch this rainy and miserable afternoon. Starters of sautéed duck hearts with green beans, shallots, capers and tarragon was different; served medium rare, juicy and very flavoursome with a good balance of flavours and the fish soup, which was fresh and lively were both greatly liked. The main course, braised shoulder of roe deer with carrots for two to share was meltingly tender and enormous! The bread was freshly baked but lacked salt and there was good unsalted butter. We shared a bottle of Morgon 2006. The prices are very reasonable, the waiting staff charming and attentive. A great neighbourhood restaurant with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. We asked the waiter if he would receive the tip, sadly he declined to comment…