Foodess' review of The Ledbury

Unusual sounding morsels such as delectable carrot meringue sandwiching a foie gras filling gave us a clue to the excursion that would unfold as we perused the Sunday lunch menu.

A class act followed highlighted by a complimentary dish instigated by the Maitre D’ who had witnessed our deliberations on selecting a starter. Crispy succulent Chicken wing pieces, a spear of white asparagus and a dressing including broad bean flower with a light dusting of parmesan just sufficient to bring the whole thing elegantly together and send waves of delight across the senses.

How could all dishes sparkle and excite? Well, Pork and John Dory didn’t quite reach the same heights as the other three courses, but neither could they be faulted.

Something good seems to be going on with service in London restaurants lately as we have come across such affable waiting staff who seem happy, enthusiastic and ready to help, and no more so than here.

The recent elevation of this restaurant’s standing is so deserved, and the Antipodean crafting brings along some frivolity without any loss of sophistication.