Arbutus (63-64 Frith Street, London, London, W1D 3JW) I went there alone last night and it was an amazing dinner. (I didn't know at first that it is rated 1 star in the Michelin guide.) At the entrance they all look very friendly. The place looked clean, appropriate and quite modern. The menu didn't have a big choice but all the dishes looked worthy of tasting. I tried the crispy and slowed cooked tripe with black cabbage, tomato and parmesan and I have never tasted such a particular way to cook the tripe (well you obviously should like the tripe!). Then the lamb cooked with almonds, apricots, and white beans (really tender and tasteful). At the end a custard cake in the range but well presented. No problem at all if I ordered only a beer and water on tap to drink (and this is to appreciate). Generally speaking the service was fast and accurate with comments on the dishes. All other customers looked satisfied. The price was acceptable 41£ (service included). I will come back for sure and I will suggest it to my friends.
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