Restaurant Michael Nadra is the second restaurant from the eponymous chef Michael Nadra. After experiencing success in Chiswick and feeling nostalgic for his years grilling and preparing meats while working at London’s Michelin-starred restaurants (think Trompette, Chez Bruce, and Petrus), Nadra returned to Zone 2 with Restaurant Michael Nadra Primrose Hill. Restaurant Michael Nadra’s aspirations are simple but effective: the highest quality, greatest value modern cookery served in a welcoming but exciting environment.
Located just minutes from Camden Town, the interiors reflect a contemporary, urban aesthetic: vaulted ceilings, exposed brick, and raw concrete suffused with warm lighting create an intimate urban ambience, complemented by camel-coloured leather banquettes, smart table settings, and seating at a chic modern bar. It’s a space that reflects the no-frills, all-skills style menu. Plus, in the summer months, an al fresco terrace is at your disposal.
The Restaurant Michael Nadra menu demonstrates Nadra’s French culinary training, appreciation of global cuisine, and passion for seasonal produce. To start, you can graze on nibbles like imam bayildi and prawn dumplings, before moving on to a starter of soft-shell crab tempura or salmon ceviche. Guests can then move on to a selection of main dishes such as a miso black cod with basmati rice, kaffir lime leaf, and crisped onion; seared bluefin tuna with steamed thyme potatoes and salsa verde; or homemade tagiolini with a black truffle and porcini sauce. And if you can save room for dessert, keep your eyes peeled for halva with espresso sauce, sticky toffee pudding, and the homemade ice cream selection.
Restaurant Michael Nadra also boasts a dedicated Martini bar with variations including a Primrose Martini with St Germain, cranberry and lemon, running alongside classic Martinis and signature Nadra cocktails. The restaurant also offers an affordable set lunch menu and a Sunday dinner menu.