Quaglino’s, the iconic restaurant and late-night venue in the heart of London’s Mayfair, has undergone an extensive make over at the hands of Russell Sage Studio and brings a new contemporary European menu from new Executive head chef Mickael Weiss.
Dishes include European classics with exotic flavours and spices fused from the extended continent – all made using the highest-quality British ingredients. The venue also boasts not one, but two exciting new bars – a glamorous new central cocktail bar in the heart of the main dining room and Quaglino’s classic mezzanine bar overlooking the restaurant – both serving tipples with a taste of the past, heavily focusing on classic and champagne cocktails, while the 300 bin wine list showcases a balanced mix of Old and New World references.
Later in the evening, the restaurant transforms into a late-night, live-music mecca; one of the only venues in Mayfair open to the public with a late-night license, until 1am Monday-Thursday and 3am, on Friday and Saturday with free entry, perfect for partying into the early hours!
Quaglino's
We are one of the only venues in Mayfair open to the public with a late-night license
8 / 10 from 1 review
16 Bury Street
St James's
London
SW1Y 6AJ
020 7930 6767
European
Conran Restaurants
St James's
RESTAURANT
Mon - Sat:
Lunch: 12:00 - 15:00
Dinner: 17:30 - 23:00
BAR
Mon - Thurs: 12:00 - 01:00
Fri - Sat: 17:30 - 03:00
LATE BAR FOOD
Fri - Sat: 23:00 - 01:00
Music Played
Live Music Played
Private Area
Booking Advisable
Quaglino's Picture Gallery
All In London Review
A fabulous dining experience at a stylish and iconic favourite
The discrete entrance on Bury Street takes you down some steps to the reception area. The welcoming women – all in tasteful black outfits with some subtle sparkle on the shoulders – offered to take our coats and gave us the option of enjoying a drink in the dark and sumptuous bar on the upper level. Lots of sofas and so much style here. It’s well worth remembering that you can pop into the bar without having to eat here.
We walked the length of the dining room to our table at the far end – right next to a mirror wall where we couldn’t really see the two large screens showing video clips of glamorous people.
It was nice that there was live music playing from the upper bar – there were some interesting covers of American Boy, Price Tag and Ain’t no sunshine. The soft lilac ceiling lights definitely made it feel warmer than I remembered.
Whilst I remembered it being expensive before there are all sorts of different menus and special deals. For example, pre and post theatre menus with two courses for £18.50 or three for £24.50 – which includes a glass of wine. And there was quite a lot of choice. The large glass of Jean Paul Blanc de Blanc was perfectly chilled, smooth, light but rounded – and reasonably priced at £5.50
There was a good selection of bread provided – all snug in a napkin even though it wasn’t warm. My chichory salad starter was superb – crisp leaves coated in a creamy dressing with just the right amount of blue cheese and good size slivers of firm pear with a bite from the walnuts. And a surprisingly sizeable portion. My companion enjoyed her chicken and bacon saltimbocca with peppers although she commented (but didn’t criticise) that it was quite salty.
On the main course, my companion was content with her lamb shoulder, root vegetables with rosemary jus which was thoroughly cooked and came on a bed of mashed potatoes. The vegetables had a good bite. I was disappointed with my ricotta and spinach ravioli which I felt was overcooked and a little bland. Perhaps it was just as well that the portion was small and I was glad that I had ordered a side of chips (£4).
We were tempted to try the desserts – my companion’s chocolate brownie was a little too soft for her taste but she enjoyed the creamy caramel ice-cream which was soft and rich and not too cold. The granular texture of my coffee pudding took me a little by surprise, but I liked it and the cool creamy orange ice cream and Chantilly sauce were subtly flavoured.
The staff – a variety of waiters and a sommelier – were all charming and attentive. And they were confident enough to have a bit of a chat and a laugh with us (we talked about chocolate). They explained that it was the 21st anniversary and drew our attention to the huge range of bellinis that had been created in celebration.
We had dined early and by the time we left the place was full to capacity – but still the ambient noise wasn’t distracting.
With the set menu and an additional glass of wine each the total bill came to £72 including 12.5% service which we felt was extraordinary good value for such a fabulous dining experience at a stylish and iconic favourite – even if a couple of the food choices hadn’t really excelled.
Reviewed by KimT
on Mar 20, 2014
Published on Mar 17, 2014
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Well known as a great European restaurant, later in the evening Quaglino's transforms into a late-night, live-music mecca; one of the only venues in Mayfair open to the public with a late-night license and free entry, perfect for partying into the early hours.
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