Nozomi

Restaurant & Bar in Knightsbridge
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9 / 10 from 3 reviews
Address
14-15 Beauchamp Place
Knightsbridge
London
SW3 1NQ
Map
Telephone
020 7838 1500
Region
Knightsbridge
Nearest Station
Knightsbridge
0.33 miles
Opening Summary
Lunch:
Tues - Sat: 12.30 – 15.30

Dinner:
Mon - Sat: 18.30 – 01.30
Sun: 18.30 – 00.30

Previously Floriana, Nozomi is a stylish new restaurant and bar serving excellent Japanese cuisine. The large bar area attracts the paparazzi seeking clientele whilst the restaurant serves surprisingly good sushi and sashimi.

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Lobster Tempura at Nozomi
Lobster Tempura at Nozomi

All In London Review

Celebrity favourite with Ian Pengelley as executive chef

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Like the nearby Buddha Bar, Nozomi is another of those clubby, Pan-Asian restaurants that’s so dimly lit you’re practically in the dark and has a soundtrack of chill out music that’s supposed to make you think of Balinese beaches. On the Friday night we visit there’s barely an empty seat in the house and the bar is packed too, as this is clearly a destination for young socialites about Knightsbridge and neighbouring areas.

It also happens to be a hit with celebs; Rihanna loves it so much she allegedly persuaded them to start a delivery service. Their executive chef is Ian Pengelley, an accomplished chap who knows a thing or two about working at glitzy restaurants (his previous employers include the ostentatious Gilgamesh in Camden and A-list favourite E&O).

We try the spider roll sushi, with moreish deep fried soft shell crab and a healthy dollop of roe, and we like the bit of table theatre that comes as part of the mixed smoking sashimi, a platter of tuna and salmon over a tray with dry ice which creates a trail of smoke. Dumplings stuffed with prawn, scallop and foie gras are surprisingly satisfying, rather than the mouthfuls offered elsewhere that are never quite enough to taste the butteriness of the offal or the meaty seafood. Japanese fusion staple black miso cod is also on the menu naturally, a good hunk of fish in a flavoursome glaze.

The food cannot be faulted and the venue is fun, but this is by no means an affordable restaurant. One gets the impression that for Nozomi's diners anything not reassuringly expensive isn’t worth bothering with in the first place.

Reviewed by Leila
Published on Sep 28, 2014


User Reviews

chloe-zara

Aug 29, 2011

Perfect!!

This is a really nice place to go with a really nice atmosphere and lovely food. There was nothing that I didn't like - the cocktails are brilliant too.
Steven Bygintie

Apr 14, 2008

What a wonderful little gem! I stumbled upon Nozomi and went for dinner after visiting Harrods with my family over in the UK for a few days. It was clear that those in the know do know! The place was vibrant, food was wonderful and didn't leave you feeling bloated or overly full - perfect to enjoy the rest of the evening walking around London. The staff were helpful explaining the menu and made perfect recommendations. Simply lovely.
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