Just took Fiancée Knowles to The Belvedere (http://www.belvedererestaurant.co.uk/) in Holland Park for a slap-up Birthday grill. It kicked ass. Not part of my ROTWU research, but highly recommended.
The dishes were selected from a 3 course set menu priced £27.50. Excellent service as well. They also have an interesting collection of Armagnacs I’d like to investigate given more time and money.
The highlight for me was the salmon: Succulent, flavoursome and they’d crisped the skin delightfully without overcooking the flesh. I’m not much of a dessert person, but the Pear tatin was quite special. I would cheerfully work my way through the entire menu.
In addition, there was live piano music covering such classics as Careless Whisper (reminding me of Peter Griffin playing piano: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-vconhYQAk) and money just can’t buy that kind of fun.
Prawn cocktail (also featured: my bird)
Parma ham, parmesan, rocket and truffle
Salmon, potatoes and kale
Roast pheasant
Pear tatin, with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce
Baileys and Hazelnut chocolate tart with blood orange sorbet
Belvedere Restaurant
Off Abbotsbury Road
In Holland Park
London
W8 6LU
Tel: 0207 602 1238
http://www.belvedererestaurant.co.uk/
