I never expected my first meal in London to be good. I was only going for edible, but I hadn’t counted on being shown around by a local. Maylea is an overachieving host, creating an accommodation so comfortable, I’d just as soon call it home. . When not giving us access to every possible amenity, she also has local wisdom to share. Her wisest choice so far is Anglo, a subtle slipaway I never would have noticed. I’m told they recently opened, and they carry a creative, reasonably-priced tasting menu that holds some promise. I know Anglo is my angle as soon as I can see inside. The space is small, a handful of tables, an inescapably intimate ambiance and a single server with a lifetime of knowledge behind a youthful veneer.
When I initially heard the name of the restaurant “Anglo”, I was very puzzled. Is that the name of a dog? My confusion was compounded as when typing the name into the oracle (Google), I was told that it was a restaurant serving Asian food. Unless I’ve missed something major, or someone has managed to re-brand all islands as being part of Asia, I was not sure how British cuisine could fit the bill.
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After reading a 5 star review in the morning paper we had to try Anglo and booked lunch for the next day (Thursday). It's small, seating around 40 people, and understated with minimalist decor, warm atmosphere and perfect lighting and acoustics.
The wine menu was comprehensive and not overwhelming, although we didn't indulge since it was a 'work lunch'. We went for the a la carte menu, since we didn't have too much time, starting with the sourdough bread and yeast butter - perfect. I had the Scottish salmon with charred leek and miso - delicately-crafted combination of fresh sea flavours and the salmon was flawless. For the main course I had the cod - again, expressing meticulous passion from flavours to preparation, and the photo below doesn't do the presentation justice. The chocolate and beer desert is a chocolate lover's dream. Service was great - discreet and well-informed. I couldn't keep my eyes off all the dishes I hadn't tried - will definitely return for the tasting menu! In three words: crafted, meticulous and bold! Other fishes featured in the below pictures include the girolles with soft duck egg and the wild deer with spiced red cabbage.
Anglo only offer a price fixed tasting menu in the evening, so if tasting menu isn't your cup of tea, go for lunch when you can pick from a normal a la carte menu.
Love!! I went soon after it opened on a Sat night and have to say at that time the service was a bit haphazard despite not being that full, and the ambience was not the best, however I will excuse that for the sensational food. All four of us loved everything on the very reasonably priced set tasting menu. I really hope this succeeds, no doubt the chefs will regardless, as I want to return.
There’s a new gem in Hatton Garden- and it’s “Anglo.” Opened just last week, Anglo is bringing the best of British fine dining to a contemporary restaurant in the heart of London. The tasting menu is an inspired, showcase of culinary skills from the accomplished, Chef Mark Jarvis, formerly at The Bingham, Blueprint Cafe, Zuma, Texture and Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, alongside esteemed head chef, Jack Cashmore, of Sat Bains and In De Wul.
One of the best dining experiences I've ever had, with very inventive dishes and wonderful service! I went alone and had the dinner tasting menu. Sometimes, I find that it's a bit awkward doing tasting menus alone, but the server was fantastic and was just the right amount of talkative.
There were some absolutely phenomenal courses (e.g. broccoli, trout), some great courses (e.g. lettuce/cauliflower, lamb), but also some misses for me (including the scallop supplement). Overall, I really enjoyed the food and thought it was well worth the price. On top of that, the atmosphere and service were top notch, making this one of the best fine dining experiences I've ever had.
Awesome food, great combinations of ingredients I would not have thought would go with each other. Chef comes out to present and describe his dishes. Waitress (co-owner?) very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit!
The whole experience was amazing. The food was exquisite and each course was really unique. The pricing is good even if you go for the wine pairing. Would highly recommend for any milestone you want to celebrate or even if you're in the mood to try some exceptional food.
This is a hidden gem. Went there for my birthday.
The place is for special occasions and it is not on the cheap side but hear me out.
It does not have a sophisticated interior, I would even dare to say it is very modest, so this is definitely not a selling point but once you start the chat with the waitress or you see the first dish, you forget about the walls or anything that is around you really 😅
So we had a 10 course tasting menu. The food was sophisticated, in addition it was paired with special wine, so we ended up trying a few types of wine and I think that is the moment I really felt how much of a difference it makes to choose the right wine for the right dish (or the other way around 😅).
Even though I am not much of a wine lover or that kind of sophisticated food, I enjoyed the experience very much.
And now, nothing remains for me to say but to post a few photos so that you can see what I mean 😅
We had the lunch Tasting Menu and everything was so delicate and delicious. I think it is extremely difficult to use simple ingredients and make something divine but the chef clearly prioritized the quality and the flavors are there. It was so hard to select a favorite dish because they are all unique but the cauliflower with apple and cream was a nice surprise. We really enjoyed the dessert too, feeling like kids again & playing at breaking the top. The staff was very welcoming, took time to explain the dishes and super friendly. We also very much loved the atmosphere (very intimate and good light) and music (we wished we could have saved some of them - these and probably bringing one of their bottle of wines home).
Hands down one of the best food experiences I have had. The food is perfectly made and looks beautiful, and the kindest waitress ever made everything so much more enjoyable. Food is beautiful, I really am speechless. If you have the opportunity to visit, please do so!
An amazing British experience. The staff was very lovely and explained every dish that came out. They used all locally sourced produce and the meal was excellent. It was a little quieter when we went mid afternoon, so it felt like he had a private experience. The aesthetic of the restaurant matched the food in that it was clean and beautiful with a scandi feel.
Just fantastic - can't recommend it highly enough. Go now before it moves from Michelin-listed to Michelin-starred. Incredibly complex, creative, thoughtful, and delicious food, knowledgeable staff, and a beautifully intimate space - a meal to remember!
Had the 5 course tasting lunch - was a fantastic experience. Service was top notch, food was excellent.
The fish especially deserves a special mention. The meat was firm and tender, the skin was crisp throughout. I don’t take red meat and the kitchen was very kind to switch it to a vegetarian dish for me instead.
The food was amazing, such a great value tasting menu! The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Our drinks were also superb, I think it's the best old fashioned I've had. Highly recommend
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