Lovely ambience and very good and attentive service, second time here and although bot very hungry tied a small small meal- the carpaccio. Quality of food is great and consistent
Caxton Grill at The St Ermin’s Hotel has been open for a while now but last weekend was the first time Mr S and I made it there, despite the restaurant being only five minutes walk from our flat! I love exploring all the great restaurants in my local area of Victoria, and now I’m happy to add this one to my list.
Chef Adam Handling is seriously inspiring. At 27, his portfolio of successes to date includes a fistful of “Chef of the Year” awards from industry leaders including the British Culinary Federation. His eponymous restaurant, located at St Ermin’s Hotel in Westminster has garnered three AA-rosettes in its first year.
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I recently booked a table for dinner at Adam Handling at Caxton, well known as the runner-up in Masterchef: The Professionals 2013, who has also gained many awards since.
We both went for the tasting menu, which consisted of six courses priced at £70 per person.
To start off, we were served a loaf of warm sourdough bread. I usually try not to overdo it with the bread course at the beginning, but that chicken butter and duck liver parfait was just too good to let it go to waste.
The doughnuts with dressed crab were tasty little mouthfuls albeit with a slightly denser texture then I was expecting. I would have gladly had a whole plate to myself.
The beetroot snack were little delicate wafer rolls with a sweet and slightly sharp beetroot filling. It was really light and crisp, and dusted in a beetroot powder.
The chicken skin was very moreish, and a favourite for both of us.
The first course was the salmon, with pea, sweet and sour wasabi, apple and dill. A bit of molecular liquid nitrogen show as our server brought over a pot with frozen violas and poured the contents over our dishes. I do love tartare dishes, and did enjoy the lamb tartare, served with beets, fermented red pepper, chilli and sorrel. I just wished that there was more.
The chicken and lobster was served with a fragrant yellow curry and palm sugar sauce. The lobster was fresh with a nice, springy texture, and the chicken really tender.
The ashed beef rump is apparently his signature dish, served with burnt artichokes and cabbage. A tender piece of beef with a lovely pink centre, and you could really taste the strong smokey flavours in it.
For dessert, we were first served the apple with cucumber and gin, which was very cooling and refreshing. A nice way to cleanse the palate after the rich courses that were had before. The second dessert was more sweet and indulgent - a yuzu-based dessert with milk, crumble and meringue.
The restaurant itself was thankfully not too crowded on a Friday night, and service was generally pleasant. The menu is reasonably priced and the dishes were beautifully presented and satisfying.
I would be happy to return again to try out their a la carte menu, or their tasting menu again when it changes.
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February 20, 2015 - Sunny London What happens when there’s a few fabulous warm, sunny days in London during mid-February? The seasonal Spring afternoon tea menus starting sprouting! And, I was super excited to be one of the first bloggers to enjoy the St. Ermin’s Hotel ‘Flights of Fancy Champagne Afternoon Tea’ which is offered until the end of March. This Spring tea is the work of Chef of the Year and MasterChef finalist Adam Handling. It includes choices of Newby of London’s award-winning fine teas and a flight of Laurent Perrier champagnes for £45 per person. The very historic hotel is located on a quiet street just around the corner from the St. James Park Underground Station. If you haven’t been there, you’re truly missing a great experience. It’s inches from Buckingham Palace, St James Park, Westminster Abbey, Parliament and Big Ben. The St. Ermin’s Hotel entrance screams wedding photography. When my friend and I walked in, we both instantly commented to each other about how beautiful the staircase is for wedding portraits. Hmmmm. Maybe Mr. Sunny and I should renew our vows? The stairs lead to the first floor mezzanine Tea Lounge. And the views from the top of the staircase are equally as entrancing. The Tea Lounge sits just at the top. Its ambiance is perfect for a date with the girls to catch up and sip on elegant glasses of champagne, and tea of course. My friend from Florida and I met to review the champagne afternoon tea, which features pairings by one of this blog’s favourites… Laurent Perrier! We were a bit nervous about an afternoon tea that features three glasses of champagne, as we went on a weekday. She’s working on her doctorate in the me
The Spring tea will definitely have you buzzing! A friend and I had the opportunity to enjoy the Flights of Fancy Champagne Afternoon Tea which features Laurent Perrier at the Tea Lounge. The sandwiches are traditional, the scones are warm and the sweets are delicious. Our service was excellent, and the combination of champagne and tea was not overwhelming. A full review, plus tons of pictures are on my blog, Sunny in London.
One of my favorite restaurants in London. With Adam Handling, one of the finalists from Masterchef Professionals, as the head chef, the food is as good as it was on television.
The menu had lots of exciting options, like cauliflower steak with curry sauce, almonds and coconut, you've got smoked salmon paired with goat's cheese, you've got steak and truffle and duck egg ravioli. Everything's beautifully presented and the flavors are out of this world.
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As I ventured into Caxton Grill, discreetly nestled inside St. Ermin's Hotel, I couldn't help but marvel at the ample space that it offered. The layout, featuring intimate corners, high tables, and of course, the inviting bar, provided the perfect cover for covert meetings.
The intimate areas, well, they held secrets just as well as they held conversations. The high tables, where one could exchange documents without drawing suspicion, were strategically placed. As for the bar, let's just say that its counterintelligence was as impeccable as its cocktails.
Speaking of cocktails, the selection was somewhat limited, but the mixologists had an uncanny ability to concoct anything one desired. A trait that any spy would appreciate; they never blinked an eye, even when my requests grew more complex.
The food, considering the context of a hotel bar, exceeded expectations. It was satisfying, providing the sustenance needed to keep my espionage endeavors on track.
Now, the service – it was truly amazing. The staff operated with such precision and discretion that I couldn't help but wonder if they had been trained in the art of espionage themselves.
And here's the twist – the bar was so good that I couldn't help but think about changing sides, much like the ebb and flow of wartime allegiances. The atmosphere was so inviting that even a seasoned spy could find themselves contemplating a different path.
As I savored my drink, I couldn't help but notice the number of Americans patronizing the establishment. It felt as though there were more of them than secret agents in wartime Berlin. I suppose you could say it was a "friendly invasion," much like our American allies during World War II.
In conclusion, Caxton Grill at St. Ermin's Hotel is a place that could make even a spy consider a change of allegiance, all while enjoying excellent service, intriguing spaces, and, of course, cleverly crafted cocktails.
This is a really lovely place to spend an evening having dinner! The only reason I give four stars instead of 5 overall is because of the size of the starters we had. The quality of the food was wonderful but would have loved more of the starters we had! The non alcoholic cocktails are really yummy and the service I received once I had told them I am currently 7 months pregnant was brilliant. They double checked everything they needed to with me and all staff were very friendly! I had the Welsh Lamb rump as my main and my partner had the Caxton burger as his main and we can both say we really enjoyed our food!
We had dinner at this restaurant couple of times during our London stay at St. Ermin’s Hotel, overall a great experience, food was great, I wish would have a bit more desert diversity. The staff is very friendly and customer friendly. I would definitely be back!
Very hospitable staff, wide selection of wines. Food was lightly flavoured in general but still tasty. Battered fish was crispy outside but soft inside, yummy. I'm satisfied with experience I had in this restaurant. Great atmosphere for special occasions.
Lovely restaurant. All food cooked to perfection and a nice Pale Ale on tap for those connoisseurs who prefer beer to wine. Cod was excellent and sides were good too. Didn't have steak but the people who did said it was great.
We had a business lunch of 13 people for Theramex. Food was delicious, came out in a timely fashion and the staff were impeccable. Kudos to all of them, Winnie was great. Thank you to the Chef and the waiters / waitresses for making our team lunch such a successful one. We will definitely be back!
We spent our 10 year anniversary here recently, which included a lunchtime tea on the terrace and breakfast in the hotel. Both were utterly exceptional and we will be returning even when we’re not staying here! Thank you to the staff for taking such great care of us and to the chef(s)!!
Always a lovely experience at Caxton Grill. We went for dinner and had breakfast there as we stayed over at St.Ermin's hotel which is connected to Caxton Grill. Tasty food and the staff is very friendly. All safety measures have been put in place during this pandemic year but it still had a nice atmosphere. There is a kid's menu so suitable for families.
My husband and I came back to where we got married and the staff made us very welcome indeed. Our little boy enjoyed himself as well :)
Located in St Ermins Hotel Bear Buckingham Palace, St James underground stop. Comfy and pleasant. Especially for a hotel restaurant. Nice bar and full restaurant options. Clubby but modern. Fireplaces as well as high tops, bar and table service.
Excellent service - ask for Stefano - and really fresh food. Nice wine selections with different sized pour options.
Everyone around me was ordering decadent desserts.
Nice and welcoming restaurant off victoria street. Excellent decor and amazingly courteous staff. Great food and servicem.
Well appointed restaurant with very good service. I had lunch and the wagyu burger was very good but just lacked that little extra something that would make it excellent. The starter of burrata was superb.
After checking out Google & Trip Advisor for local options for our hotel we decided on Caxton Grill for our Friday night meal. It was my wife's Birthday on Saturday, with a full day's sightseeing and Theatre booked we chose Friday night to have a nice meal.
We couldn't have chosen a nicer place, not too busy with a few loud tables and some children as this is part of a hotel.
The menu was ok, we only had a main as the starters and desserts didn't stand out but boy were the steaks good. Exceptionally cooked with a nice side of chips and a great sauce. We were given bread to start and this was amazing on its own.
We had a great bottle of wine but this was kept away from the table so had to rely on the staff to refill the drinks.
Overall it was really good and I wouldn't have an issue coming back.
Amazing food and a very nice atmosphere! This is a pricier, fancier restaurant...but not too fancy that if you show up in jeans, you feel out of place. The raviolo and tortellini were great. Our waiter was pleasant and helpful. We asked for a “surprise” drink and he gave us a unique, yummy drink! We also got the crema catalana, which is in the picture. Super delicious!
Food was Good and Great Service. 😋
Absolutely fantastic experience the staff are wonderfull, friendly and professional. The food was of highest quality, one of the best meals I have ever had. I had just gotten engaged to my fiancee and they made it so special, it was truly unforgettable.
My wife and I found this place on our recent stay in London. Staff was friendly and food was excellent. Maybe a little pricey but you get what you pay for and it is London.
Had a wonderful evening in the Caxton Bar. I'd let them know I was expecting about 20 people for celebratory cocktails and when I arrived they'd set up a room for us at the back of the bar with a fire going. It felt private and intimate so everyone felt at right home immediately. The staff were welcoming and charming. It feels like a top notch venue without the pretentiousness.
Afterwards two of us had dinner in the Caxton Grill, same lovely service, top quality steak and lamb cooked beautifully, best triple cooked chips I've ever had.
St Ermins is a favourite venue of mine, I've had cocktail gatherings, afternoon teas and after work drinks with a friend there over the years and never been disappointed. Love it!
Food and service was superb. Had the lamb and chicken with great sides. Nice place for dinner with great atmosphere.
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