Wild Honey St James
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Inspector comments
"Uncomplicated techniques and intuitive combinations."
Overview
Wild Honey St James is the wonderful high-ceilinged dining room at the glossy Sofitel London St James, where pale grey velvet banquettes, huge arched windows, designer lights and lovely parquet floors bring plenty of elegant style. Anthony Demetre’s precise and honest, seasonal cooking takes centre stage, opening the show with a superb Isle of Orkney hand-dived scallop pointed up with white vermouth and XO sauce and sea herbs. Up next, grilled French Aubrac veal is matched with white asparagus, artichoke ‘farci’, grilled loquat and delicious roasting juice. Finish with a masterclass custard tart, a simple, perfect trio of sublime pastry, creamy custard and grated nutmeg.
Ratings & awards
3 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
AA Notable Wine List
Our inspector loves...
Prime spot - In the St James area of London.
Wonderful dining room - Double-height ceiling, soaring columns, spiral staircases and modern art.
Chef Anthony Demetre - Has great understanding of tastes/flavour/produce and leads a talented team.
Attentive service - Informal and approachable team who know their stuff when it comes to the food.
Great wine list - Carefully selected list with Sommelier on hand to help with suggestions.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Facilities
- Seats: 84
- Private dining available
- Food and Drink
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About the area
London, the UK’s capital, is a metropolis of famous landmarks, unrivalled shopping, world-renowned arts venues, galleries and museums, dining and award-winning theatre. London is steeped in royal history, and visitors can watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, learn about the final days of Anne Boleyn at the Tower of London, or take a leisurely stroll around the capital’s Royal Parks
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