Bistro - St. James' Court (Westminster)

• To start we had quite a ravishing experience with the bubbles which and as you probably know by now
• Ive got a slight obsession with anything containing that spice at the moment
• Yes because it is super Christmassy and the fact that it contains pastry and fruit
• The setting was very pleasant although not so buzzy if you do prefer a more peaceful place to dine
• I did find the bathroom quite a hike but the little stroll isnt so bad when you are are surrounded by such swish
• The service was fantastic and the food amazing
• Nestled on Buckingham Gate is the luxurious St
• We visited last week for dinner and on arrival we headed to The Hamptons Bar at the back of the lobby for a decadent Laurent Perrier Champagne Flight with specially paired canapé
• The Laurent Perrier Champagne Flight certainly looked the part with three mini Champagne flutes ready to be filled on a special presentation tray
• The first fizz we tried was Laurent Perrier Brut served with scallop and avocado tartare with lemon oil
• Easy to drink Champagne has prominent citrus notes and it went perfectly with the fresh scallop
• S attractive pink colour is achieved by using the saigné
• Our third tasting was Laurent Perrier Vintage 2004
• The Chardonny 50% and Pinot Noir 50% Champagne went perfectly with the vegetable crostini
• Was nicely marinated and drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze
• The dish looked appealing and was beautifully presented
• The scallops were ever so fresh and lightly browned
• They went well with the velvety smooth and subtle cauliflower puree and the flavoursome pancetta cooked two ways in a paper thin strip and crunchy pieces
• Steven tried the Salmon and cucumber tartar with yuzu dressing
• Fresh salmon was marinated with strong flavours of cucumber
• Citrusy yuzu dressing and topped with high quality caviar
• The portion size was substantial and it was a light and enjoyable start to the meal
• I followed with the Cajun spiced chicken breast
• I requested it without the Cajun spice (the friendly staff were happy to oblige)
• As it was infused with the aromas of fresh thyme and herbs and had a light
• I loved the slightly sweet new potatoes muddled with a light Parmesan cream sauce and wilted spinach and the most perfect long stem asparagus
• Tender fish was lightly fried with an aromatic
• Crisp coating and was accompanied by piquant spiced potatoes
• It was a punchy dish with real depth of flavour and a combination of invigorating spices
• I finished with the Tonka bean crè
• E had just a hint of fragrant tonka bean and the caramelised crust was good but could&rsquo
• S Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream was a British classic at its very best
• The moist and airy sponge was sweetened with chopped dates and was drenched in a very indulgent
• It was finished with a scoop of luxurious vanilla ice cream
• We finished the meal with pots of Earl Grey tea and went back to the lobby to enjoy the piano music before leaving
• S Court really made our evening and our dining experience in the Hamptons Bar and Bistro 51 was very memorable
• The Thai red curry was very spicy yet it was very good
• Furthermore the salmon with vegetables was cooked very well
• As a starter there is homemade bread with a cold potato and mushroom sauce which makes for a very interesting experience
• The starter was very good with red wine
• My dinner experience here was quite satisfying and I cannot complain
• The meat was very fresh and was cooked to perfection however
• The serving/helping was very small there were 2 small cakes which left me hungry for more
• The price I was expecting more but I realised that this was a fine dining restaurant and I should not complain as long as the food was good
• The chicken was cooked very well and the jus complimented it perfectly
• The tiramisu was very good not only was it light and fluffy but it was presented very very well It looked absolutely phenomenal
• The service is very good and I am sure that you will not leave disappointed
• An indication that a snippet of my review is on a bigger restaurant rating website
• Anything that involves champagne is always welcome
• The house bread arrived with a tomato salsa dip
• Grilled Duck breast in Jus served with young vegetables and cherry tomatoes

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