Darwin Brasserie (City of London)

• Getting in was interesting airport style security followed by a very express lift
• Very nice reception and taken to your table with a brilliant view of London
• My partner had the braised ox cheek which was really good
• Insisted on a poor explanation that was essentially brown is pink here
• Overall a really nice place and although expensive you are in an incredible space
• 5/5 for the view and the service but the food was disappointing although not expensive
• Probably the best views of London from a rooftop restaurant
• The only couple of downers was the dirty martini which was not cold and the fact that we got charged for bread
• The Walkie Talkie) is the next is a long line of skyscrapers popping up and changing the skyline of London
• With its unique structure where the surface area at the top is maximised whilst at the same time using minimal ground space
• Resident restaurants have the added pressure of knowing that they are also being judge
• My visit today was for lunch on a typically cloudy London day
• Not the best to show of the epic view at your disposal but that mattered little because the food was the highlight here
• I was sceptical when an order of the house bacon cheeseburger was made with the thought that
• A well cooked and meaty 6oz patty was complemented by a strong mature cheddar
• Served with chunky chips (which were so thick it bordered on being a roast potato) it is a hearty meal I would happily order though I would wish for more generosity with the bacon
• Highlight dish though was without doubt the braised ox cheek served with creamy mash and roasted carrots
• I'd be confident saying this is one of the top ox cheek dishes I've ever had
• Darwin has successfully created a nice relaxed atmosphere right in the heart of the City in which to enjoy a fantastic meal with a view to die
• There's another carriage to add to the brunch train but this one is 36 floors up
• I ordered the Smoked haddock with Jersey Royal potatoes
• Came served with a poached egg and hollandaise sauce (£
• The dish was very well presented and was absolutely delicious
• The fish was tender and smooth with the accompanying egg
• London seems to have been swept by a succession of restaurants with a view recently Duck &
• Whilst tasting some of the best culinary experiences the capital has to offer
• The building is home to three dining establishments
• Darwin Brasserie and Sky Pod plus is also the home to the highest rooftop gardens in London
• I chose the Sticky Shallot Tarte Tatin with goats cheese
• The base could have been a little crispier for me but the caramelised shallots and anything with goats cheese is always a winner in my book
• Tom went for the beetroot cured salmon with horseradish creme fraiche and suffered a bit of food envy at the sight of my dish
• The texture was a bit 'mushy' for lack of better word and the flavour of the salmon was overpowered slightly
• We were both equally pleased with our choices
• I had pork belly which was served with puy lentils
• Really meaty and tender and the sauce made with shallots and pancetta was incredibly 'more ish' my turn for food envy
• Sides we went with tenderstem brocolli and spinach which we can't really fault
• I loved the spinach it was jewelled with rock salt and i would have wolfed the whole plate down in one if i hadn't been sharing
• Even the poor waitress who greats you at the elevator was wearing a fluffy hat
• Nothing memorable food wise (I can't remember what was on the plate)
• The good thing about eating here is you get to spend as much time in the Skygarden as you like without a booking (normally you can book to visit for free but only a short time)
• Sky Garden is a miniature park at 35 floors above ground level where you can admire the plants and as well as the incredible views of London
• The garden itself is small but it gives you an out of the ordinary experience with spectacular views of the city
• The main issue we encountered was a member of the group had special dietary requirements that the restaurant was made aware of at time of booking
• The special dietary requirement was discussed with our waiter
• It contained the ingredient that was requested not to be present
• The restaurant was very apologetic
• The food was amazing but as it was night time
• I didn't even give her dietary requirements one iota of thought I was too busy thinking about the huge amounts I could eat
• It provides visitors with amazing views of London
• Add to this a restaurant with a view of the Sky Garden as well as the city beyond it and you know you're in for a meal worth savoring
• The panoramic views were spectacular overlooking some iconic sights of London and the sky garden
• Dessert I opted for the 'chocolate bar' which was a heavenly treat after a delightful meal
• After your meal you are left to explore the sky garden
• The panoramic views are phenomenal
• My little sister and my flatmate's birthdays are on the same date
• S birthdays are on the same date
• Some dishes were really excellent
• We started with sour dough bread and tasty olives marinated in oil
• The parfait was the standout
• Served in a jar topped with meaty jellied consomme
• Accompanied with griddled brown bread and an onion and port marmalade
• Mains there was one order of the roast chicken for 2 to share
• The meat of my confit burger was very tender but a little under seasoned
• It did come with homemade ketchup that I ate with the excellent crunchy fries
• The best of our mains was the roast chicken platter for two to share
• Black pudding and balls of mushroom y bread stuffing that had been deep fried were flavorful compliments
• They had been sauteed in butter with a strong hit of diced mushroom and onion
• The owner of the lamb rump was disappointed
• Potato terrine was under seasoned
• It had been braised in quite of lot of butter and then blackened with a blow torch along the cut edges
• A side salad garnished with avocado and cheeses was a little dull
• Amazing breakfast (buffet and hot dishes) with an incredible view
• Weather was cloudly with clear weather it could be better
• The waiter that had our table(Luigi) was very efficient and he is a good professional
• My server clearly was very busy but she tried her best
• The view/location is possibly the best the city has to offer
• I went during the day time and it was really busy
• I was visiting for a week from Dubai and I was happy they gave us a table with a view
• The drink I ordered was both cute and delicious

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