Holborn Dining Room - Rosewood Hotel (Holborn)

• Holborn Dining Room is one good looking place
• The array of beautiful lighting is a feast for the eyes
• Crustacea (I've been waiting to type that) before starting with the Ancient loaf with Abernethy hand made butter
• We followed this with Tiger Prawns (6 for £
• Onion soup (served with a cute cheese scone) &
• Fried Squid with gentleman's relish mayonnaise
• The tiger prawns (replacing absent langoustines on the menu) were the standout dish
• Coq pudding with Parsley Liquor may not have been the most attractive dish but it impressed with its flavours
• The moreish chips were unanimously popular
• Boozy Sherry Trifle and Valrona chocolate pot with sweet cream
• All in all it was a lovely dinner and I'm sure HDR will do very well
• A couple of plates should possibly be priced a little lower and vegetarian options are slightly lacking (what would Rage Against the Mushroom think
• Holborn is not the best spot for restaurants
• So it is now very handy for my Holborn office that the (relatively) recently opened Rosewood Hotel just down the road is so very nice
• Underwent a fancy facelift (complete with cages of budgies and the glowing gas lamps lined up outside)
• Twice in nearly 36 hours last week (along with a third trip to the hotel for drinks in that time
• Kale and smoky beans with bacon) was very good
• Chicken salad with avocado and smoked bacon (£
• 9.25) and fried squid with gentleman&rsquo
• All very dainty in a neat ring with swirls of intense brown meat mayonnaise
• I carried on with crustacea with their shrimp burger (£
• Inside a toasted brioche bun with properly spicy jalapeno mayonnaise
• We also tried the smoked haddock with poached egg and mustard sauce (£
• Very good fish and chips with mushy peas (£
• Combined with a little of Italy/Spain with the charcuterie bar
• All the puddings are distinctly old fashioned British comfort puddings (surely the best kind there's even a version of bananas and custard)
• I think the Holborn Dining Room is a better bet for lunch/dinner (Scarfe&rsquo
• So the fact that this presented me an opportunity to check it out myself was killing two birds with one convenient stone
• The dining floor is expansive and broken up by nothing more than partitions allowing you the opportunity to soak it all in
• The lobster and shrimp burger were both fantastic and delicious but it was the scallops that were the real show stoppers
• Keep the Holborn Dining Room firmly planted at the front of your mind the only thing you'll regret is not saving space for dessert
• As we approached the Rosewood Hotel we were welcomed by very nice porters
• The decor of the place was very elegant and spacious
• Due to the night before we were not very willing to try any drinks
• The brunch menu was not the biggest one
• As a person that eats gluten free I started with the chicken and avocado salad (which was a bit bland but still quite satisfying)
• Sharing the avocado and tomatoes with my friend (also good but a little bland)
• Then moving onto the scrambled eggs with smoked salmon which I found to be the best meal
• I think that the word 'good' best describes Holborn Dining Room - Rosewood Hotel (Holborn)
• In the future will definitely try to look for something with the 'extra' factor to it
• The restaurant itself is a beautiful slick space composed of plush red leather upholstery
• Topped off with chandeliers spanning the room this dining space is simply stunning
• The restaurant is a large space
• The clever use of furnishings and soft lighting broken up with different seating options make it feel cosy and warm whatever your party size is
• The dining room is adjoined by Holborn Delicatessen which includes a bar and a dining counter
• Each topped with aged copper and patina brass
• I tired the shrimp burger with jalapeñ
• This burger was my first ever shrimp burger and tasted divine
• Especially with the well flavoured sides to go with it
• The list of puddings was divine and included steamed plum sponge
• Treacle tart with clotted cream and caramel mousse cigar
• T serve the most exciting dishes is central London
• The dishes are instead warm and comforting
• The prices on the a la carte menu are therefore more indicative of the central London location
• Holborn is having a revival of late and Holborn Dining Room - Rosewood Hotel (Holborn) is very much part of it
• So the overall vibe is definitely one of Americana glamour
• The restaurant is grand and beautiful
• The clientele is varied and discreet so that you never feel like you&rsquo
• This is perfect for a long Sunday date with that special someone you might want to take home to meet your parents one day
• The menu is not as innovative as some other strong brunch contenders out there but there is enough variety to ensure that all tastes are catered to
• S and Bloody Marys are very good and the service is discreet yet attentive which gives Holborn Dining Room - Rosewood Hotel (Holborn) an added air of luxury
• The roast chicken was particularly tasty and the hashed brown and eggs packed a punch with taste but was surprisingly light despite the portion size
• Meet your date near Farringdon and start with a walk through Smithfield market
• T a conversation point so make sure your date is happy with classics
• Cornish diver scallops with cured bacon
• Devilled lambs kidneys and salted baked beetroot with goats curd
• Everything was just perfect
• At the helm of the kitchen is Chef Calum Franklin who has worked at many renowned restaurants such as the Ivy
• Having said that I was worried that the steak would be wasted on me
• The meat just melted in my mouth it was so perfectly sourced and cooked
• Furled fillets of John Dory with shrimp butter make for a pleasantly diverting main
• Think Brasserie Zedel but with less of that cold train station vibe
• Holborn Dining Room is an all day brasserie with attached delicatessen
• The restaurant is beautifully presented with red leather banquettes
• The atmosphere is laid back and unpretentious
• Perhaps surprising given the surroundings (the restaurant is housed in a Grade II listed building after all)
• We were presented with the drinks menu
• The last time we visited Holborn Dining Room I requested an off menu Lychee Martini but was told it wasn't possible
• The dinner menu is very British think fish and chips
• We started off with the Ancient loaf
• Accompanied with Abernethy hand made butter
• Followed by the fried squid with gentleman's relish mayonnaise
• The squid wasn't particularly amazing glorified scampi as Indy put it and was a bit too salty
• I had immediate food envy when the smoked haddock with poached egg and mustard sauce on a bed of creamy
• The haddock was perfectly cooked
• The poached egg on the other hand was a bit of a let down it was slightly overcooked and the yolk wasn't as runny as expected
• I went for the chicken girolle pie with Wychwood cider and tarragon served in a tin a fancy take on the British classic
• The pastry was light and puffy
• My cousin opted for the 35 day Cornish rare breed sirlion with a side of bearnaise sauce
• I'm not a huge fan of steak and always go for well done but this was cooked to medium and boy
• It had that melt in your mouth texture which was enough to convert me
• Whilst everyone else was falling into a food induced coma
• I was having a quiet debate with myself on what dessert to go
• Poached pear and vanilla ice cream and the Bramley apple and sultana crumble with vanilla ice cream
• The crumble was the right amount of crisp
• Holborn Dining Room is perfect for an informal dining experience in an opulent surrounding
• Dining here is a definite must
• S one of three exciting restaurants at five star hotel Rosewood London and is overseen by esteemed restauranteur and chef Des McDonald
• Holborn Dining Room is a chic grand brasserie serving seasonal
• It feels both sprawling yet cosy with plenty of intimate nooks
• We kicked off the evening with some delicious cocktails while deciding what to order
• It was pleasantly sweet but with that signature bite from the Campari and was an ideal aperitif
• I was tempted by the Griddled Prawns with lemon garlic butter (£
• Partly shelled king prawns looked so perfect and natural and were a joy to eat
• Fresh prawns were cooked just right and doused in a moreish
• While my starter was all about quality produce cooked exceptionally well
• S Maldon Smoked Salmon with crab and spiced avocado (£
• The smoked salmon had a deep smoky flavour and was artfully puncuated with flaky
• Chilled white crabmeat and velvety avocado puree with a touch of piquant chilli
• Both dishes were out of this world and I highly recommend ordering both and sharing
• My typical dinner pattern is seafood followed by meat to get the best of both worlds
• The two fillets of John Dory were succulent and ever so tasty with crispy
• The finishing touch was crispy sage
• The high quality fish was elevated by the well chosen accompaniments and the butter sauce made it more indulgent &ndash
• Every mouthful was an absolute pleasure
• The excellent cut of beef had a lovely smokiness from the grill to match its mature flavours and was cooked perfectly medium and tender
• The rich meat juices ran into the subtle pepper sauce and the crispy beer battered onion rings were a tasty extra
• The sweet and slightly nutty red skin potatoes were sauteed with caramelised Lyonnaise onions and were a delicious alternative to fries
• So I ordered the Warm Chocolate with poached pears and vanilla ice cream (£
• The dark chocolate fondant was quaintly served in a tea cup and had a cake like texture
• The dessert was dreamy and not at all heavy
• S Poached Yorkshire Rhubarb with sorbet and set ginger cream (£
• Silky ginger infused cream was topped with a refreshing sorbet
• The long biscuit stick tasted like Speculoos and was perfect for scooping up the cream
• Was served with a cute mini bottle of milk on the side
• The service was fantastic and the wait staff very knowledgable especially about special dietary requirements
• The Rosewood Hotel is situated about 2/3 minute walk from Holborn tube and really is a rather exquisite building
• Had a selection of British and Spanish meats only constructive criticism is it did not come with bread
• Main I had the lamb with spinach and truffle and parmesan fries the lamb was slightly fatty but still flavoursome
• Just about managed to squeeze in a sticky toffee pudding with caramel ice cream for dessert which was wonderful
• Cutest little Scottish lady with an amazing zest for life
• When she got in touch to let us know she was visiting and wanted to go out for dinner
• Perhaps my expectations are a little different
• The steak tartare was perfectly adequate
• I read quite a lot of articles on the best pies in London
• It isn't common at all to get pies as a sit down main in Australia (maybe at a pub with peas and mash) but I've always preferred them from bakeries with their exquisite skills in buttery pastry
• The grand brasserie takes you back to the art deco era with reclaimed oak and antique mirrors and red leather banquettes
• A Large area but sectioned into differed areas so making it feel more homely with an expansive bar which is not to be missed
• You do feel special when you walk in and treated well from the start with smiles and great service
• One sausage with fried tomato and baked beans
• The sausage itself was nice and meaty but even at the price the toast is extra
• What you get in terms of taste is just a little above a basic breakfast from any local cafe with the presentation to match
• I also recall that I asked for the black pudding to be relaxed by extra sausage but this request was just ignored
• I have yet to try items from the main menu but the breakfast is nothing special to report I am afraid
• Ve got such a lovely elegant place with great furnishings

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