Medlar (Chelsea)

• The Medlar in Chelsea although not directly connected with that group of restaurants
• So it was no surprise that we found that the menu and the service style was reminiscent of these restaurants
• This was matched with a glass of Domaine des Baumard Savenniè
• My companion was not so enamoured by the Lambs Tongue and Lentil salad which was rather dominated by the lentils
• Main course I had Cornish brill with jerusalem artichoke puree
• This was matched with a Marlborough Pinor Noir
• The Roast cod with a ragoû
• It went well with a glass of Chardonnay
• The wines were selected by Clement Robert the UK young sommelier of the year 2010 and were uniformly excellent
• I had a rather good Chocolate tart with pistachio ice cream and my companion had the Almond panna cotta with PX
• Did not feel that it particularly went with the other elements
• The dress code here is fairly casual
• We did spot one chap who I am sure is on a fashion police wanted poster (there is a certain shade of pink that should only be worn by 5 year old girls)
• The customers are very much the Chelsea set
• With new shops and restaurants opening up frequently this is turning into good place to eat and drink
• Ve passed Medlar (Chelsea) before and always assumed it was another typical Chelsea restaurant
• Overpriced and with no substance
• They have a small seating area outside which is worth a mention as Alfresco eating space on the kings road is scarce
• Upon entering we were greeted with a warm welcome but this somehow lacked personality and felt a bit awkward
• This was soon rectified with the attentive service throughout the meal
• I guess this is what Clement is here
• The first starter (and the best) was the Crab raviolo with samphire
• The Bisque itself is stunning and brings the whole dish together
• A word of warning watching traffic (Even if it is Chelsea traffic) gets boring very quickly and we cheekily asked to be shifted back indoors (Which they did very obligingly
• ) The interior is not trying too hard
• Servers wear smart jeans which lends the place a casual air and met with Husband's hearty approval nothing worse (it seems) than waiters who are dressed better than you are
• This was the best starter I've come across in a long time
• The garlic flavour was sweet and not at all overpowering and the almonds added a texture and taste of their own that was sublime
• Tender and garnished with chard and a side of potato terrine
• The accompanying smoked mackerel was melt in mouth
• The aubergine caviar was a little too plentiful &
• I opted for a Creme chiboust (Vanilla parfait in the common tongue) with strawberries &
• The honeycomb was unnoticeable but the strawberries &
• I loved that it was so different to both our offerings &
• Even Husband was defeated by the Chocolate he'd had so far but we did gamely manage a marshmallow each
• Make sure you get a table at the front of the room and not one the ones at the back where there is no atmosphere
• S the kind of place I casually put on my bucket list somewhere near the bottom with no real sense of urgency
• The interior is elegant without being fussy
• The grey walls are decorated by eccentrically busy artwork and obscure light fixtures
• The banquettes are a vibrant green with artfully distressed mirrors overhead
• S a middle section of intimate booths filled with businessmen conducting deals and a naturally lit back room from the skylight overhead decorated by walls painted with the restaurant&rsquo
• Ensuring there was no overlap in ordering so I&rsquo
• We placed our order and a bread basket arrived with the choice of sourdough and brown bread
• He ordered the beetroot soup with smoked eel
• I went for the thinly sliced veal with tonnato dressing
• Inventive flavour combinations with the pickled shimeji mushrooms adding an incredibly balanced
• He ordered rump of lamb with crisp croquettes
• I ordered the gilt head bream with palourde clams
• We shared poached rhubarb with Prosecco and Kaffir lime jelly
• The cocoa nib panna cotta with Pedro Ximé
• Honeycomb and stem ginger biscotti was a tiny bit of a let down
• Only because I am obsessed with panna cotta
• Jelly texture that I so enjoy with a panna cotta was instead more of a creamy mousse
• We nibbled away on lime marshmallows and rich chocolate truffles with Pedro Ximé
• The wine menu is wonderful and the 3 of us went a bit crazy with the pudding wine
• Best lunch ever best for couples
• The sensation you get is just amazing
• The dining area is really nice
• I agree with other reviews that the Medlar (Chelsea) offers the best value for food at this level
• Timing of service was also stunning
• We finished with a beautifully presented dessert
• Personally I think it is perfect for a date
• Is where there is the oldest evidence of viticulture
• Example offerings were Trimbach Riesling 2012 at £
• Cash mark ups are still substantial even at the top of the list
• Roast quail came with warm foie gras
• Coquelet was served with potato gnocchi
• The cockerel chick was cooked well and the tarragon was a classic pairing
• Lemon sorbet was infused with a touch of vodka and served with a pair of freshly cooked Madeleines
• The three courses were now priced at £
• Though there are plenty of pricier restaurants in London serving less good food
• Though this was certainly still a perfectly enjoyable meal
• Strives to cook food that is first and foremost satisfying to eat
• We kicked things off during a recent trip to London with a visit to one Michelin star restaurant Medlar for Saturday lunch
• Mr Nom found it quite hard to decide between the duck egg tart with red wine sauce
• Ed duck heart or the sea bream carpaccio with sauce vierge
• Each element of the dish was beautifully matched
• T pick the sea bream but my starter was lovely too
• The ravioli starter was very appetising and there was a lot of crab filling
• Some very classical western European flavours with a small modern touch
• Even more so if it is delivered in a casual setting with a good wine list and service to match
• At a very fair price point with service to match
• The wine we had chosen for us was really good and the cheese board was divine
• You pay for what you get so don't expect anything cheap cause everything is freshly prepared and using really good quality products
• Menu is very french with a modern twist but really good
• Friendly staff that are super helpful
• Somehow one observation I have to make is most of the restaurants dont offer much variety for vegetarians besides the regular gnocchis and pastas
• Also worth mentioning is that the staff know their wines and they will be more than willing to help you choose a great wine
• S asparagus with jamó
• My starter was amazingly delicious
• It was this nice gooey cheesy soft inside with the breadcrumb fried crisp on the outside
• The aioli and potatoes were a great accompaniment for the dish
• The vegetarian starter was even better
• As if they were inviting you to come and indulge with them
• The mains I ordered a Roast poussin with sauté
• Ed gnocchi with fresh peas
• The poussin was cooked perfectly but the accompaniments didnt seem to go along well with each other
• Maybe the spatzle or the cream in the cauliflower was overpowering the poussin and just didnt seem to go well together
• Again the star of the vegetarian dish were the fresh vegetables
• Me chiboust with strawberries and honeycomb and Cardamom custard with saffron oranges
• The candied lemon peel on the creme chiboust just overpowered the dish and the cardamom custard was just dull and even the presentation lacked imagination
• At a very fair price point with relaxed yet attentive service
• We visited madler which is opened recently admired by many
• The waiters were so helpful about understanding the menu
• Crab ravioli was exceptionally good
• Among the main courses the ramp of galloway was avarage at best but chicken was perfect with beans
• We moan about the weather when it is wet and rainy
• We moan about it when it is freezing cold
• Yet when the sun comes out and it is nice and hot
• T many restaurants in London with options to dine outdoors but our favourite
• Boneless chicken wings with coco beans
• Tuna tartare with ponzu dressing
• English asparagus with Nutbourne tomatoes
• Roast guinea fowl with summer truffle pesto
• Rump of lamb with crisp croquettes
• Under blade fillet with Cafe de Paris snails
• Strawberry and champagne trifle with pistachios
• Cocoa nib panna cotta with Pedro Ximé
• Lemon curd beignet with lemon sorbet and chantilly cream
• My last couple of visits to Medlar has seen a few changes to their staff with the departure of two key members
• It is a huge shame to see the two of them leave and wish them all the best in their new endeavours
• Highly recommended best meal I've had in a good long time
• Ideal for a celebration (we were toasting a friend's birthday)
• I must say I was looking forward to lunch at Medlar
• The choice was partly due to glowing reviews the restaurant has received recently and partly due to the fact that is one of the few good places open on a Sunday evening
• The main I had was grilled monkfish with tomatoes
• The dessert I had was raspberry tart with clotted cream
• The clotted cream was smooth matches well with the sourness from the raspberry
• The menu is prix fixe for 3 courses and for each course I was spoilt for choice
• 46 for 3 abundant courses I think Medlar is one of the best value for money restaurant offerings I've seen in London
• I settled for a duck egg tart with pancetta and duck hearts as a starter (pictured) which was delicious and very carefully presented
• Followed by some seasonal grouse served with a pate of foie gras and some bread sauce on the side
• The bread sauce didn't do much for me but the grouse was expertly prepared
• Dessert (pictured) was a chocolate overload but very enjoyable
• (I believe there was only one vegetarian option on the menu)
• When we came to pay we were informed that the American family on the table next to us had settled our bill for us as they felt they had been overly noisy
• It is a fine dining place and you see the mature and well to do crowd who no doubt frequent it navigating their way through what is a delightful menu
• It is also devoid of any airs and graces to make you feel you are not worthy
• Their lunch menu is prix fixe with three courses at £
• The prices clearly show that it is more value for money to do more than just the one dish
• I went for the value for money and started with a sweet corn veloute with boneless chicken wings
• Basically it was like a cross between soup and gazpacho
• The chicken wing meat was so tender and it worked really well in the dish
• My main cours I had squash ravioli with king oyster mushrooms
• Had dinner here on Saturday night last following a mix up (my fault entirely) on a Friday night reservation which was speedily and gracefully managed by the maitre d&rsquo

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