Noble Rot (Bloomsbury)

• It takes over the former site of Vats Wine Bar and as it was always such a charming space
• A place that names itself after the disease that creates such delicious dessert wines as Sauternes and Tokaji was a place that needed to be tried out
• The menu at Noble Rot is short and simple
• It has a rustic but yet tidy feel to it with classy paintings surrounding the restaurant
• Ended rather tragically but one thing that it lead me into is the world of wine or some may called it alcoholism
• When I asked the mighty world of Twitter for the best wine bar in London
• Noble Rot was one that got mentioned the most along with couple of other names
• The setting is wine bar meets pub and it&rsquo
• The food was British with a french twist and none of the dishes blew us away
• Was told that this was one of the most expansive and interesting lists of wine in London
• Bread (7/10) The sourdough is meant to be from Hedone which has certainly become one of the most recognizable breads in London and I never get sick of seeing it
• The fermentation is full and forward while the crumb is delightfully airy
• The focaccia made in house is a huge treat in itself
• Slip Sole and Smoked Butter (7/10) I thought this was a beautiful piece of fish and as barebones of a presentation you'll ever come across
• The smoke came across beautifully and the sole was able to stand up against the aggressive seasoning
• Pickled Walnut (7/10) The beef here was of good quality
• I love how the meat was chopped into slightly larger chunks than most tartares as it gave it a much meatier texture
• The cuttlefish was wonderfully tender
• I enjoy it when the cuttlefish is cooked very quickly where it still has a bit of a chew to it as well
• I think the texture of this cuttlefish matched beautifully with how the rice was prepared
• An elevated version of lochs and bagels with the rhubarb bringing a wonderfully fruity and sweet pop as an additional point of interest to the dish
• The dark meat tore beautifully from the bone and was rich with fat while not being too greasy
• The strong bitterness from the turnip tops were a smart and standout touch
• The breast was perfectly pink with skillfully rendered fat
• Ricotta (10/10) The super sized gnocchi were of immaculate texture and all of the accoutrements were thoughtful and delicious
• The kale pesto did not suffer from being too loose and oil ladened and the mushrooms brought a wonderfully earthy flavor with a pleasant "
• I thought the turbot was a bit underseasoned
• Likely intentionally as the Alsace bacon was a wonderfully in your face bomb of salt
• I don't think the turbot was able to stand up to it at all unfortunately
• Cream Cheese Ice Cream (7/10) Everything a sticky toffee pudding should be with a welcome addition of the cream cheese ice cream
• The almond cake was moist and rich
• The addition of blood orange and mascarpone were sensible options
• I certainly enjoyed my meal a lot at Noble Rot and there are a couple dishes I would happily come back
• Intimate evening with friends with the intention of losing count of how many bottles you've all managed to consume
• I am in love with this restaurant
• The ambience of it is good for dating
• The coffee is of good quality like those from boutique cafes
• Not least the wines chosen on the board or in the wine list are of high quality

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