Alberico at Aspinalls
British
0.5 miles
27-28 Curzon Street, Mayfair, Central London, W1J 7TJ
Dining out doesn't come in a much more luxurious package than Alberico Restaurant at the famed Aspinalls club. The venue has a history of raucousness, but these days there is a much more tranquil experience available to guests; Aspinalls is no longer known for its wild parties, but instead for its understated interior decor, superb service and first-class cuisine. The fact that you don't have to be a gaming member of this rather exclusive club in order to enjoy the outstanding restaurant is to the benefit of all potential diners, as the experience of a meal here will leave you feeling significantly spoiled. Choose to dine in one of the intimate dining rooms with their glass dome ceilings and hand-painted murals.
On the menu you'll find a wonderful medley of international cuisine, all created using premium organic produce. This includes a range of antipasti offerings such as marinated linecaught sea bass with tarragon purée, cucumber and dill; an Arabic menu that, along with both cold and hot meze dishes, consists of a host of authentic main meals; a range of delectable Italian meat and fish dishes, including a leg of milk-fed lamb with thyme to share, or a herb-stuffed monkfish served with broad beans and a mussel ragout; a fantastic array of pasta; plus a selection of delicious Oriental starters, soups and such mouth-watering mains as crispy soft-shell crab with garlic and chilli. Overall, the menu is an eclectic assortment of styles and flavours that gives a whole new meaning to the phrase 'spoilt for choice', and means that everyone in your party is provided for. If you're wondering how one cook could possibly specialise in so many cultural categories of fare, then I can tell you that, as well as world-class chef Alberico Penati who is responsible for the magnificent Italian offering, the team is comprised of a number of international chefs who are experts in their individual fields of cuisine. Unique to the fine-dining end of the culinary spectrum, at Alberico the maitre d'hotel will happily construct a menu according to your specific wishes. To complement any gastronomic decision you come to, you'll find an extensive, high-quality global wine list, and if you are stumped as to which bottle will perfectly complement your meal then there are sommeliers on hand to point you in the right direction. '...international chefs who are experts in their individual fields of cuisine...' Exquisite food, outstanding service and an atmosphere that is truly relaxing; Alberico Restaurant is irrefutable proof that Aspinalls is committed to providing an unforgettable occasion, and not just for their club members. (No person under the age of 18 is allowed on the premises and anyone appearing under 21 must produce ID.)
On the menu you'll find a wonderful medley of international cuisine, all created using premium organic produce. This includes a range of antipasti offerings such as marinated linecaught sea bass with tarragon purée, cucumber and dill; an Arabic menu that, along with both cold and hot meze dishes, consists of a host of authentic main meals; a range of delectable Italian meat and fish dishes, including a leg of milk-fed lamb with thyme to share, or a herb-stuffed monkfish served with broad beans and a mussel ragout; a fantastic array of pasta; plus a selection of delicious Oriental starters, soups and such mouth-watering mains as crispy soft-shell crab with garlic and chilli. Overall, the menu is an eclectic assortment of styles and flavours that gives a whole new meaning to the phrase 'spoilt for choice', and means that everyone in your party is provided for. If you're wondering how one cook could possibly specialise in so many cultural categories of fare, then I can tell you that, as well as world-class chef Alberico Penati who is responsible for the magnificent Italian offering, the team is comprised of a number of international chefs who are experts in their individual fields of cuisine. Unique to the fine-dining end of the culinary spectrum, at Alberico the maitre d'hotel will happily construct a menu according to your specific wishes. To complement any gastronomic decision you come to, you'll find an extensive, high-quality global wine list, and if you are stumped as to which bottle will perfectly complement your meal then there are sommeliers on hand to point you in the right direction. '...international chefs who are experts in their individual fields of cuisine...' Exquisite food, outstanding service and an atmosphere that is truly relaxing; Alberico Restaurant is irrefutable proof that Aspinalls is committed to providing an unforgettable occasion, and not just for their club members. (No person under the age of 18 is allowed on the premises and anyone appearing under 21 must produce ID.)
Open: Mon-Sun noon-3pm, 7pm-midnight
