Claridge’s Restaurant has announced the launch of a new menu today, Tuesday 24 September, to celebrate its first birthday.
A year since the restaurant threw open its art-deco doors, the team has unveiled a menu that celebrates seasonal British produce from local suppliers, with seafood dishes taking centre stage.
Also featuring are sharing plates and favourites from the launch menu, including the signature black truffle crumpets and Parker house loaf – paired with Claridge’s crest butter.
Served from the open marble kitchen, new starters include potted shrimp scone with horseradish, dill, and Cornish crab with crème fraîche and pickled apple.
A seafood tower is laden with crab, scallops, langoustine and clams, and crowned with optional lobster or Beluga caviar.
New additions, include Claridge’s fish ope with Scottish langoustine, cod, salmon, smoked haddock and seasonal greens and Dover Sole – available grilled or meunière.
Lobster spaghetti with roasted tomatoes, and peppers, Tomahawk of Herefordshire beef with french fries, girolles and bérnaise sauce for two, and sides of Honey glazed roots, dauphinoise potatoes, and hispi cabbage Caesar are also available.
Desserts from Claridge’s Restaurant’s pastry team include vanilla mille-feuille with custard cream and caramel sauce; chocolate souffle tart with cocoa nib ice cream; and profiteroles with vanilla cream and hot chocolate sauce delight.
The new cheeseboard features all-British cheeses, sourced from Nottinghamshire to St. Andrew’s, accompanied by a seasonal chutney and plum crackers.
At the bar, guests can order cocktails like the Ambre Highball – a white wine spritzer with notes of stone fruit – and the Honey and Orange Sour with Bombay Premier Cru, Beesou Aperitif, Cointreau and honey.
Designed by Bryan O’Sullivan Studio and paying homage to the hotel’s art deco design heritage, the restaurant is decked in Calcutta Viola marble, antique brass, mosaic flooring and pendant lighting.
Claridge’s Restaurant is open for breakfast Monday to Sunday, and dinner Monday to Saturday.
Bookings can be made at https://www.claridges.co.uk/restaurants-bars/claridges-restaurant/.