Harden's says
The multi-million pound revamp of this famous grocer's food halls has now revealed the improved ground floor Dining Hall (redesigned by David Collins Studios), featuring The Grill, The Pasta Bar, The Fish Bar, Kama by Vineet (Bhatia), The Sushi Bar (food by Eddie Lim of The Mango Tree) and The Wine Bar (with food by Caviar House & Prunier and over 100 wines to try by the glass, or 1,200 by the bottle); each restaurant has counter seating so you can watch the chefs, an there's also tables. Booking is highly recommended (see website for phone numbers - online booking will follow).
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Summary
Evocative Edwardian tiling – dating from 1904 – and a sympathetic revamp from David Collins studio maintains this “bustling” gold-hued, Grade II period interior as one of London’s traditional gems. It was relaunched in October 2023, with six outlets. None of them is for value-seekers, but such limited feedback as we have suggests that pushing the boat out for Sushi by Masa (from NYC celeb chef Masayoshi Takayama) is justified: “the exquisite delicacy of the sushi, hand-rolled at the counter in front of you, means Masa’s three-star New York reputation is intact” (eat à la carte or there’s an £80 fixed menu). It’s a better bet than a trip to the adjacent Kerridge’s Fish ’n’ Chips (which can seem “shockingly expensive”).
Summary
From October 2023, this golden-hued space, with its stunning Edwardian tiling – originally built to house the Harrods Food Hall’s meat and fishmongers counters, and converted into a dining hall four years ago – will be re-launched with four new outlets in addition to the existing Kerridge’s Fish ’n’ Chips (see also): Sushi by Masa (from NYC celeb chef Masayoshi (‘Masa’) Takayama ); Kinoya Ramen Bar – an import from Dubai; Assembly Mezze & Skewers, from vaunted Lebanese chef Athanasios Kargatzidis (‘Chef Tommy’); and an upgrade of the existing Pasta Evangelists outlet, in partnership with top Veronese chef Giancarlo Perbellini (which becomes ‘Pasta Evangelists by Perbellini’).
Summary
Worth it just for the gorgeous Edwardian tiling of this famous space: built to house the Harrods Food Hall’s meat and fishmongers counters, and nowadays hosting London’s swishest food court, with six outlets – Kama by Vineet; Kerridge’s Fish & Chips; Pasta Evangelists; Caviar House & Prunier; as well as a grill and sushi bar.
Summary
Incredibly beautiful tiled chamber that once housed the Harrods meat counters and nowadays hosts London’s poshest food court. A silver lining of the pandemic is that evening opening is now available here. There are six outlets, of which the most mentioned offers “exceptional” Indian dishes at Kama by Vineet (Bhatia). Other options include Kerridge’s Fish & Chips; Pasta Evangelists’ first pasta bar; Caviar House & Prunier; as well as a grill and a sushi bar.
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Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, London, SW1X 7XL
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £59.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £10.50 | £32.00 | £6.00 | £12.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £24.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.95 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, London, SW1X 7XL
Opening hours
| Monday | 10 am‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am‑9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am‑6 pm |
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