Fera at Claridge's, Claridge's Hotel

Summary

“Seemingly doing just fine post-Simon Rogan” – this “beautiful” Art Deco chamber appears to have shrugged off the loss of the L’Enclume chef in April 2017, and although Matt Starling’s ambitious cuisine is maybe a fraction less highly rated, most reports are of meals that are “perfect in every way” (even “if, like me, you were/are a Rogan fan, Fera should remain on your list!”). The “gracious and comfortable space” is “made to impress” (and “lends itself to romance or business”); “caring” service “puts you at your ease”; and where the cooking is concerned (experienced via the à la carte or the five-course and seven-course tasting menus) “you really feel the passion for the ingredients and, although stylish, there’s no sacrifice of substance and flavour”. Top Tip: “it can seem pricey unless set lunch is selected – £42 for an impeccably prepared three courses”.