Harden's survey result
Summary
“Top-notch” Basque cooking – “always of the highest quality” – again wins plaudits for this Seymour Village venture that celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Whole turbot and large cuts of mature beef grilled over charcoal are the standouts on a very focused menu, while “the staff are amazing, friendly and flexible”. Sister venue Donostia (see also) nearby is a good bet for a lighter meal.
Summary
“Totally amazing in every way” – this Basque specialist in Seymour Village has a very short menu focusing on aged dairy beef ribs or whole turbot grilled over a wood fire, and is both “extraordinary, and eye-wateringly expensive” – “we spent well north of £1,000 for four, but it was worth it”. “The morel and black garlic croquetas are sublime”, too. Its sibling tapas bar Donostia is close by (see also).
Summary
“A simple, understated oasis of calm and deliciousness, just a stone’s throw from the hullabaloo of Marble Arch” – this accomplished Basque venue in Seymour Village serves a “concise but impressive menu” of “sublime Spanish food mixing tapas and some of the best meat and fish in London”. In particular, “the steaks are pretty amazing”, with cuts from “elderly dairy cows” a particular feature. Top Menu Tips – as well as steak, the grilled turbot is “perfectly cooked”; and “the cheesecake is, as everyone says, awe-inspiring… still thinking about it”.
Summary
This “outstanding restaurant with a concise but impressive menu” brings the spirit of Basque dining to Seymour Village, near Marble Arch. The twin specialities are whole turbot and large ribs of retired Galician Blond dairy cows, grilled over charcoal to share. “The great croquetas, amazing steak and sublime cheesecake bring back fond memories of San Sebastian”. Its nearby stablemate, Donostia, serves equally authentic Basque tapas.
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9 Seymour Place, London, W1H 5BA
Restaurant details
Lurra Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Best turbot ever. Not cheap, we spent £70 per head but did over order a bit"
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 15.00% |
9 Seymour Place, London, W1H 5BA
Opening hours
| Monday | 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12:30 pm‑3:30 pm |
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