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Summary
Marlon Abela’s “serene oasis tucked away in the midst of bustling Mayfair is a delight”, and was one of London’s highest-rated all-rounders this year. Arnaud Bignon’s “terrific cuisine” has “the hallmarks of impressive refinement and precision”, but even so risks being eclipsed by arguably “the biggest and most-in-depth wine list in the country”. Service is “exceptional”, in particular the “charming and knowledgeable sommelier”, and “a well-spaced interior that ought be be very corporate is actually lovely and memorable”. “The only downer is the eye-popping prices” but on practically all accounts they are worth it.
Summary
“Absolute professionalism” characterises Marlon Abela’s calm “oasis”, “hidden” down a mews in a quiet part of Mayfair, particularly when it comes to chef Arnaud Bignon’s “complex” cuisine, or the cellaring of its “amazing wine list” (“arrive an hour early to read it”). Prices are scary however, and although the setting can seem “romantic”, it can also appear “stuffy” or “lacking atmosphere”.
Summary
Arnaud Bignon’s cuisine is “top notch”, but it’s the “hugely impressive wine list” (“What breadth! What depth!”) that draws connoisseurs to Marlon Abela’s “spacious”, “lovely” and luxurious haunt, “tucked away” in a Mayfair mews; the food can seem “a bit frothy and fancy” though… and “fiendishly expensive”.
Summary
“An oasis of peace”, “tucked away” in a Mayfair mews with “discreet” service, where Arnaud Bignon’s “inventive but un-gimmicky” cuisine is the counterpoint to an “enormous”, “connoisseur’s” wine list; apart from the fact it’s “cripplingly expensive”, what’s not to like?
Restaurant details
The Greenhouse Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Still going strong"
27a Hays Mews, London, W1J 5NY
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Opening hours
lunch noon - 2.30 pm, dinner 6.30 pm - 10.30 pm
Last orders: 10.30 pm
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