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Harden's says

Richard Caring has opened his most spectacular and decadent restaurant yet. This new place just off Berkeley Square, in the former Porsche showroom corner site, channels the atmosphere of Ancient Greece and Rome, and promises to make his Sexy Fish, a near-neighbour, look like a vicarage tea party.

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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A complete circus!” – Richard Caring jovially sticks two fingers up to good taste at his willfully opulent and theatrical riff on Mayfair-meets-Roman-orgy, where staff are clad in togas, and winged statues and nymphs flying around in the ceiling murals look down on you as you eat. Compared to the “OTT” riot of the decor, it’s easy to overlook the luxurious menu, which is Italian- and Greek-accented, with a bit of caviar thrown in for good measure. There’s the odd report of “appalling service” (“trying to hurry us to meet their deadline”) or dishes that misfire badly, but savage put-downs are absent from reports; even while acknowledging that it is “crazily expensive” and “full of selfie takers” (obvs!).

Summary

Richard Caring has outlined plans for his most spectacular and decadent restaurant yet. This former Porsche garage in Berkeley Square will channel the atmosphere of Ancient Greece and Rome, alongside suitably Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and promises to make his glitzily glam Sexy Fish, a near-neighbour, look like a vicarage tea party. No opening date yet!

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Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£24.00 £80.50 £18.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £60.00
Filter Coffee £5.00
Extras  
Bread £7.50
Service 14.50%
1 Mount Street, London, W1K 3NA
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑12:30 am
Tuesday12 pm‑12:30 am
Wednesday12 pm‑12:30 am
Thursday12 pm‑12:30 am
Friday12 pm‑12:30 am
Saturday12 pm‑12:30 am
Sunday12 pm‑12 am

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