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Summary
“Brasserie food has been jazzed up to fit into the style of the Corinthia” by TV-star Tom Kerridge, and it‘s an approach that has proved enduring at this cavernous and moodily decorated bar/restaurant on Northumberland Avenue, which he runs in partnership with the adjoining, deluxe five-star hotel. Even those who say the cooking is “well done”, however, say it’s “not a choice for the budget-conscious” and an increasing number of reporters experience “rushed service” and feel it’s a case of “a lot of hype for ordinary food at escalated prices”.
Summary
Within a “luxurious and pampering” five star, the “unpretentious but stylish setting” of TV-star Tom Kerridge’s high-ceilinged chamber provides a “wonderful” yet relaxed atmosphere to suit most types of occasion and the place is “always busy”. However, the bill for the posh brasserie fare is “eye-watering” – to fans “pricey but terrific”, but critics opine that “some gastropubs do this better for half the cost… but then again you are in The Corinthia”. Top Tip – unbelievably good-value set lunch, for £15 per person.
Summary
“A little bit of Marlow on Embankment”, say fans of TV-Tom’s London HQ: a “smooth operation”, which occupies a vast, atmospheric chamber within one of London’s most glamorous five stars (well, if it’s good enough for Ivanka…). The posh brasserie food, overseen by chef Nick Beardshaw, is “quite heavy and meaty” and fans say “while it’s a bit pricey, you will have an enjoyable meal”. On the downside, there’s a disappointed minority for whom the atmosphere “is very hotel dining room” and who see this as “another disappointing experience from a TV-star branded establishment”.
Summary
TV-star Tom’s first London outpost – a wonderfully impressive-looking brasserie in a happening five-star near Embankment – wows many reporters thanks to the “lovely dining room”, “delightful and varied menu” and “an appeal that extends to all ages, from 15 to 75”. (It also incorporates in the same space “a good bar for a quick meet-up pre-theatre”). Ratings came under pressure this year, with a number of reporters finding the experience “massively overpriced” for “high-quality gastropub-level food at eye-watering prices”. For an equal number, though, it’s an investment well made and “a firm favourite”.
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10 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5AE
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £39.50 | £47.50 |  |
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| Lunch | £32.00 | £56.00 | |
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| Dinner | £32.00 | £56.00 | |
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| SundayLunch | £19.50 | £56.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main |
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| £29.50 | £44.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £55.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.50 |
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| Bread | £9.50 |
| Service | 15.00% |
10 Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5AE
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 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‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
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