Evelyn's Table holds one star and sits below The Blue Posts pub, where it's always advised to grab a drink before dinner and unwind from the chaos within reach of Piccadilly Circus.
The snug 12 seater offers a five-course menu with some surprise courses and intriguing wines. You can go safe, or expand your horizons with two pairing options.
I was excited for this return visit, because I knew I'd receive solid cooking and personal attention, which is given to every guest.
In fact, my ingredient intolerance was taped (out of my view, but I sussed it out) on the chef's side of the counter in front of my place setting. Good touch.
Some selected courses included British Iberico loin, fig leaf, smoked tomato and coco beans.
This one ticked the boxes and it's nice to see a plate like this further up in a tasting menu. Substantial flavours in a pork course with depth. A different preparation of pork was towards the beginning of the tasting menu on my previous visit.
Juniper smoked dayboat fish, peas, koji and grilled buttermilk lightened the mood a touch.
The delicate smokiness of the buttermilk/fish was a star along with the texture of the vegetables.
A surprise carpaccio course.
The main event of Devonshire Beef, spring leaves, seaweed and cured egg yolk. Once again, vegetables playing a staring role in complement with the beef.
One of the great mysteries of dining at a chef's table, especially when you're a single guest, is who you'll be seated next to. In this instance, it was a foodie couple to my left who loved the food, and a gentleman to my right who wasn't a fan. Perhaps his taste buds had been curtailed after bragging about all the cocaine he used to consume. That just scratches the surface of the conversation.
It just adds to the character and intrigue of the evening.
Suffice it to say, I am a fan, and Evelyn's Table continues to put out refined, comforting food and service.
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