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The Lavery
“Matches your preference for quiet, immersive environments. This venue's atmosphere aligns with your saved favorites.”
About the Vibe
Tucked into a Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse opposite the Natural History Museum, The Lavery is South Kensington's newest dining jewel. Chef Yohei Furuhashi (formerly of the River Cafe) serves up Mediterranean small plates in a room so white it's practically blinding—think "John Lennon Imagine White" meets leftover grandeur. The space is undeniably beautiful with gilt mirrors and original fireplaces, though the menu prices will make you do a double-take: £49 for langoustines and £68 for sea bass? Yeah, this is River Cafe money. The food is genuinely excellent—those gnocchi with fresh peas and the monkfish with mojo verde are worth the splurge—but if you're bringing kids or budget-conscious friends, you might want to skip the main courses and stick to sharing plates at the bar.
Known For
- •Mediterranean small plates
- •Original Bean chocolate mousse
- •Yohei Furuhashi's Mediterranean cuisine
- •Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse
- •Bar seating for pre-dinner drinks
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Reviews (1)
Beautiful but pricey—worth it for the chocolate mousse
The Lavery is the kind of place that makes you wish you had more money to spend on food. Chef Yohei Furuhashi has created a menu that's equal parts Mediterranean soul and British seasonal produce, and the execution is nearly flawless. The gnocchi with fresh peas is a standout—light, pillowy, and perfectly seasoned. The monkfish with alubia beans and that "pleasingly rough-and-ready" mojo verde is another winner, though the £68 sea bass might make you question your life choices. The dining room itself is a masterclass in white-on-white minimalism, with floor-to-ceiling gilt mirrors and original fireplaces that scream "I'm expensive." It's beautiful, yes, but also a bit cold—this isn't a cozy neighborhood bistro. The Original Bean chocolate mousse is genuinely one of the best desserts in London, though, so you'll forgive the price tag for that.
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Le Lavery est le genre d'établissement qui vous donne envie d'avoir plus d'argent à dépenser pour manger. Le chef Yohei Furuhashi a créé une carte qui mêle avec brio l'âme méditerranéenne et les produits de saison britanniques, et l'exécution est presque parfaite. Les gnocchi aux petits pois frais sont un incontournable—légers, moelleux et parfaitement assaisonnés. Le rouget-barbet avec des haricots alubia et ce mojo verde "plaisamment rustique" est un autre succès, même si le bar de mer à 68 £ vous fera peut-être questionner vos choix de vie. La salle à manger elle-même est un chef-d'œuvre du minimalisme blanc sur blanc, avec des miroirs dorés du sol au plafond et des cheminées d'origine qui crient "je suis cher". C'est beau, oui, mais un peu froid—ce n'est pas un bistrot de quartier chaleureux. La mousse au chocolat Original Bean est pourtant l'une des meilleures desserts de Londres, alors vous lui pardonnerez le prix pour cela.