Winter in London tends to turn me into a recluse. One minute it’s tempestuous, the next it’s bizarrely sunny on just one side of the road - it’s exhausting.
Which is why, during times like these, I tend to hide away inside and shovel comforting food down me. Fortunately, at The Elizabeth in Belgravia, a newly opened bistro from Lunar Pub Company and culinary director Anthony Demetre, I was able to do just that.
The Elizabeth has a quaint bistro feel to it and is pleasantly tucked away (pictured).
DesignMyNight's Review Of The Elizabeth In Belgravia
Need To Know:
- Address: 39 Ebury Street, SW1W 9QU
- Area: Belgravia
- Cuisine: British
Ambience & We Think Perfect For
- Atmosphere: rich in colour, with burgundy banquettes and plum-toned walls, The Elizabeth felt effortlessly autumnal. Panelled walls added an earthy, countryside charm - so much so that I almost forgot I was just a five-minute walk from Victoria Station
- Perfect for: dinner with friends or a low-key date
Service & Price
- Service: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Value For Money: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Cost: £166.10 for two, excluding service charge
The winter salad (pictured right).
Menu Highlights
Food: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Winter salad (£16) - this comprised of Italian leaves and vegetables with tarocco (Sicilian blood orange) and a sweet, spiced vinaigrette. Usually, I wouldn’t opt for a salad in February, but this was delicious. The citrus notes lifted the dish beautifully, while toasted chickpeas added the essential crunch that made it feel like a proper, substantial starter
- Grilled Tamworth pork chop (£34) - tender, lean and smoky, bites of pork chop went delightfully with scoops of soft organic polenta that had been mixed with gorgonzola. The gorgonzola lent a welcome nuttiness to the grain, balancing the relatively mild meat
- Cornish halibut (£35) - Pugliese white beans formed the base for the delicate fish, surrounded by spinach and lemon. The sauce was unexpectedly rich, with subtle umami notes that added depth without overpowering the halibut
- Rum baba (£9) - the alcohol content alone was enough to rule out whoever ordered it as the designated driver. It was strong. However, it was tasty - especially if you like your desserts bold and boozy
The halibut (pictured left) and the grilled Tamworth pork chop (right).
Drink: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- 2023 Sancerre, Domaine Sautereau, Loire, France (£17.60 per glass) - I’m a big fan of a glass of Sancerre, so I was delighted to find this crisp and light number on the menu. It paired brilliantly with the halibut
- 2022 Terroir’ Uco Valley Malbec, Altos Las Hormigas, Mendoza, Argentina (£16 per glass) - my partner ordered the Malbec, which I tried and thought was smooth as far as they go. The tannins weren’t overly astringent or mouth-puckering - always a good sign
Our Overall Experience At The Elizabeth
DesignMyNight Review Out Of 5: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
From the outside, The Elizabeth looked very inviting, like a picturesque bistro from a British rom-com. It had a lovely neighbourhood feel and a relaxing atmosphere, which I appreciated. Service wasn’t rushed, though it was prompt, and the highlights were definitely the mains and wine list. I felt the desserts could’ve used a little more polish, but that didn’t stop it from being a cosy, satisfying evening - exactly what I was hoping for.
