1880
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About 1880
1880 is the date of the original four private homes recently transformed into the fantastically opulent Bentley Hotel in Kensington. It’s also the name of the five-star restaurant that is Andrew Turner’s new home, which you simply must visit. No really, you must. Rather than the usual three courses, 1880 invites you to graze your way through six to nine courses if you can squeeze them in, from the a la carte selection. Every dish is a delicious, fresh delight, the highlight of which is the seared Celtic sea scallops with a cauliflower and courgette sauce, sultanas and capers. Every mind-blowingly tasty mouthful confirms why it is Turner’s signature dish. The penultimate
course you pick yourself from one of the best cheese boards in town. Then comes the final dessert (cue: mental stamping of feet at having your meal ended), the super-scrummiest of which is the warm creole banana encircling a scoop of coconut ice cream. If that wasn’t excellent enough, each course is complemented by wines by the glass chosen by sommelier extraordinaire, Patrick, making 1880 not just a treat, but an education.
Full a la carte
Starter
-Cream of artichoke and wild mushroom soup,
cannelloni of foie gras
-Curried mussel cappuccino with fennel and lemon
-Rabbit veloutë, confit pork, onion and tarragon pithiviers
-Smoked royal fillet of scottish salmon,
Horseradish and celeriac
-Native lobster and avocado salad
-Tomato, cornish crab and red pepper lasagna, Cognac and squid ink sauce
-Gravadlax and oyster tempura, cucumber and
sweet mustard sauce
-Foie gras, mango and crushed potatoes,
sauce perigourdine
Main Course
-Roasted atlantic seabass fillet, braised oxtail and caramelised onions
-Scottish halibut and scallop macaroni, baby leeks and sauce ratatouille
-Seared celtic sea scallops, cauliflower and courgette, white sultanas and capers
-Fillet of line caught turbot, artichokes, lobster potatoes and lardons, essence lie de vin
-Seared ardingnac foie gras, winter vegetables, coulis of green apple and confit duck neck pudding
-French pigeon and confit leg pithiviers,
Creamed savoy cabbage, grapes and onions
-Braised veal cheeks with tomatoes, winter vegetables and truffles
-Roast breast and confit leg of challans duck, foie gras, green celery and anna potato
-Cutlets of english lamb, confit breast,
sweetbreads and spinach
-Tornedos rossini with salsify and wild mushrooms
Dessert
-Warm creole banana and coconut ice cream
-Crème brulée 1880
-Palette of ice cream and sorbets
-Pineapple pannacotta
-Emphasis on chocolate
-Caramelised pear soufflé
Bars Near 1880
In-house Malachite Bar
The Malachite Bar inside The Bentley Hotel is perfect for a few pre-dinner drinks or a refreshing cocktail. With the razzmatazz of the West End within easy walking distance, it makes for a great meeting place too.
Additional Information
Address:
The Bentley, Harrington Gardens, SW7 4JX
Nearest tube:
Gloucester Road
£49 per person
Average Price:
£60 (€84)
Opening times:
Tues - Sat 6pm - 10pm. Closed on Sundays
Dress Code:
Smart casual
N.B. Bookings can no longer be made for this restaurant through London Online
