Lorne
76 Wilton Rd
Pimlico
London SW1V 1DE
BY NEAL MARTIN |
The Food:
Ajo blanco with coppa, melon and olive oil
Cornish cod, peas à la français with shoestring fries
Gnocchi, girolles, persillade with BBQ cabbage and pecorino
Poached yellow peach, meringue, vanilla cream and raspberry sorbet
The Wines:
Lorne is my favourite restaurant in London right now. I would not claim it is the best. But favourite? That means much more to me. Triangulate the most important metrics of what makes a great restaurant: standard of food, wine list and value, then frankly, at this moment, Lorne is in pole position. Add in the deft way that it creates a neighbourhood vibe in central London, its relaxed and cosy ambiance, the cute American diner-inspired single banquettes by the entrance, the attentive waiting staff and that owner Katie Exton is always there to greet you with a beaming smile. Lorne is on a roll at the moment.
