Ian Rudge, The Rib Room, London, UK
The Rib Room, London, UK
One of London’s most legendary restaurants • An elegant setting to enjoy the best of British cuisine • Magnificently styled by Designer du Jour Martin Brudnizki, the restaurant is masterfully put together to combine heritage and modernity • Head Chef Ian Rudge’ menu showcases a modern approach to the restaurant’s classic British food. The signature grass-fed, traditionally reared Casterbridge Aberdeen Angus rib of beef remains at the heart of the menu. Other must-tries include roasted lamb sweetbreads with caramelised cauliflower and toasted almonds; Loomswood Farm duck breast and honey crusted drum stick with pear, parsnip purée, shaved chestnuts and fig sauce • The extensive wine list is presented on fully interactive iPads, making selection and matching incredibly easy. Featuring tasting notes from the head sommelier, diners can filter their selection by year, price, producer, grape, region and style, before linking through to uncover the back story of their chosen wine • The glamorous destination cocktail bar is a must. It offers a range of over 15 gins served with bespoke hand-crafted bitters, in flavours from lavender to liquorice, and cardamom to chocolate. Dispensed on antique silver trays in theatrical style at the table, the service is more Downton Abbey than uptown Chelsea • Frequented by a diverse mix of famous faces that have included Hollywood stars, politicians, supermodels and even royalty
