Founded in 1991, Pied a Terre in Fitzrovia is the longest standing independent Michelin restaurant in the UK, serving innovative and creative tasting menus.
Pied a Terre is owned and run by David Moore, who previously worked at Le Manoir Quat’Saisons with Raymond Blanc for six years before opening his own restaurant. Executive chef Phil Kearsey, meanwhile, specialises in sauces, blending modern British cuisine with the use of classical French techniques. Ingredients here are uncompromising in their seasonality, ensuring everything is as high-quality as possible.
The dining room itself is decorated in dark colours, from charcoal walls to black leather booth seating, to create a unique and moody feel. The intimate restaurant is a cosy affair, so as to ensure every diner receives the best experience possible.
Guests can choose to dine a la carte, or opt for six-, eight- or ten-course tasting menus. There is also a fixed lunch tasting menu, as well as vegetarian, pescatarian and plant-based options available everyday, ensuring that everyone is catered for. If you’re looking for something a bit smaller, why not pop in for the 'Lunch Express' menu, available from Thursday to Saturday, where guests can enjoy a lighter option of just four-courses.
The plates are elegant and expertly fuse French and British influences and cuisines. Examples of dishes include Cornish wild turbot with mussels, broad beans and fennel, or coal roasted langoustine with grapefruit and duck liver mignonette. Vegan dishes include the likes of roasted celeriac ‘scallop’ with pickled beetroot and caper leaves, or collard greens and basmati rice dolma with yellow carrot and star anise emulsion.
Meanwhile, a word for the wines, of which there are a staggering 800 varieties available and all are sourced from the finest producers. If an 800-strong list is a little too daunting to choose from, you will find expert sommeliers on hand to answer any questions and offer advice when it comes to the perfect pairing with your meal. There is also a wine pairing available with each of the tasting menus or, if preferred, guests are able to opt for the cocktail or alcohol-free flights to accompany their meals.