Londoners often complain about how hard it is to secure a table at some of the capital’s most-talked about restaurants, so spare a thought for diners trying to get a table at The Hyde.
Found at boutique hotel Roseate House in Paddington, The Hyde has enough space for just 24 diners. The intimate dining room is a cosy, yet luxurious space which features a gorgeous fireplace, muted grey walls and crushed velvet banquettes. A wall of artwork and gold chandeliers remind you that you are in a smart part of town, but exposed wooden floors and candles on the table add a rustic charm to the restaurant.
Heading up the kitchen is Greek chef Christos Siomadis who oversees a menu of modern European dishes which evolves with the seasons. Siomadis boasts an impressive CV, having previously worked at the likes of Skylon, as well as for the Galvin group who operate Galvin La Chapelle, Galvin at Windows and others.
On the evening menu, you will find starters such as seared hand dive Orkney scallops with a cauliflower floret, oven dried chorizo and pomegranate salsa, alongside free range chicken roulade with pickled organic vegetables, homemade crostini, prune gel and pickled yellow mustard seeds.
When it comes to main courses, expect the likes of aromatic spicy rack of lamb with Anna potato, curried cauliflower, bok choy, tomato and fenugreek sauce. To finish, tuck into vanilla panna cotta with homemade Assam tea sorbet and alpine strawberry and mint salsa.
You can also get your sweet fix during the day, when The Hyde serves a classic afternoon tea. The experience begins with a range of savoury finger sandwiches, followed by traditional raisin scones or matcha green tea scones, slathered in clotted cream and strawberry jam, before finishing up with a selection of sweet treats such as Hyde raspberry mousse.