Harden's says
Richard Caring has opened his most spectacular and decadent restaurant yet. This new place just off Berkeley Square, in the former Porsche showroom corner site, channels the atmosphere of Ancient Greece and Rome, and promises to make his Sexy Fish, a near-neighbour, look like a vicarage tea party.
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Summary
“Is it where the vulgar go to look at each other?” – Richard Caring wasn’t looking to please the good taste committee with his “far OTT” Mayfair scene, where staff clad in togas, winged statues and muralled nymphs overlooking the large dining room make it all a bit like a luxurious Mayfair production of ‘Carry on Cleo’. The menu is a romp through a hotchpotch of Med-inspired crudo, seafood dishes, pasta – even schnitzel! – and if you aren’t spending enough already, the menu encourages you to ‘elevate your dish with… a decadent addition’: meaning extra caviar or black truffle is available to sprinkle on all items. One fan recommends it for its romantic potential (“the ladies enjoy dining here”) but almost half of our feedback registers “disappointment”, so it would very much depend on the tastes of your dining companion…
Summary
“A complete circus!” – Richard Caring jovially sticks two fingers up to good taste at his willfully opulent and theatrical riff on Mayfair-meets-Roman-orgy, where staff are clad in togas, and winged statues and nymphs flying around in the ceiling murals look down on you as you eat. Compared to the “OTT” riot of the decor, it’s easy to overlook the luxurious menu, which is Italian- and Greek-accented, with a bit of caviar thrown in for good measure. There’s the odd report of “appalling service” (“trying to hurry us to meet their deadline”) or dishes that misfire badly, but savage put-downs are absent from reports; even while acknowledging that it is “crazily expensive” and “full of selfie takers” (obvs!).
Summary
Richard Caring has outlined plans for his most spectacular and decadent restaurant yet. This former Porsche garage in Berkeley Square will channel the atmosphere of Ancient Greece and Rome, alongside suitably Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and promises to make his glitzily glam Sexy Fish, a near-neighbour, look like a vicarage tea party. No opening date yet!
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1 Mount Street, London, W1K 3NA
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £38.00 | £44.00 |  |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 150.00 | Always available | 13 |
Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £27.00 | £46.00 | £9.50 | £22.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £87.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.00 |
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| Bread | £11.00 |
| Service | 14.50% |
1 Mount Street, London, W1K 3NA
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑12:30 am |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑12:30 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑12:30 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑12:30 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑12:30 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑12:30 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑12 am |
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