PA Life visited Lanes of London, a classic Mayfair restaurant on Park Lane, for a working lunch. Weโve purposefully booked Friday to have ample time to catch up and enjoy what this renowned restaurant had to offerโฆ
The appeal as a great place to book executives for a lunch or dinner was evident as soon as we arrived. The discreet setting, yet casual ambiance, would be appreciated by your boss and colleagues, especially when business needs to be discussed or client relationships need attention. Theย interior, and impressive exterior too, is classic in style, and attentive service was at the core of our experience. Our server Vivien was very helpful in explaining the menu choices and recommending the best dishes to us which we appreciated, particularly with the vegetarian dishes.
Lanes of London is an all-day dining destination for a discerning clientele, part of the London Marriott Hotel Park Lane. The cuisine is modern British, with European influences and always five-star-service that they are proud to preserve.
What was our lunch at Lanes of London like?
We decided to order from the three-course tasting menu, which at ยฃ50 is an excellent offer. The menu is available for lunch and dinner and had three choices for starters and mains, and two dessert options. I ordered burrata with pickled radicchio, basil sponge, ciabatta crisp, macerated fig โ very seasonal โ and finished beautifully with balsamic pearls. Burrata is a trusted favourite of mine and this was incredibly soft and the whole dish well balanced. My friend ordered the confit duck rillettes served with panko fried egg, macerated fig, blood orange, braised gem lettuce, crumbled feta and herb aioli. Another delicious classic that was prepared perfectly.
Our main courses of pan seared salmon served with horseradish cream, orange and heritage cauliflower, and chickpea panisse with seasonal vegetables and romesco sauce were beautifully presented and very tasty. The delicate flavours of both dishes worked well together, and I especially enjoyed the salmon with the mild horseradish that wasnโt too overpowering.
Vivian’s wine recommendation of a Stellenbosch classic Kleine Zalze Vineyard’s Chenin Blanc was an excellent choice to compliment our blend of vegetarian, fish and duck dishes.
More about Lanes of London restaurant, bar and executive lounge
It’s fair to say that the Marriott Park Lane is home to one of Mayfairโs most esteemed and memorable dining and drinking destinations โ Lanes of London. Visitors to the capital as well as locals will enjoy the seasonal British cuisine and the restaurantโs unique offering, whether it’s a delightful buffet
breakfast or a decadent three-course tasting dinner.
The restaurant is also a perfect stop for a beautiful Botanical Afternoon Tea, inspired by Londonโs most recognisable icons, enjoy perfect pastries, finger sandwiches and sweet treats paired with soothing and flavourful JING teas.
For cocktail connoisseurs or those keen to toast to the day, the hotelโs comfortable bar at Lanes
of London serves innovative cocktails to capture the imagination. A Passport Cocktail Menu
inspired by the worldโs most sought-after locations makes the bar area a destination itself for
those with a sparkling sense of wanderlust. A great spot for after-work drinks when you want to avoid the crowds and rather relax in a sophisticated lounge.
Its exclusive Executive Lounge is open daily and available for guests who stay in one of the
hotelโs Premium Rooms and Suites. You’ll find a great range of complimentary culinary delights
are on offer throughout the day, featuring modern British dishes with added dashes of Arabic, Asian and Italian influence to cater for everyone’s taste.
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