The Savoy celebrates its impressive 135th anniversary this year and to mark the momentous occasion, the grande dame of London hotels is unveiling a slew of new updates and openings. Among them is brand new restaurant, Gallery, set to swing open its doors on Saturday 23 November.
Inspired by Auguste Escoffier, revered chef at The Savoy when it opened over a century ago, the all-day dining menu has been conceived in homage to the culinary pioneer. Tasty sharing starters include sole tacos – an ode to Escoffier’s famed Sole Veronique – which combines delicate white fish with Bacchus grape and hispi cabbage, and Cornish lobster rolls with Marie Rose and tangy butterfly sorrel. More substantial sharing plates include delicate grilled Cornish tuna tataki with Isle of Wight tomato and yuzu soy, and coronated Orkney scallop served with heritage cauliflower and shallot pakora.
Big plates range from tomahawk steak, charcoal grilled organic chicken tikka pie, and the classic Arnold Bennett omelette, a Savoy staple that was first created at the hotel for its novelist namesake back in 1929. Don’t forget to save room for dessert too, with generous portions of Kent apple crumble; mille-feuille with Tahitian vanilla Chantilly cream and salted caramel; and tower-high ice cream sundaes.
Elsewhere, and diners shouldn’t miss the world-famous Savoy afternoon tea, where scones as fluffy as clouds are served alongside artwork-worthy pastries crafted by Nicolas Houchet and his team. Come darkness, cakes are swapped for cocktails. A British Negroni, combining Somerset brandy, Asterly Brothers’ sweet vermouth and bitters, and a New Fashioned, a rich concoction of Fielden Rye whisky, discard banana and PX both feature. A selection of Petrossian caviar, accompanied by organic Burford eggs, chives, sour cream and blinis will also be served at the bar for splash of added decadence.
