The Michelin Starred Goring Dining Room, a review.

A Quick Overview

Cuisine: Classic British

Price: £££

Location: 15 Beeston Place, London, SW1W 0JW

Food: Classic British and French flavours

Vibes/Aesthetic: Timeless elegance, blending classic luxury with a serene, intimate atmosphere

The Goring Dining Room - London Restaurant Tour

Visited: 21/07/2024

Lunch at The Goring Dining Room, a one Michelin-starred establishment, heralds a new era with the unveiling of lavish interiors reminiscent of a whimsical, verdant Buckingham Palace, that happens to be just minutes away. With an updated kitchen, empowered Executive Chef Graham Squire and his brigade craft seasonal, ingredient-focused, quintessentially British fare.

Upon arrival, warm smiles ushered us to our table in the serene dining room. Adorned with pristine white tablecloths, sparkling china, and formally attired waiters, the setting epitomised the quintessence of a Michelin-starred experience within a five-star hotel. The staff, attentive (water glasses always full) yet unobtrusive, ensured a seamless service, their expertise evident.

The culinary journey commenced with freshly baked, warm brown sourdough, accompanied by salted and Marmite butters. The amuse-bouche, a beetroot meringue with a dollop of goat's cheese whip was tasty, though the beetroot served more as a startling visual pop of pink than a flavour component.

The starter - a stuffed morel with baked truffle cream, mushroom, chicken skin, and maple gel - promised much yet fell short of the mark. The morel itself was a highlight, rich and earthy, but the consommé lacked discernible flavour, and the truffle cream was disappointingly under-seasoned.

I am happy to say that was the only low of this culinary journey. For main the stuffed Devon white chicken with sweetcorn, smoked bacon, and a confit egg yolk, alongside minted Jersey Royal potatoes and truffled heritage potato purée, encapsulated the essence of a Michelin-starred dish. The presentation was exquisite, the flavours harmonious, with the truffled mash indulgent, buttery and smooth.

Dessert - a vanilla and rhubarb tart with vanilla bean ice cream struck a fine balance between tartness and creaminess and the delicate golden pastry held everything together.

In summary, the main course, dessert, and service lived up to the expectations of a traditional Michelin-starred dining experience. The ambiance and interiors are from a classic gilded age that make you feel special. It is an expensive treat but compared to other Michelin starred restaurants in London it is actually reasonably priced and was worth it for me.

For those in West London, wanting the white tablecloth experience without the stiffness - The Goring Dining Room is not to be overlooked.