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Bradleys

London, Swiss Cottage - French - Restaurant - ££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

A diamond for the denizens of Swiss Cottage and beyond since 1992, Simon Bradley’s neighbourhood stalwart seems to have regained some of its old vim and vigour post-pandemic. Ticketholders heading for the nearby Hampstead Theatre take advantage of the fixed-price supper menu before curtain-up, while those who fancy something lighter and alfresco during the day can now plump for a glass of wine and a plate or two from the new Terrace menu (perhaps crispy duck salad with watercress and spiced plums or gnocchi with artichokes and wild garlic). Otherwise, it’s business as usual in the good-looking dining room with its pastel shades, big contemporary canvases and spotlights twinkling from the ceiling. Simon’s cooking has a noticeable French accent, but he buys British – procuring oysters and fish from Poole harbour, beef from Scotland and lamb from West Country farms. This translates into dishes such as crab and mullet ceviche with fennel and blood orange, fillet of ...

A diamond for the denizens of Swiss Cottage and beyond since 1992, Simon Bradley’s neighbourhood stalwart seems to have regained some of its old vim and vigour post-pandemic. Ticketholders heading for the nearby Hampstead Theatre take advantage of the fixed-price supper menu before curtain-up, while those who fancy something lighter and alfresco during the day can now plump for a glass of wine and a plate or two from the new Terrace menu (perhaps crispy duck salad with watercress and spiced plums or gnocchi with artichokes and wild garlic). Otherwise, it’s business as usual in the good-looking dining room with its pastel shades, big contemporary canvases and spotlights twinkling from the ceiling. Simon’s cooking has a noticeable French accent, but he buys British – procuring oysters and fish from Poole harbour, beef from Scotland and lamb from West Country farms. This translates into dishes such as crab and mullet ceviche with fennel and blood orange, fillet of turbot with asparagus and spinach or duck breast and croustillant of leg with hispi cabbage and turnips. There is also plenty of finesse on show when it comes to desserts such pear tatin or Seville orange and chocolate soufflé with chocolate ice cream. A commendable, wide-ranging wine list does its job, with a terrific choice by the glass and bottles from £25.

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VENUE DETAILS

25 Winchester Road
Swiss Cottage
NW3 3NRGB

020 7722 3457

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OTHER INFORMATION

No background music, Dog friendly

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