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Silva

London, Mayfair - Mediterranean - Restaurant - ££

Upbeat Mayfair brasserie that delivers some real treats

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

Looking pretty in pastel shades, the boutique charms of this small, upbeat restaurant are a perfect fit for Mayfair, and for Bruton Place – which is becoming quite the foodie street these days. Silva comes across as somewhere that supports special-occasion dinners as much as informal lunches, and the cooking is as joyous as it is seasonal. The day kicks off with breakfast (brunch at the weekends), then moves on to a short, modern menu packed with Mediterranean flavours – and one that delivers some real treats. Consider Cornish crab ravioli with a creamy langoustine sauce, or crisp-skinned wild sea bass fillet cooked all’acqua pazza style and served with courgette and green olives – a perfect exemplar of the classic simplicity that is the kitchen’s hallmark. Equally straightforward and satisfying was a creamy heap of stracciatella cheese with slices of caramelised flat peach and hazelnuts, followed by a chunk of steamed halibut with broccoli pur&eacut...

Looking pretty in pastel shades, the boutique charms of this small, upbeat restaurant are a perfect fit for Mayfair, and for Bruton Place – which is becoming quite the foodie street these days. Silva comes across as somewhere that supports special-occasion dinners as much as informal lunches, and the cooking is as joyous as it is seasonal.

The day kicks off with breakfast (brunch at the weekends), then moves on to a short, modern menu packed with Mediterranean flavours – and one that delivers some real treats. Consider Cornish crab ravioli with a creamy langoustine sauce, or crisp-skinned wild sea bass fillet cooked all’acqua pazza style and served with courgette and green olives – a perfect exemplar of the classic simplicity that is the kitchen’s hallmark. Equally straightforward and satisfying was a creamy heap of stracciatella cheese with slices of caramelised flat peach and hazelnuts, followed by a chunk of steamed halibut with broccoli purée on sauce vierge, topped with a tangle of monk’s beard and tomatoes.

Elsewhere, lamb cutlets (with courgette and marjoram jus) have been praised, and similar contentment is to be found among desserts – especially a chocolate pavé with coffee ice cream. The mood is relaxed, and service is spot on. The wine list offers satisfying scope, with a good selection by the glass (priced for the location).

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VENUE DETAILS

26-28 Bruton Place
Mayfair
W1J 6NGGB

020 3892 9000

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Separate bar, Family friendly

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