Daphne's

Daphne's has been the epitome of everything 'chic' about Chelsea for some time since it was re-born under the ownership of Mogens Tholstrup; however, now it comes under the umbrella of Caprice Holdings, the company in charge of the top eateries, Le Caprice, The Ivy and J. Sheekey's. Naturally, though it remains the home of the 'in' crowd and the international wealthy set, Caprice have added a stability that was possibly slightly lacking at times before, and improved the food from just being pretty to look at into excellent to consume as well. The concentration is still Italian, but many of their dishes could be considered international favourites.

You might start with crab and avocado salad, and then move on to try slip soles with brown shrimps and capers, or chicken with chickpeas, lemon and rosemary, a wonderful assembly of flavours and contrasts. Connoisseurs of cheese would find it had to resist an Italian selection of Toma, Tronchetto, Pecorino, Monte Veronese and Taleggio.