Launceston Place
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Early Evening Special: £37 for three courses (fixed-price menu)
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Launceston Place Summary
- Address: 1A Launceston Place, London, W8 5RL (Map)
- Tel: +44 (0)20 7937 6912
- E-mail: Click here to contact
- Website: Go to the Launceston Place website
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- Cuisine(s): Modern British
- Opening Times: Mon: 18:30 - 22:30
Tues - Sat: 12:00 - 14:30 18:30 - 22:30
Sun: 12:00 - 15:00 18:00 - 22:30 - Avg Price: £55.00
- Party Planner: Group bookings & Party planner
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(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)
Launceston Place Description
After D&D London acquired Launceston Place, it was re-launched in March 2008 and has once again become the hub of good eating in Kensington. The influences of head chef Tristan Welch, who moved in from the two Michelin starred Petrus, are evident in the menu which now offers modern British food in a delightfully contemporary setting.
Fresh and seasonal ingredients come together to create numerous classics and old favourites with a touch of the new, so at lunchtime expect to see dishes such as baked scallop, potatoes and spring onions or slow poached duck egg on toast with black truffle. The main courses could include braised beef chop with Isle of Wight tomatoes and basil or fish fingers, waffles and minted peas. To finish, there's an apple tart with homemade clotted cream or Eton mess with English strawberries.
As evening approaches, the meal could become an elaborate affair, with dishes such as devilled crab and potted shrimp with wild herbs or drunken quail flambé with hazelnut highlighting the starters. The champagne poached salmon with spring vegetable salad is mild but attractive in its tasteful simplicity, and the rose veal, sweetbreads, nettles and pickled mushrooms is another excellent choice for the main course. Dishes are presented with a theatrical flair that is pleasing as well as invigorating.
To finish, there's a range of delectable puddings such as rhubarb cheesecake with yoghurt and honeycomb or lavender cream with violets and raspberry and for those who cannot resist anything with chocolate in it, the dark truffle with hazelnuts and walnuts is nothing short of bliss. The wine list brings together a wonderful selection of Old World classics and New World favourites along with some of finest champagnes, spirits and liqueurs.
In addition to its 60 seat restaurant, Launceston Place boasts a semi private room, 'the chef's office', where tables of up to ten are invited to dine overseeing the activities of the kitchen via a plasma screen. In addition Tristan is on hand to create a bespoke seven course menu for the diners as well as answer any questions they may have.
However, you don't need to take our word for it as there is a lot of information on their Website including details of the menu, wine list and holding private parties there.
Fixed Lunch
- £19 (3 courses), Tues - Sat, £26 (3 courses), Sun
Fixed Dinner
- £45 (3 courses)
Your Reviews of Launceston Place
Mitch Morris (19 December 2005)
I cannot rave enough about this place. I took my girlfriend here for a romantic dinner and we were both very impressed. We were greeted at the door and made to feel very welcome in the relaxed and elegant setting. The waitresses were attentive but not intrusive, and we began our evening with a complimentary glass of champagne. The food was excellent, well developed at not too expensive. All in all we had a fantastic evening and the four hours we were there flew by.
Bill Yeager (29 March 2005)
I visit London frequently, 4 to 6 times a year, on business and I always have one dinner on each trip at Launceston Place. While it is viewed as "modern British" cuisine, I rather view it as the contemporary cuisine that is much like one finds in the best restaurants around the world. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and rate restaurants with those I find near home, and Launceston Place certainly is right up there with the best of them: Masa's, Fleur de Lys, 231 Ellesworth, and Bistro Elan to name a few.
What I look for is fresh ingredients combined elegantly to yield a subtle dish that has complexity, that has balance. Food must never be overworked. This sounds like I am describing a fine wine, and I do look for the same qualities in both.
I highly recommend Launceston Place.
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Special Offer: Early Evening Special: £37 for three courses (fixed-price menu)
- Details: This offer is available from October 1, 2009 until November 30, 2009, subject to availability as displayed in the booking interface. Offer excludes service and includes VAT. Not available in conjunction with other offers.
Offer valid to 30 November 2009
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Special Offer: 3 course fixed price menu (Lunch) for £20
- Details: This offer is available from October 1, 2009 until November 30, 2009, subject to availability as displayed in the booking interface. Offer excludes service and includes VAT. Not available in conjunction with other offers. This promotion has additional information available. Click on the link(s) to view.
Offer valid to 30 November 2009
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Additional Info for Launceston Place
Children welcome
Groups allowed
Air conditioning
Outside seating
Reservations
Cover Charge
- House red: £19.00
- House white: £19.00
- Service charge: 12.5% (optional) card slips closed
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