Pantechnicon Rooms, The

In upmarket Belgravia, buildings most often possess a rich historical background and The Pantechnicon Rooms, named after the prestigious edifice that once stood there on Motcomb Street, is no exception. Adding colour to local history and celebrating it, this classy restaurant, sister venue to the popular gastropub Thomas Cubitt, has an understated luxurious ambience, in which you can relax and soak up the atmosphere along with your meal.

A snazzy black marble topped bar occupies pride of place on the ground floor, where you could order barbequed quail, crusty fish fingers or the delicious steak sandwich, with your drink. For a more elaborate meal you could traipse upstairs to the elegant dining room, where soothing neutral tones, plush leather armchairs and polished wall panelling make for a sophisticated dining experience.

Starters of scallops on a bed of ratatouille or skewers of barbequed quail with baked ricotta and date chutney are aimed to whet your appetite, while grilled lobster with warm potato salad and charred lime is a simple, but intriguing, fusion of flavours and textures. A glass of wine from the comprehensive wine list is just the very thing to accompany your meal. Finally, don't miss desserts such as blueberry soufflé or dark chocolate marquise with honeycomb.