Pearl Restaurant and Bar

Pearl, a glamorous destination restaurant and bar from the creative team who designed Nobu, the Metropolitan and most recently Le Cercle, opened in June 2004 in Holborn. Carrying the heritage of its past into new glamour, the name Pearl is inspired by its original site as the former banking hall of the Pearl Assurance Building.

The Head Chef is the critically acclaimed Jun Tanaka, having previously worked for Marco Pierre White at the Oak Room and Phil Howard at The Square. Followers of this exciting young chef believe he has finally got the restaurant he deserves, and working alongside him is an expert Head Sommelier to match the quality of the wines to that of the food.

The bar holds an exquisite selection of wines preserved by the Cruvinet System. This allows an offering of 32 of the world's best wines by the glass, so that everyone has the opportunity to sample some of the most exclusive wines money can buy. Drinks are placed on handmade tables with Mother of Pearl inlay which can be savoured from the comfort of bespoke leather seats. For a quiet drink away from the hustle and bustle of the bar, there are secluded walnut booths.

Dishes on offer might include: tartare of wild salmon with oscietre caviar, white onion puree and salad of fresh herbs; thinly sliced monkfish with a herb risotto and gratin of clams, caper and lemon dressing.

These could be followed by: millefeuille of seabass with chorizo and herb gnocchi, tomato compote and avocado puree, marinated artichokes; poached lemon sole with tarragon, langoustines and clams, asparagus tortellini and shellfish consommé or roast duck breast with caramelised banana shallots and Kai-lan.

While you should leave room for their desserts like: blood orange and almond cake, candied fennel, vanilla and mascarpone sorbet or peach and vanilla parfait, roast peach and sable biscuit.

From Elle Magazine "..he's tipped for a Michelin star". For more Information - including the menus, wine list and a form to use for making Online Reservations - visit their Website.