Tom Ilic

Tom Ilic has set up his restaurant on Queenstown Road, Battersea, a location that has previously seen many others come and go with alarming rapidity, and one wonders whether this young chef will be the man to break this so-called jinx.  The décor is functional at best although the porker grinning cheerfully from the logo is a clue to what you can expect from the menu.

Braised pig's cheeks and chorizo with garlic and parsley mash on the starter's list is very popular, before going on to try the seared scallops wrapped in pancetta, with roast honey glazed pork belly and pea puree for the main course. The glazed lemon tart is lusciously smooth and comes with berry compote and clotted cream, a perfect way to end a fine meal. Like everything else at Tom Ilic, the wine list is unpretentious and has reasonably priced wines.