Last Updated on December 10, 2025
From Wandsworth to Mayfair – Excellent Modern European Dining at London Stock
When we reviewed London Stock last in 2020, the restaurant was set in the seemingly unlikely location of the Ram Quarter, Wandsworth. For those who never venture South of the River, that’s the site of the old Young’s brewery, which closed in 2006. We loved the food and the restaurant but did wonder whether the location would have sufficient footfall for such a special dining offering. Now moved to the heart of Mayfair, London Stock feels as if it has come home, to an address which is just that bit easier for destination dining – and prestigious enough to complement the stunning food they offer.
The contemporary dining room, with dark brown wood floors and tables, an open kitchen at one end and modern art on the wall has a chic industrial warehouse vibe, with bare brickwork black painted ceiling and exposed metal ducting. The kitchen is run by Head Chef Sebastian Rast, who came to London from Germany to train at the Cordon Bleu and who went on to work at Cord and then Above at HIDE. His menu is creative and contemporary Modern European food, making the most of modern cooking techniques. I spotted a Big Green Egg in the corner, while Rast and his small team were busy assembling dishes with a wonderfully calm ambience. The restaurant is working towards a zero-waste kitchen with an emphasis on excellent quality seasonal ingredients.
We were there to try the four-course lunch menu. There is an alternative a la carte option at lunch and in the evening, but we welcomed the chance to explore the chef’s recommendations – especially as there was a choice at each stage that accommodated my pescatarian companion and would have worked for a vegetarian diner too.
To start and while we checked the menu we were offered a laminated brioche with raisin and cabernet sauvignon butter. The dark, glossy shell of the roll gave way to the lightest, flaky and buttery centre, with a semi-sweet brioche that just teased the senses. We were both trying to avoid drinking too much so asked the sommelier to pick wines for us by the glass. Ant Moore 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Zealand was full of fresh tropical fruit notes and worked well with the first dishes, from the creamy smoked Burrata and the delicate but rich lobster through to the light, cured sea-bream ceviche.
Each dish was a work of art. My companion loved the Smoked Burrata, served with heritage beetroot, pistachio and balsamic and pronounced it a lovely blend of flavours The smokey soft cheese was complemented by the soft earthy beetroot and the sweetness of the balsamic, while the crunch of pistachio added flavour and textural interest.
My cured sea bream ceviche was beautifully set in a fragrant dashi, with candied sweet cicily, kumquat and yuzu pearls. Served at room temperature, this was a delicate and stunning plate, carefully balanced and perfectly presented.
For our next course, a single, deep-fried, tofu-stuffed courgette flower came served in a fragrant carrot, lime and ginger broth which cut through without overpowering the crisp delicate courgette flower and delicate ribbons of courgette on the side
My own dish of steamed native lobster was soft and tender with lots of flavour. The tangy frothy sauce owed more to lemongrass and lobster stock than to a hot and sour Tom Yum and the overall result was again one of supreme delicacy with just a note of Asian flavours.
Having told myself that I was going to avoid red meat, the Suffolk lamb shoulder was just too tempting. A beautiful portion of slow-cooked lamb, accompanied by crispy fried kale, shards of pickled red onion and a black olive tapenade together with black ash crumble was a moment of deliciousness. Accompanied by a well-balanced glass of Quattro Ventos Bacalhao from the Douro Valley, it was the perfect lunchtime main. The deep, blackberry notes of the wine were a great complement for the autumnal flavours of the lamb and kale.
My companion enjoyed a lighter but equally delicious plate of chalk stream trout with cucumber in a buttermilk sauce with trout caviar and dill. The soft, flavourful fish was lifted by the sauce, with a salty spike of trout caviar. His wine pairing was a glass of Rabl Grünet Veltliner 2022 from Austria, light, lemony and a lovely mouthful.
For dessert, the rather healthy-sounding Granny Smith had a buckwheat base topped with walnuts, yoghurt, green apple and mint sorbet. An intense apple flavour without being too acidic
And for me, the indulgent yet incredibly light souffle of dark chocolate with cherry and mascarpone ice. I loved the textural contrast of the crunchy praline coating and the deep chocolate notes which perfectly countered the fruitiness of the cherry.
We rounded the meal off with coffee and a couple of rather delicious hazelnut and orange macarons.
Now, we didn’t order side dishes, nor did we feel they were necessary but for those with hollow legs, there are triple-cooked chips and a couple of other vegetable options.
The four-course lunch is a snip for this part of London at £50, or three courses are on offer for £40. There’s also an 8-course tasting menu for £85 and a 4-course menu in the evening for £60. It’s fine dining but affordable – and yet there’s no lack of quality in the sourcing, with suppliers including Bethnal Green Fish, Natoora, and HG Walter. Right now, it feels like Wandsworth pricing in the heart of Mayfair and I’d urge you to try it! London Stock is currently open for lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday.
London Stock Restaurant
6 Sackville Street,
Mayfair
London, W1D 3DD
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