The Cavendish – Review

Lobster and avocado sliders were delicious. The light eggy brioche bun was stuffed with fresh lobster. Served in the same buns were beef sliders, a tasting version of The Cavendish’s cheeseburger. What was noticeable in both was the quality of the ingredients. They were a good match with the citrus and apple notes of our bottle of Chardonnay Tomaresca 2015 from Apulia.
The Cavendish’s Croque Monsieur must surely be the most indulgent in London tasting as good as it looks!
Mini Cavendish eggs benedict had golden yolks, a rich hollandaise and a slice of  smoked salmon to add some salty flavour.
I loved the Quinoa and Prawn Tabbouleh. The prawns were fresh and tasty and the delicately spiced crunch of the quinoa was the perfect complement.
Cavendish beef tartare was delicately spiced  with great meat.
I only had three portions of the Tuna tartar, avocado and chili …
Mains were accompanied by a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Rita 2010. It had great body and was packed with luscious blackcurrant and vanilla flavours which could handle the famous 100 layer lasagna based on a family recipe handed down to Douglas by his grandmother. This was not a dish to be argued with. The (not quite 100!) layers were actually thin crepes rather than pasta making this a lighter form of indulgence than the original.  
Rib-eye, béarnaise and triple-cooked chips was for the serious carnivores. A big hunk of full flavoured meat with great chips and a rich blob of tarragony béarnaise sauce.
Josper baked artichokes were baked under a herby breadcrumb topping giving the dish a terrific savoury crunch.
By the time the selection of mini-desserts arrived I was pretty full but the salted caramel tart was great!
A wonderful pair of cheeses from La Fromagerie came out with quince jelly Spanish style. For relaxed casual all-day dining The Cavendish has to be the go-to place in Marylebone. I was concerned that the quality previously achieved would be lost but with careful product sourcing, a skilled chef, a carefully curated interesting drinks offer and an on trend menu they have pulled it off. It’s just the sort of place Marylebone needs. I’ll be back….

35 New Cavendish Street,Marylebone, W1G 9TR

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