Maris Piper is the newest restaurant from the Breda group and it’s another absolute winner. It’s a classic bistro in concept, and the interiors are sort of a cross between Bob Bob Ricard and The Wolseley – lots of green banquets, brass, gold, and art deco flourishes. It may be named after a potato variety but there’s nothing innocuous about the place; oh no, they mean business here with a menu of hearty dishes that pack a lot of flavour. Start with the smoked eel on brioche and a couple of oysters then move on to the beef tartare topped with caviar (one of the best we’ve had anywhere). The Dutch pork belly with Savoy cabbage and the monkfish with lardo are our picks from the mains. Maris Piper is also home to Chef’s Table, a 12 seat kitchen counter mini restaurant that serves a tasting menu each night. Make sure to book in advance for this one.
