Taking it's name from the works of renowned botanists, the restaurant is inspired by the orchards and gardens of India. For the menu, an array of botantical flavours are seen throughout (inspired by the numerous plants discovered through India in the past). Head Chef Suresh Pillai, (previously of Veeraswamy and Gymkhana) has created a selection of light and aromatic dishes, including dishes such as 'Isle Of Mull Hand-Dived Scallops pan-seared & poached in juniper-coconut milk', 'Cornish mussels with ginger and tamarind broth and a coriander naan' and 'Tamworth Pork Vindaloo with purple garlic and palm vinegar'. For the drinks, U can expect craft beers (sepcially brewed by the Portobello Brewary), as well as an extensive list of malt whiskeys and a small-batch Gin & Punch bar.
The restaurant's interior (designed by Henry Chebaane of Blue Sky Hospitality) combines a mix of Kensington residential elegance with 19th Century brewing and distilling industry elements (think warm English oak, leathers and Harris tweed ofset by marble and pewter) with ceilings covered with dozens of Victorian plaster roses, botanical light wall sconces. The ground floor is home to a (30-seat) cocktail, gin and whisky lounge with a menu of snacks and sharing dishes, while the lower-ground floor dining room (seating 70) offers an à la carte and tasting menu. Private dining is also an option, with a pair of intimate booths under the vaults available for group hire. There is also a 'steampunk-style' botanical distilling installation.
Hungry botanists, a taste of India, foodies, fusion of flavours, cocktail lovers...
'Isle Of Mull Hand-Dived Scallops pan-seared & poached in juniper-coconut milk', 'Cornish mussels with ginger and tamarind broth and a coriander naan' and 'Tamworth Pork Vindaloo with purple garlic and palm vinegar'.
An extensive list of malt whiskeys and a small-batch Gin & Punch bar.
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