Cuisine:

• European

Skylon Description:
The Royal Festival Hall was massively refurbished in 2007 and among the many great things about this improvement to London's cultural scene was Skylon. Formerly the People's Palace, it's now an elegant venue, the huge space divided into the Grill, the more formal Restaurant and the bar area. Run by the company that took over Conran's ventures, they cleverly enticed Finnish chef Helena Puolakka away from the Fifth Floor to bring her particular magic touch to the restaurant. Seasonally driven and with a love of the best ingredients, the chef produces dishes like crispy terrine of pigs trotter and head with pickled cauliflower and spiced aubergine purée to start. Follow that with a surprising roast rump and belly of lamb with its kidney caramelized, and a fricassée of merguez, cherries and potatoes, as well as fish that again comes with different tastes and textures. Desserts score just as highly with the likes of honey parfait with tart apple jelly, thyme-roasted apples and nougat tuile. There's a good wine list and, of course, a spectacular view over the river. The Grill is cheaper, with pre- and post-theatre menus at 2 courses for £17.50, 3 courses £21.50. Restaurant: 2-course lunch £21.50, 3 courses £36.50, Sun. lunch 2 courses £24.50, 3 courses £29.50, set meal 2 courses £37.50, 3 courses £42, pre- and post-theatre 2 courses £24.50, 3 courses £29.50.


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