ORMER MAYFAIR BY SOFIAN
Introducing Ormer Mayfair By Sofian FOOD & BEVERAGE
Ormer Mayfair by Sofian is destined to be one of the most exciting reopenings of 2021 and is the first solo project by exciting young chef , Sofian Msetfi . With a Michelin-starred kitchen brigade and brandnew tasting menus , this is refined , elegant dining at its best . No gimmicks , no try-too-hard food , just impeccable ingredients , treated with respect and perfectly plated .
Sofian has created three tasting menus – fivecourses (£ 50 lunch only ) plus seven (£ 70 ) and nine-courses (£ 90 ), including vegetarian options . Menus reflect his Michelin-starred training ( Adare Manor , The Hand and Flowers , Midsummer House ), devotion to his craft , uncompromising standards and passion for British ingredients . The talent in the kitchen shines through the menus with Sofian supported by new Senior Sous Chef , Chris Hopkins ( previously of the two Michelin-starred Dinner by Heston ) and current Senior Sous Chef Shaun Rankin-trained Thomas Moore .
Signature dishes include warm Ibérico ham with Parmesan , Bramley apple and nasturtium ; English asparagus , morels and Vin Jaune ; poached native lobster , Isle of Wight tomatoes , pine nuts and basil ; roast rack of Dorset lamb , confit of lamb breast , cucumber and dill ; and Abinao and tapioca tart with Pedro Ximénez sherry and salted milk sorbet .
Vegetarian tasting plates include pearl barley risotto with garlic , Parmesan and puffed barley ; and a shallot tarte fine with confit garlic , chicory and sherry butter sauce .
A wine pairing menu is also available with bins expertly chosen to complement Sofian ’ s food by Sommelier Zareh Mesrobyan . Diners can finish their tasting experience by selecting a plate of British cheeses from the new dedicated trolley .
The quintessentially British , 1930 ’ s-inspired restaurant , designed by Tony Filmer , is awash with understated glamour and now boasts its own private entrance on Clarges Street . Exuding subtle sophistication , the dining room is lined with aged oak wood panelling , Carrara and Nero Marquina geometrical , monochrome marble floors and forest green velvet banquettes threaded with gold and British racing green . From hidden alcoves behind bronze and cast glass screens to long banquettes , tables are discretely distanced for comfort whilst those in search of complete privacy can book one of the three private dining rooms , seating from six to 22 , or take the affectionately known ‘ naughty table ’ concealed behind a heavy red velvet curtain .
Expertly made cocktails come from the adjoining Manetta ’ s bar . Reviving the name of the original hang-out at Flemings back in the 1930s , the stylish lounge bar recaptures the surreptitious spirit of a place where spies used to swap secrets and clandestine trysts took place .
Sofian and Chris join the existing team , every member handpicked by General Manager Henrik Muehle , and all committed to delivering a superlative experience , directed by the charming Food & Beverage Manager , Agnieszka Josko ( previously of The Greenhouse ).
The restaurant is open for dinner only on Wednesday and lunch and dinner Thursday to Saturday . Book online at www . flemingsmayfair . co . uk or email ormerrestaurant @ flemings . co . uk
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