Mount Street is located in the posh Mayfair District of London, befitting the art within, estimated worth £50 million pounds. We passed muster of the smartly dressed doorman to begin our highly anticipated visit in style. Simply walking to your table is an experience on the palladian marble mosaic floor created by American artist Rashid Johnson.
Dining with the works of Picasso, Suzanne Valadon, Lucien Freud and Henri Matisse looking over your shoulder is special. Even the simple things like salt and pepper shakers are commissioned artworks by Paul McCarthy. Amid the stunning decor you wonder, if the menu of this Michelin restaurant can match it.
Dinner at Mount Street
With the leadership of executive chef Jamie Shears the menu is every bit the equal of the decor. His cuisine can be described as Modern British, leaning on traditional elements and executed with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. The menu does however, include one dish that by definition is not fresh – bubble and squeak. It’s a traditional dish made from leftover potatoes and cabbage, then fried. Alas, it was unavailable this evening.
There are many usual suspects for starters like caviar with accoutrements and fresh Louët Feisser oysters. Beef tartare and mock turtle croquettes with mayo and herb salad lead the options.
Mains had something for everyone like beef wellington, dover sole and lamb, but there’s more. Chef’s signature lobster pie for two is the star of the show. At £96 it’s pricey, but it’s worth every delicious bite.
Dessert offerings were plentiful with chocolate mousse, fig and cherry soft serve, various sorbets and a British cheese plate.
Mount Street earned my highest complement – I hope to dine there again.