In September, Lilibet’s will proudly open its doorways at Quantity 17 Bruton Avenue, introducing beautiful seafood infused with timeless British magnificence to the guts of Mayfair.
As soon as the positioning of a gorgeous Palladian mansion, 17 Bruton Avenue was the birthplace and residential of Britain’s most revered younger princess and her household. Drawing on the quiet grandeur of that historical past, Lilibet’s reimagines a world of timeless type and mild surprise; while asking the query – what if destiny had by no means intervened? Lilibet’s explores an imagined path untethered from future, a sanctuary formed by heritage but free from the bounds of historical past. Right here, the spirit of previous Mayfair hospitality is quietly rekindled, intimate and filled with tales ready to be shared.
The idea is formed by Ross Shonhan, a globally revered restaurateur with over 30 years’ expertise in creating standout hospitality ventures. Lilibet’s marks his twelfth opening, following acclaimed initiatives resembling Strawfire and Netsu, earlier ventures like Bone Daddies Group and earlier Govt Chef roles at Nobu and Zuma. At Lilibet’s, each dish will start with the freshest elements, ready with care and cooked merely to let pure flavours shine. The menu follows an imaginary Grand Tour the princess might need taken by means of the Mediterranean, mixing beloved classics with sudden gems designed to shock.
Elegant and charming but infused with daring touches of enchanting color and richness, the restaurant provides over 160 covers, with delicately designed areas that evoke the texture of distinct rooms inside a quintessential English house.
Friends can select from a wide range of eating experiences, starting from the Oyster Bar, with its choice of contemporary seafood, to the hearth grill, the place bespoke dishes like complete turbot pil pil and lobster tails over spaghetti take centre stage. In summer season, an outside terrace provides the proper spot for late afternoon unwinding, whereas heated seating ensures it stays a favorite all year long. The Cocktail Bar will serve a choice of Martinis, in addition to timeless classics and a choice of gentle bites.
For the extra adventurous diner, the principle kitchen will provide a choice of intriguing dishes, together with an anchovy éclair, fried crab thermidor and a wealthy squat lobster bisque that showcases one of many unsung heroes of the Scottish seas. Celebrating the very best British farmers, a fastidiously curated choice of sustainably sourced meat and poultry will even be served, with some dishes completed or introduced tableside in a nod to timeless basic service. The dessert menu will provide a wide range of favourites alongside a Prego (Steak Sandwich), a refreshing Trou Normande and a decadent Princess cake made with genoise sponge.
Stuffed with playful particulars that trace on the imagined life and travels of Lilibet, the house has been designed with timeless attraction and character. It units the stage for a eating expertise rooted in storytelling, with distinctive seasonal seafood at its coronary heart. The theatre types a part of the expertise, with bespoke creations together with:
- A customized Marenarium showcasing restricted elements and seasonal unsung jewels of the ocean – resembling Garfish, Scotch Halibut and Sea Cucumbers
- A bespoke woodfired grill, crafted by Rhys Allen, a Central Saint Martins alumnus famend for his work with main London eating places
- A seafood celebration platter introduced on a customized lazy Susan-style dish developed with metallic artist Simon Day.
- The Fish Triptych, the place company choose a fish of their selection, served in three other ways: crudo, grilled, and as a soup, highlighting the flexibility and fantastic thing about the entire fish.
The interiors, crafted by Russell Sage Studio, think about a world the place No.17 Bruton Avenue remained a non-public house for a spirited younger Lilibet. The design conjures a life stuffed with glamour, journey, vogue and playful grandeur. Richly layered and filled with character, the ambiance echoes the textures and tones of the English countryside, reinterpreted with a contemporary, fashionable sensibility. Each element has been thoughtfully thought of from bespoke wallpaper impressed by the native space to specifically commissioned handmade wallpaper that includes a floral sample of the period.
“With Lilibet’s, we wished to create an everlasting place that can really feel related in twenty years, with an actual give attention to nice hospitality.” says Ross Shonhan, Founder. “This tackle carries an sudden historical past, and that gave us the liberty to be inventive. Lilibet’s might be a fantastic seafood restaurant that respects British elements whereas additionally embracing flavours from additional afield. The design follows the identical pondering – elegant, however with a couple of surprises. It’s about doing issues correctly, however with persona.”
Russell Sage, founding father of Russell Sage Studio stated: “Designing Lilibet’s was an invite to think about life at No.17 Bruton Avenue. We layered the house with tactile richness and historic nuance: handwoven Gainsborough silks line the partitions, echoing the craftsmanship of certainly one of England’s final silk mills; an vintage hearth anchors the room with quiet grandeur together with specifically commissioned wall coverings, hand etched mirrors and key restoration items. Each factor was chosen to inform a narrative of layered magnificence that rewards time nicely spent.”
Bookings might be accessible right here: www.lilibetsrestaurant.com
