45 Jermyn St

Went with a colleague for lunch and it was a fantastic experience. Learned about it from Fortnum & Mason newsletter and decided to give it a try, quite pleased I did. Service was top notch, important during a business lunch. I had spaetzle with Dorset lobster and it was fantastic. The spaetzle was great, with a touch of caramelization that made it very tasty. The lobster was also excellent and the flavors came together wonderfully.
Definitely recommended.

Nice atmosphere, decent service and tasty food. The mains we had were the steak which was fantastic, huge and flavorful, the Dover sole, and pumpkin ravioli, all of which came out perfect. The wine was also great and we had coffees and one knickerbocker glory which was really nice. Finally a dessert that isn’t so common and the fresh meringue on top, wow!
Recommend this place for a relaxing, un-​rushed dinner with great food.

Loved everything about this place. Cool location, great service and the food was delicious. Started with some mussels, then the escargot and finished with the scallops. At the table we also has the bone marrow, risotto, smoked cod and smoked salmon. Would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who is in the Mayfair area or looking for a cool, chic place for an amazing meal.

45 Jermyn St. is a classy, yet modern restaurant in central London not far from Piccadilly Circus. The food menu is great, presentation and flavours flawless and the wine and cocktail lists justify a visit in their own right. Service is friendly and attentive. I would eat and drink again at 45 Jermyn St. any day.
The restaurant 45 Jermyn St. appears to be pretty new. The interior is beautifully designed, with a white ceiling and a dark wooden floor. The tables are dark brown with pastel kind of light red chairs and sofas. A little bit of light green, glass and gold completes the colour palette.
Besides the look, I also liked the sound of 45 Jermyn St. — fine jazz music that did not distract, but still provided a good soundtrack for a delicious dinner.
The wine list looks great. Knowing Albariño, I decided to try something different and went for the Brolettino, Cà dei Frati, Lombardy from 2013. A very nice Italian white, maybe a bit fruitier than what I usually prefer, but very pleasant and good in combination with the food.
After starting off with some warm bread and nicely salted butter, I continued with the North Yorkshire Game Consommé with Pearl Barley. The waiter poured the hot consommé into the soup plate right at my table, which added a bit of theatre and intensified the gamy smells of an otherwise simple dish. The soup was full of beautiful, strong game flavours, the pearl barley and carrots added something chewy to the clear broth.
As main, I ordered the Swinton Estate Red Leg Partridge with Fried Polenta and Jerusalem Artichokes with a side of chipped potatoes — French fries, really. The plate looked beautiful and the partridge tasted excellent and lovely buttery. The mild fried polenta added a nice crunchy texture and was a perfect supplement to emphasise and balance the meaty partridge taste.
The French fries were golden and crispy, just like they should be. I thought they were perhaps a bit too salty, but that might just be my palate. Anyway, I added some freshly ground pepper, using the pepper mill on the table. The little silver mill was so heavy, that I thought for a moment it must be carved out of a massive silver block. Like the branded steak knife, I think details like this is where you can probably see that in Fortum & Mason an experienced brand with attention to detail is behind this restaurant.
Overall, I think my main was an accomplished and very delightful dish.
Luckily, I left enough space for dessert, so I looked through the sweet treats and once again went with the recommendation of my waiter and selected the Dark Chocolate Mousse with Mint Ice Cream. The Apple Tarte Tatin also sounded tempting, and I think I should definitely come back to try one of their «floats». Often, I find chocolate mousse at restaurants too smooth and dense. Not at 45 Jermyn St. — here the chocolate mousse is rich and light and airy at the same time, exactly how I like it most. The crispy little things worked well, and while I was not sure about the mint ice cream at first, it turned out great. The mint ice cream could even have been a bit more and stronger to cut through the dark chocolate.
I was in a good mood and seized the opportunity to check out their drinks menu. The No. 5 syrup made of Strawberry, Neroli & Orange Blossom, Acid, Soda, recommended to be combined with Hepple Gin sounded great. I must admit, I never came across «Rickies» before, so I was excited to see what it would be exactly. The drink was served in two parts, the syrup soda mix separately from the gin shot, so I could taste both independently, before mixing it together myself. I liked the concept and the drink tasted fabulously refreshing.
The service was as good as everything else, always helpful and constantly topping up my water before I could even ask for it. I am happy that I stumbled across 45 Jermyn St. and can only recommend it to anyone who likes good wine and good food. And also good cocktails.