The restaurant Aubergine was Gordon Ramsay launch pad and he went on to win its first Michelin star fourteen months after opening in 1993. In 1997, Aubergine won its second Michelin star. Ramsay leave this partnership in 1997.
Today, it is a realm of superb chef William Drabble, who retains one Michelin from 1998.
The beige interior, wooden floor and contemporary, if somewhat abstract paintings, portray a formal, but relaxed and cozy atmosphere. Nonetheless, the French flawless service and intimidating wine list does give the exact context.
After a wile we decide on Gourmand Menu, a 7-course tasting menu with matching wine.
Scallops with ginger and apple purée, smooth and pleasurable
Lobster Ravioli topped generously with a slice of winter truffle. Melting lobster, delicate pasta, and truffle of an amazing intensity. It was accompanied with ridiculously smooth Alsace Riesling. With an easy, this can become my signature dish!
Foie gras served on pear, very, very rich. It has been served with Banylus aged in old oak barrels, Southern France aperitif which is a fortified wine similar to Port...
Sea bass with crisp skin and artichokes, in red wine sauce, melted in the mouth... accompanied with Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon! No comment, but it has been a real delight... I'll meditate on this issue...
My good friend Darko, enjoying the food
Roasted Lamb, cooked pink with spinach... Deeply and wonderfully flavored
Pinocolada accompanied with Semillon Blanc from Sauternes... mmmm...
Lemon pudding did not work for me, so I've skip it
At about 200€ per person, with matching wine, throw Aubergine into serious gastronomic league. Nonetheless, when one takes everything in account, the price tag is justified.
Everything was structured and detailed with the careful balance of ingredients… and… I got a perfect cumulative effect! Highly recommended.
Rating: 9.0 (out of 10.0)
Aubergine Restaurant
11 Park Walk
London SW10
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