"Quickly establishing itself as London’s of-the-moment hangout for creatives and celebrities, the Twenty Two is a hotel, restaurant, and members club. Hotelier Navid Mirtorabi (behind Blakes London) and designer Natalia Miyar teamed up to transform the Edwardian manor, and its beauty is most evidenct in the restaurant, which blends traditional wainscotting, moldings, and a marble fireplace with a contemporary cyan shade and objets d’art. The sophisticated but unstuffy space is also available for elegant, private parties where guests can nibble on various meats and seafood, artisanal salads, pastas, and side dishes using only the finest ingredients. Still, the service is what really sets it apart—white glove in nature without the actual formality of white gloves. The Twenty Two offers the culinary curious a tour of Mediterranean flavors reimagined through British staples with a menu filled with individual plates and shareables. Highlights of the à la carte from chef Alan Christie, previously of Arbutus, include a delectable Devonshire crab salad, Dover sole, crab linguine, and chargrilled grass-fed rib eye, plus house-made ice creams for dessert." - Dan Koday
