Ganymede

Ganymede on Belgravia’s Ebury Street offers exceptional British cuisine and a carefully crafted drinks list, in a relaxed yet elegant bar and dining room. Named after the largest moon of Jupiter, Ganymede is the second opening from Oliver Marlowe and Hubert Beatson-Hird, who brought The Hunter’s Moon to South Kensington to rave reviews.

 

From lunch through to dinner, after-work drinks and leisurely Sunday roasts, Head Chef Daniel Mertl’s (Chez Bruce, The Glasshouse) menu changes daily and features beautifully plated yet unpretentious dishes using only impeccably sourced seasonal ingredients.

 

Expect showstopping starters such as rabbit and pistachio terrine with toasted rye bread and burnt onion emulsion; and soused Cornish mackerel and rillette with prawn toast and cucumber dressing; as well as truffled cauliflower soup with cep and a Comté scone.

 

Mains might include quail and foie gras wellington with creamed potatoes and roast shallots; warm Jerusalem artichoke salad with gnocchi, pickled artichokes and parmesan; and fillet of stone bass with creamed polenta, saffron soffritto, leek heart and cavolo nero. Finish on a sweet note with the likes of apricot and hazelnut tart with praline parfait; or chocolate fondant with crème fraiche sorbet, caramel and hazelnut.

 

Come Sunday, it’s all about the roast – choose from corn-fed chicken or sirloin of beef, served with all the trimmings including a Yorkshire pudding and fluffy roast potatoes whilst crisp suckling pork belly comes with parsnip purée and pommes cocottes. Plant-based diners can opt for the impressive cauliflower steak.

 

A well thought out drinks menu offers an extensive choice of wines and champagnes, with a vintage and region to suit every taste, including Coates & Seely English sparkling wines. Top shelf spirits, many sourced locally, sit alongside a selection of craft beers and ales. A cocktail list featuring all the classics as well as signature serves like Ganymede’s Chilli & Cucumber Margarita, made with Aqua Riva Tequila, Jalapeno syrup and Tajon, as well as the Caruso Spritz, a mix of Morgenster “Caruso” Sangiovese Rosé, soda and topped with fresh fruit.

 

 

REVIEW

Housed in the heart of Belgravia, Ganymede is the second and newest opening by The LPC, with the first being The Hunters Moon. This Bar and Dining Room offer a wonderful fine dining experience, in a relaxed, rustic-modern atmosphere. Large mirrors can be found throughout, along with lots of lighting on the walls and ceiling, providing a bright yet ambient setting. The dining room, secluded from the relaxed bar area, allows for a more formal ambience for a sit-down meal. It’s the perfect spot for a work dinner, drinks or even a casual get-together!

 

Highlights of the menu include the Chicken raviolo with leek fondue and green peppercorn madeira sauce for starters and the Saddle of lamb, miso-glazed lamb belly with pomme gratin, turnip lyonnaise and cime di rapa and Fillet of Halibut, seaweed gnocchi, baby leeks, pickled cucumber, chive and caviar beurre blanc for the main course. All were delicious, with immense flavours and taste. A favourite of ours was the Chicken Raviolo, which was unlike anything we had tried before, doused in a delicious sauce and exquisitely served.

 

To end our visit to Ganymede, we enjoyed some of the amazing desserts on offer: White chocolate crème brûlée with blueberry compote and Bitter chocolate and dulce de leche tart with chocolate chip honeycomb parfait. The meal blew expectations and is definitely a must-try spot in Belgravia.

 

The staff were professional, yet welcoming and friendly throughout the evening, helping add to a wonderful dinner out!