Ormer Mayfair by Sofian

Ormer Mayfair by Sofian is destined to be one of the most exciting openings of 2021 and is the first solo project by exciting young chef, Sofian Msetfi. With a Michelin-starred kitchen brigade and brand-new tasting menus, this is refined, elegant dining at its best. No gimmicks, no try-too-hard food, just impeccable ingredients, treated with respect and perfectly plated.

Sofian has created three tasting menus – five-courses (£50 lunch only) plus seven (£70) and nine-courses (£90), including vegetarian options. Menus reflect his Michelin-starred training (Adare Manor, The Hand and Flowers, Midsummer House), devotion to his craft, uncompromising standards and passion for British ingredients. The talent in the kitchen shines through the menus with Sofian supported by new Senior Sous Chef, Chris Hopkins (previously of the two Michelin-starred Dinner by Heston) and current Senior Sous Chef Shaun Rankin-trained Thomas Moore.

Signature dishes include warm Ibérico ham with Parmesan, Bramley apple and nasturtium; English asparagus, morels and Vin Jaune; poached native lobster, Isle of Wight tomatoes, pine nuts and basil; roast rack of Dorset lamb, confit of lamb breast, cucumber and dill; and Abinao and tapioca tart with Pedro Ximénez sherry and salted milk sorbet. Vegetarian tasting plates include pearl barley risotto with garlic, Parmesan and puffed barley; and a shallot tarte fine with confit garlic, chicory and sherry butter sauce.

A wine pairing menu is also available with bins expertly chosen to complement Sofian’s food by Sommelier Zareh Mesrobyan. Diners can finish their tasting experience by selecting a plate of British cheeses from the new dedicated trolley.