Above at HIDE

HIDE is one of the Greatest Restaurants In London. When the restaurant opened back in 2018, Hide's spiraling, tree-like centerpiece spread its serpentine branches throughout every London newspaper and food blog. Today, the centerpiece—a massive oak pulled right from Gaud's garden—remains as daunting as ever. But if you climb those stairs to the appropriately titled "Above at Hide," the slightly more upscale dining option below it, you'll discover even more convincing evidence that you're dining somewhere really extraordinary.

The tasting menu is artfully balanced, creative, subtle, and even a little odd. As an example, the starters include charcuterie speared on (fake) bone and feathers, often known as "Flesh & bone," which is served with iced gem lettuce and broth. The "Nest egg," a smokey characteristic dish made of egg yolk, butter, roasted mushrooms, and cream and served in a cracked shell over a bed of hay, is another option. The steamed turbot in a warm nasturtium soup and the tart fig leaf granita are both standout dishes, but the wine pairings will make it difficult for you to pick a favorite.

Address: 85 Piccadilly, London W1J 7NB, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 3146 8666
Rating: 4.5/5.0, 1811 Google reviews
Website: https://www.hide.co.uk/home/above