PÉTRUS

I wasn't aware that the tube strike would affect London's transport this much. Roads were filled with cars, the traffic was really bad that it took me more than an hour to reach Pétrus by taxi (normally it took 15mins without traffic). I was late, very late. Anthony was there waiting for me already. 

First impression after stepping into the restaurant: a tiny and nicely decorated restaurant. The huge wine storage is built in the middle of the restaurant by glasses. Tables are surrounding this wine storage, and are not put too close that offers a bit of privacy. 

Staff are very attentive and nice. They always have their smiles on. Also, they even asked whether we are allergy to anything while we placed our order. And, while Anthony was waiting, they kindly provide him this snacks, with salty popcorn and cheese balls (I guess). 

Amuse bouche and starters: Anthony doesn't really like the amuse bouche but I like it! It contained beetroot, onion rings and cheese. For starter, Anthony has that slow poached duck egg, confit leg with truffle polenta and broth, while I went the salmon and crab cannelloni, mouli radish with lemongrass velouté. I LOVE MY STARTER, simply because I'm a crab lover. 

Moving on to the mains, we had the highland pheasant and braised ox cheek. Both were very well-cooked. The ox cheek is really soft and tasty, served together with baby turnips which balanced out the strong taste of ox cheek, kind of cleaning/refreshing your mouth after a few bites. And the mashed potatoes, I would say it wasn't the best we had but it was quite nice too. 

Here comes my favourite part of the meal: dessert. We both had the chocolate sphere. It was heavenly, especially if you're a huge fan of chocolate. Watching the staff serving it was like watching a show. When the waiter put the sphere on our table, I thought it's just that. The waiter then slowly poured the melted chocolate onto our sphere, the outer shell of the sphere cracked slowing, showing the vanilla ice-cream inside. The chocolate is super rich that I swear you won't be able to finish the whole thing without having it with the vanilla ice-cream. We were glad that each of us ordered our own sphere. 

Tea and chocolates after the meal was brilliant. Chocolates were made in 2 different places, also 1 is darker another is lighter. Needless to mention the taste of the chocolates, the chocolate box itself need some praises too. I was surprised when we were given this cute little vanilla ice pops, since I wasn't expecting there is more to come. It tasted so good. 

Although the food here might not be the best I've had but the experience is special and the atmosphere and ambience are just top notch. I would definitely go back again. 

Rating: 9/10