Jean George at the Connaught Hotel
When we heard Jean George was coming to London we all rushed there. Most of us had been to his famous restaurant in the Trump Towers in New York. And in our view Jean George, NY is even better than the revered Eleven Madison Park in New York. So we couldn't wait!!
As you can see from the photos they have redecorated the space beautifully, with great lighting. A very warm and comfortable space to spend your evening in.
Jean George has gone for a more American style comfort food menu, done very well! As opposed to the fine food Michelin Star restaurant next door Helene Darroze. See the menu below:
Starters
Tuna Tartare
Avocado, Radish, Ginger Sauce 20
Crispy Salmon Sushi
Chipotle Emulsion, Soy Glaze 16
Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata
Basil, Tomato Jus 15
Kale Salad
Green Chilli-Mint Dressing Poached Egg, Sugar Snaps 10
Fresh Crab Crostini
Lemon Aioli, Dill 18
Gazpacho
Raspberries, CucumberBlack Pepper, Basil 15
Warm Shrimp Salad
Tender LettuceAvocado, Tomato Champagne Vinegar Dressing 25
Grilled Octopus
Smashed Potatoes Paprika Mayonnaise, Herbs 16
Caviar
Cornish Salted, 30gImperial Oscietra, 30gImperial Beluga, 30g
Traditional Garnishes
Egg Toast & Caviar
Brioche Toast, Caviar, Herbs 30
Egg Caviar
Vodka Cream 30
Lemon Gelée & Caviar
Crème Fraîche 30
Fish
Fish & Chips
Petits Pois Remoulade 20
Sea Bass
Crusted with Nuts & Seeds Sweet & Sour Jus 20
Roasted John Dory
Ginger-Chilli Dressing, Herbs 28
Seared Salmon
Cherry Tomatoes, Crackling Rice Spicy Miso Broth, Basil 20
Lobster
Sweet Garlic & Lemon BrothSummer Squash 45
Meat
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Artichokes, Lemon-Basil Sauce 26
Cornish Lamb Chops
Crispy Onions, Mint PureeCucumber Yogurt 30
Beef Tenderloin
Glazed & Roasted CarrotsMiso Mustard Sauce 35
Truffled Cheeseburger
Somerset Brie Black Truffle Mayonnaise
Pasta, Pizza and Grains
Tagliatelle
Basil-Pistachio Pesto Wax Beans & Tomatoes 18
Rigatoni & Meatballs
Smoked Chilli-Tomato Sauce 20
Black Truffle & Fontina Pizza 29
Tomato & Mozzarella Pizza
Basil, Chilli Flakes 15
Mushroom Pizza
Three Cheeses, Farm Egg 20
Brown Rice
Summer Vegetables, Salsa Verde 18
Simply Prepared
H. Foreman’s Salmon 18
Scottish Lobster 42
Cornish Dover Sole 40
Cornish Lamb Chops 28
28 Day Grassfed Beef Sirloin 35
28 Day Grassfed Ribeye for Two 45
Sides 8
Chips
Grilled Asparagus
Lemon, Olive Oil
Roasted Cauliflower
Grain Mustard Sauce, Herbs
Glazed & Roasted Carrots
Sautéed Summer Corn
Manchego Cheese, Jalapeno
The Tuna Tartare was absolutely fabulous and a very generous portion, probably the best Tartare we have had. Unfortunately the Truffle Burger is a bit of a let down if you are expecting a truffle flavour. The hint of truffle is so unnoticeable that we even had to ask the waiter where the truffle was!! Apparently its in the mayonnaise somewhere !! The Parmesan chicken was also nice, it felt like home cooking. And the Roasted Cauliflower is very good. However the desserts are very interesting. We tried the Milk dessert above which was nice by completely shadowed by the incredible show stopper Candy Floss. You really have to set your camera on video because it is a real marvel, with the candy floss disintegrating to reveal, well something very revealing need it say more !!!!
All in all it is comfort food cooked very well like Pizza, Pasta and Burgers. We have now been there several times and love the luxurious but informal space. However we just feel that it does not live up to its New York sister restaurant. And there are such great restaurants in London now, for the price we tend to go for more elaborate Fine Food.
Jean George at the Connaught Hotel
The Connaught, Carlos Pl, Mayfair, London W1K 2AL
Tel: 020 7107 8861
Web: http://www.the-connaught.co.uk
Email: jeangeorges@the-connaught.co.uk
