I was impressed from the moment I stepped into the restaurant; the décor was chic and the room creatively lit to give a pleasant modern ambience. After enjoying a cocktail at the bar we were led to our table to be treated with a stunning view of St Paul’s and a nighttime panorama of London. Despite the restaurant looking full to bursting point, always a good sign of course, the service was fast and attentive and we were soon enjoying our food. The menu was stylish and creative, with a distinct Mediterranean influence.

My highlight was the char grilled marinated swordfish complimented with courgettes, peppers, anchovy and black olive butter, which was simply delicious. Assisted by the OXO Tower Sommelier team, we enjoyed a bottle from their first class list of around 800 worldwide wines. I was impressed from the outset, and soon I’ll be visiting again to eat in the Brasserie where an award winning line up of musicians adds a different dimension to the evening.