What to order at Spring

Must order
Whatever the spring or autumn vegetable opener is, and the brown butter custard tart for pudding.
Signature dishes
Whatever spring vegetable course is on, Brown butter custard tart
Editor tip
The Scratch dinner uses kitchen offcuts to fight food waste and costs £25; the regular menu runs £55 for two courses.
CuisineModern European
Price£££
NeighborhoodCovent Garden
HoursTue-Fri 12:00-14:30 and 17:30-21:30, Sat 17:30-21:30
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Address: Somerset House, Lancaster Place, London WC2R 1LA

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