Jeremy's

This city stalwart offers a neat package for city residents, business types and shoppers alike, although it is something of an undiscovered secret. Linen and quality glassware along with the warmth of timber and exposed brickwork create an intimate space and a comfortable retreat from the city bustle. A succinct menu provides a mix of accomplished cooking, polished presentation and value for money. A rustic dish of pappardelle with duck ragu and green olives is a fine way to begin, while a starter of seared scallop blinis with sauce vierge demonstrate a firm grasp of the classics. Crisp-skinned snapper atop duck fat potatoes and herb, fennel and cucumber salad delivers fresh flavours, while the tender lamb rack with sage and roasted truss tomatoes wins for its comforting simplicity. A trio of Valrhona chocolate semifreddo is a delight, artfully arranged with granita and blood orange segments. Service can be inconsistent at times, although the passion for food and wine shines through.