Bantof

The food

The cooking takes Mediterranean ideas and builds them around seasonal ingredients. On Sundays there is a roast menu with choices such as ribeye, grilled sea bass and a cauliflower steak. Desserts are a point of pride, with a molten chocolate fondant and a pistachio basque cheesecake among the signatures. Lunch and dinner menus follow the same seasonal approach, and the kitchen leans towards sharing plates and generous mains rather than a fixed tasting format.

Three floors, three moods

Downstairs, a speakeasy-style bar mixes classic-inspired cocktails with modern technique. A separate wine and Champagne tasting room suits a smaller group, and the rooftop terrace, planted with wildflowers and greenery, is the spot for outdoor dining and drinks on warm evenings. Each floor has its own character, so it is worth asking where you will be seated when you book, particularly if you want the terrace.

When to go

Bantof serves lunch and a pre-theatre dinner, which suits the West End location: Piccadilly Circus and Shaftesbury Avenue's theatres are a few minutes away. It also takes private bookings for birthdays and dinners. Book online through SevenRooms or by phone or email. Gift vouchers are also sold, and the team can organise private events such as brand launches with food, wine, cocktails and decoration arranged in one package.

Highlights

• Seasonal Mediterranean cooking
• Hidden speakeasy cocktail lounge
• Wine and Champagne tasting room
• Rooftop terrace
• Pre-theatre dinner

Good to know

• Book online via SevenRooms, by phone or by email.
• Pre-theatre dinner and lunch are offered.
• Private events can be arranged.

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