Arlington is Jeremy King’s restaurant at 20 Arlington Street in St James’s, occupying the elegant dining room once associated with Le Caprice. Mirrored walls, monochrome portraits and Art Deco details create a polished setting that still feels relaxed and familiar. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner through the week, with weekend dining and later tables for guests who prefer an unhurried evening.
The menu balances enduring favourites with dishes shaped by the season. Bang Bang Chicken, steak tartare, crisp duck with cashew and watercress, and dressed Dorset crab carry forward a sense of restaurant tradition, while salads, soups and vegetable plates bring lighter choices. Eggs Benedict and Eggs Arlington add a brunch character to the selection at suitable times of day.
Main courses move confidently between British and European comfort. A salmon fish cake with sorrel sauce, shepherd’s pie, chicken Milanese and battered haddock with chips sit beside lemon sole, tuna, tiger prawns and market fish. Chargrilled rib eye and chopped steak offer richer options, while roasted celeriac with braised lentils provides a carefully considered vegan main.
Desserts include the much loved iced berries as well as changing seasonal finishes, supported by wine and a strong list of classic cocktails. The Arlington set lunch revisits dishes that first became favourites in the 1990s, and late evenings bring martinis and live piano into the room. This blend of nostalgia, precise service and current cooking gives the restaurant its distinctive St James’s character.
Address: 20 Arlington Street, St James’s, London SW1A 1RJ, United Kingdom
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