Frog by Adam Handling Covent Garden

First experience at The Frog and I was not disappointed. From the moment you walk through the door, the warm welcome instantly builds anticipation for what’s to come. The restaurant has a London vibe, modern, stylish, and full of personality. The open kitchen feels like a theatre, the chefs the actors, and the food the performance. One of my favourite details is the menu: presented as a map of the UK showing where each ingredient originates. It adds a layer of mystery to the meal before it even begins. And the food… absolutely spot-on. A true talent of a great restaurant is to make you enjoy ingredients you normally might avoid and even make you say wow. That was exactly my reaction to the eel on toast. The Parker House bread was fantastic, and the liver-butter flower was almost too beautiful to slice into. The lobster and the red mullet also deserve special mention; both excellent. Of course, a restaurant is nothing without great service, and Lorenzo’s team operates like clockwork. Every detail is noticed. Even my napkin lightly stained after wiping my mouth with joy, was discreetly replaced while I stepped away for a moment. This was my first visit, but certainly not my last. Highly recommended.