95 KEEROM

BEST FOR An intimate Italian dinner for two. FOOD Impeccably sourced ingredients handled with restraint is the key at 95 Keerom. The carpaccios are always worthy of praise and the beef tartare is reputed to be the best in town. Steamed asparagus with hollandaise, rocket and generous shavings of parmesan is a reviving dish. The pastas are wonderful: special mention must go to the gnocchi with gorgonzola and walnuts – light yet filling, rich but not cloying. On the meat side, there’s a La Fiorentina 1.2kg grilled T-bone for two, or try seared rib-eye scaloppine with white wine, parsley and lemon. And for dessert? A duet of chocolate fondants, one white and one dark, is a delicious option for two. DRINKS An excellent wine list – with some nice options by the glass. At the well-stocked bar, the barman pours a very fine gin martini. SERVICE Warm, attentive, informed and speedy. AMBIENCE It's a stylish and sophisticated space. (JC)