Island Restaurant & Bar

About

Transforming Lancaster Gate into a culinary landmark is no mean feat, but one that Island has accomplished with quiet aplomb since opening mid-2004. Obviously with a lot of success as it received rave reviews in both Tatler and Harpers & Queen 2005 Restaurant Guides. Minimalist, the décor is a cool mix of grey, white and dark brown, but Hyde Park viewed through vast glass walls offers ample colour. Heading the kitchen is the dishy Leigh Diggins whose exciting British menu focuses on seasonal greats to create such triumphs as a lasagne of Cornish crab, south coast scallops, seasoned with tomato and ginger, and a scrumptious steamed chestnut pudding with a vanilla custard and chestnut ice cream. Even the cocktails proudly include British ingredients, and the wine list features bins from English vineyards. Never before has doing your bit for your country been so tasty.

Split over three levels, this metropolitan restaurant lends itself well to parties. The smallest area is the bar - dominated by a sleek slate topped bar and coloured back-lit ceiling panels - directly overlooking Hyde Park, while the restaurant is split into a main dining area facing the kitchen, and a less formal area overlooking Lancaster Terrace. The entire venue can seat up to 80, while 300 can mingle at a reception. Ten at most can sit at a single table. Menus range from a la carte to child’s, making it as popular choice for family get-togethers as business lunches. PA and sound system available. Air-conditioned. Open seven days a week.

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Accomodation	Royal Lancaster Hotel (0.00 miles) Royal Lancaster Hotel (Room only) (0.00 miles) Averard Hotel (0.05 miles) London Elizabeth Hotel (0.05 miles) Corus hotel Hyde Park (0.05 miles)
Attractions	Marlene Eleini (0.28 miles) London Toy & Model Museum (0.31 miles) Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum (0.35 miles) Paddington Station (0.38 miles) Todd Gallery (0.40 miles)
Pubs	Uxbridge Arms The (1.26 miles) Zetland Arms The (1.28 miles) Zeta Bar (1.48 miles) Intrepid Fox (2.20 miles) Imperial The (2.35 miles)
Train Stations	London Paddington (0.30 miles) London Marylebone (0.95 miles) Kilburn High Road (1.95 miles) London Victoria (2.01 miles) West Brompton (2.02 miles)