Soho in central London is overflowing with world class restaurants serving up global cuisines, but very few of them could I imagine providing a higher quality dining experience than Sucre. The restaurant is draped in classy, low lighting with glass chandeliers hanging above the tables and decorative willow branches wrapped in fairy lights along the walls. I personally love dining in view of a kitchen so seeing the flames from the classic Argentinian open fire grills only enhances the atmosphere of exclusivity and sophistication.
The atmosphere was one of exclusivity and sophistication with classy lighting and decor (Image: Gianni Cirillo) Our dinner began with a cocktail each: a Sucre Spritz for my dad, and a Gino for myself. Both were fresh, delicate and the perfect way to whet our appetite. As we were being given a taste of the new winter menu, Sucre's staff brought out the dishes they wanted us to try rather than us ordering specifics.
This meant we were given a golden chance to try dishes that we would never usually order. This included two raw fish starters: a tuna tartare and a sea bream tiradito. The sea bream tiradito was fantastic.
It was visually impressive, with precisely cut chunks of fish placed in a fresh, herby oil and topped with clementine. I can confirm that it was just as enjoyable for the taste buds as it was for the eyes. The tuna tartare was also top quality, although I didn't enjoy it as much as the sea bream.
The black garlic and pickled shallots accom.