We were warmly welcomed on a Thursday night by the staff who knew we were coming - always a good sign. Tuttons was busy and had a great vibe, with lots of eager conversation. The menu had a range of prices and a pre and post theatre menu for those watching the pennies. I was worried that service would be slow, but our order was taken quickly but a very efficient waitress. We ordered the house white while we waited for our food. It was very pleasant for a house wine, clean and fresh with some acidity but not too sharp.
Then the starters. The onion soup came first, with a plentiful amount of onions. Not like a traditional dark French onion soup - this was light with touches of cider and was simple, well seasoned and yet delicious. My choice was the scallops. These were set on a butternut squash puree and topped with crispy bacon and a salad garnish. I am a big fan of scallops and these were adeptly cooked. One slight criticism, I may be wrong but it appeared that the bacon was cooked in advance and added at the end as you didn't get the flavour of the bacon juices mingled with the scallops. Still a tasty dish.
Scallops and Onion Soup
Then the mains. I had the belly pork which came with green beans and a red wine sauce on a bed of bubble and squeak. I have to say this was delicious. The belly pork was very well cooked, the meat melted in my mouth, the green beans were al dente and just right, and the red wine sauce rich in depth and tasty. The bubble and squeak I felt could have had more texture, it was quite smooth, but that's just my personal preference.
My husband had the pan roasted corn fed chicken breast with pancetta in a mushroom and red wine sauce. In this dish the chicken was juicy and tender and the herby sauce was a perfect compliment to the meat. I just had to have a taste of this as it looked so inviting and both my husband and myself agreed this was a very scrumptious dish.
Pan roasted chicken breast and belly pork - before and after!
Heavenly Bakewell Tart
They also have a special offer at the moment - if you quote "20 % January" when booking you will get 20% off your food bill.
Let me know if you have been there and what you think!
Recommended
*I was given a free meal for an honest review
The Details
Address: 11/12 Russell Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5HZ
Telephone: 0844 371 2550
Web: http://www.tuttons.com/index
That all looks absolutely delicious!
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It was a lovely meal Kate. Why don't you check it out when you are in London next?
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DeleteFood looks lovely!
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DeleteThe food looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThey look delicious! Will drop by if I'm there!
ReplyDeleteYou will not be disappointed.
DeleteFood looks great, but I would be interested in know the cost on a review
ReplyDeleteThat looks delicious, now I'm hungry :)
ReplyDeletesounds lovely especially the desert
ReplyDeleteMmm dessert!
DeleteOh wow the food looks amazing and onion soup, mmmm. Mouth watering!
ReplyDeletelovely! defo one to keep in mind when I visit London next! x
ReplyDeleteThe food looks lovely. You sound like you have a much more refined palate than me, I'd just inhale the lot!
ReplyDeleteHa Ha I like it Louisa! I just love good food.
DeleteOoh looks absolutely fabulous there - know Covent Garden really well and never been :)
ReplyDeleteLovely review its always nice in a restaurant if staff are friendly.
ReplyDeleteThe staff were very good I must admit, nothing seemed like too much trouble for them.
DeleteThat sounds great - I love belly pork and the Bakewell tart looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteThe belly pork was stunning :)
DeleteIt looks so pretty :)
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This looks yummy! I love Scallops, I might try and take advantage of the 20% off if I make into London this month. Great interior too x
ReplyDeleteMake sure you book in advance to take account of the offer.
DeleteLooks great, I will try and remember if next time we stay down in London.
ReplyDeleteMmmm....great choices, and the pics made my mouth water, so they must have tasted darn good :-) x
ReplyDeleteIt's made me hungry too looking at the photos again.
DeleteThat restaurant looks lovely and the food looks gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteLooks fab - and I love the red leather seating too - give it an opulent feel x
ReplyDeleteI do love the makeover, it does make it feel opulent.
DeleteYou've convinced me! I shall check this out next time I'm in London. x
ReplyDeleteI love Covent Garden and these photos. L x
ReplyDeleteThank you, It's hard to get the exposure right on a phone though.
DeleteYummy looks great.
ReplyDeleteThis looks sensational, Lindsay! I love Covent Garden this time of year.
ReplyDeleteCovent Garden is great anytime of year :)
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