Tom and Ed Martinââ¬â¢s Botanist has been rocking Sloane Square since 2008, so its recent Russell Sage refurb seems rather timely ââ¬â note the vibrant paintings of parrots and elephants that now provide a backdrop to the restaurantââ¬â¢s leather banquettes and snug upholstered booths. The adjoining art-deco bar buzzes throughout the day, while adjustable glass screens shield diners from the lively after-work crowd. A versatile all-day menu kicks off with breakfast perhaps a full English or ricotta pancakes with bacon and berries, ahead of an international line-up spanning everything from tuna tartare with avocado, radish and macadamia nuts or succulent scallops partnered by crisp Serrano ham and burnt cauliflower purée to veal schnitzel, chicken with wild mushrooms and polenta, spinach tortellini and fish dishes such as cod with chorizo and bean stew. There are also steaks and a Longhorn burger from the grill, while imaginative salads keep the veggies happy.
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