Salt

[Andy Lynes]

When Salt opens at the end of October this year, it will combine a lounge style Whiskey and Champagne Bar and a 50 seat modern Italian restaurant. Jonny Lomas (previously at The Time Lounge NYC) will oversee the bar with its 200 whiskies and bourbons whilst Alan Marchetti, formerly head chef of Al Duca, cooks for the upstairs dining room.

The interior has been designed by Steve Seary Architects and mixes wengi and warm black walnut hardwoods and dark natural slate cladding. The wood and leather furniture will be offset by the frosted glass lit bar with an illuminated display case housing the whiskies and bourbons.

Salt Whiskey Bar and Dining Room

Seymour Street

London

W2

020 7402 1155

Info courtesy of Sauce Communications

[Andy Lynes]

Salt menu

Whiskey Bar Cocktail List

Whiskey Bar

Dining Room

[JC70]

The menu looks really enticing, definitely one to try. Who’s the patron?

[Andy Lynes]

Not sure. The other team members that I am aware of are James Robson Opreations Director, Giorgio Romani Restaurant Manager and Eric mcDonald General Manager. Whether any of them actually own the place I don't know. I'm not familiar with any of those names.

[Andy Lynes]

I've been bombarded with Italian menus recently and so didn't really read this one too closely. But you are right, it does sound rather nice. No prices though. I'll check to see if the PR bumph later to see if it gives any indication of average spend per head.

[Andy Lynes]

Starters from £6.00, mains from £12.00 & desserts from £6.00. Sounds reasonable.

[Andy Lynes]

An update from Sauce Communications on this venue tells that Ed Sullivan of the Evening Standard gave it a three star review although this doen't appear to be online and that the Dining room opens on Monday 8th Dec for dinner and bar snacks available from 12pm.

[Andy Lynes]

Salt are taking a block booking for New Years Eve in the dining room, for 25 - 35 people, at £75 a head, including 3 course dinner and midnight champagne party. Tickets for salt whisky bar's New Years Eve party are also available for £30 each (included in £75 per head for dinner). Stolichnaya Cristall vodka shots, drams of whisky and DJ's throughout the night, to book tickets and a table area in salt

whisky bar or to book dinner for 25 or more call 0207 402 1155 or email

Melissa: nye@saltbar.com.

New Dining Room menu

Antipasti

Grigliata Mista di Verdure con Mozzarella di Bufala e Olio al Basilico

Mixed Grilled Vegetables with Buffalo Mozzarella and Basil Dressing 6.00

Uovo in Camicia con Sfoglia di Parmigiano, Patate Novelle, Asparagi e Scaglie di Tartufo Nero

Poached Egg with Parmesan Crisp, New Potatoes, Asparagus and Black Norcia Truffle Shaving 7.00

Carpaccio di Spada Affumicato con Chicchi di Melograno e Insalata di Campo

Smoked Swordfish Carpaccio with Pomegranate Seeds and Mixed Wild Leaves 8.00

L'Antipasto Italiano - Una Selezione d'Affettati Misti e Mozzarella di Bufala (per 2)

A Selection of Italian Charcuterie and Buffalo Mozzarella (for 2) 16.00

Zuppe

Crema di Piselli con Gamberoni alla Piastra

Sweet Pea Soup with Char grilled Black Tiger Prawn 5.50

Zuppa di Ceci, Castagne e Rosmarino

Chickpea, Chestnut and Rosemary Soup 5.00

Primi

Fettuccine ai Funghi Porcini

Home made Fettuccine with Cepes Mushrooms 7.50/11.00

Risotto alla Pescatora

Seafood Risotto 14.00

Linguine all'Astice

Lobster Linguine 17.50

Ravioli di Verdure sminuzzate e Ricotta al Burro e Salvia

Vegetable and Ricotta Ravioli with Butter and Sage 7.50/10.00

Secondi

Coda di Rospo con Bietole Ripassate e Brodetto al Pomodoro

Roast Monkfish with Italian Swiss Chard and Cherry Tomato Broth 16.00

Spigola in Crosta di Sale (per 2)

'Salt' baked Sea Bass (for 2) 28.00

Polletto alla Diavola con Fagiolini e Patate Arrosto

Spicy Baby Chicken with Green Beans and Roast Potatoes 12.00

Stinco d'Agnello Brasato ai Funghi Porcini con Tartufo nero e Purea di Patate

Braised Lamb Shank with Porcini Mushrooms, Black Norcia Truffles and Mash Potatoes 14.50

Contorni

Bietole Ripassate

Patate Arrosto

Fagiolini Olio e Limone

Purea di Patate e Parmigiano

2.50

Dolci

Tiramisu

Marsala Wine, Mascarpone cheese and Coffee pudding 5.50

Torta di Pere con Mascarpone e Cannella

Pear Tart with Cinnamon Mascarpone 5.50

Selezione di Formaggi dello Chef con Pane alle Noci e Uvetta

Chef's selection of Italian Cheeses with Walnut Bread 7.50

Panna Cotta ai Frutti di Bosco

Wild Berries and Panna Cotta 6.00

Cassata Siciliana Semifreddo

Sicilian Cassata Parfait 6.50

[Suzi Edwards]

is this place open yet? every time i call they say they are still "trialling the menu"

[Andy Lynes]

My understanding is that the above menu is launched.