Fino, London
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.This contemporary tapas bar has been a welcome addition to Charlotte Street's burgeoning, cool dining scene.
This contemporary tapas bar has been a welcome addition to Charlotte Street's burgeoning, cool dining scene. Once you're ushered into the airy basement by the friendly doorman, you'll notice an interior that is a veritable sea of blond wood panelling, frosted glass and vivid reds - and it overlooks an open-view kitchen. Along with a busy and buzzy dining area, there's a mezzanine bar that's just as popular. Chef Jean Philippe Patruno's unusually chic tapas-only menu offers such tongue-tinglers as baby octopus with squid ink risotto; crispy shrimps and clams with ham and sherry; chorizo with white beans; diver-caught scallops cooked on plancha grill; foie gras with chilli jam; asparagus with shaved manchego; and the much swooned-over succulent and smoky milk-fed lamb cutlets. Co-owned by brothers Eddie and Sam Hart, whose family own the renowned Hambleton Hall in Upper Hambleton, Fino eschews flashiness in favour of elegant, understated cool, and relies on its stylish ingredients to speak for themselves. And if you still think that sherry is only for your Auntie Ethel, the variety listed here will come as a revelation.
Fino, 33 Charlotte Street (entrance Rathbone Street), London, 020 7813 8010, www.finorestaurant.com, Mon-Sat 12-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, bar snacks available all day. Meal for two, excl wine: £75
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments