Five must-try seasonal menus in the West End

Winter is bursting with hearty dishes and comforting flavours. We've bundled up the best menus from St James's and nearby West End restaurants to bring you this season's must-try dishes.

1. Papa L's Kitchen

Celebrate the arrival of the cooler months with bold flavours, good music, and great vibes at Papa L's Kitchen on Jermyn Street. Founder Lawrence Gomez, or Papa L, blends his African heritage with knowledge earned from over 15 years in London’s top kitchens to create inventive African fusion cuisine. Try the braised pork cheeks with butter beans, carrots, curry yoghurt and coco bread, or lentil and sweet potato curry as warming mains, and treat yourself to a chocolate steamed pudding with rum crème anglaise to finish.

2. Franco's

One of the first Italian restaurants in London, Franco's continues to draw locals and visitors alike with its classic Italian flavours and charm. Chase away the chill with a classic minestrone soup, indulge in venison with root vegetables, or savour a sweet apple crumble tartlet with fior di latte ice cream – a comforting shopping pit stop on Jermyn Street.

3. Scully

Looking for a truly eclectic experience? Scully has harvested the best from this season to bring diners a feast for the eyes and the stomach. With Rameal Scully’s rich cultural influences, expect an explosive culinary experience – whether arepa served with eggplant sambal and bergamot labneh, or crispy pork belly with shrimp chilli jam and yum som o salad, your tastebuds truly travel the world. To top it off, we'd recommend the popping candy basil pot for a fun end to the meal.

4. Wild Honey St James's

Packed full of seasonal treats, Michelin-starred Wild Honey St James's regularly changing menu features cosy dishes such as Loire valley rabbit, Cornish cod with black winter truffle, grilled sirloin of beef, and Lancashire cheese farinette this season. Make sure you leave enough room to squeeze in its famous Wild Honey ice cream – bee-lieve us, it's worth it.

5. Fallow

Eco-conscious eatery Fallow has a whole host of seasonal treats as part of its menu. Carlingford oysters, flamed mussels in a bacon butter sauce, and British bluefin tuna crudo bring the best of the sea to your plate; washed down with a rhubarb and custard spritz or an oyster shell martini.

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