22 Park Lane London Hilton Park Lane
Mayfair
London, W1K 1BE
Nearest Transport: Hyde Park Corner
020 7208 4021
Situated on the 28th floor, Galvin at Windows is a contemporary venue, with the acclaimed, classically trained Chris Galvin as Chef Patron. Galvin at Windows has a glamorous interior evoking the golden age of the 1930's with a 21st century theme. Windows has always been an iconic space, renowned for its peerless views of London, now with Chris Galvin at the helm, Galvin at Windows is set to become one of London's leading destination restaurants.
My Uncle came into town last November and said he'd take me to dinner - expenses paid of course! Seizing the opportunity to eat at restaurants I could only dream about, I asked him if we could go to Galvins at Windows and of course he agreed.
Situated on the 58th floor of the Hilton Park Lane the restuarant and the bar gives absolutely stunning views of London from every direction of the room. We had a bit of time to kill before our table was ready so we had a couple of cocktails at the bar - everything was beautiful and luxurious, the lighting was low and music was at the perfect volume - just like slipping into a warm bath - bliss! Expensive though they were, the cocktails were impeccable and the waiters were great in topping up the olives and trail mix.
We were ushered to our table by the window and shown the menu - i daren't look at my Uncle but I did hear a small gasp - he obviously read that it was £58 for three courses!
That small minor detail was soon overlooked as the plates came swiftly to our table. I had ordered the foie gras for starters - which tasted heavenly. However my main course which was the dover sole with mussels and prawn in a divine champagne sauce was absolutely amazing. I was so disappointed when I had polished it off. I finished with ice cream which came in some unusual flavours that surprisingly worked very well.
It was a lovely treat for me to be taken to such a restaurant - such treats happen so rarely. I thanked my Uncle profusely and offered dinner whenever next he comes to town. Hopefully he didn't have a problem declaring his expenses - i daren't ask!
Mrs Magellan and I were joined by the senior Magellan Labs attorney and his wife, both old friends and university contemporaries, who had flown in from California earlier in the week. So this was a "big occasion". Galvins, located on the 28th floor of the London Hilton, did not let us down. The food was delicious and service professional without being over-bearing. The menu fixe (three courses) provided plenty of choice. The puddings were especially good. It is not cheap at all and the wine list was quite pricey. But for birthdays, anniversaries and so on, this is a great place - the views across London give it a tremendous edge and feeling that you are somewhere special. We noted that all the staff were particularly cheerful despite being busy and were keen to ensure that we had a good time (we did). Gripes are few: the lobby of the Hilton is not a joyous experience and you have to share the lift to the top with all the punters - pity that there is not an express lift. And, for some odd reason, there were no "sauce spoons", that wonderful French creation that allows you to clean the plate of the gravy, sauce or whatever. We had a window table; but only because several key technicians at Magallan Labs are loyal customers of Galvins in Baker Street, the sister restaurant. Otherwise, they will not guarantee such a preference. Chef Galvin can be proud of his eponymous establishment. Thumbs up.
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