XO

  1. Oh dear. Avoid at all costs.
  2. Below expectations.
  3. OK. Met expectations.
  4. I really enjoyed this.
  5. Amazing. Would unreservedly recommend.
  6. rating

29 Belsize Lane, London, NW3 5AS

XO is a contemporary Shanghai colonial dining room and long bar offering a stylish destination to indulge in unique pan-Asian cuisine. The XO menu sees favourites such as chilli-salt squid and black cod with sweet miso accompanied by exciting new dishes; drunken prawns, Peking duck, frois gras dumplings and new style wagyu beef. XO also invites guests to enjoy a unique gastronomic experience in XO s private dining room. The ebony table, wall mural and chic seating area makes XO s private dining room a luxurious destination for up to 20 guests.
Nearest Transport
Swiss Cottage (Underground)

Reviews for XO

One of Hampstead's best - reliable, great food in stylish trendy setting

XO is Will Ricker's fifth baby along with "Eight over Eight", "Cicada" and "The Great Eastern". Along the other restaurants, this also has the same pan-Asian theme.

We started our evening with a couple of Lychee martini's at the bar whilst we wait for our table. We went the third week since opening (back in February), unfortunately there was no Ewan McGregor, Paul McCartney nor Chris Martin the day we went.

The decor was contemporary, white ceiling, yellow accent walls with mirrors and mahogany wood trimmings and furniture. Ambience was excellent.

We had almost ordered everything from the menu:
• edamame, chilli soy & mirin
(3 - okay)
• chive & sesame silken tofu
(3 - nice)
• mushroom & spinach dumplings
(3 - nice)
• prawn & chive dumplings
(3.5 - i like this one better)
• chili salt squid
(5 - LOVE IT!!)
• crispy scallop & xo dumpling
(5 - LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Vermicelli wrapped scallop and then deep fried, top with XO sauce and served on the shell)
• tuna tartare futo maki rolls
(4.5 - this was very nice)
• sashimi platter
(4 - good)
• Red curry with augergine, asparagus & lychee
(5 - Love the lychee touch!)
• Black cod with sweet miso
(3 - I can make better)
• green beans with xo sauce
(4 - this was nice)
• chocolate pudding
(5 - This is more like a molten chocolate cake, excellent)
• iced berries with melted whilte chocolate
(5.5 - Best dessert ever!)

It was a shame that they've sold out the peking duck foire gras dumpling! I must go back and try that again.

Recently, they've started "XO TO GO", great for the impress your date dinner date if you don't really cook...

Special offers
50% off 3 course set menu
...normally £36 per person (not including Supplements) Includes Vat, excludes service. All tables booked at 7.30pm are required back at 9.30pm.
Available
Sunday 6:00pm to 10:30pm
Monday 12:00pm to 3:00pm, 6:00pm to 10:30pm
Tuesday to Thursday
12:00pm to 3:00pm, 6:00pm to 7:30pm, 9:30pm to 10:30pm
Friday 12:00pm to 4:00pm, 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Saturday 12:00pm to 4:00pm, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Max people: 6
Starts: 02/02/09
Ends: 05/09/09
AVAILABLE WHEN BOOKING ONLINE
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