The Grill at The Dorchester

Grill at the Rooftop

Beef ribeye, mushrooms, tarragon

My 5th time visiting The Grill at the Dorchester and is a bittersweet visit for sure. After months of lockdown, it was a relief to be able to dine out again, and given at the time of writing, indoor dining is still not possible, Dorchester came up with a brilliant idea of using its rooftop to create a pop-up dining space. The top floor of the hotel offers a stunning view of Hype Park, dining there while watching the sunset made an excellent occasion for a weekend treat. Unlike the standard Grill menu, head chef Tom came up with a more casual, sharing menu with plenty of dishes cooked on the BBQ.

BBQ leeks, ricotta, salad verde

Turbot, peas, lemon

The raw mackerel with blood orange is the kind type of dish you would enjoy on a summer day. The fresh, oily, and meaty profile of the mackerel was balanced off wonderfully with the bitterness of the blood orange and seaweed, it was a dish that packed with bold and fresh flavours. The grilled turbot was moist and with a beautiful natural sweetness. The pea and lemon sauce added freshness and sourness which worked well with the fish. The star dish was without a doubt the grilled Iberico pork chop, it was seasoned perfectly and super tender. The smoky aroma further enhanced the richness of the meat, with just a hint of crispness on the surface, it was sensational. 

Cod, asparagus, courgette

Iberico pork chop with artichoke

 

Summer strawberries tart

Overall, as expected, my meal at The Grill pop-up was fantastic, the dishes were more simple than the standard Grill menu, but it was just as good, if not better. The ingredients are of great quality, and I really enjoyed the sauces from the kitchen, all blended in harmony with the main ingredients, with everything well-balanced while offering a great depth of flavours. I think it was a shocker that the Michelin guide overlooked it for awarding a star, as the standard of the food from The Grill is easily at 1-star level for me. I am looking forward to returning in the near future.

Food: 4/5



What I paid: 
£122 pp with wine

Average cost without drinks and services:
£60


53 Park Ln, London W1K 1QA

https://www.dorchestercollection.com