Nessa

In Soho, Nessa champions a modern British sensibility, grounded in good produce and comforting craft. The menu nods to the isles with rolled oats, grass fed Irish beef and time-honoured gravies, yet finds lift in citrus, smoke and a touch of sweetness. It is food that feels both familiar and polished, the sort you want to share, linger over and revisit.

Snacks set the tone: rolled oat soda bread arrives with cultured butter and a dusting of toasted milk powder, while cheese and onion croquettes ooze Montgomery’s cheddar against a flicker of grape mustard mayo. Two tartares offer contrast; aged beef rump with beef dripping on charred seeded loaf and a glossy confit egg, and smoked salmon brightened by cucumber, orange and cranberry. It is a confident balance of richness and refreshment.

Larger plates carry the conversation. Beer brined chicken comes with winter greens, buckwheat and wholegrain mustard gravy, and a sirloin of grass fed Irish beef rests on its bread trivet with more gravy for good measure. Sides lean seasonal and spirited, from chilli roasted sprouts with soy and orange to honey glazed carrots. Settle in for an easy-going meal that hums with Soho energy and reserve a table and let Nessa show you a good time, bite by bite.