The arrival of spring and warmer weather in the capital means it’s time for Dalloway Terrace to sport a new outfit. Just in time for the sunshine the new season brings, the renowned Bloomsbury restaurant has once again been transformed, this time into a tropical paradise adorned with the unique flora of Sri Lanka. Taking inspiration from The Bloomsbury Set’s Leonard Woolf’s novel ‘The Village in the Jungle’, the idyllic space is now a wild jungle oasis in the capital, the perfect place to escape the streets of central London.
We visited recently and found the transformation features silk foliage stems creating a luscious overgrown jungle canopy, complete with an abundance of the giant iconic leaves of the banana plant. Transporting guests to the unspoilt beauty of Sri Lanka; the wild, jungle landscape is laced with tropical ferns and palm, and lavishly adorned with bright bursts of fuchsia provided by mesmerising orchids and passion flower.
When comfortably sat with my hair resting against the foliage behind me, my guest and I perused the menu. We began with the exclusive list of botanical cocktails, which have been inspired by the flavours of Sri Lanka. I chose the exceptionally summery Colonial Garden which is a refreshing blend of Glendalough Rose Gin, Limoncello Luxardo, Lime Juice, Gomme Syrup, and Belsazar Riesling Foam. The flavour combinations worked very well and I adored the sticky-sweet Belsazar Riesling foam sat atop. My guest decided upon the sightly Ceylon Punch which was a combination of Mango-infused Ceylon Arrack, Ceylon Black Tea, Citrus Shrub, and Coconut Water.
Dalloway Terrace is transporting guests to the tropics with their new seasonal food menu, laced with Sri Lankan influences. New on the menu for spring 2019 is a Smoked Jackfruit Salad with Lime & Chilli Dressing and side dishes such as Moong Dahl Lentils alongside delights such as Sri Lankan Curry with Tofu, Chickpeas, Lime Pickles & Poppadom. In addition to the Sri Lankan dishes Dalloway Terrace are also providing plenty of British choices.
It was an incredibly warm day the day we visited and so we decided to feast on fish and seafood! We chose the half dozen Maldon Rock Oysters and deliciously fresh Dorset Crab on Toast to start, before moving on to the grilled Whole Dover Sole with a side of the moreish Parmesan and Truffle Fries and much-healthier Chargrilled Tenderstem Broccoli.
Dessert was a vivid-orange Passion Fruit Tart with Crème fraîche and toasted coconut for me, and the Cheese Selection for my guest. The Passion Fruit Tart was the perfect spring treat and despite being very full I somehow managed to eat the sizeable dessert.
Dalloway Terrace is the perfect spot for a ladies lunch or afternoon tea, and you really do need to go for the unmissable Spring cocktails and beautiful floral display!
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Catherine Lux is a food and travel contributor at AGLAIA, and a luxury lifestyle blogger documenting her life on her blog, Lux Life London. With Lux Life London having a large focus on travel and food, she loves nothing more than long-haul flights, excellent restaurants, and relaxing with friends in the coolest places in town.
