The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2021 - Issue 30

N amed after the largest moon of Jupiter in the solar system, the recently opened Ganymede restaurant on Ebury Street in Belgravia, London is owner-chef director Oliver Marlowe and owner-di- rector Hubert Beatson-Hird’s second opening. The duo brought us the fabulous The Hunter’s Moon in South Kens- ington that we reviewed in 2019 and thoroughly enjoyed. Today, with anticipation, we were looking forward to experiencing the British cuisine of this relaxed yet elegant bar and dining room. The dark exterior of the res- taurant is in contrast to the bright pink and flowery facade of Peggy Porschen’s cake and confectionery store across the street. However, the beautifully lit interior scenery captured through the main bow window speaks immediately to your curiosity and encourages you to enter the premises to dis- cover what the bar restaurant has to offer. At the front is the wine bar area where residents and visitors to the area can enjoy a glass or two and engage in conversation in a relaxed environment. Further back, you’ll find a smart and spacious dining room com- plete with forest green leather banquettes comfortably seating up to 12 people, floor-to-ceiling mirrors and plenty of natural light in the day but still good lighting in the evenings. Two featured wine display cabinets complete the space, alongside soft touches of potted plants, pendant lighting and bespoke artwork. The restaurant also boasts sleek tiling and panelled walls, offset by exposed brick and timber wood flooring. We were seated in the back section of the restaurant in an almost exclusive area by general manager Simon Wid- dison who along with our table server Brogan attended to us, interchangeably. It was a great spot: the long mirrors gave a good reflection of the bar and restaurant. The placemats had sketch drawings of iconic land- marks in London such as Tower bitecuisine Food Photography:Tony Wellington Guinea Fowl & Truffle Lasagne Sashimi of Hamachi