Fifteen, London

What a break! With my thesis submitted and refreshed from my UK/Europe holiday, I finally have some time to blog. Not to say that the eating had stopped over this time, if anything I have been eating more than ever (it's tough being overseas - sigh!).

The first thing on my list for London was a visit to the Fifteen Trattoria. All I can say is that I loved it! The food was delicious, the restaurant had a lovely rustic feel, the service was fantastic and I love what the restaurant is all about.


We started with various entrees. The pasta for my ravioli was fresh and al dente and the beef filling was meltingly tender.

Beef stew ravioli

Lamb ragu tagliatelle

Risotto 'ai frutti di mare'

Potato gnocchi with Italian sausage ragu

We got some sides for the table: roasted potatoes with rosemary and garlic, leafy salad with parmesan and balsamic and green beans with chili and garlic.

Roast potatoes

My lamb was an impressive chunk of meat, tender and moist, and served with fennel and chard.

Pan-roasted leg of lamb

Pan fried rainbow trout

Chicken with pesto and pearl couscous (?)

Although we were all stuffed after our mains, the waiter somehow talked us into ordering dessert. These finished the meal perfectly. The cranberry tart was a little tarty and a little bready and delicious with custard. The creme brulee was velvety smooth with an aromatic coffee flavour.

Rustic cranberry tart

Espresso creme brulee

Not a bad way to start my foodie holiday!