Chef Richard Corrigan’s The Portrait Restaurant is now open

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Irish chef and restaurateur Richard Corrigan is thrilled to announce The Portrait Restaurant on the Nationwide Portrait Gallery in partnership with hospitality group Searcys is now open. Located on the nook of Trafalgar Sq., The Portrait Restaurant pays homage to the dishes of Richard’s culinary profession, whereas welcoming new classics to his repertoire in celebration of the Gallery’s much-anticipated relaunch following its multi million pound transformation.

The Portrait Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner for guests to the Gallery (Sunday to Tuesday 12.00-17.30, Wednesday to Saturday 12.00-22.30), in addition to these visiting solely to dine. Alongside the 70-cover restaurant, a six-seater kitchen counter provides company a front-row seat to all of the motion of the open kitchen. The brand new vacation spot restaurant and bar opens throughout the highest ground of the Gallery, in an intimate area with unrivalled views of Trafalgar Sq. and the Homes of Parliament.

In true Corrigan model, The Portrait Restaurant’s menu celebrates the easiest elements from the British and Irish Isles developed by Richard and Head Chef Simon Merrick who beforehand held the position of Head Chef at Daffodil Mulligan, Corrigan’s restaurant in Previous Road. Dishes (£6-38) embrace; Duck Coronary heart Vol Au Vent, Whipped Hen Livers, Spinach Royal; Entire Artichoke, Crab Mayo, Kombu; Cornish Plaice, Coastal Herbs, Buttered Greens; and Huntsham’s Farm Pork, Barigoule Of Fennel, Apricot Mostarda. It wouldn’t be a Richard Corrigan restaurant with out his beloved oysters; at The Portrait Restaurant Dressed Carlingford Oysters include Ginger, Lime, Coriander.

The bar area focuses on showcasing a concise wine record accessible by the glass and bottle begins from £9 and £30 respectively, in addition to basic cocktails – equivalent to Summer season Peach Tea (English Peaches, Earl Gray Tea, Champagne) and Nelson’s Tonic (Gin, Sherry, Vermouth, Tonic). Alongside daring aperitifs, the bar additionally serves an all-day snack menu, which guarantees a really Corrigan tackle beloved Scampi Fries and a Smoked Fish & Charcuterie choice.

Beth Harding, previously of Sucre, joins the staff as Basic Supervisor and Jon Spiteri, one in all London’s most charming and respected restaurateurs, chargeable for a number of the metropolis’s most iconic eating rooms like St John, joins the staff as opening Maître D’.

The restaurant’s distinctive design by Brady Williams Studio options pure timber finishes, polished Caesarstone counter tops, bespoke lighting, and sculptures from the Gallery’s Assortment of celebrated personalities from throughout the years. With partitions adorned with hand-embodied de Gournay linen panels that draw inspiration from the Gallery’s architectural element, the area has an opulent, up to date design that infuses the distinctive mixture of wealthy pure colourways with fashionable city power, reflective of the Gallery and items inside.

Commenting on the upcoming launch, Richard stated:

“I’m an enormous fan of the Nationwide Portrait Gallery and I’ve been coming right here for so long as it’s been open. Each inch of the place is stuffed with world class artwork so I’m thrilled to be opening The Portrait Restaurant on the Gallery’s prime ground. We’ve got beautiful views throughout London and a few stunning meals to enrich the environment. We’ve got a stellar staff of good individuals, led by Chef Simon and Jon Spiteri, who in fact opened Bentley’s and Corrigan’s Mayfair, all of who’re as excited as I’m to to serve the those that stroll via The Nationwide Portrait Gallery’s doorways.”