The Lanesborough’s ‘Apsleys – a  Heinz Beck Restaurant achieves a Michelin Star.  The Lanesborough is one of London’s premier luxury hotel offering distinguished residential-style service in elegantly historic surroundings. Since beginning service in September 2009, the restaurant has become the epicenter of the London dining scene under the supervision of Chef Heinz Beck and Executive Chef Massimiliano Blasone. The restaurant now holds the record for the fastest London restaurant to be awarded a star, less than 5 months after opening in September 2009. The 2010 Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland was released on la_41January 20, 2010.

“Since opening in 1991, The Lanesborough has been unwavering in its commitment to delivering first-class service and amenities to its visitors,” said Mr. Geoffrey Gelardi, Managing Director of The Lanesborough. “The award bestowed … by Michelin reinforces this ideal and compels us to continue to strive for excellence.”

‘Apsleys – a Heinz Beck Restaurant’ features traditional Italian fare with antipasti, soup, pasta, meat and fish main courses as well as desserts. Beck, who already holds three Michelin stars for his work at Rome’s La Pergola, created the menu with the intention of keeping dishes healthy and approachable yet still exciting.

The menu features starter dishes such as ‘Seabass Cannolo with Celery and Melon’ and inspiring pasta dishes including ‘Rabbit Ravioli and Pistachio’ and ‘White Truffle Risotto with Salmon Carpaccio.’ Main courses such as ‘Cod Nero Chickpeas and Red Pepper Jus’ and ‘Slow Braised Veal Cheek on Apple Puree and Salsify’ are also on the menu. ‘Menu del Giorno’ — available at lunch — offers three courses priced at £28 ($44 ) and  a seven course ‘Apsleys Tasting Menu’  at £85 ($135) per person.

THE LANESBOROUGH
Hyde Park Corner
London, SW1X 7TA
United Kingdom
+44 (0)20 7259 5599
http://www.lanesborough.com

– guest contributor