Incognico

I went in a party of six for dinner last Friday. We were really excited to go there, especially as the firm was paying, but came away for the most part disappointed. Yes, this place is convenient for the theatre district and you will be served swiftly, however at this price I'd rather take my time and not be rushed. We were hustled through from before dinner drinks to coffee in 90 minutes. And for the coffee we were asked if we would mind moving to the basement bar! This actually turned out to be quite a nice seating area and much more comfortable than the round table we were squeezed around in the front window. The two of us next to the windows could ...

The Nico in Incognico is chef Nico Landenis, and this restaurant is the equivalent of an off-the-peg range by a well-known fashion designer! It's handy for the theatre and Soho, though from the outside looks like an office. The interiors people were obviously into wood-panelling and mirrors, and there is an overwhelmingly 'tasteful', slightly drab atmosphere. The menu is 'brasserie' style with a range of substantial starters (open goats' cheese ravioli, grilled baby dover sole), mainly straightforward mains, and delicious puds (Nico's famous ice creams, thin apple tart, champagne jelly). There are no veggie main courses (tut ...