Dishes are intricately prepared at Duende, a newly opened 22-seater by Victor Garvey in the heart of Covent Garden. From the outside, one could easily mistake this tiny spot as a bar on first glance. However the moment you enter the doorway, your senses are engulfed with beautiful aromas which surely makes you want to stay for longer than just a cocktail.
Barcelona-born chef patron Victor Garvey originally hails from the revolutionary kitchens of Michelin-starred Akelarre and Mugaritz in San Sebastián. Garvey serves up some of the best innovative and modern Spanish tapas in the city.
Foie Gras Stuffed Quail
Iberian Pancetta │ Pedro Ximenez Demi Glace
A clear favourite was the quail lollipops oozing with foie gras and dripping with Pedro Ximenez jus.
Galician Seaweed Salad
Avocado │ Piquillo Pepper Vinaigrette
Delicately wrapped seaweed in thinly sliced layers of avocado.
Semi-Cured Galician Beef Filet
Pickled Eryngii Mushrooms │ Roasted Hazelnut │ Seasonal Truffle & Caesar’s Mushroom Vinaigrette
Pacharan Marinated Salmon Rulada
Crispy Sweet Potato │ Red Onion Escabeche │ Wasabi Alioli
Beautiful pieces of salmon marinated in Pacharan, a Spanish liqueur made from crushed and fermented sloes, the black-purple coloured fruits of the blackthorn tree. Each piece of sliced fish wrapped around finely shredded crisp sweet potato and red onion escabeche.
Crispy Tiger Prawns
Kataifi | "Vi de Panses" & Tamari Caramel | Horseradish Infused "Queso de Burgos"
Poached Duck Egg
Smoked Potato │ Truffle │ Grilled Bread
Lamb Chops
Rosemary & Tarragon Alioli
Fried Oysters
Amontillado Sherry | Wild Spinach | Toasted Almond
Turron de Gijona Ice Cream Sandwiches
Chocolate & Almond Cookies │ Salted Caramel
Chocolate and almond biscuit salted caramel ice cream sandwiches rolled in crushed almonds complimented nicely with a glass of PX.
LOCATION
16 Maiden Lane
Covent Garden
London WC2E 7NJ
HOURS
Monday - Sunday: 12pm - 11.30pm
RESERVATIONS
Reservations a must in order to one of a few tables at the 22-seated establishment. Online bookings available at duendelondon.com by email at bookings@duendelondon.com or by phone +44 (0)20 7836 5635.
MOST RECENTLY VISITED
April 2, 2016