Restaurant review: 'Last month it was named London's best restaurant - but is it just another trendy small plates joint with notions?'

"I'd been curious about Planque for a while, the restaurant fluttering around the fringes of my subconscious."

"But there are always so many new places to explore in London - and old favourites to revisit - it kept falling off the list."

"And Planque seemed a bit of an oddity, not quite sure whether it was a restaurant or a members-only wine club. (Spoiler alert: it is both, but you don't need to worry about the latter.)"

Planque operates as both a restaurant and a members-only wine club, though membership is not required for dining. The kitchen is led by an Australian chef who focuses on well-crafted dishes that pair effectively with a considered wine list. The venue feels like a hideaway within London’s crowded dining scene, offering standout food and attentive wine service. Initial impressions suggested an oddity between private club and public restaurant, but the quality of the cooking and wine selection makes the concept work. Accessibility and convivial atmosphere make it worth visiting despite earlier hesitation caused by the city’s many options.

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