"The King's Road has changed a lot since I used to frequent it, but it has never been short on glossy places to eat. The latest arrival at Beaufort House, KORA, has managed to pull off something rather charming: a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant that feels both dressed-up and relaxed, without trying too hard to impress. It's the kind of place that wants you to imagine yourself wafting around an Aegean island, Aperol in hand only here, the backdrop is Chelsea traffic."
"Beaufort House itself is something of a local institution, home to a cocktail bar, brasserie, private members' club and events spaces spread across four floors, complete with a penthouse champagne bar and screening room. KORA, its newest addition, sits on the ground floor, opening directly onto the King's Road. The space is light and airy, with big street-facing windows and ceilings hung with basket-weave lampshades. Pale wood furniture and blue-green tiles nod gently to the Med, while splashes of bright artwork keep things cheerful"
"Cocktails, happily, come first. The Helios tequila, oregano, lime, olive oil sounds dangerously like something dreamt up at a health retreat, but lands as a sharp, lemony, herbal sip with a slick finish. The Agio, vodka with lychee and lavender, flirts with soapiness but stays just on the right side of fragrant, arriving with a little theatrical flourish. They're fun, ideally suited to set the tone before the small-plates parade begins."
KORA sits on the ground floor of Beaufort House on the King's Road and offers a contemporary Mediterranean dining experience that balances dressed-up polish with relaxed ease. The interior is light and airy with street-facing windows, basket-weave lampshades, pale wood furniture and blue-green tiles, while bright artwork adds cheer. The name references Kore/Persephone and the menu prioritizes sharing with categories like For the Table, Raw, Salads and Larger, producing a parade of terracotta bowls and plates. Cocktails are inventive and aromatic, notably the Helios and Agio, setting the tone for small-plate Mediterranean flavors.
Read at www.london-unattached.com
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