The River Restaurant at the Savoy

"Steeped in heritage, the hotel was created by theatrical impresario Richard D'Oyly Carte and opened in 1889, setting a new standard for luxury hotels in the UK. It introduced spectacular innovations for the time, including electric lighting throughout, electric lifts, and en-suite bathrooms. Service-led from the outset under the auspices of Cesar Ritz, it quickly became a landmark destination. What is now the River Restaurant was originally the hotel's main dining room and, with Auguste Escoffier joining in 1890,"

"It was also here that Escoffier's culinary style evolved, with dishes including Sole a la Bonne Femme (Savoy Style) and Supreme de Volaille. The Savoy Restaurant, as it became known, offered elegant dining with stunning river views. Kaspar's Seafood Bar and Grill later occupied the space, continuing the seafood-led focus. More recently, The Savoy closed for a complete refurbishment between 2007 and 2010, during which time many of the historic spaces were carefully restored and modernised, preserving the hotel's Art Deco heritage."

The Savoy opened in 1889, created by theatrical impresario Richard D'Oyly Carte, and introduced electric lighting, electric lifts, and en-suite bathrooms. Cesar Ritz led service, establishing the hotel as a landmark destination. The hotel's main dining room evolved under Auguste Escoffier from 1890, producing classic dishes such as peche Melba and Melba toast and developing recipes like Sole a la Bonne Femme (Savoy Style) and Supreme de Volaille. The River Restaurant occupies the original dining space, blending Savoy Art Deco architecture with contemporary design. A 2007–2010 refurbishment restored and modernised historic areas. The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay opened in 2021 as an all-day, seafood-focused venue showcasing British shellfish and seafood with river views.

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