Paddington and Lancaster Gate are not areas known for their food and Angelus may start to change this. In a little dead-end street, a former manager of Aubergine has started an excellent French Bistrot with superb food, impeccable service and great atmosphere. He managed to “import” a sous-chef from Le Scribe in Paris who was attracted by the challenge of starting a place from scratch and a smaller kitchen. Since the place opened it became quite “hot” and busy but still this is, probably because of its location, a relatively well preserved secret. There is a nice room that can be rented for spacial occasions in the basement with a pretty cool view on the cellar. But the best table is in… the kitchen. Small with 5-6 seats only but quite a unique experience with the view on the ballet of the cooks in this small kitchen working real hard to cope with the orders coming from upstairs. So to do something really different with friends I suggest you try the “chef’s table” as the menu is conceived on the fly by the chef and if you want him to do something different you can ask for it too. Note that there is a very elegant and comfortable bar at the back with a few tables and sofas. Worth trying (especially the Chef’s table!).
Oct 08: Just been back there and tried eating at the back of the restaurant in the “lounge” area, great atmosphere, dim light and fantastic food. This is now officially my favourite restaurant in London!

Dark wood, sumptuous fabrics and elaborate mirrors help create the atmosphere of a very elegant brasserie, yet the ambiance and service is welcoming and relaxed.
Focusing on select favourites, the menu will include starters of Crème Brulée au Foie Gras, followed by examples of fish and meat like Grilled John Dory with Lemon Thyme, Baby Artichokes and Tomato Concassees or Oven Roast Anjou Pigeon with Young Garlic, Salsify and Bacon. Located next door to the Hyde Park Stables and just minutes from the Park itself, Angelus is the perfect place to enjoy an atmospheric lunch or dinner, or just a relaxing snack after a stroll through one of the most famous parks in London.