Last night my partner and I went an early dinner at what I believe to be called the Axis restaurant. We hadn’t made a reservation but had no problem getting a table as they were, slightly disturbingly, quiet for a Saturday night. We were celebrating a new job for him so had decided to have an early, but good, meal before going onto Somerset House to see Uncle. (Who were truly brilliant).

The restaurant is in the basement meaning you lose touch with the street buzz and move into a quiet, sedate if slightly uninspring environment.The service however was faultless. I felt so flattered by the waitress on my choice of food that I was left with the impression that I had truly wonderful taste. We couldn’t decide between Merlot and Malbec, the waiter made a recommendation but also brought us a a sample of both. His recommendation was quite right. A nice touch I thought.

The starters were lovely, delicious, full of taste and beautifully presented. Mains were slightly less wonderful and I can never quite get accustomed to paying £3.75 for spinach to accompany my beef. But hey that’s what these places expect.

We shared an entirely unnecessary pudding, with a lovely pudding wine. It was all very well done, but felt slightly clinical. I’d probably use it as a place to take clients but not somebody I love.