Our third night in London we headed over to a bistro to meet a friend near The British Museum called Cafe Deco which was really small, intimate and super. There were some tables outside, a small counter with seats inside and maybe a dozen or so tables. The menu changes daily here and offers up some fun British bistro food that leans a little to French.
We had some fun drinks and then a bottle of Gutturnio "Il vei" 2021 Barbera/Bonardo blend from Emilia-Romagna in Italy that was surprisingly yummy as this region does not export much wine (at least virtually none to the USA!).
Small plates are the rule here, so we started with their Egg Mayonnaise topped with anchovies which sadly was way over-mayonnaised. The Cheesy Puffs were very fun and light. Gazpacho was a treat (although not really for sharing) and I was crazy for the Tuna Stuffed Spicy Pickled Peppers with Coco Beans and Marjoram that really packed a spicy punch. The beans were a perfect foil to the spice.
"Mains" were Spring Onion & Cheddar Quiche with green salad, Fish Stew with Fennel, Croutons and Rouille (think bouillabaisse) and a wonderful Braised Rabbit Leg with Tomato, Tarragon & Cream.
The cheese was okay, but the Apricot & Cherry Cobbler with Ice Cream was delish and our server brought out a complimentary plate of the Ricotta Fritters with Summer Berry Compote that were really wonderful!
This is a real find, but do reserve as the place was full by 730pm!
