Review
Cornus is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Belgravia and the sister address to Medlar. It offers refined, elegantly executed French cuisine centred on the finest seasonal ingredients, under the direction of Head Chef Gary Foulkes, whose cooking is precise, balanced, and quietly confident.
Founded by David O’Connor and Joe Mercer Nairne, Cornus combines accomplished cooking with genuinely attentive service in a setting that feels polished yet welcoming rather than formal. One of its real highlights is the private dining room, among the most beautiful in London and ideal for intimate celebrations.
The £40 corkage is notably fair for a restaurant of this calibre, adding to its appeal. Cornus stands out for its sense of restraint and generosity, delivering a composed, serious take on modern French dining in Belgravia.
Editor’s Highlights
- Seabass tartare with oyster cream, green apple and shiso
- Handpicked Devon Crab, Hass avocado, wasabi and finger lime
- Roast Scottish Cod, grelot onions, line caught squid, crisp potatoes and Alsace bacon