Bar Margaux, London

Head chef Xavier Castelia's CV includes Zuma, Spice Market, Iberica and El Bulli, and here he serves traditional European dishes that change with the seasons.

Opened 10 February

Co-owners Sylvia Kontek and Vittorio Monge

General manager Sylvia Kontek

Head chef Xavier Castelia

Designer Brinkworth

Average spend £45

Capacity 81

Typical dishes Pork terrine with white grape reduction and seared foie gras with brioche, pear, vanilla and port reduction; monkfish, smoked eggplant, macadamia snow and lime; poached pear in red wine with homemade vanilla ice-cream; eggs Benedict; salmon tartine; and French toast

Typical drinks 120-bin wine selection with emphasis on Old World varieties

Address 150/152 Old Brompton Road, London SW5 OBE

Telephone 020 7373 5753

Websitewww.barmargaux.co.uk