Criterion, London

Iconic London restaurant the Criterion on Piccadilly has been taken over by Georgian entrepreneur Vasily Sopromadze's company Vox Restaurant. New head chef Matthew Foxon (ex-Rosendale) cooks a modern European menu with a South African twist.

Opened May

Owner Vox Restaurant

Head chef Matthew Foxon

Manager Roberto Dreon

Capacity 170

Menu Modern European - dishes include saffron risotto with Parmesan ice cream; ostrich fillet with sweet potato and beef babotje; wild turbot, prawns and confit tomatoes with asparagus salad; and Malva pudding with crème anglaise and Amarula ice cream.

Average spend £30 for three courses

Address 224 Piccadilly, London W1J 9HP

Telephone 020 7930 0488

Websitewww.criterionrestaurant.com