KOL
London, United Kingdom




The Experience
From Michelin Guide
‘Mexican soul, British ingredients’ is the tagline of this big, bold restaurant, and it proves an exhilarating combination. The kitchen adds creativity and impressive modern technique to hyper-seasonal recipes rooted in tradition, resulting in wonderful flavour contrasts and imagination in outstanding dishes like the signature langoustine taco with smoked chilli and sea buckthorn. The interesting wine list focuses on lesser-known choices from Central and Eastern Europe, while the downstairs Mezcaleria offers a range of Mexican spirits for those who don’t want the night to end.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
- "Mexican soul, British ingredients": modern Mexican cooking built around seasonal UK produce
- Chef's Table format: a tasting-led experience in a big, bold dining room
- Mezcaleria finale: the last section of the menu moves downstairs to a mezcal-focused bar
- Wine list with a point of view: strong representation from lesser-known Central and Eastern European producers
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
Ingredient anchors
- Langoustine: the signature taco, a sweet shellfish centre with smoke and heat
- Smoked chilli: a defining thread in sauces and marinades
- Sea buckthorn: sharp, citrusy lift paired with richer seafood
Kitchen idea
- Mexican technique and flavour structure, built around hyper-seasonal British ingredients
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Tasting menu
- Seasonal tasting menu: £185
Signature
- Langoustine taco with smoked chilli and sea buckthorn
Drinks
- Final part of the tasting menu is served downstairs in the Mezcaleria
In The Media
Kol - Review - Marylebone - London - The Infatuation
Dec 1, 2021 ... In a nutshell, Kol is an upmarket, Mexican tasting menu restaurant. ... 7 London ...
theinfatuation.com
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Jan 12, 2025 ... Fonda is the second venture from Mexican-born chef Santiago Lastra, whose ambitious restaurant Kol, near London's Marble Arch, opened amid the ...
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