Housed within a beautifully restored Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse in South Kensington, The Lavery offers an elegant Mediterranean dining experience just steps from London’s Museum Mile. Once the home and studio of artist Sir John Lavery, the space has been thoughtfully transformed into a refined restaurant and event venue, blending historic charm with contemporary design. Under the guidance of chef Yohei Furuhashi—formerly of the River Café and Toklas—the kitchen presents a seasonal menu that marries Mediterranean flavours with Scottish ingredients, such as produce from Balcaskie Estate. Guests can savour dishes like Scottish scallops with cime di rapa and tomato, or monkfish with alubia beans and mojo verde, all complemented by a well-curated European wine list. Critics have lauded The Lavery for its harmonious blend of setting and cuisine. Grace Dent of The Guardian praised the monkfish as “absolutely delicious,” highlighting the restaurant's precise cooking and exemplary sourcing. Hot Dinners noted the menu's seasonal Mediterranean focus, while SquareMeal commended the restaurant's purist approach and warm hospitality. The Lavery's chic bar offers inventive cocktails, including a rhubarb sour that has become a favourite among patrons. Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, The Lavery stands out as a South Kensington hotspot, ideal for special occasions or a sophisticated meal after visiting nearby museums.