Skye Gyngell’s first solo venture, Spring, has now opened in the New Wing of the iconic Somerset House. The restaurant brings Skye’s acclaimed ingredient-led cooking to the New Wing of Somerset House – the renowned arts and cultural centre in the heart of the West End.
The menu is influenced by the changing seasons – with daily lunch and dinner menus that present the best produce simply and memorably – and is mirrored by the interior of the restaurant, which is housed in an elegant 19th century drawing room now refurbished to its former glory.
This light-flooded space, which seats 100 covers, has been decorated simply and warmly, allowing the large windows, airy high ceilings and original cornicing to frame the space. Cloaked by Black Olive trees, an atrium garden sits enclosed at the room’s centre with flora and fauna designs by acclaimed landscape designer Jinny Blom. Other collaborators on the project include artwork by Emma Peascod and Valeria Nascimento, natural oak flooring by Danish brand Dinesen, and interior design by Briony Fitzgerald.
“I’m thrilled to be opening a restaurant in the very centre of London that will remain deeply in tune with the land and the seasons,” says Skye. “My cooking has always been driven by a respect for beautiful ingredients, and I feel truly privileged that my first solo venture will allow me to share that pleasure with others every day in this historic setting. I hope this wonderful room will become the scene of many memorable, convivial meals.”
