'I had an exceptional dinner in Soho and ate the best fish dish I've ever had'

Soho in central London is overflowing with world class restaurants serving up global cuisines, but very few of them could I imagine providing a higher quality dining experience than Sucre. The restaurant is draped in classy, low lighting with glass chandeliers hanging above the tables and decorative willow branches wrapped in fairy lights along the walls. I personally love dining in view of a kitchen so seeing the flames from the classic Argentinian open fire grills only enhances the atmosphere of exclusivity and sophistication.

The atmosphere was one of exclusivity and sophistication with classy lighting and decor (Image: Gianni Cirillo) Our dinner began with a cocktail each: a Sucre Spritz for my dad, and a Gino for myself. Both were fresh, delicate and the perfect way to whet our appetite. As we were being given a taste of the new winter menu, Sucre's staff brought out the dishes they wanted us to try rather than us ordering specifics.



This meant we were given a golden chance to try dishes that we would never usually order. This included two raw fish starters: a tuna tartare and a sea bream tiradito. The sea bream tiradito was fantastic.

It was visually impressive, with precisely cut chunks of fish placed in a fresh, herby oil and topped with clementine. I can confirm that it was just as enjoyable for the taste buds as it was for the eyes. The tuna tartare was also top quality, although I didn't enjoy it as much as the sea bream.

The black garlic and pickled shallots accompany the fish well, however, the texture of raw tuna is personally not something I am in a rush to try again. The sea bream tiradito was just as enjoyable for the taste buds as it was for the eyes (Image: Gianni Cirillo) The main courses were a step up and allowed me to taste two of the finest dishes I can recall. The beef short rib was beyond tender - I could have devoured it and left my cutlery untouched had I not been sat in an uptown restaurant in Soho.

The beef was rich and simply melted in my mouth. It was accompanied by velvet-smooth creamed potatoes and a decadent red wine sauce which went hand in hand to mop each other up. One would image that the star of the show at an Argentinian restaurant would be the beef.

However, this wasn't the case. The unexpected stand out dish was the sea bass in bilbaina sauce. To describe the fish as delicate would be an injustice.

It felt as though it flaked off the bone at the mere presence of my fork - let alone the use of my knife. The sea bass in bilbaina sauce was the best fish dish I have ever had (Image: Gianni Cirillo) The sauce was also delicious, combining chilli, garlic and parsley for a simple but faultless flavour. I can confidently say that it was the best fish dish I have ever tasted.

Dessert was equally as impressive as the preceding courses, although my dad and I remained stunned at the quality of the sea bass we had eaten minutes before. A Port and Madeira Poached Pear completed our dining experience. Served with a chocolate cream, crème fraîche and crisp chocolate wafer, the final dish brought together all possible textures in a highly enjoyable combination.

Dessert was also top quality, combining multiple textures (Image: Gianni Cirillo) Conclusively, I don't have a bad word to say about my experience at Sucre. The ambience, service and quality of food was faultless, including the most delicious fish I have ever eaten. I would recommend Sucre's winter menu to anyone who is looking for that swanky Soho fine-dining experience or equally searching for an exceptional and truly top quality dinner spot for a special occasion.

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