A swipe of the curtain draped over the entrance takes you to a world far removed from the office blocks outside – a relaxed sanctuary of sorts, the lounge-like vibe is emphasized through the generous use of comfortable armchairs, warm lighting, plush fabrics and so forth. And with a fireplace and pool table also present, everything about this place screams, “leave work outside!”

As for the food, that’s down to former Top Chef alumni, Kamil Kędzierski, a cook with a sophisticated palette and a sense of adventure. Of the dishes we tried, standouts included thymus with caviar; a pickled cabbage soup with horseradish mash and chunks of beef shank that melt in the mouth; and guineafowl made all the better for a side of rich blackberry chutney. Polished in presentation and big in its tastes, its food that is ambitious, bold and keen to impress – and this it does.

Bocca Bar & Bistro
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