Roussillon (restaurant)

The restaurant that once stood at sixteen Saint Barnabas Street served as a groundbreaking stage for modern culinary trends in London. When it opened in 1998, it quickly gained attention for its approach to seasonal produce, led by its original chef patron, Alexis Gauthier. At a time when many fine-dining establishments offered limited or unimaginative meat-free options, this restaurant pioneered a dedicated vegetarian tasting menu. This commitment to plant-forward dining was so ahead of its era that the restaurant became a regular fixture for local critics, including being the very first restaurant ever reviewed by journalist Giles Coren.