KOL

Cuisine

Mexican, Modern Cuisine

Michelin

1

Price

££££

Website

https://kolrestaurant.com/

Description

‘Mexican soul, British ingredients’ is the tagline of this big, bold restaurant, and it proves an exhilarating combination. The kitchen adds creativity and impressive modern technique to hyper-seasonal recipes rooted in tradition, resulting in wonderful flavour contrasts and imagination in outstanding dishes like the signature langoustine taco with smoked chilli and sea buckthorn. The interesting wine list focuses on lesser-known choices from Central and Eastern Europe, while the final part of the tasting menu is served in the downstairs Mezcaleria, which is well-stocked with Mexican spirits.

Review score

3.9

Review count

101

Review summary

KOL reimagines Mexican cuisine using British seasonal ingredients, receiving polarized feedback. Praise highlights creative, well-spiced dishes with excellent texture, while criticism points to blandness, excessive saltiness, and insufficient portions. Service is generally noted as professional and welcoming, though incidents of denied entry for lateness and pacing issues were reported. The atmosphere is described as comfortable and unpretentious. While the concept earns acclaim, consistency in food quality and portion sizes remain significant concerns for some diners.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking innovative culinary experiences with high tolerance for inconsistent portions.

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