Great European food with stunning views across Tower Bridge.

The Venue
This certainly isn’t a café, so do not be fooled by the name. Situated above the design museum with floor to ceiling glass windows overlooking the Thames, this modern restaurant is fitted with simple, contemporary furniture. Book a table by the window or outside on the terrace in the summer, as it is more spectacular.

The Atmosphere
There is an element of cafe style buzz but teamed with restaurant prices and attentive staff, this is a more comfortable laid back eatery. The friendly service stretches out into the restaurant with a very relaxed but still slightly formal character.

The Food
The interesting, seasonally led menu combines elements from Scotland and Europe, whilst the dishes let natural ingredients speak for themselves. The menu includes onglet with watercress, mustard and horseradish, a rich juicy steak that melted in your mouth with a fresh and fiery salad. There is also sea bass with clam and asparagus chowder, an interesting combination of delicate crispy skinned fish with velvety chowder that’s quite a nice marriage of rich creaminess with a fresh and light fish. Desserts include a yummy chocolate brownie with fudge sauce that’s finger-lickingly gooey. A rustic Almond tart with plum jam is a simple perfectly cooked pastry case with a soft almond centre.

Presentation is simple and unfussy in all the dishes and is reared towards the importance of the ingredients. There is a wide choice on the menu for many to choose from, as well as a Sunday lunch option at around £17.50 for three courses - a great price for lunch although very little choice on this specific menu.

The Drink
The wine list is an adequate size with ample choice by the glass and wines from Europe and the New World. No one should have problems finding a bottle to complement their meal.

The Last Word
The Blue Print Cafe is a friendly, mid-priced restaurant that is worth going to for food and spectacular views, day and evening.

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