This intimate and welcoming restaurant follows the adventures of Phileas Fogg to offer a taste of four continents; perfect for when everyone fancies something different for dinner.

The Venue
The door to Foggs off the bustling Chalk Farm Road takes you directly into the fabulously cosy little restaurant, where you can immediately see yourself happily spending an entire evening. There’s a continental-style bar to the right, Art Deco-style ceiling lights, gilt-framed mirrors and a huge map sketched on the wall to the left, tracking the route took by Mr Phileas Fogg in Jules Verne’s novel Around the World in Eighty Days. The decor is simple and understated, with cream walls, rustic dark wood furniture and tall leafy plants.

The Atmosphere
Low lighting, fairy lights and candles on the tables make for a deliciously snug setting for either a romantic meal or bustling get-together with a group of friends. The service is efficient, but remains relaxed and unrushed. Friday evenings are worth a visit to hear the mellow sounds of a great acoustic duo who take requests and play Van Morrison and Cat Stevens songs, among others.

The Food
Asian, African, American and European – the choice is wide, and the quality and authenticity of each cuisine is spot on. To start choose from goat’s cheese stuffed Portobello mushrooms, grilled tiger prawns and roasted duck pancakes, very reasonably priced at £4 - £6.50. The calamari is strongly recommended – small, tender rings of squid wrapped in a flaky and lightly spiced batter with a chilli yoghurt dip. The Caesar salad is also a good option, with chopped boiled egg, anchovies, crispy croutons and a creamy yet tangy dressing.

For mains there’s four carefully picked dishes from each continent, which work well together to provide a variety of flavours and cater for vegetarians, seafood and meat-lovers alike. The European Journey offers delights such as whole artichoke heart served with shitake mushrooms cooked with garlic and onions and topped with a thick slice of goat’s cheese (£9.95) and a truly scrumptious rump of lamp, with port and rosemary sauce and potato dauphinoise (£15.95). Absolutely divine and the source of serious food envy if don’t order it and your dining partner does.

The African Journey includes interesting treats including the South African venison hunter’s pot pie (£13.95), which is slow cooked with bacon and vegetables in a rich red wine gravy and topped with sliced potato. The grilled sea bream with Chakalaka – a spicy mix of peppers, carrots, tomatoes, baked beans and onions ( £13.95) is light, well cooked and also worth a try.

The dessert menu is traditional and perfectly finishes off the previous fusion of flavours. You can’t go wrong with the creme brulee or warm apple crumble and custard – uncomplicated and delicious. This menu is served during the evenings, and there is also weekend lunch menu which includes a selection of the favourite main dishes alongside sandwiches served with chips.

The Drink
Like the food, the wine list is varied, and divided into taste categories to make it simple to find one you fancy. There are 11 white options, 14 red and two rose, at around £16 - £31 a bottle, with a selection available by the glass. There’s also Champagne, dessert wines and port, and a well stocked bar serving bottled beers.

The Last Word
The concept of Foggs could have easily fallen into gimmicky territory. However, with an interesting and carefully selected menu of top quality food served in rustic, cosy surroundings, at a reasonable price – you really can’t ask for much more from a restaurant. You’ll want to return again and again.

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