Terrace Tested - the Laurent-Perrier at Nobu Terrace in Marylebone

Catherine Hanly 05 July 2022

nobu london portman terrace If you're after a terrace that's totally set up to withstand anything the British summer throws at you, this would work.

There's a new Nobu Terrace?

Well, not new exactly, but the whole Nobu Hotel London Portman Square is new-ish and this summer they've got a brand new collaboration with Laurent-Perrier on their terrace. Essentially it's a Champagne pairing menu and it read well enough to entice us down to try it.

Where is it?

The terrace is on the corner of Gloucester Place and Upper Berkeley Street at the top northwest corner of Portman Square. The nearest tube would be Marble Arch, but judging by the regular fleet of executive limos arriving at the hotel, that isn't how most of the clientele get here.

Who's this good for?

Bouji business lunchers and foot-weary shoppers.

So what's the collaboration exactly?

Tying in with the launch this year of Laurent Perrier's latest release - their Grand Siècle Iteration N° 25 - it sees the chefs here pairing some of Nobu’s signature dishes with a variety of iconic Laurent-Perrier cuvées. It's mainly a la carte. But, if you're dining with a group, there's also the option to kick off with a Nobu Signature Sharing platter of sushi and nigiri.

Here's what we had:

nobu london portman terrace Tiradito scallop with yuzu dressing (£18) paired with a glass of Grand Siècle Iteration N° 25 by Laurent-Perrier - a brand new blend of exceptional vintages.

nobu london portman terrace Crispy pork belly with apple wasabi salsa (£27)

nobu london portman terrace Black cod miso (£46) - Nobu's signature dish is as good as ever.

nobu london portman terrace Spinach salad with a dry miso, truffle and Parmsan dressing and crab (£35) - shed loads of crab and just the best dressing.

nobu london portman terrace Plus, we couldn't help ordering one more treat - the Nobu dish that's gone fully viral on TikTok, their crispy rice with spicy tuna (£21).