Special birthday lunch (a Monday) Central/West London recommendations

[Snufflehound]

Looking for recommendations for a special birthday lunch in either Central or West London. Type of previous thumbs-up experiences have been Fat Duck, St John, Polpo, Petersham Nurseries? I've been asked to find something new and exciting - no pressure then?!

[fliss]

The Wolesley is great for a special occasion - just book ahead. In West London - try Hereford Road.

[JNW]

My definate suggestion would be SKETCH on conduit street, it is to die for and the atmosphere is amazing, grreat for lunch! http://www.sketch.uk.com/#

[nikinoodle]

Really enjoyed Le Cafe Anglais.
http://www.lecafeanglais.co.uk/

[pj26]

Dean St Townhouse or Hix? Either the Soho branch or for something a little more special Hix at the Abermarle?

[Kay315]

Barrafina - lovely Spanish tapas which is great for sharing. Don't know if it's "new and exciting" though, but enjoyable nonetheless.

[abby d]

i think barrafina is wonderful too - you do sit at the bar to eat so only go here if it is 2 or 3 of you.

galvin at windows would give you cocktails, a lovely view (am sure you would get a window table at lunch but arrive a bit early, order your drinks and ask to be seated when one comes free) and great food.

two very different experiences there - casual and intimate for barrafina, something more formal for galvins.

[zuriga1]

Pied A Terre?