Harden's says
Mexico star chef Adriana Cavita opened her first permanent London venture in April 2022: a 70-cover site with an open fire kitchen, communal dining (hosted by Adriana herself) and a chef’s table (plus a basement mezcaleria with its own street entrance). The cuisine is Mexican (obvs).
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Summary
Originally slated for late 2019 (and following a pop-up at the Dorchester’s glam rooftop), Adriana Cavita’s May 2022 debut was worth waiting for by all accounts, although it arrived too late for our annual diners’ poll. Occupying two dining spaces (one with views of the open kitchen), it is decked out in earthy tones and with a mass of hanging plants; while the menu incorporates a ‘raw’ seafood selection and street-food dishes, but with larger sharing plates as the main event. According to an early review by The Evening Standard’s Jimi Famurewa it’s “a scintillating, fully-formed reminder of exactly how it should be done” delivering a “knockout combination of abuela-level domestic generosity and top-tier chef’s technique” that’s “absolutely stormingly good”.
Summary
Mexican-born star chef Adriana Cavita completes her pop-up at the Dorchester Rooftop to open her first permanent London venture in November 2021: a 70-cover site with an open-fire kitchen, communal dining (hosted by Adriana herself) and a chef’s table (plus a basement mezcaleria with its own street entrance). The cuisine is Mexican (obvs).
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Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £40.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Restaurant details
Cavita Restaurant Diner Reviews
"The food wasn't as good as Kol down the road but still pretty good, esp the beef shin and the pulpo. Fun atmosphere, although the music was a bit clubby at times, efficient service - a fun night but wouldn't rush to revisit."
"Food was good but very pricey. I left still feeling hungry. The cocktails were a little underwhelming too. A beautiful setting though and a buzzing atmosphere. "
"Nice place and friendly service but food was a bit disappointing. Went for early lunch on a Sunday so maybe not the a team in the kitchen? Reduced menu too. The fish dishes ( raw and cerviche) were very good but the rest average. The beef wasn’t the best quality considering the cost. "
"Above average Mexican, friendly service, good cocktails. Food needed something more to give it the wow factor"
55 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1PU
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:15 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:15 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:15 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:15 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:15 pm |
