The massive Italian-leaning wine list changes weekly, with vino available by the glass, half pour and bottle. This may be a wine bar, but food is at the fore.

Head chef Conor Heath dishes out an expansive offering that’s seasonally charged with plenty of specials at play. Snacks, small plates and mains are designed to be shared, with some plates also served at half-portions, allowing room for more food.

You may begin with the mussels and a cucumber escabeche (using a classic European marinating technique) or the uber-popular crumbed duck and pork croquette fingers dotted with gentleman’s relish, before moving onto snow-white stracciatella lapping in a vibrant green chive oil, decorated with pickled enoki mushrooms.The oil is best daubed with an accompanying toasted potato focaccia square.

End on a selection of two-bite fudgy truffles. Carlton Wine Room has something for every budget and occasion – and it’s not just all about the wine. Add in the part-of-the-family hospitality, and you have a special place for food and wine lovers alike.

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