Opus Restaurant

Opus has bags of big-city attitude and a vibrant buzz in a cavernous open-plan space. An eye-catching, full-length, girder-framed glass frontage references the city's industrial heritage, while inside it's a stylish, cosmopolitan setting: darkwood floors, linen-clothed tables, olive green suede and black leather banquette seating, and earthy red ochre walls to relieve the muted palette. The menu has broad appeal, drawing in suited and booted execs from the financial and legal chambers nearby, as well as style-led shoppers doing lunch. Top-quality seasonal British produce anchors the whole operation, and it's all brought together in straightforward modern treatments - you'll find nothing fussy, over-complex or speculative in either composition or presentation of dishes. From the great-value market menu, a free-range ham hock and potato roulade might start you off, followed by cod with roasted artichokes, wild mushrooms, and wilted greens. Trade up to the carte, and pan-fried breast and herb-crusted leg of quail with leeks and bacon could get you going, followed by turbot fillet with spiced cauliflower purée, crushed potatoes and cod brandade.