*Please note that this is a review of the vegetarian tasting menu only.

Walking into Voyage by Adam Simmonds, located inside the Megaro Hotel right opposite the buzz of King’s Cross station, feels like stepping into a different world.

The restaurant’s centrepiece is a bold, squared open kitchen that dominates the space, framed by an industrial design. Dark colour tones and rich copper accents play against the dim, intimate lighting, adding a unique architectural twist that sets this venue apart from the usual high-end restaurants that populate London.

The restaurant is part of a captivating labyrinth beneath the hotel – a space that also houses a stylish hidden cocktail bar and even a beautifully restored former Barclays Bank vault, now serving as a wine cellar.

The layout of the restaurant feels intentional and almost theatrical. Most of the seating is arranged at round tables positioned thoughtfully to offer diners an unobstructed view of the kitchen. Here, you can watch chefs cook – including Adam Simmonds himself, the Michelin-awarded chef who heads this restaurant.

About the chef

Adam Simmonds is a Michelin-starred British chef who has made a name for himself with elegant, seasonal dishes. He has worked in some of the UK’s most respected kitchens, including Le Gavroche and Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. He has also earned Michelin stars at both Ynyshir Hall and Danesfield House.

Now, he heads up Voyage at The Megaro Hotel in the heart of King’s Cross, where his Nordic-inspired tasting menus put quality ingredients front and centre of each dish.

Beyond the kitchen, Adam is also an ambassador for The Burnt Chef Project and the founder of Home Kitchen, a restaurant that helps people affected by homelessness build careers in hospitality.

The cuisine and tasting menus

Voyage presents a modern British menu with Nordic inspirations, centred around seasonal produce and elegant plating.

There are two menus on offer: a regular and a vegetarian option, each available in five or seven courses. The regular tasting menu ranges from £85 to £115 and the vegetarian menu ranges from £60 to £90. For those wanting an extra indulgence, there’s also a cheese plate available for £15.

When it comes to wine pairings, choices include:

• The special Voyage pairing (£108)
• A regular wine selection (£65)
• A mixed option (£65)
• A non-alcoholic pairing (£50)

On my visit, I opted for the five-course vegetarian menu with wine pairing.

Our review of the vegetarian tasting menu

Our meal began with two canapés, both served on the same buttery sweet pastry base. Soon after came the first course, a portobello mushroom presented with a rich horseradish buttercream and enveloped in matcha-dusted filo pastry. The mushroom’s earthy, meaty depth dominated the plate but the combination of matcha and mushroom was particularly interesting and unexpectedly harmonious.

Next in line was a juicy slice of roasted beetroot with blackberries and an elderflower reduction. It was the sweetest course of the night, but a match made in heaven. Beetroot isn’t always the most crowd-pleasing ingredient. Yet here, the root vegetable was lifted by the bright fruity and floral notes.

Next was a celebration of carrots, prepared four ways. On the plate, you find a miniature pickled carrot, a smooth carrot purée (seemingly enriched with a delicate milk infusion), a crunchy carrot steak topped with nutty buckwheat, and thin strips of raw carrot wrapped into a neat little cylinder. The creaminess of the purée stood out, bringing a soft, buttery contrast to the bright, fresh flavours of the other elements.

Celeriac was the star of the final savoury dish. It was baked in salt crust and immersed in a fragrant broth alongside walnut, shiitake mushrooms and black truffle. The truffle was more restrained than expected, but the broth’s deep, layered richness more than made up for its subtlety. We were served sourdough (a choice of white or rye) to soak up every drop of the broth.

Dessert offered a refreshing finish. Compressed pear cubes were paired with hazelnut and a soft, velvety pearl barley ice cream, which sat on top of a chocolate ganache disc.

The chocolate added just the right amount of bitterness to offset the sweetness of the pear and cream. It wasn’t an overly decadent dessert (not one for those who love chocolate on chocolate on chocolate), but it felt incredibly well-balanced.

The wine pairings

One of the real highlights of the evening was the wine service. The staff took the time to talk us through each wine, explaining not just where it came from, but how regional climate and production choices shaped its character. As a wannabe wine connoisseur myself, being able to not only listen but ask questions about each wine made the experience feel that much more unique. The staff’s knowledge is commendable and was evident from the first pour.

Is Voyage by Adam Simmonds worth the trip?

While the name of this restaurant suggests a culinary journey, the meal feels more like a destination than an unfolding experience. Yet, the food is all elegantly simple, and each ingredient and technique is carefully executed.

The dining room, sleek with copper tones and dim lighting, is stylish and deliberately pared back. It doesn’t offer the warmth or softness some diners might prefer, but the attentiveness of the staff balances that formality.

Their knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for both the food and wine adds a personal, welcoming touch that makes the experience much more remarkable.

If you appreciate clean, seasonal flavours and expert wine guidance, this Nordic-meets-British restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Explore the menus or book a visit on the official website.

*The RESET team dined as guests of the restaurant.

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