Allegra

Allegra is a restaurant at The Stratford in London, with chef Patrick Powell in the kitchen. Set within The Stratford, the mood is urbane and elevated: floor-to-ceiling glass, luminous textures, and an effortless sense of space that lets conversation, and anticipation, breathe. In the kitchen, chef Patrick Powell channels a modern European sensibility that favors clarity, balance, and deeply satisfying flavor. The signature liver parfait choux sets the tone with rich, precise flavor. Dishes read classic yet feel unmistakably current, grilled potato bread sluiced with XO crab and lemon offers smoke against saline depth, while lobster-stuffed cabbage arrives sheened in shellfish sauce, the kind of quietly technical cooking that resonates long after the last forkful. Meat is treated with equal restraint and respect. A grass-fed beef sirloin arrives perfectly blushed, its succulence framed by a golden pomme paillasson, the crisp lattice echoing the steak’s mineral savor. The menu moves with confidence from savory courses to desserts. Each plate is composed with an eye for proportion and a sense of narrative, nothing extraneous, everything precise. The wine program leans toward thoughtful producers and benchmark regions. Seasonally attuned pairings amplify texture and aroma, and the cocktail bar provides a parallel journey, clean, architectural drinks with layered botanicals and impeccable balance. Service is polished and attentive. Allegra has closed permanently.