It also arrived in an impressive dish that bought to mind a giant clamshell. While the fish benefited from an extra twist of salt, it was perfectly cooked and the rich sauce added depth. The wine also went well with a main of roast cod, served with St Austell mussels, buttered leeks and sea vegetables topped, happily, with a sprig of samphire. They were perfectly accompanied with a glass of sancerre from the impressive wine list, which bears the hallmark of Berry Bros & Rudd. A delicious tuna tartare with spiced avocado, soy and yuzu balanced the sweet and sharp flavours expertly and whetted the appetite for the rest of the evening, while my partner's partridge, holding the perfect amount of smoke, was served with tangy pickled quince, pumpkin and a tasty blaeberry vinegar, all garnished with a scattering of delicious savoury snaps. We were greeted with a glass of Moet & Chandon - never a bad start to the evening - and Mario the waiter was happy to field questions on a menu that benefits from its relative brevity, with six options per course.Our starters were beautifully presented and swiftly despatched. Nevertheless, the atmosphere in Coda is anything but tense as curtain up approaches and the staff are clearly as well drilled as any of the performers taking to the stage. With a dinner crowd anticipating an evening of high-octane drama from Cirque du Soleil and a show starting at 8pm, the kitchen faces its own high wire act - feeding and watering the guests while ensuring they take their seats in good time. Floor-to-ceiling windows, Swarovski crystal chandeliers, dark wooden tables with high-backed chairs and subtle table lighting lend an ambience in keeping with the location. The room is based around a central bar area and has an intimate feel, despite being able to seat 65. Open for two hours prior to shows, it offers theatre-goers a fine-dining experience a few yards from their seats. What visitors might not know is that it is also home to a wide variety of bars and restaurants, tucked away within its opulent Victorian confines.Ĭoda Restaurant sits upstairs in the east portico and specialises in seasonal and modern British food. London's Royal Albert Hall is one of the city's most recognisable landmarks and plays host to a huge array of cultural events, from the Proms to rock concerts.

Coda restaurant