Review: Six By Nico's new space-themed tasting menu is a feast for the senses
We tried Six by Nico’s new space-themed dining experience - and it was out of this world!
Fine dining experiences in London often feel like they cost an arm and a leg before you’ve even finished your main course.
That’s where Six By Nico comes in - offering a six-course tasting menu with wine or cocktail pairings inspired by a theme, destination or concept that changes every six weeks at a price that still feels like you’re treating yourself. Still, it’s not out of the realm of possibility.
Last night I visited Six By Nico, where I was promised a six-course journey into the unknown - a multi-sensory dining experience with the concept of SPACE.
As someone who eats a plant-based diet due to multiple stomach disorders, you needn’t worry about options at Six By Nico, as every course can be adapted to a vegan diet.
Aperitif
Upon arrival, I was treated to Launch Sequence, a drink featuring elderflower, salted cucumber cordial, prosecco and soda - or if you are teetotal like me, sans prosecco. It was the perfect drink to start the evening; light, refreshing and bubbly.
Course 1 - Zero Gravity Tart
As the server approached with the first course, she also held a teapot that, when poured over the slate stones supporting the tart, would cause billowing smoke to surround your bowl, creating a delightfully interstellar experience. The tart was cheesy but balanced nicely with a sharpness from the preserved apricot, and the crisp edible shell provided a mixture of textures to please your palate.
Course 2 - Last Harvest
The Last Harvest proved to be even better than the first course, with potatoes swimming in a delicious sauce and crunchy potato crumb. Even my boyfriend, who was accompanying me to dinner and was trying the traditional menu, thought the plant-based option was exceptional and enjoyed the sauce over his own.
Course 3 - Biopack 3-06
Biopack 3-06 was one of the courses I was most intrigued by due to the menu stating that there would be 12 garnishes to accompany it. Ranging from tomato caviar to red pepper ketchup, each garnish paired with the soft artichoke melted in your mouth to provide a completely different taste each time.
Course 4 - Black Hole
The Black Hole was by far the best savoury dish, and the way that it was served proved a unique experience. You are presented with headphones and a blindfold so that you can eat the course like you are in a black hole. Luckily, I emerged from the Black Hole without any spillage onto my outfit and having tasted the softest risotto I’ve ever had in my life. It felt as though I was eating boba tea bubbles but without the dramatic squirt of juice that occurred when you popped them - I could have had a second serving.
Course 5 - Solar Flare
The soft-baked celeriac paired with the confit squash and black garlic proved to be a lighter meal ahead of dessert, and perhaps the most appealing to look at on the plate with the sauce swirled across the porcelain.
Course 6 - Goodbye Earth
I have the biggest sweet tooth and always look forward to the dessert the most when eating out. This was perhaps where the biggest deviation from the traditional menu occurred when accommodating a plant-based diet, but this is by no means a criticism. I was served a dessert reminiscent of Angel Delight, with a tart strawberry sorbet that transported me back to my childhood of holidays spent in Florida, where I would order obscene amounts of virgin strawberry daiquiris on the beach - my only wish was that there had been more of it.
The evening was an incredible delight from start to finish, with excellent service from friendly wait staff, and new and delicious food throughout the night. Six By Nico has delivered another fine dining menu worth experiencing.