We had originally booked to dine at Gourmet Sushi before seeing a film at The Gate cinema in Notting Hill Gate. But when we got there, it turned out to be closed for renovations, and it was clear no sushi was going to be made there that evening! After a quick look on The Fork, we found The Shed nearby and made a really last minute booking. So late, that the restaurant hadn't received it yet when we got there. Luckily, they had a spot for two, albeit for a shorter time than normal. That suited us fine, as we were going to see a film afterwards anyway.

We didn't have an enormous amount of time, and hence we started with something small. Instead of a full starter, we enjoyed an amuse-bouche first. For me that was a delightful goats cheese tartlet, and for my wife a mushroom marmite éclair. Marmite isn't a flavour I agree with, but she loves it.

For our mains, we both chose the Sussex lamb. The lamb was moist and succulent, and probably one of the best cooked ones I've had so far. It came with a beetroot salad, which was earthy and complimented the dish well.

With this, we shared a side order of English asparagus, which were served with a saffron emulsion. Some almond dust added some texture.

We still had some time, and space for pudding. As dessert, we enjoyed sharing the Rum Baba. It was presented in a boa-bun like contraption with a creaming rum sauce as filling. Some slightly sour raw strawberries complemented the sweetness of the dish.

Alongside our meal, we had a bottle of a full flavoured white wine which stood up well to the lamb.

The Shed was comforting and cosy, with great service. We were a little short on time, so couldn't try something for a full three-course meal. As it was so nice, I think we will be back when we have more time, and can book a little further away in time!