However, a recent meal at Hélène Darroze at The Connaught was a bit of a revelation in the total, nostalgic pleasures of a knockout à la carte offering. À la carte doesn’t just give you control over dishes, but over the pacing of the meal. It’s so good and the kind of substantial pudding you only really get with à la carte. Best à la carte in London:St John, FarringdonDuh. Trivet, BermondseyNot quite as decadent as Darroze, the two Michelin starred Trivet is still a blow out à la carte experience.