Walking towards Outlaw's Seafood and Grill in Knightsbridge I passed a Ferrari, Bentley and Porsche parked one behind the other.

Such is the luxury in Basil Street - Harrods is close by - that a part of me grew slightly reluctant to rate it highly before I'd even set foot inside.

This being because I knew just by walking there that its pricing would be out of reach with average London diners, unfamiliar with the millionaire's choice of food.

But while its pricing didn't prove me wrong - our bill was £214 - just a few sips of its spectacular wine, and a few bites of its brilliant, methodical food, it left me scratching my head to deliver any criticism.

So if you do every fancy spending a few months' savings on food - or winning the lottery - I'd completely recommend Outlaw's. Here's why:

1. The wine

The bottles list is huge - almost like a small book - and expensive, but one of the reasonably priced wines on offer was the Levin Sauvignon Blanc, from the restaurant owner's own vineyard in Turn, Italy.

An award winner and available only in restaurants, it has all the refreshing qualities you'd expect from a good white but with a quality flavour perfect for fish.

Similar praise can be put towards the Lime Rock Pinot Noir (125ml, £13) but the shining light of the evenings beverages was, undoubtedly, the Chardonnay "Riva Ranch" (£10.50) - sublime.

2. Atmosphere

Walking into Outlaw's you have to first walk through The Capital hotel, turning a corner and then seated in its relatively small surroundings.

I actually found the restaurant, considering it's Knightsbridge, to be a little understated with relatively plain colours and material.

But, for me, this served to enhance the experience.

Often restaurants can try so hard to be luxury it makes you feel uncomfortable but, such is the high standard of staff service and food, it simply doesn't need to.

3. Starters

The menu offers two courses for £45, three courses for £55 or five for £75.

To start I chose the Quail, with hazelnut, apple and kohlrabi and my friend Joe opted for the Cured Monkfish, with fennel, parsley and lemon.

Tender meat served in strong, but highly flavoursome sauce, my dish was a real treat while Joe's, though not quite as brilliant and rather small, was still of high quality.

4. Mains

My favorite meal of the evening was the Hake, served with mussels, cider and clotted cream sauce along with spring cabbage.

Crispy on top but delicately tender underneath, the fish had clearly been cooked with a fierce dedication to the craft.

Meanwhile Joe had the Stuffed Hogget Shank which, I was told, had been cooked and marinated overnight to deliver what my friend told me was the "most tender meat I think I've ever had".

5. Desserts

Finishing off the evening we both couldn't help but finish with the Chocolate Mousse with Cornish Stout Cake and Cream Cheese Ice Cream and Lime.

A rich, delicious dish that treats the sweet tooth and capped a fine evening of dining.

The Verdict

If a food-based dictionary were to come out any time soon, Outlaw's would surely appear under the word "methodical".

I can definitely imagine the chef being obsessed with the fine details to the point where he loses sleep - but with stunning effect.

getwestlondon gives Outlaw's five stars out of five.