London
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Shrimpy’s, restaurant, London N1
Interesting decor and views over the Regent's canal. Amercian food. Run by Pablo Flack and David Waddington. -
Soif, French Bistro and Wine bar, London SW11
French Bistro and wine bar owned by wine importer Les Caves de Pyrene, part of a group including Terroir, Brawn and the Green Man and French Horn. Extensive wine list. Menu changes daily. -
Burger & Lobster, American diner, London W1
American style. No menu, just burger or lobster or lobster roll. Address: 29 Clarges Street, Mayfair, London W1J 7EF. -
Benares, Michelin starred Indian restaurant, London W1
Michelin starred Indian restaurant, run by chef Atul Kochhar. A really different Indian dining experience from what we have become accustomed to in the UK. -
China Presentations, London NW7
China Presentations is a family-run business and an independent retailer of china, crystal, cutlery and giftware, established in 1962. -
Manuka Kitchen, Reataurant, London SW6
Small and minimally decorated, serving hot rolls and large sharing plates, plus a selection of starters and main courses. Well cooked and presented food with a large Kiwi influence. -
Shimogamo, Japanese restaurant, London NW1
Japanese restaurant near Regents Park, serving sushi, sashimi, sukiyaki (hotpots), teriyaki skewers, belly pork, sushi rolls with uni (the roe from sea urchins), kimchi, gyoza dumplings, Japanese salads, soba or udon noodles, plus a range of chef's specials. -
Ottolenghi, delicatessen, patisserie, London W11
Mainly a take-away delicatessen and patisserie, with 10 tables at the back. No bookings taken. -
Royal Court Theatre Café, London SW1
Buzzing theatre café frequented by actors and directors. British food, with treats from Europe. Quality, choice, value for money. -
Café Spice Namasté, London E1
Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala’s celebrated landmark Indian restaurant, a short stroll from the Tower of London, offering a contemporary twist on traditional dishes from Goa, North India, Hyderabad and Kashmir. Indian fine dining. -
The Cinnamon Club, fine dining Indian restaurant, London SW1
Run by Vivek Singh, a frequent guest chef on Saturday Kitchen, the award-winning restaurant presents constantly evolving menus of modern fine-dining Indian food, and a carefully matched wine list, and is set in the historic Grade II listed former Westminster Library. -
Mishkins, Jewish deli, London WC2
They call themselves "a kind of Jewish deli with cocktails". Owners: Russell Norman and Richard Beatty. -
Brasserie Zédel, French restaurant, London W1
French-style brasserie with sumptuous décor and Parisian feel. Good quality food, modest portions. Very reasonable prices. -
Hawksmoor, Restaurant, London EC2
Very elegant and traditional wood-panelled restaurant, in the heart of the City of London, specialising in steaks and fish, and raved about by the critics. Their triple-cooked chips are excellent. Expensive. -
Brunswick House Café, restaurant, London SW8
Café / restaurant serving limited menu, British food with a difference. Some genuinely original dishes. Ex grandiose ballroom and music hall, with outdoor sun terrace surrounded by statues. -
Granger & Co, café, restaurant, London W11
Café / restaurant run by Australian celebrity TV chef Bill Granger. No bookings, often long queues, light, airy and spacious. -
FARM:shop, Dalston, London E8
Once a derelict shop, FARM:shop is the world's first urban farming hub - a workspace, café, arts and events venue packed to the rafters with living and breathing food - literally a farm in a shop. -
Mari Vanna, Russian restaurant, London SW1
(Russian) Georgian food, in shabby chic, over-the-top style. Authentic Georgian cooking widely praised by critics. -
The Four Seasons, Chinese Restaurant, London W2
Cantonese restaurant in Bayswater, offering excellent value for money, and reliable quality. Sister restaurant to the one of the same name in Chinatown. -
The River Café, Michelin starred restaurant, London W6
Italian and American inspired food to a very high standard, with no fussiness. It has a Michelin star, and you have to book three to four weeks in advance to get a table. -
Wapping Food, British and European restaurant, London E1
Set in an old power station with the remains of the old machinery and modern dining furniture, constantly changing as a living art exhibition, this is an an unusual and intriguing atmosphere which may not suit all tastes. -
Kettner’s, Brasserie, Cocktail and Champagne bar, London W1
Gorgeously glamorous, the Grade II listed building boasts a Brasserie, Cocktail and Champagne Bar, and eight Private Dining and Events Rooms. -
Pitt Cue Co, restaurant, London W1
American food in a "prison experience" setting, complete with food served on metal trays. Stark decor. -
Jamon Jamon, paella, London (various locations)
Traditional Spanish Paella served from three large Paella pans heated over gas burners. Also do a "fryella", which is an "English breakfast" version of Paella! -
Donostia, Spanish tapas bar, London W1
Donostia restaurant in London is a tapas bar of the highest quality, under chef Tomasz Baranski, previously of Barrafina.
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