Gorgeous Italian Bites at Polpo, Soho
Polpo takes inspiration from the bacaro of Venice - relaxed bars which serve rounds of tapas with glasses of liquor, a wholly agreeable concept whose authenticity is buoyed by its cicchetti...
Lunch at Cabana, Westfield
Try a sharing board to start at Cabana in Westfield, ‘Frango’, consists of chicken 3 ways – Coxinhas of mashed and spiced chicken, marinated wings and fried chicken.
Lunch at Polpetto, Soho
The credit for the rise of the no-reservation, sharing-plate, shabby-chic contingent of restaurants must go to Russell Norman, also a pioneer in the concept of Italian tapas.
A Gorgeous Pub Lunch at Smokehouse, Islington
As boozers go this is a diamond of a find, and It’s no surprise that the food is leagues ahead considering the breadth of experience of its head chef Neil Rankin.
Lunch at The Dairy, Clapham
In spite of the chef’s impressive pedigree, prices at The Dairy are affordable and tasting plates are the order of the day from the restaurants rooftop garden.
Steaks and more at Foxlow, Farringdon
Foxlow is the new restaurant from the guys behind Hawksmoor, and although steak is also on the menu here, the emphasis is on less common cuts of meat.
My Favourite burgers at MEATliquor
MEATliqour is burger-centric, highly sought after and the inevitable queues are made my more so by the fact that the restaurant doesn’t take reservations.
Loving Pollen Street Social, Soho
Sired by Jason Atherton, there is potential for Pollen Street Social to offer the kind of culinary flexing that one would expect from an ex elBulli chef.
The Best Sushi in London at Yashin, Kensington
The words ‘Without Soy Sauce – but if you want to’ are emblazoned in neon on the restaurant wall, and underline the twist to Yashin sushi bar in Kensington.
A beautiful dinner at Gymkhana, Mayfair
I've yet to come across a dish I didn't like, and I would be happy as Larry to have everything again. Service is attentive and feels comfortable, average price per person is £75.
A new Soho favourite restaurant at 10 Greek Street
The menu is just one page long which includes a series of ‘small plates’, mains and desserts, and changes regularly, serving charming dishes to lucky Soho regulars.
Japanese food at Zuma, Knightsbridge
The menu at Zuma in Knightsbridge is dominated by items cooked over the Robata grill. The best of these is a fillet of seabass with flame-licked skin covering supple flesh.
Clos Maggiore – The Most Romantic Restaurant in London?
It’s no secret that the most romantic restaurant in London is regarded as Clos Maggiore, with a single room apparently potent enough to win this and other racier accolades.
Fine dining at Launceston Place, Kensington
Deconstructed apple pie is as exquisite in presentation as it is in taste – a cube of baked custard provides creamy mouthfuls, reminiscent of the lightest of crème brulee.
