With its three branches, in Canary Wharf, Bishopsgate and Belgravia, Boisdale is perhaps one of London’s best-kept secrets – and ideal for lovers of fine dining. On this particular evening we headed for Boisdale of Belgravia. You would be forgiven for thinking it would be compact inside, as Boisdale is...
Read more about Boisdale of Canary Wharf in LondonSituated on the eighth floor of this iconic South Bank building, OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie offers diners the chance to enjoy a sophisticated fine-dining experience whilst marvelling at spectacular views of London. Head chef Jeremy Bloor’s menu features modern, seasonal British dishes with an innovative twist, and...
Read more about OXO Tower Restaurant, Brasserie & Bar in South East LondonIf you’re looking for a classic, decadent dining experience, look no further than One Twenty One Two at the Royal Horseguards Hotel. Menus at this opulent restaurant change seasonally, but on my visit I had some beautiful warm sourdough and rosemary bread, followed by scallops with deliciously thick garden pea...
Read more about One Twenty One Two in Central LondonFounded in London’s West End in 1979, Garfunkel’s has over the years established itself as a truly great name in the world of British and world cuisine. Garfunkel’s prides itself on providing something for everyone, and it really does deliver. But don’t just take this reviewer’s word for it; see...
Read more about Garfunkel's - Greenwich in South East LondonThe concept of a friendly neighbourhood restaurant serving top-quality food is a rarity, but one which the lucky residents of leafy Blackheath are blessed with thanks to Chapters All Day Dining – a refreshingly unpretentious venue serving modern British food with Continental influences. The regular clientele includes mums brunching, business-people lunching...
Read more about Chapters All Day Dining in South East LondonHotel Rafayel is a striking landmark on the Battersea skyline, with an eco-friendly focus and an emphasis on five-star luxury, so a visit to its sleek and stylish restaurant is well worth the trip, whether you're a hotel guest or not. Banyan on the Thames presents a well-judged blend of...
Read more about Banyan on the Thames in South-LondonTucked away behind Balham's high street is Balham Bowls Club. Once a men-only bowling club, it is now a pub serving fantastic food. Retaining many of its original features and character, the building has now been transformed into a fantastic eatery serving comforting, familiar food in a quintessentially 1930s English...
Read more about Balham Bowls Club in South-LondonDiscovering a hidden jewel always puts a smile on my face, so I was delighted to find The Victoria. Tucked away amongst the quiet residential roads of East Sheen, this stylish gastropub is a wonderful place to relax with a superbly executed supper. The menu is concise and confident, offering...
Read more about The Victoria in East SheenEmile’s Restaurant has been delighting diners in Putney for 23 years – step inside and you’ll soon see why. The restaurant – and its owner, Emile – is utterly charming. Serving classic French cuisine with a modern twist, everything is homemade, from the herb bread at your table through to the...
Read more about Emile's Restaurant in South West LondonTwo cool, crisp glasses of Prosecco di Valdobbiadene began our evening at Enoteca Turi – a sparkling wine whose classic elegance reflected the entire dining experience at this celebrated family-run Italian restaurant in Putney. We were greeted by vintage 1940s jazz playing softly in the background – and by...
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