Sitting pretty amid the bustling bars and boutiques of Upper Street, between the Angel and Highbury & Islington tube stations, Le Mercury has been serving a delicious slice of French bistro-style cooking since 1985. Surprisingly, this setting for a romantic evening doesn’t come with a hefty price tag – in fact,...
Read more about Le Mercury in North-LondonSituated in London’s Limehouse district, La Figa has fast become something of an institution in its own right. Offering guests everything from simple meals to intricate Italian cuisine, this gem has something to satisfy all tastes. With the Thames but a stone’s throw away, this thoroughly Italian establishment boasts a...
Read more about La Figa in East-LondonOn picturesque West India Quay, you’ll discover the trendy Rum & Sugar restaurant, bar and music venue. The historic, atmospheric Grade I listed building in which it is housed was once a rum and sugar warehouse, and has been carefully restored into a rather enchanting establishment. The restaurant showcases locally sourced...
Read more about Rum & Sugar in East-LondonCarluccio’s Italian cafés, restaurants and food shops offer friendly and affordable Italian eating, drinking and shopping in a relaxed environment. Serving regional Italian food, their doors are always open, whether you fancy a coffee, a leisurely three-course meal with wine or anything in between. The seasonally changing menu boasts...
Read more about Carluccio's - Islington in North-LondonIt is 1988 - a time before anyone even knew how to spell 'Hoxton' - and Paul Daly can be seen working in his Hoxton metal work studio, putting his passion and talent into sculpture and expressionistic art. In the 21st Century this same studio has been transformed into one...
Read more about Roadtrip & The Workshop in North East LondonThanks to its fresh flavours and expert blends of spices, together with top-quality produce and efficient service, it’s easy to see why Needoo Grill is so popular. Since opening its doors in 2009, the restaurant has become a firm favourite dining destination in the Whitechapel area. Food is prepared using traditional...
Read more about Needoo Grill in WhitechapelIn the heart of the fashionable, world-famous Brick Lane, where Indian restaurants are ten a penny, you’ll discover Chillies, which, in this hotbed of competition, is proving it’s a cut above the rest. In no rush, my partner and I were seated and proceeded to dig into poppadoms and...
Read more about Chillies in East-LondonSituated in the heart of bustling Brick Lane, Mango offers an exciting blend of traditional Indian fare and exotic Bangladeshi specialities. The manager, Chonny, attributes Mango’s enduring popularity to the restaurant’s family-like dynamic; the shared passion and extensive experience of the close-knit team creates a vibrant buzz both in the...
Read more about Mango in LondonWandering along bustling Brick Lane can sometimes be an overwhelming experience with so many curry houses to choose from. It can seem impossible in this hectic street to determine which ones are worth a visit. However, cast your eyes down this well-known street and you’ll see Preem, a restaurant with...
Read more about Preem in LondonWandering along bustling Brick Lane can sometimes be an overwhelming experience with so many curry houses to choose from. It can seem impossible in this hectic street to determine which ones are worth a visit. However, cast your eyes down this well-known street and you’ll see Preem, a restaurant with...
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