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Arbutus
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63-64 Frith Street,
Soho, London, W1D 3JW
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| When Arbutus opened in 2006, it took Soho dining in a new direction. It's gleamingly modern take on Anglo-Med peasant fare was unusual, but not as unusual as the simple,... More
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Belvedere
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Off Abbotsbury Road, Holland Park,
Kensington, London, W8 6LU
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| The Belvedere is the most sophisticated of West London’s celebrity hangouts. Set inside a beautiful building in the heart of Holland Park, it is the perfect place for secluded summer... More
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Cafe du Marche
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22 Charterhouse Square, Charterhouse Mews,
Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 6AH
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| Le Cafe Du Marche is three restaurants under one roof - Le Cafe, Le Grenier and Le Rendezvous. Le Cafe is on the ground floor, Le Grenier is one level... More
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Chez Gerard
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45 East Terrace, The Market, The Piazza,
Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8RF
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| The Chez Gerard chain's most impressive dining area has to be this 1930s Parisian style conservatory restaurant with an alfresco section that overlooks the Covent Garden main piazza. The glass-domed... More
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Chez Kristof
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111 Hammersmith Grove, W6 0NQ
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| Chez Kristof is the third restaurant by Yan Woroniecki, owner of Baltic and Wodka. But this is his first venture into French cooking, and also his first establishment in west... More
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Clos Maggiore
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33 King Street,
Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8JD
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| This independent culinary gem in the vicinity of Covent Garden’s chain-filled streets provides an endearing glimpse of rural southern France. A cosy, indoor courtyard is festooned with decorative branches of... More
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Club Gascon
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57 West Smithfield,
The City, London, EC1A 9DS
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| If Jamie Oliver thinks that turkey twizzlers and chips are the most unhealthy food in Britain, then he obviously hasn't been to this extraordinary Michelin-starred restaurant in a former Lyons... More
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Comptoir Gascon
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63 Charterhouse Street,
Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 6HJ
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| Comptoir Gascon operated as a deli with a few tables until they switched things around in October 2005, reducing the deli counter and installing enough seating for around 50 covers.... More
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Four O Nine
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409 Clapham Road, SW9 9BT
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| It's almost as if this restaurant above the Clapham North Pub doesn't want to be found, with a private entrance tucked away as it is on Landor Road, flagged by... More
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L'Etranger
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36 Gloucester Road,
Kensington, London, SW7 4QT
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| Marrying the French traditions acquired whilst studying under triple Michelin-starred Pierre Gagnaire with the best elements of Indochinese cooking, L'Etranger's Executive Chef, Jerome Tauvron, has succeeded in making this simply... More
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La Poule au Pot
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231 Ebury Street,
Belgravia, London, SW1W 8UT
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| This French bistro would be comically cliched if it wasn't, in fact, the genuine article: the hanging baskets, cramped wooden furnishings, and rustic decor have been a Chelsea favourite since... More
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La Trouvaille
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12A Newburgh Street,
Soho, London, W1F 7RR
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| For shoppers who've tired of justling with the crowds on Oxford Street the network of pretty pedestrianised streets leading from Carnaby Street are certainly worth a visit. And this authentic... More
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Le Coq d'Argent
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No 1 Poultry,
The City, London, EC2R 8EJ
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| The City of London does many things well, but green space is not one of them. So, when summer strikes the suits roll up their sleeves and head to ... More
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Little Bay
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171 Farringdon Road,
Clerkenwell, London, EC1R 3AL
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| Little Bay is pure theatre, like stepping into the Moulin Rouge in its heyday or finding yourself in a 1920s speakeasy, candlelit and avant-garde. You half expect to be surrounded... More
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Little Bay
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228 York Road, SW11 3SJ
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| Little Bay is pure theatre, like stepping into the Moulin Rouge in its heyday or finding yourself in a 1920s speakeasy, candlelit and avant-garde. You half expect to be surrounded... More
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Ma Cuisine
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9 Station Approach, Kew, TW9 3QB
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| Ma Cuisine is a model of simple sophistication. Fresh ingredients and traditional recipes are handled simply and satisfying with no homage paid to the latest food fads. This is the... More
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Mon Plaisir
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19-21 Monmouth Street,
Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9DD
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| The red, white and blue Tricolore hanging over the awning of this traditional French restaurant tells you the patriotic nostalgic dining experience you can expect at Mon Plasir. A long-time... More
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Mu Restaurant and Lounge
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The Millennium Knightsbridge, 17 Sloane Street,
Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 9NU
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| MJU enjoys a good reputation among London's gastronomes, offering a chic blend of European and Asian styles on a short but perfectly formed tasting menu. A new head chef, Tom... More
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Papillon
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96 Draycott Avenue, Chelsea,
Knightsbridge, London, SW3 3AD
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| From the Danish owner of 1 Lombard Street comes an authentic French restaurant in the smart shopping area of Chelsea known as Brompton Cross - where Brompton Road meets Draycott... More
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Rosemary Lane
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61 Royal Mint Street,
Tower Hamlets, London, E1 8LG
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| The last thing we need is another ultra chic restaurant where the atmosphere is decidedly hushed. That's why Rosemary Lane has added such a breath of fresh air to the... More
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Roussillon
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16 St Barnabas Street,
Chelsea, London, SW1W 8QE
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| The Michelin star on a restaurant is always a guarantee of quality cuisine, but - in London at least - it often suggests other things as well: fiddly, elaborate dishes,... More
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Admiralty, The
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Somerset House, The Strand,
Covent Garden, London, WC2R 1LA
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| In the evenings, approach this restaurant through the fountained courtyard of Somerset House to get yourself in the mood for a magical meal. The Admiralty is expensive, but for an... More
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Capital Restaurant, The
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The Capital Hotel, 22 Basil Street,
Knightsbridge, London, SW3 1AT
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| Eric Chavot is a protégé of Raymond Blanc and has, in turn, nurtured the talents of many of London's finest chefs in the kitchens of The Capital. Yet though he... More
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Square, The
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6 Bruton Street,
Mayfair, London, W1J 6PY
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| The easiest way to spot a really posh French restaurant is to look at the wine list: if you could use it to beat up any intruders from the hoi... More
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Wallace, The
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Hertford House, Manchester Square,
Marylebone, London, W1U 3BN
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| This is the place to dine in style on days when you want to appreciate the outdoors but don’t particularly want to experience it first-hand; diners at The Wallace are... More
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1 Lombard Street
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1 Lombard Street,
The City, London, EC3V 9AA
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| 1 Lombard Street was once a banking hall, something that is reflected in the wealthy City types who pack out its plush back dining room. There's an excellent, uncomplicated brasserie... More
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Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
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The Dorchester, Park Lane,
Mayfair, London, W1K 1QA
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| Alain Ducasse is the most successful restaurateur in the world, with fifteen more Michelin stars worldwide than Gordon Ramsay. His first London operation, earning him two of those stars, is... More
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Almeida
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30 Almedia Street,
Islington, London, N1 1AD
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| This popular D & D London (formerly Conran Restaurants) eatery is renowned as Islington's top restaurant, a much sought after plaudit given the area's sheer volume of places to eat,... More
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Angelus
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4 Bathurst Street,
Bayswater, London, W2 2SD
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| Most recently the Archery Tavern pub, this restaurant close to Hyde Park stands in what was originally a stable block in the 19th century. There's not a hint of its... More
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