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The Best Restaurants In Covent Garden
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The Best Restaurants In Covent Garden
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The Best Restaurants In Covent Garden

There’s so much more to Covent Garden than theatres and tourists. Here’s our pick of 29 of the best restaurants to grab dinner and a drink in the area

By Sam Collins, Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Missing, David Paw, and Eileen Twum on February 18, 2019

Bancone
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Bancone
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Bancone

Bancone is an affordable, pasta specialist in Covent Garden. It’s perfect for almost any dinner situation you can dream up.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley on February 18, 2019

London’s New Restaurant Openings
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London’s New Restaurant Openings
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London’s New Restaurant Openings

The new restaurant openings in London you should know about.

By Oliver Feldman, Heidi Lauth Beasley, and Jake Missing on February 15, 2019

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By Chris Stang on January 9, 2017

London’s Best Private Dining Rooms
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London’s Best Private Dining Rooms
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London’s Best Private Dining Rooms

Here’s our complete guide to the best private rooms in the city, with capacity from 10 to over 80.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley on February 14, 2019

Holborn Dining Room
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Holborn Dining Room
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Holborn Dining Room

The Holborn Dining Room is a big and grand all-day restaurant inside the Rosewood Hotel, but the only things you should go there for are the pies.

By Jake Missing on February 14, 2019

The Best Brunches In London
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The Best Brunches In London
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The Best Brunches In London

Trying to figure out where the eggs, sourdough and french toast are? Here are the best brunches to hit up in London, in one convenient guide.

By Jake Missing and David Paw on February 13, 2019

Kerridge’s Bar And Grill
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Kerridge’s Bar And Grill
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Kerridge’s Bar And Grill

Kerridge’s Bar and Grill near Embankment serves tarted up (and expensive) English classics, and nothing about it is hard to get on with.

By Jake Missing on February 11, 2019

Restaurants Within Two Minutes’ Walk Of The Underground For When It’s Raining, Again
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Restaurants Within Two Minutes’ Walk Of The Underground For When It’s Raining, Again

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You want to eat out, but it’s raining again and you don’t want to stray too far from the tube? Try one of these spots.

By Oliver Feldman, Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Missing, and Eileen Twum on February 11, 2019

London’s Best Restaurants For A Meal With Your Grandparents
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London’s Best Restaurants For A Meal With Your Grandparents
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London’s Best Restaurants For A Meal Wi...

Finding a place to please both you and your grandparents isn’t easy. It should be familiar, but you don’t want it to be boring. This is where to go.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley and Jake Missing on February 7, 2019

The River Café
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The River Café
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The River Café

The River Café is a long standing classic London restaurant that literally wrote the book on tasteful, authentic Italian food.

By Jake Missing on February 6, 2019

London’s New Restaurant Openings
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London’s New Restaurant Openings
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London’s New Restaurant Openings

The new restaurant openings in London you should know about.

By Oliver Feldman, Heidi Lauth Beasley, and Jake Missing on February 15, 2019

Leroy
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Leroy
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Leroy

Leroy is an airy spot on a quiet corner in Shoreditch, serving small plates and an excellent selection of wine.

By Jake Missing on February 4, 2019

The Best Restaurants In Shoreditch
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The Best Restaurants In Shoreditch
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The Best Restaurants In Shoreditch

Some of the best spots in London happen to be in Shoreditch. Here are the best restaurants that are actually worth the time and effort.

By Jake Missing, David Paw, and Eileen Twum on February 1, 2019

Where To Eat In Clerkenwell
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Where To Eat In Clerkenwell
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Where To Eat In Clerkenwell

Clerkenwell has some of the best and most understated restaurants in London. These are the ones you should be eating in.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley and Jake Missing on January 31, 2019

Morito
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Morito
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Morito

Morito is an energetic but corridor-like spot on Exmouth Market specialising in north African and Spanish inspired small plates.

By Jake Missing on January 31, 2019

The London Hit List: The Best New Restaurants In London
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The London Hit List: The Best New Restaurants In London
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The best new restaurants in London.

By Sam Collins, Oliver Feldman, Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Missing, and Eileen Twum on January 28, 2019

Gökyüzü
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Gökyüzü
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Gökyüzü

Gökyüzü is an all-day, late-night Turkish spot in Harringay. It’s a Green Lanes landmark, and one of London’s best restaurants.

By Jake Missing on January 28, 2019

Where To Go When You Need A ‘Great Little Place’
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Where To Go When You Need A ‘Great Little Place’
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Where To Go When You Need A ‘Great Litt...

Everyone likes saying ‘I know a great little place around the corner’, don’t they? Here are some of London’s best great little places.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley on January 24, 2019

Maggie Jones’s
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Maggie Jones’s
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Maggie Jones’s

Maggie Jones’s is a romantic, character-filled restaurant off Kensington High Street, serving a menu of excellent quality British food.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley on January 24, 2019

The Best Date Night Restaurants In London
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The Best Date Night Restaurants In London
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The Best Date Night Restaurants In London

Here’s where to plan every type of date night in London.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Missing, and Eileen Twum on January 21, 2019

St Leonards
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St Leonards
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St Leonards

St Leonards is a spot in Shoreditch, with an ice bar and a wood-burning hearth, but despite the odd standout vegetable dish, it’s not worth going to.

By Jake Missing on January 21, 2019

Where To Get Some Pasta And A Glass Of Wine By Yourself
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Where To Get Some Pasta And A Glass Of Wine By Yourself
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Where To Get Some Pasta And A Glass Of ...

Eating carbohydrates by yourself is a beautiful thing. Here’s where to do it.

By Jake Missing on January 21, 2019

Where To Eat When You’re Sick Of Being Told To Order 2-3 Small Plates Each
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Where To Eat When You’re Sick Of Being Told To Order 2-3 Small Plates Each
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Sometimes you don’t want to graze from every dish on the menu. Sometimes you just want a solid meal. Or a plate of food that’s all yours.

By Jake Missing on January 17, 2019

London’s New Restaurant Openings
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London’s New Restaurant Openings
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London’s New Restaurant Openings

The new restaurant openings in London you should know about.

By Oliver Feldman, Heidi Lauth Beasley, and Jake Missing on February 15, 2019

Quality Chop House
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Quality Chop House
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Quality Chop House

Quality Chip House is an excellent British restaurant in Clerkenwell that understands what makes a meal pleasurable.

By Jake Missing on January 14, 2019

Where To Have An Affordable Sit-Down Lunch In Farringdon
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Where To Have An Affordable Sit-Down Lunch In Farringdon
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Home to some of the city’s best restaurants, the streets around Farringdon are also home to a clutch of affordable spots for a sit-down lunch.

By Oliver Feldman, Jo Harris-Cooksley, Heidi Lauth Beasley, and Jake Missing on January 14, 2019

The Best Places To Have Dinner For Around £20
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The Best Places To Have Dinner For Around £20
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The Best Places To Have Dinner For Arou...

These are the best dinners that £20 will buy you in London.

By Jake Missing on January 10, 2019

The Best Cheap Eats In London
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The Best Cheap Eats In London
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The Best Cheap Eats In London

Where to get the best cheap eats in London.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Missing, and David Paw on January 10, 2019

The London Hit List: The Best New Restaurants In London
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The London Hit List: The Best New Restaurants In London
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The London Hit List: The Best New Resta...

The best new restaurants in London.

By Sam Collins, Oliver Feldman, Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Missing, and Eileen Twum on January 28, 2019

12 Great Restaurants In The City
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12 Great Restaurants In The City
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12 Great Restaurants In The City

The best places to eat in the City of London.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley and Jake Missing on January 7, 2019

The London Survival Guide: Where To Eat When You Just Moved Here
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The London Survival Guide: Where To Eat When You Just Moved Here
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The London Survival Guide: Where To Eat...

London’s a tough city to get your head around. So, whether you’ve just started your studies here, or you’re starting a new job, here’s where to eat.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley and Jake Missing on January 7, 2019

Kym’s
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Kym’s
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Kym’s

Kym’s is a lively and modern Chinese restaurant on Bloomberg Arcade in the City, specialising in small plates and meats.

By Jake Missing on January 7, 2019

Berenjak
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Berenjak
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Berenjak

The ten person counter at Berenjak, a corridor-like Iranian kebab and mazeh restaurant in Soho, makes it the perfect spot if you’re dining solo.

By Jake Missing on January 3, 2019

10 Places To Go For A Drink When You’re Not Drinking
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10 Places To Go For A Drink When You’re Not Drinking
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10 Places To Go For A Drink When You’re...

You could nurse a glass of lime and soda in any London pub. But when you’re off the booze, these are the places to go for a really great drink.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley on January 3, 2019

Supawan
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Supawan
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Supawan

Supawan is an understated but excellent Thai restaurant near King’s Cross. It’s a spot you’ll come back to again and again.

By Jake Missing on December 20, 2018

Where To Eat Near King’s Cross
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Where To Eat Near King’s Cross
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Where To Eat Near King’s Cross

The best places to eat in and around King’s Cross.

By Jake Missing on December 20, 2018

Barrafina Coal Drops Yard
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Barrafina Coal Drops Yard
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Barrafina Coal Drops Yard

Barrafina is London tapas royalty. And although we wouldn’t class their King’s Cross spot as legendary, there’s still good food to be had.

By Jake Missing on December 19, 2018

Where To Eat Before Or After The Theatre
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Where To Eat Before Or After The Theatre
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Where To Eat Before Or After The Theatre

Where you eat before or after the theatre can make or break your night. This guide will help you decide where to go.

By Jake Missing on December 17, 2018

The Coach
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The Coach
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The Coach

The Coach is a beautifully renovated pub near Farringdon. It’s a great place for a drink, but the French bistro food is fairly average.

By Jake Missing on December 13, 2018

Where To Have Your Birthday Dinner
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Where To Have Your Birthday Dinner
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Where To Have Your Birthday Dinner

The best restaurants in London for your birthday dinner, assuming that Chiquito’s is no longer an option.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Missing, David Paw, and Eileen Twum on December 12, 2018

Where To Eat When You’re Shopping In London
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Where To Eat When You’re Shopping In London
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Where To Eat When You’re Shopping In Lo...

Consumerism is hungry work. Here’s where to eat when you’re out spending your cash.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley on December 10, 2018

Gunpowder
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Gunpowder
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Gunpowder

Gunpowder Tower Bridge serves the same excellent and inventive Indian sharing plates as their original Spitalfields spot.

By Jake Missing on December 6, 2018

Where To Eat And Drink Near London Bridge
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Where To Eat And Drink Near London Bridge
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Where To Eat And Drink Near London Bridge

Whether you work or live in London Bridge, it can be hard to find good places to eat. Here’s our pick of the best.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Missing, and David Paw on December 5, 2018

London’s Best New Restaurants Of 2018
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London’s Best New Restaurants Of 2018
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London’s Best New Restaurants Of 2018

We spent the year looking for the best new restaurants across London. This is where you’ll find them.

By Oliver Feldman, Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Missing, and Eileen Twum on December 2, 2018

Where To Eat When You’re Already Full
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Where To Eat When You’re Already Full
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Where To Eat When You’re Already Full

You’re a grown up, you wouldn’t do something like over do it before going out. Oh, what’s that? You would. Okay then. This guide is for you.

By Sam Collins and Jake Missing on November 29, 2018

Jolene
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Jolene
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Jolene

Jolene is a bakery, café, and restaurant on Newington Green serving very nice, very grainy, very wholesome breakfast, lunch and (on some days) dinner.

By Jake Missing on November 26, 2018

The East London Brunch Guide
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The East London Brunch Guide
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The East London Brunch Guide

18 of the best places to eat brunch in east London.

By Jake Missing, David Paw, and Eileen Twum on November 26, 2018

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Cora Pearl
8.4
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Cora Pearl
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Cora Pearl

Cora Pearl is an smart restaurant in Covent Garden serving excellent tarted up versions of the classic British meat and two veg.

By Jake Missing on November 22, 2018

Where To Eat In Shepherd’s Bush
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Where To Eat In Shepherd’s Bush
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Where To Eat In Shepherd’s Bush

From dim sum to casual bistros, here’s where you should be eating when you’re in Shepherd’s Bush.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley and David Paw on November 21, 2018

The Best Restaurants In Hackney
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The Best Restaurants In Hackney
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The Best Restaurants In Hackney

The best restaurants in the London Borough of Hackney.

By Jake Missing on November 20, 2018

Lina Stores
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Lina Stores
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Lina Stores

Lina Stores is a solid pasta bar in Soho that’s perfect for a quick lunch, or a pre/post theatre bite.

By Sam Collins on November 15, 2018

Where To Eat With A Couple When You’re Single
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Where To Eat With A Couple When You’re Single
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The places you should be going when you’re flying solo, but your friends are a couple.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley on November 14, 2018

Where To Go For First Date Drinks
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Where To Go For First Date Drinks
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Where To Go For First Date Drinks

13 of the best spots in London for first date drinks.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley on November 12, 2018

Where To Go On A First Date
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Where To Go On A First Date
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Where To Go On A First Date

It’s not easy finding a first date spot that’s as effortlessly cool and stylish as you’re pretending to be. That’s why we’ve found them for you.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley and Jake Missing on November 9, 2018

Scully
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Scully
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Scully

Scully serves fantastically OTT food in a sober St James’s setting. The flavours are a slap around the face, in a good way.

By Jake Missing on November 8, 2018

Rovi
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Rovi
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Rovi

Rovi is a restaurant for the future. It serves excellent middle-eastern inspired sharing plates in a beautiful room in Fitzrovia.

By Jake Missing on November 5, 2018

The Best Restaurants In Covent Garden
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The Best Restaurants In Covent Garden
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The Best Restaurants In Covent Garden

There’s so much more to Covent Garden than theatres and tourists. Here’s our pick of 29 of the best restaurants to grab dinner and a drink in the area

By Sam Collins, Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Missing, David Paw, and Eileen Twum on February 18, 2019

Aside
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Aside
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Aside

Aside is a stylish, stripped-back restaurant in Peckham serving excellent ingredient-led food. It makes simple look straightforward.

By Jake Missing on October 29, 2018

Where To Eat And Drink In Peckham
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Where To Eat And Drink In Peckham
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Where To Eat And Drink In Peckham

All the best places to eat and drink in Peckham.

By Jake Missing on October 29, 2018

Mr. Bao
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Mr. Bao
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Mr. Bao

Mr Bao is a Taiwanese restaurant in Peckham that we challenge anyone not to love. The mushroom bao in particular is worth crossing London for.

By Jake Missing on October 25, 2018

The Affordable Mid-Week Dinner Guide
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The Affordable Mid-Week Dinner Guide
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The Affordable Mid-Week Dinner Guide

On a Wednesday night, you don’t need fancy. You need somewhere accessible and affordable that has actually good food. Here are your midweek spots.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley, David Paw, and Eileen Twum on October 22, 2018

Where To Eat In West London (If You Hate West London)
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Where To Eat In West London (If You Hate West London)
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The most likeable west London restaurants for those who dislike west London.

By Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Missing, and Eileen Twum on October 19, 2018

13 London Restaurants That Are Perfect For Screaming Children
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13 London Restaurants That Are Perfect For Screaming Children
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13 London Restaurants That Are Perfect ...

Sometimes you need a restaurant that isn’t fast food or a big bland chain, but does serve things that children like. These are those places.

By Jake Missing on October 18, 2018

Andina Notting Hill
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Andina Notting Hill
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Andina Notting Hill

Andina Notting Hill serves Peruvian dishes in a laid back restaurant. It’s perfect for all occasions, from a tasty brunch to a big boozy evening.

By Sam Collins on October 15, 2018

Where To Eat When You’re Sick Of Being Told To Order 2-3 Small Plates Each
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Where To Eat When You’re Sick Of Being Told To Order 2-3 Small Plates Each
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Where To Eat When You’re Sick Of Being ...

Sometimes you don’t want to graze from every dish on the menu. Sometimes you just want a solid meal. Or a plate of food that’s all yours.

By Jake Missing on January 17, 2019

Sushisamba
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Sushisamba
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Sushisamba

Sushisamba is a loud restaurant on the 38th floor of the City’s Heron Tower. The views are undeniably excellent. Almost everything else is appalling.

By Jake Missing on October 11, 2018

Kyseri
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Kyseri
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Kyseri

Kyseri is a cute and stylish restaurant in Fitzrovia, serving refined modern Turkish food.

By Jake Missing on October 8, 2018

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Where To Eat In Fitzrovia
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Where To Eat In Fitzrovia
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Where To Eat In Fitzrovia

Fitzrovia is like Soho’s more grown up sibling, but it isn’t any less fun. Here are our favourite restaurants and bars to grab a bite or some dinner.

By Richard Ehrlich, Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Missing, David Paw, and Eileen Twum on October 5, 2018

Dotori
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Dotori
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Dotori

Dotori is a busy, cash-only neighbourhood restaurant in Finsbury Park serving excellent and inexpensive Korean, and passable Japanese food.

By Jake Missing on October 4, 2018

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