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Over Under is a great little coffee shop opposite Earls Court station that transforms into a fun bar come evening.
Ozone London Fields
This light and bright roastery, coffee shop, and all-day restaurant in Bethnal Green is as useful as Ozone’s other spot in Shoreditch.
Juliet's Quality Foods
A laid-back brunch spot in Tooting, Juliet's Quality Foods is low-key serving some of the best food in London.
Trattoria Brutto
Brutto is a superb Florentine-inspired trattoria in Farringdon that you’re going want to come up with excuses to spend your time in.
Abeno
Abeno is a lovely Japanese spot in Bloomsbury specialising in okonomiyaki, but it’s also worth visiting for sides like the tempura, and beef karaage.
Legare
Legare is a small and simple Italian restaurant in Tower Bridge making excellent pasta and decent antipasti.
Theo’s Pizzeria
Theo’s second location in Elephant and Castle is bigger and brighter, and the pizzas and chilli sauce are just as good.
Dishoom Covent Garden
The Covent Garden location of trendy Indian restaurant Dishoom is the original, and also the smallest.
Copita
Copita is a tapas spot in Soho serving well made and reasonably priced plates, perfect both for solo dining, or to share with friends.
Beam
This popular Westbourne Grove cafe is serving halal Turkish breakfast, full English, and Nutella-stuffed doughnuts until 6pm everyday.
Homeslice Pizza Covent Garden
A casual restaurant in Covent Garden, Homeslice makes great thin crust pizzas with adventurous toppings.
Ugly Dumpling
Ugly Dumpling sounds gimmicky, but is a good-natured, fun dumpling spot in Soho for when another Caesar salad might just send you over the edge.
Temper Covent Garden
Temper Covent Garden is a loud and fun spot from the same people behind the Soho and City branches. This one specialises in pizzas and ‘not pasta’.
Six Portland Road
Six Portland Road is a low-key neighbourhood spot serving elegant, unfussy food to lucky locals in a well-to-do corner of Notting Hill.
Bancone Golden Square
The Soho branch of popular handmade pasta spot Bancone is serving the same great food as the original, in a bigger and better space.
Greenberry Café
Greenberry Café is a casual all-day spot in Primrose Hill, serving nice brunch dishes, and larger and meatier things for lunch and dinner.
Lady Of The Grapes
Lady Of The Grapes is a little wine bar in Covent Garden. It’s got you covered whether you want a little romance or a whole lot of camembert.
MAP Maison
A sophisticated bar that’s open until 1am, MAP Maison should be near the top of your Dalston cocktail agenda.
Unwined
Our go-to wine bar in Waterloo, Unwined is perfect for a by-the-glass first date situation or a cosy little catch-up.
Tabac
A moody little drinking den in Kentish Town, Tabac is perfect for a date night or a charming catch-up over cheese.
Chiringuito
A beach-style bar with a feel-good roof terrace, Chiringuito is a great shout for a drink in Bethnal Green.