Latest Restaurant Reviews
Busaba Eathai, various locations
I often walk past Busaba Eathai on Wardour Street, look at the queue and wonder just what all the fuss is about. One Thursday as I sat in the cafe over the road I thought it was about time I found out. It was early evening, the perfect time to slip in before the crowds... »
The Grove & Colette’s, WD3
In the ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ lives that many of us lead, time is probably the single item that we crave most. Time to just sit and do nothing. In the middle of nowhere. With no-one (except perhaps a choice loved one!). So when we do have that spare couple of days to... »
Paramount, WC1
Take a trip to the top of the rather naff looking Centre Point building and you will find Paramount – home to some of the most impressive views across London. However, like so many of London’s most spectacular spaces, Paramount has been closed to the public since it first opened as a private members... »
Babbo, W1
Impressing a recently inducted City boy isn’t really as easy as one would think. When it came to taking out my banker cousin for dinner, it turned out he had already eaten in half of London’s top restaurants in the few months since starting his job. So much for spending cuts amongst our financiers! ... »
four o nine, SW9
“Location, location, location!” Just like when you’re buying a new home, one of the most important factors to consider when opening a restaurant is the ‘where’. In the eatery packed streets of London, the most innocuous of locational mistakes – such as being on the wrong side of a street or not having sufficient... »
The Rib Room, SW1
For every Nobu and The Ivy that is name-checked as a celebrity hang-out, there exists a far less conspicuous restaurant providing the same, if not better dining experience for those moments when London’s rich and famous want to dine without the blinding flashbulbs of the paparazzi. The Rib Room is the perfect example of... »
Bincho Yakitori, W1
Japanese food… it’s just raw fish and soupy noodles isn’t it? Not quite. Because our palettes have become largely attuned to the culinary ‘delights’ originally championed by the likes of Yo! Sushi and Wagamama, many of London’s Japanese restaurants have largely given a back seat to the art of grilling that is so popular... »
Boyd’s Brasserie, WC2
Whether it’s a simple afternoon tea at The Ritz or indulging in a blowout dinner at Claridges, if you want to experience the great dining rooms of London, it’s normally going to require permission from the bank manager before you get near their menus. However, if you take a walk down to the suitably... »
Chapter One, BR6
Rural England has a reputation for being home to some great pubs. But when it comes to finding somewhere decent that serves more than pies and roasts, most of us are more likely to head into town. However, if you fancy a trip out of the big smoke, then Chapter One absolutely needs to... »
Platform, SE1
Championing the “gate to plate” dining experience, Platform is the result of a partnership between a restaurateur and his farmer friend. Essentially, by ensuring a steady supply of top quality meat from a Devon farm, Platform aims to provide a restaurant and bar that serves the freshest and best quality meat with sensible pricing. ... »
