We often hear the term ‘Modern British Food’ casually bandied around, but to my mind, I don’t really know what this means. At best, I’d say was traditional British dishes, deconstructed, poncified and served in measly portions – i.e. not terribly appealing. However, with Benares, I think Chef Atul Kochhar has created the very... »
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Terroirs, WC2
Tucked away along a quiet oasis between the Strand and Covent Garden, Terroirs has quietly been getting on with developing a reputation as one of London’s top restaurants. Terroirs originally launched a number of years ago as a wine bar serving highly quality tapas style plates of rustic French food. However, no doubt as... »
1 Lombard Street, EC3
Whilst dining in The City isn’t to everyone’s taste, one can’t deny that restaurants in London’s financial district are some of the most visually interesting around. With so many historical buildings to choose from, restaurants can be found in the most inconspicuous yet spectacular of settings. Restaurants like Greens, situated on the mezzanine level... »
The Wallace, W1
As architecturally clever and stunning London is, one would never really think of it as a romantic city. Yes, there are some great views to be had of the city’s historic skyline, but the second the slightest whiff of luurve hits the air, a sudden downpour will quickly follow. Any romantic ideas of a... »
The Bingham, TW10
Coming in from Petersham Road to the small hotel reception of The Bingham Hotel, and walking through into the impressive bar, you feel surprisingly at home. Despite the elegant high ceilings, large mirrors and picture windows, the impression is of quiet opulence. Despite sympathetic modernisation, Lady Anne Bingham – the former owner of the... »
Alfie’s Kitchen, SE1
It’s amazing to think that London has any secrets in terms of dining destinations, but that’s exactly what we found with Alfie’s. Having opened in the much publicised Bermondsey Square Hotel, it’s not as if Alfie’s has been keeping a low profile. Perhaps it’s the restaurant’s unfashionable location or a lack of a big... »
Greens, EC3
Whilst most restaurant owners wait about 10 minutes before they decide to embark on an expansion plan, the team behind Greens have taken a mere 27 years to open the second outpost of their original restaurant in St James’s. I’m not sure whether it’s an ironic twist of bad timing or economic optimism, but... »
The Abbeville, SW4
Nights are supposed to be drawing in and the cold chills are supposed to be biting, but mid-October seems more like an extension of a rubbish summer than an introduction to winter. All the same, my body clock tells me that it’s that time of year for warming, carb heavy pub grub so we... »
Quaglino’s, W1
From its inception by Giovanni Quaglino in 1929 to its reinvention by Terence Conran in 1991, Quaglino’s has always been a place to impress and be seen. OK, so it’s had a few dodgy years in between, but the fact that it’s still around is testament to its loyal followers. It was given a... »
Mint Leaf, SW1
Modern Indian restaurants have certainly evolved to keep in touch with the times. However, the term ‘cool’ was probably not something one would ever use when describing an Indian restaurant. Until a visit to Mint Leaf, that is. Mint Leaf proves that Indian restaurants can be a sophisticated and cool affair without compromising on... »
Chapters All Day Dining, SE3
Whilst the tools of the modern chef have become almost surgical in their precision and intricacy, it’s often the more rustic methods that still continue to provide the most satisfying plates of food. Case in point was my recent meal at Chapters All Day Dining where their use of a Josper Oven delivered one of the... »
