L'Escargot
Marco Pierre White may have proved himself to be a tad intimidating on Hell’s Kitchen, but there’s absolutely nothing daunting about his Soho homage to all things Gallic. In fact, it’s quite the opposite: soothing music, tinkling cu ... Details
Roussillon
Tucked away down a quiet backstreet on the Chelsea/Pimlico borders, Roussillon remains one of London’s best-kept secrets. Its dining room, mostly frequented by the silver-tinged crowd, has a grown-up yet relaxed feel about it (great for busines ... Details
La Trompette
Smart & sophisticated, La Trompette continues to sound the call for culinary brilliance in Chiswick. Maintaining the high standards set by sister restaurant Chez Bruce in Wandsworth, chef James Bennington follows the Bruce Poole philosophy of treatin ... Details
Hibiscus
Hibiscus’s chef-proprietor Claude Bosi has uprooted not only his Michelin-starred restaurant from Ludlow to London but also many of his staff, including wife Claire, who looks after front-of-house. It’s been a successful transplant: the wood-pane ... Details
Almeida
Things are on the up at this Islington favourite. A gentle refurb, unveiled in early 2008, features a chic, cool-blue colour scheme while a redesigned bar area lends a sense of relaxed informality. Better still, staff have upped their game, & new hea ... Details