Xi’an hand-pulled noodles
Noodle Inn
The slow-braised beef short rib over wide hand-pulled noodles is the order—rich, chilli-laced and carved dramatically at the table.
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Restaurant recommendations in London
A personal collection of places I visited, enjoyed and would happily return to. Explore where to eat and what to try in London, with authentic photographs, honest notes and direct map links.
FROM MY NOTEBOOK
Places worth going back for
Taiwanese bao & grill
BAO Borough
Go with a tableful—the pillowy bao, charcoal-grilled plates and playful small dishes are made to mix, match and share.
Modern European café
Le Café NAC
The chicken schnitzel and radiatori alla vodka make a brilliant table to share—but do not leave without the crushed chocolate cookies and Rice Krispies soft serve.
Modern British & Mediterranean
The Twenty Two
An elegant Grosvenor Square night for polished plates and excellent cocktails—the steak tartare, delicate pasta and warm chocolate cookie are the orders I would go back for.
American & Mediterranean
RH London
A spectacular Mayfair setting where the glowing chandeliers are as memorable as the food—go for the delicate carpaccio, grilled octopus and the generous prawn and avocado salad.
Lebanese
Em Sherif
A generous Lebanese table at Harrods—come for the falafel, warm flatbread, colourful mezze and fattoush, and save room for the beautiful desserts.
Michelin-starred modern cuisine
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High
A spectacular 12-seat Chef’s Table on the 60th floor of 22 Bishopsgate—the surprise tasting menu is precise and beautifully paced, while the panoramic views across London make the experience feel completely unforgettable.
Traditional Italian
Scalini
An old-school Chelsea favourite with generous plates and a lively, celebratory feel. Save room for dessert.
New York-style pizza
Crisp Pizza at The Marlborough
A thin, crisp base with deeply blistered edges and plenty of character. Exactly the pizza to order for the table.
NYC-style pizza
Alley Cats Pizza
Big, generous pizzas, red-checked tables and a lively room that makes sharing one feel like an occasion.
Functional smoothies
ELEVATE at Selfridges
A polished little reset in the middle of Selfridges—bright, layered smoothies that feel as good as they look.
Modern Italian
NINA
A celebratory Marylebone table made for sharing—bright crudo, generous Italian plates, excellent cocktails and a room that feels effortlessly special.
Greek Mediterranean
GAIA
A glamorous Mayfair table with an incredible seafood display, beautifully simple Greek flavours and desserts worth saving room for.
Chinese bubble tea
Auntea Jenny
A fun Soho stop for bubble tea, with chewy pearls, generous toppings and plenty of fresh milk and fruit tea combinations.
Artisanal Italian gelato
Badiani
My pick for the best ice cream in London—properly creamy Italian gelato, especially Buontalenti, with flavours that make choosing one scoop nearly impossible.
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