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.
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Special-occasion restaurants
Beautiful London rooms and memorable menus for celebrations, date nights and long lunches. Every place here comes from my own visits and is somewhere I would happily return to.
FROM MY NOTEBOOK
7 personal picks
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.
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.
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.