That there London Part III

[MaxAndRuby]

The missus and I are starting to get quite a taste for the place now, looking for some dining advice from those in the know.

We're staying at the Millenium Grosvenor Sq, looking for a really good Italian restaurant in Mayfair or close by. Michelin star(s) ideal, but not a necessity.

Thanks for any advice.

[sleep envy]

easy peasy

Locanda Locatelli

[TEKNOPUG]

I thought that everyone from the provinces hated that there London??

[pilchardthecat]

TEKNOPUG said:

I thought that everyone from the provinces hated that there London??

No, as a rule we find it entertaining to being with, but when we grow up we realise that despite the culture, it's still just a big stiny sthole full of s.... so we leave

[Justayellowbadge]

sleep envy said:

easy peasy - Don't know it. Sounds a bit downmarket.

Locanda Locatelli - I've heard mixed - you'd rate?

[sleep envy]

pilchardthecat said:

so we leave

and then the s vanish, oddly enough

[sleep envy]

Justayellowbadge said:

you'd rate?

[pilchardthecat]

sleep envy said:

pilchardthecat said:

so we leave

and then the s vanish, oddly enough

No, i've been back a few times and they're all still there. If anything they've multiplied.

[Gargamel]

Covent Garden - Maggiores (possibly badly spelt there)

Excellent.

[Justayellowbadge]

sleep envy said:

Justayellowbadge said:

you'd rate?

Tried L'Anima?

[sleep envy]

pilchardthecat said:

sleep envy said:

pilchardthecat said:

so we leave

and then the s vanish, oddly enough

No, i've been back a few times and they're all still there. If anything they've multiplied.

more tourists

[sleep envy]

Justayellowbadge said:

Tried L'Anima?

it's good but a bit 'city'

[pilchardthecat]

sleep envy said:

pilchardthecat said:

sleep envy said:

pilchardthecat said:

so we leave

and then the s vanish, oddly enough

No, i've been back a few times and they're all still there. If anything they've multiplied.

more tourists

It's a possibility. I can't tell, they all look the same to me

There used to be a liitle Italian fish place down one of the streets off TCR, i think it was called Pescatori. Twas a tiny place but nice grub.

edit: ooh look it's still there, and they have one on mayfair now too http://www.pescatori.co.uk/ it was about 1997/8 i went there last though

Edited by pilchardthecat on Tuesday 16th March 10:27

[grumbledoak]

Locanda Locatelli is very good.

Carluccio's also good, though there are lots of them now; try the one at St Christopher's Place if you do the inevitable Selfridges trip.

Down another step are the various 'proper' chains: Zizzi, Ask, Strada will all give you a decent lunch without breaking the bank.

Edited by grumbledoak on Tuesday 16th March 10:07

[Mobile Chicane]

Zafferano in Belgravia. Park outside the Turkish Embassy in Belgrave Square and you get a free armed guard (one of our BiB).

[Dave200]

grumbledoak said:

Carluccio's also good

No. Just, no.

[Wadeski]

+1 for pescatori

[MaxAndRuby]

TEKNOPUG said:

I thought that everyone from the provinces hated that there London??

I did until I started getting advice from PH.

It seems it's actually one of the best cities in the world, as long as you don't wander far from Mayfair and spend flipping great wadges of cash.

Whereabouts is Locanda Locatelli Ric?

[MaxAndRuby]

sleep envy said:

Justayellowbadge said:

Tried L'Anima?

it's good but a bit 'city'

When you say 'city'.........?

[sleep envy]

8 Seymour Street, on the corner of Portman Sq

if you're staying in Mayfair you can easily walk it if it's a nice day

www.locandalocatelli.com