Favourite London Restaurant?

[anonymous-user]

I'm looking for somewhere to take Mrs HH in London (Central/North would be best) for a celebration. Just the two of us, and looking for somehwere special to combine good food with a fun/different atmosphere. We eat anything.

We're lucky enough to have eaten in most of the AA Gill haunts like M-PWs places, GRs places, Ivy, Nobu, J Sheekey, etc as I often entertain clients I'm not looking for overly stuffy/posh/formal - just somewhere for a special and memorable evening.

Thoughts?

[Papoo]

Maze Grill ticks all the boxes. Wonderful food in a casual environment..

[anonymous-user]

Many thanks for the suggestion, but no more GR places - clients love those places because of the (his) name, so I shy away in my private life!

...and I beleive it's in a hotel - or is that the original Maze? It escapes me...eating in a restuarant in a hotel always feels a little strange/odd to me if I'm not staying there..

[Mr Beaumont]

I would recomend Lemonia, in Primrose Hill. Good food, great service, and not too expensive.

[Vee]

Sketch is one of my favourites.
Hakkasan was also very good although I haven't been since it was taken over.

Once more, Hunan. Nothing special to look at but the food makes up for it.

Edited by Vee on Thursday 22 January 21:50

[Papoo]

had ham said:

Many thanks for the suggestion, but no more GR places - clients love those places because of the (his) name, so I shy away in my private life!

...and I beleive it's in a hotel - or is that the original Maze? It escapes me...eating in a restuarant in a hotel always feels a little strange/odd to me if I'm not staying there..

Fair points. I haven't been since, but from what I've heard, Hakassan has taken somewhat of a plunge since it's takeover. I thoroughly enjoyed it when I went, however. What about Benares? Contemporary Indian? Failing that, just take her to a Corney and get lashed with miserable suits.

[Watch-Collector]

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Edited by Watch-Collector on Thursday 22 January 23:14

[priteshm]

Mate, have a look at Vanilla. They do tasting menu's only and it really is a bit of an experience.
http://www.lovefoodlovedrink.co.uk/id259.html

Bel Canto for a touch of opera with your meal. Basically, everyone is a top class opera singer and they just start singing whilst you're having your meal. Good fun and decent food.
http://www.lovefoodlovedrink.co.uk/id199.html

Nancy Lam's Enak Enak
'Celeb' chef's place. Superb food, really nice atmosphere.
http://www.lovefoodlovedrink.co.uk/id92.html

Also, just got back from Goodman's Steakhouse. Evening Standard recently claimed that they do the best steak in London, and i've got to agree.
http://www.goodmanrestaurants.com

[pgtips]

Portal on St. John's Street near Farringdon. Contemporary Portuguese style food with a nice atmosphere. Great wine list too. You coudl pop to my favourite pub too - Fox and Anchor on Charterhouse Street, for a pint of the very tasty Old Growler and a plate of traditional pork scratchings. Perfect.

[Plotloss]

The Star of India
The Gaylord
Tayyabs
The Wong Khee
Popes Eye
La Pampa
Ramseys Royal Hospital Road
Chicago Rib Shack
St John
Nobu
Apadana

[Alfahorn]

Back to Basics, Foley Street, W1.

[sleep envy]

Randal and Aubin in Soho

[krallicious]

La trompette in Chiswick is outstanding.

Pearl in Holborn is probably my favorite though.

Mantra is great from Indian

[krallicious]

Chesterfield Hotel in Mayfair is good too

[anonymous-user]

sleep envy said:

Randal and Aubin in Soho

20 yards from my office front door - often eat there for lunch - lovely!

Some great suggestions there, much appreciated people!

I also have an appetite for Etheopian food but don't know of any that aren't a little basic - any thoughts on that?

[stourbridges2tvr]

I like Asia de cuba, its very relaxed and casual, but great unique food.

[navier_stokes]

Anyone been to Cote? Particularly the Kensington restaurant? I've heard its one of the best valued around, but never been...

[sleep envy]

had ham said:

sleep envy said:

Randal and Aubin in Soho

20 yards from my office front door - often eat there for lunch - lovely!

lucky chap!!

have you been to Locanda Locatelli?

[priteshm]

navier_stokes said:

Anyone been to Cote? Particularly the Kensington restaurant? I've heard its one of the best valued around, but never been...

Yeah, I'm a big fan of Cote and is excellent value.
http://www.lovefoodlovedrink.co.uk/id57.html

[Glassman]

Nahm at the Halkin