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68 Restaurants

Updated 2019 M09 30

Restaurants:	The Jugged Hare, The Drapers Arms, Benares…
Price Range:	££ - ££££
Cuisines:	Britisch, Gastro-Pub, Indisch…
Neighborhoods:	Barbican, Angel, Mayfair…

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The Jugged Hare

££££·Britisch·

Barbican

1,463 reviews

Ideal für Mittagessen
Passend für Feinschmecker
Sonntagsessen

“A great English pub using terrific seasonal produce.” – Michael Reid

83% recommended

Passend für Feinschmecker in City of London

Table for 2 today

The Drapers Arms

££££·Gastro-Pub·

Angel

875 reviews

Sonntagsessen
Nachbarschafts-Restaurant
Zwanglos

“Always seasonal, their Sunday roasts are banging, and the landlord Nick is a great host.” – Hus Vedat

90% recommended

Sonntagsessen in Nord-London

Table for 2 today

Benares

££££·Indisch·

Mayfair

5,706 reviews

Besondere Anlässe
Passend für Feinschmecker
Degustationsmenü

“An explosion of flavors, textures, and colors at this smart Mayfair restaurant.” – Martin Morales

87% recommended

Indisch in West End London

Table for 2 today

Andrew Edmunds

££££·Moderne europäische Küche·

Soho

127 reviews

Romantisch
Für Rendezvous geeignet
Gemütlich

“Andrew Edmunds is a Soho institution that's been around since the 1980s. It's a small, rambling little townhouse with a hand written menu, serving excellent classics that aren't o…Read more

92% recommended

Moderne europäische Küche in West End London

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The Little Viet Kitchen

££££·Vietnamesisch·

Angel

451 reviews

Authentisch
Passend für Feinschmecker
Für Rendezvous geeignet

“Authetic Vietnamese flavors that pack a real punch, cooked and served by friendly chef-owner Thuy Diem Pham.” – Gary Foulkes

93% recommended

Vietnamesisch in London

Table for 2 today

Bistrotheque

££££·Französisch·

Bethnal Green

2,376 reviews

Für Rendezvous geeignet
Brunch
Gut für Geburtstage

“Brilliant all rounder that I've visited for years – week nights, sundays... and a great bar. They also have brilliant live acts, like a classical piano player at brunch.” – Ben Ti…Read more

91% recommended

Brunch in London

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Cecconi's

££££·Italienisch·

Mayfair

1,311 reviews

Ideal für Mittagessen
Für Rendezvous geeignet
Leute beobachten

“Cecconi's is a modern-day classic Italian restaurant. They serve fantastic handmade pasta, seafood and dishes from Italy using very fine ingredients.” – Shaun Rankin

89% recommended

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Clipstone

££££·Moderne europäische Küche·

Fitzrovia

685 reviews

Passend für Feinschmecker
Kreative Küche
Für Rendezvous geeignet

“Clipstone is a new restaurant that manages to be a charming neighborhood restaurant in the center of town. The quality of cooking is outstanding and I love that much of the menu i…Read more

97% recommended

Moderne europäische Küche in West End London

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Il Vicolo

££££·Italienisch·

St. James's

424 reviews

Authentisch
Gemütlich
Nachbarschafts-Restaurant

“Contemporary Italian food. Great for a bottle of wine and a cheese and meat platter.” – JP McMahon

84% recommended

Nachbarschafts-Restaurant in West End London

Table for 2 today

The Ealing Park Tavern

££££·Britisch·

Ealing / Ealing Broadway

293 reviews

Sonntagsessen
Hausmannskost
Nachbarschafts-Restaurant

“Ealing Park Tavern is anything but your average gastropub. One of the best restaurants in the area, I have a special fondness for this place – it is unpretentious yet classy, offe…Read more

83% recommended

Sonntagsessen in West-London

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Black Axe Mangal

££££·Grill·

Highbury/Islington

29 reviews

Zwanglos
Kreative Küche
Passend für Feinschmecker

“Fun, irreverent, surprising, affordable and always delicious. Black Axe is the nuts.” – Andy Oliver

94% recommended

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som saa

££££·Thailändisch·

Shoreditch

388 reviews

Ideal für Mittagessen
Authentisch
Würzig

“Fun, sexy food, cool and stylish with a completely relaxed atmosphere, taking Thai flavours to the max.” – Martin Morales

100% recommended

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Goodman Mayfair

££££·Steak·

Oxford Circus

2,968 reviews

Geschäftsessen
Besondere Anlässe
Gut für Geburtstage

“Goodman is right around the corner from us and the team there offer exceptional service. Pair that with a great burger or steak and a glass of red and you can see that it's perfec…Read more

92% recommended

Steak in London

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ROKA - Aldwych

££££·Japanisch·

Aldwych

333 reviews

Für Rendezvous geeignet
Besondere Anlässe
Passend für Feinschmecker

“Great food, great service, great vibe. Every time.” – Miles Kirby

88% recommended

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Holborn Dining Room

££££·Britisch·

Holborn

1,396 reviews

Besondere Anlässe
Für Rendezvous geeignet
Geschäftsessen

“Great modern British brasserie but the best part is definitely the pies – the most amazing creations you'll ever come across.” – Frankie van Loo

86% recommended

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Franks Canteen

££££·Europäisch·

Highbury

4 reviews

Brunch
Nachbarschafts-Restaurant
Zwanglos

“Great small place with a menu that is constantly changing. They have classics as well as experiments with different cuisines.” – Tam Storrar

88% recommended

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Gunpowder

££££·Indisch·

Shoreditch

130 reviews

Passend für Feinschmecker
Würzig
Zwanglos

“Gunpowder is my standout neighborhood restaurant of the last few years.” – Michael Reid

93% recommended

Indisch in London

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Hedone

££££·Französisch·

Chiswick

866 reviews

Besondere Anlässe
Degustationsmenü
Für Rendezvous geeignet

“Hedone is a restaurant that clearly displays the best of French and British produce alongside excellent technique.” – James Lowe

82% recommended

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Park Chinois

££££·Chinesisch·

Mayfair

582 reviews

Besondere Anlässe
Für Rendezvous geeignet
Romantisch

“High end Chinese restaurant with elegant interiors. Its menu is derived from authentic Chinese with superior quality ingredients. I love the individuality of all the dishes on the…Read more

86% recommended

Hotspot in London

Table for 2 today

Padella

££££·Italienisch·

London Bridge

“I always try to get there early – there's a great spot in the window, or outside the restaurant, where you can people-watch with a big bowl of pasta and an Aperol Spritz, and I'm …Read more

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Blacklock Soho

££££·Steak·

Soho

2,195 reviews

Sonntagsessen
Zwanglos
Hausmannskost

“I go there whenever I crave chops. I always crave chops. Go there, eat chops!” – Tomer Amedi

97% recommended

Steak in London

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Chez Bruce

££££·Moderne europäische Küche·

Wandsworth

3,623 reviews

Besondere Anlässe
Gut für Jahrestage
Passend für Feinschmecker

“I love Chez Bruce for a long wine-fuelled lunch.” – Adam Byatt

97% recommended

Moderne europäische Küche in London

Table for 2 today

Umu

££££·Japanisch·

Mayfair

710 reviews

Degustationsmenü
Besondere Anlässe
Für Rendezvous geeignet

“I love Japanese food and this restaurant uses the best products from the UK in its cuisine, particularly the amazing fish from Scotland. Yoshinori Ishii, the chef, is particularly…Read more

Japanisch in West End London

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The Wolseley

££££·Europäisch·

St. James's

3,739 reviews

Brunch
Nachmittagstee
Besondere Anlässe

“It has an amazing buzz that sets the pace for a day in the center of town – and delivers exactly what it sets out to do – a great breakfast, suitable for all tastes and budgets.” …Read more

89% recommended

Europäisch in West End London

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The Chipping Forecast

££££·Englisch·

Notting Hill

108 reviews

Zwanglos
Kinderfreundlich
Spaß

“It stocks very fresh, line-caught fish from Cornwall and cooks the fish simply and classically. You can have delicious deep-fried scampi and chips or beautifully grilled fish with…Read more

100% recommended

Table for 2 today

Murano

££££·Modern Europäisch·

Mayfair

1,989 reviews

Besondere Anlässe
Passend für Feinschmecker
Gut für Jahrestage

“It’s always seasonal, unpretentious and damn good. When I go to fine dining restaurants I’m not looking for the chef to prove something, I just want the food to be beautiful and i…Read more

94% recommended

Modern Europäisch in London

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The Duke of Sussex

££££·Spanisch·

Chiswick

154 reviews

Nachbarschafts-Restaurant
Sonntagsessen
Zwanglos

“It's a beautiful building with a dining room and a bar with huge windows that face Acton Green. It also has a large garden, which in the summer you'll have to come in early to sec…Read more

Essen im Außenbereich in West-London

Table for 2 today

Primeur

££££·Modern Europäisch·

Stoke Newington

476 reviews

Für Rendezvous geeignet
Nachbarschafts-Restaurant
Passend für Feinschmecker

“It's a former garage which the team have converted into a friendly, neighborhood restaurant with a great interior. They have a daily changing menu with a strong French influence a…Read more

92% recommended

Modern Europäisch in London

Table for 2 today

Pollen Street Social

££££·Britisch·

Mayfair

3,192 reviews

Besondere Anlässe
Passend für Feinschmecker
Kreative Küche

“It's a refined, sophisticated restaurant. I think it really sums up the London food scene.” – James Durrant

93% recommended

Britisch in West End London

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Hoi Polloi

££££·Englisch·

Shoreditch

1,083 reviews

Brunch
Für Rendezvous geeignet
Zwanglos

“It's cool, there's always good background music, it's spacious and I can stay there after breakfast to read, work or chill...” – Nieves Barragán Mohacho

89% recommended

Englisch in London

Table for 2 today

Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill

££££·Aus Dem Meer·

Piccadilly

3,226 reviews

Besondere Anlässe
Für Rendezvous geeignet
Ideal für Mittagessen

“It's hard to pass this restaurant and not pop in for a cheeky oyster or two! Steeped in history and with a great ambience, especially when eating at the bar.” – Jocky Petrie

89% recommended

Aus Dem Meer in West End London

Table for 2 today

Sichuan-Folk

££££·Chinesisch·

Spitalfields

145 reviews

Authentisch
Gut für Geburtstage
Zwanglos

“It's the first authentic, spicy Szechuan food I've tried. I go back there often, especially for the famous Szechuan fish hotpot.” – Merlin Labron-Johnson

Table for 2 today

Moro

££££·Mediterran·

Angel

1,667 reviews

Passend für Feinschmecker
Kreative Küche
Authentisch

“Moro is a timeless institution that is as relevant still today as it was when it first opened twenty years ago. It serves exceptional Spanish and North African-influenced food in …Read more

90% recommended

Vor/nach dem Theater in Nord-London

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Tandoor Chop House

££££·Indisch·

Covent Garden

640 reviews

Würzig
Zwanglos
Authentisch

“Premium cuts of meat, spiced and grilled over a charcoal tandoor.” – Sameer Taneja

90% recommended

Indisch in West End London

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The Dairy Bar & Bistro

££££·Britisch·

Clapham

1,196 reviews

Passend für Feinschmecker
Degustationsmenü
Für Rendezvous geeignet

“Robin Gill has nailed the new bistro idea: unbelievable food, great atmosphere, and great value for money. A template for all local restaurants. Unpretentious food packed with fla…Read more

90% recommended

Beachtliche Weinkarte in Südwest-London

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Hereford Road

££££·Britisch·

Notting Hill

1,475 reviews

Passend für Feinschmecker
Nachbarschafts-Restaurant
Für Rendezvous geeignet

“Simple, honest, super seasonal English cooking. A gem.” – Helena Puolakka

95% recommended

Britisch in West-London

Table for 2 today

Bocca Di Lupo

££££·Italienisch·

Piccadilly

2,177 reviews

Passend für Feinschmecker
Barbestuhlung
Vor/nach dem Theater

“Simply stunning seasonal and regional Italian food, with a typical Central London non-stop-service mentality.” – Sami Tallberg

90% recommended

Italienisch in West End London

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Bellanger

££££·Französisch·

Islington

394 reviews

Brunch
Ideal für Mittagessen
Sonntagsessen

“The atmosphere and food is fantastic.” – Francesco Mazzei

96% recommended

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Quo Vadis

££££·Britisch·

Soho

1,720 reviews

Authentisch
Geschäftsessen
Ideal für Mittagessen

“The bar is open until midnight and the food is always good. Freshly baked cheese straws are really buttery and who doesn't love a chip butty before bed?” – Florence Knight

82% recommended

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Brawn

££££·Europäisch·

Bethnal Green

813 reviews

Für Rendezvous geeignet
Passend für Feinschmecker
Beachtliche Weinkarte

“The food is always perfect – simple, gutsy, flavorsome. The wine list heads towards 'natural wines' and always offers a surprise.” – Peter Gordon

97% recommended

Europäisch in London

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SMOKESTAK

££££·Grillspezialitäten·

Shoreditch

947 reviews

Passend für Feinschmecker
Zwanglos
Für Rendezvous geeignet

“The food is really tasty, the meat is well smoked and you can tell they thought hard about putting the menu together.” – Tom Sellers

88% recommended

Bestes Essen in Ost London

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The Goring Dining Room

££££·Britisch·

Victoria

318 reviews

Besondere Anlässe
Leise Unterhaltung
Beachtliche Weinkarte

“The Goring are serving up British food that is very hard to find these days. Think eggs Drumkilbo (egg mayonnaise seafood cocktail) and beef Wellington carved table-side. It's an …Read more

95% recommended

Bestes Ambiente in Südwest-London

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Ivy Market Grill

££££·Britisch·

Covent Garden

6,864 reviews

Vor/nach dem Theater
Ideal für Mittagessen
Besondere Anlässe

“The people running The Ivy Market Grill are very talented and very smart. They are rolling them out everywhere. Well done!” – Cary Docherty

90% recommended

Am häufigsten gebucht in London

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Berners Tavern

££££·Britisch·

Oxford Circus

3,377 reviews

Besondere Anlässe
Für Rendezvous geeignet
Gut für Jahrestage

“The room is stunning and the food is great. It always feels like an occasion to go.” – Tom Sellers

88% recommended

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Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

££££·Französisch·

Mayfair

1,195 reviews

Romantisch
Besondere Anlässe
Kreative Küche

“The stunning dining room, the service, and Monsieur Ducasse's cuisine is mind blowing.” – Francesco Mazzei

92% recommended

Beachtliche Weinkarte in London

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Salon

££££·Britisch·

Brixton

559 reviews

Für Rendezvous geeignet
Passend für Feinschmecker
Nachbarschafts-Restaurant

“These handsome lads know a good breakfast: eggs and anchovies on toast – always a winner.” – Jeremy Lee

93% recommended

Britisch in London

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Nobu - London

££££·Japanisch·

Mayfair

2,657 reviews

Besondere Anlässe
Für Rendezvous geeignet
Kreative Küche

“They know when to be elaborate and when to let the food speak for itself.” – Tam Storrar

Japanisch in West End London

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Jikoni

££££·Asiatisch·

Marylebone

502 reviews

Kreative Küche
Passend für Feinschmecker
Gemütlich

“This is exactly the sort of food I want: food that both comforts and surprises at once. I love the atmosphere of the restaurant too: so much colour and comfort.” – Yotam Ottolengh…Read more

89% recommended

Asiatisch in London

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Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

££££·Moderne französische Küche·

Chelsea

1,845 reviews

Besondere Anlässe
Romantisch
Gut für Jahrestage

“This restaurant is still the place to go to celebrate a special occasion. Everything about it is top of the class in London. The precision in the cooking always impresses, as does…Read more

95% recommended

Moderne französische Küche in London

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Pidgin

££££·Moderne europäische Küche·

Hackney

780 reviews

Degustationsmenü
Passend für Feinschmecker
Besondere Anlässe

“This restaurant really does serve the most exciting food. It is inventive, unusual and using some of the most exciting ingredients and techniques around. Always a delight.” – Thom…Read more

94% recommended

Passend für Feinschmecker in Ost London

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Restaurant Story London

££££·Britisch·

London Bridge

647 reviews

Degustationsmenü
Besondere Anlässe
Gut für Jahrestage

“Top-quality food in a great restaurant by chef Tom Sellers. Expect some great surprises and all beautifully presented with real thought, care and attention to detail.” – Tom Aiken…Read more

88% recommended

Beachtliche Weinkarte in London

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L'Amorosa

££££·Italienisch·

Hammersmith

223 reviews

Passend für Feinschmecker
Besondere Anlässe
Romantisch

“Very good uncomplicated Italian food.” – Henrik Ritzen

96% recommended

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The Ninth

££££·Französisch·

Fitzrovia

325 reviews

Für Rendezvous geeignet
Passend für Feinschmecker
Leise Unterhaltung

“Very high-quality food in a relaxed and warm atmosphere. Good choice of sharing plates.” – Henrik Ritzen

92% recommended

Romantisch in London

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Ristorante Frescobaldi London

££££·Italienisch·

Mayfair

492 reviews

Für Rendezvous geeignet
Besondere Anlässe
Romantisch

“White truffle tagliolini, when in season, is not to be missed!” – Hus Vedat

Table for 2 today

Fischers

££££·Österreichisch·

Marylebone

558 reviews

Ideal für Mittagessen
Authentisch
Für Rendezvous geeignet

Recommended by Chef Shaun Hill from The Walnut Tree

93% recommended

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The Winter Garden

££££·Moderne europäische Küche·

Marylebone

2,123 reviews

Geschäftsessen
Besondere Anlässe
Für Rendezvous geeignet

Recommended by Chef Lori Granito from Magnolia

93% recommended

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Carousel

££££·Modern Europäisch·

Marylebone

16 reviews

Passend für Feinschmecker
Authentisch
Nachbarschafts-Restaurant

Recommended by Chef Elizabeth Haigh from Shibui

100% recommended

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Oldroyd

££££·Europäisch·

Islington

59 reviews

Gemütlich
Passend für Feinschmecker
Für Rendezvous geeignet

Recommended by Chef Elizabeth Haigh from Shibui

82% recommended

Europäisch in London

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Frenchie Covent Garden

££££·Modern Europäisch·

Covent Garden

1,022 reviews

Passend für Feinschmecker
Vor/nach dem Theater
Romantisch

Recommended by Chef Amandine Chaignot from Rosewood Hotel

94% recommended

Modern Europäisch in London

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The Morgan Arms

££££·Britisch·

Mile End

211 reviews

Sonntagsessen
Nachbarschafts-Restaurant
Ideal für Mittagessen

Recommended by Chef Ben Tish from Restaurant Norma

89% recommended

Ideal für Mittagessen in Ost London

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OPSO

££££·Griechisch·

Marylebone

920 reviews

Für Rendezvous geeignet
Brunch
Kreative Küche

Recommended by Chef Michael Reid from Restaurant M

94% recommended

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Gymkhana

££££·Indisch·

Mayfair

73 reviews

Besondere Anlässe
Für Rendezvous geeignet
Gut für Jahrestage

Recommended by Chef Tam Storrar from Blanchette

100% recommended

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ROKA - Canary Wharf

££££·Japanisch·

Canary Wharf

572 reviews

Für Rendezvous geeignet
Besondere Anlässe
Brunch

Recommended by Chef Mark Sargeant from Rocksalt

93% recommended

Japanisch in London

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Chotto Matte London

££££·Peruanisch·

Soho

2,025 reviews

Für Rendezvous geeignet
Kreative Küche
Besondere Anlässe

Recommended by Chef Jose Luis (Chele) Gonzalez from Gallery VASK

85% recommended

Peruanisch in London

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ROKA - Charlotte Street

££££·Japanisch·

Fitzrovia

143 reviews

Passend für Feinschmecker
Besondere Anlässe
Kreative Küche

“Great food, great service, great vibe. Every time.” – Miles Kirby

89% recommended

Japanisch in West End London

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The Palomar

££££·Arabisch / Mittlerer Osten·

United Kingdom

1,396 reviews

Passend für Feinschmecker
Kreative Küche
Für Rendezvous geeignet

Recommended by Chef Marin Morales from Ceviche

89% recommended

Passend für Feinschmecker in Exclusive

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StreetXO

££££·Internationale·

Mayfair

2,077 reviews

Kreative Küche
Degustationsmenü
Besondere Anlässe

Recommended by Chef Tom Aikens from Tom's Kitchen

90% recommended

Internationale in London

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Wild Honey

££££·Moderne europäische Küche·

Mayfair

1,300 reviews

Leise Unterhaltung
Besondere Anlässe
Für Rendezvous geeignet

Recommended by Chef Jason Atherton from Pollen Street Social

97% recommended

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