The 1930s onwards saw Italian restaurants such as Quo Vadis, Leonis, Manzi’s and Quaglinos becoming increasingly fashionable with Italian delicatessens fulfilling the culinary needs of adventurous Brits, the local Italian community and my Greek grandmother! Nima Safaei, the Proprietor and Executive Chef of 40 Dean Street continues this tradition.
Blacklock Soho – A roast that’s worth the wait
The menu is simple—because why complicate perfection?— and it’s the meat that steals the show. But Blacklock isn’t just about the food; it’s about the atmosphere, that rare, buzzing alchemy of loud chatter, drinks flowing, and the clinking of plates as the staff whisk off every last morsel.
The Devonshire Grill Room
Putting together a gastropub dream team in Soho – The Devonshire Pub and Grill Room This month’s Restaurant of the Month, The Devonshire Grill Room in Soho, has been open a mere two weeks and is already pumping out good vibes and great food. While the ground floor houses a sizeable pub which was absolutely jam-packed […]
l’Escargot, Soho
Classic Dining in the Heart of Soho A firm favourite with so many of my friends, L’Escargot is one of London’s oldest restaurants. It’s a London legend – a French restaurant established in 1896 by M Georges Gaudin on Greek Street, which proved so popular for the snails served there, that the restaurant moved a […]
YOPO’s Veuve Clicquot set lunch menu at The Mandrake
A great value lunch offer in swanky Soho Having reviewed dinner at YOPO last winter, I was curious to revisit this atmospheric restaurant during daylight to see if the magical atmosphere persists throughout the day. When one has enjoyed a meal previously, a return visit is always a pleasure. Situated in The Mandrake Hotel Soho, […]
The Seafood Bar – Review
I had a feeling that I was in for a treat when I was asked to review Amsterdam’s beloved The Seafood Bar in its new Soho site
Orient London – Review
Great Seafood in Chinatown A wide choice of fish and shellfish is on offer at Orient London, a contemporary Chinese restaurant specialising in seafood. The standard way to pick a restaurant in China Town is to duck and dive away from the restaurant staff trying to lure you into their own place and start looking […]
Bob Bob Ricard – Review
Pressing for Champagne at Bob Bob Ricard There are times in my life when I just want to have fun. And eat well. And drink champagne. Those moments (which happen with increasing frequency) mark the perfect opportunity to visit Bob Bob Ricard in Soho. Long a staple of the Soho restaurant scene, Bob Bob Ricard is […]
Soho Guide – quirky Soho restaurants and more
Unmissable Restaurants in Soho, London. Anyone visiting London for theatre or nightlife is likely to end up in Soho. With a plethora of restaurants, bars and cafes scattered through winding alleys and narrow streets, it can be hard to pick the best places to eat. Stretching from Oxford Street to the north through to Leicester […]
Sticks’n’Sushi Soho – Review
Eating sticks, sushi and a few leaves in Soho. I’ve somehow managed to miss out on Sticks’n’Sushi until recently. And, that, my friend declared, has been a big mistake on my part. Having tried out the new opening in Soho, I’m inclined to agree with her. For a start, the interior is welcoming with a […]