British Bistro dining – Willett’s at The Cadogan ‘Technical excellence with a bit of fun,’ explained our server about the approach at Willett’s, the recently refurbished bistro at The Cadogan, serving British cuisine with a side of British humour. Executive Chef Michael Turner, formerly of The Savoy Grill and the River Restaurant, presents his classical […]
AVI Bistrot – Américain, Belgravia
French-American fusion, bistro style AVI is a new neighbourhood transatlantic restaurant in Belgravia, serving French-American fusion cuisine. It’s conveniently situated just a few minutes’ walk from Knightsbridge station, overlooking a quiet leafy square. It is part of The Lowndes Hotel, though with its own separate entrance. Arriving on a warm, sunny June evening, it was […]
Antinori Wine Dinner at Prince Arthur Belgravia
Wine and Dine in Belgravia Invited to go along to an Antinori wine pairing dinner at Prince Arthur in Belgravia, I jumped at the chance. This handsome, newly refurbished pub and restaurant sits on Pimlico Road, just a short stroll from Sloane Square and Victoria Station. The evening showcased wines from Antinori, one of Italy’s […]
Tom Brown at The Capital
Great meals are often about timing – our visit to Tom Brown at The Capital couldn’t have been better. The day this year’s Michelin stars were announced happened to be the very day we had booked to visit one of the newly starred restaurants: Tom Brown at The Capital. We honestly didn’t have any inside […]
The Mayfair Chippy, Knightsbridge
Anyone for ‘Posh’ Fish and Chips? Visiting Knightsbridge for fish and chips may not be the most obvious thing to do for the average Londoner. It’s where we go for a bit of high-end retail therapy at Harrods or Harvey Nichols. When we were invited to review the Knightsbridge branch of The Mayfair Chippy, the other one […]
Harvey Nichols Fifth Floor Café – Festive Dining Menu
Fifth Floor Café at Harvey Nichols – a thoroughly enjoyable festive evening, made even more special by my introduction to LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW’s delicious treats.
Harry’s Dolce Vita White Truffle Menu
The white truffle menu at Harry’s Dolce Vita is small but perfectly formed with two starters and three main dishes. With truffles you want the food to be the support act foregrounding the tantalising taste of everyone’s favourite tuber.
San Carlo Cicchetti Knightsbridge Winter Menu
San Carlo London’s winter menu is a celebration of Italian culinary tradition. Whether you’re gathering with friends for a special occasion, or meeting with colleagues or business partners, San Carlo is an excellent location to enjoy the flavours of Italy this winter.
Pasta Evangelists by Perbellini
Italian pasta bar in Harrods Pasta Evangelists has been selling their popular fresh pasta in Harrods Food Hall since 2018. If you would like someone else, ie someone far more skilled, to cook their food for you, then the adjacent Harrods Dining Hall is the place to go. The man behind the current menu is […]
Mediterranean Grill by Assembly – Harrods Dining Hall
A Mediterranean banquet in Knightsbridge I spent a teenage Christmas working as a butcher’s assistant in Harrods Food Hall, being chased around the bowels of the shop by men wielding giant livers and being hit on the head by the hooves of swinging carcasses. It was all quite educational and more innocent than it sounds. […]