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.
Sushi Kyu Japanese in Soho
One of my favourite options when overloaded with options is Japanese cuisine. I love the clean flavours, the top-quality fresh fish, the reverence for the food and attention to detail. Sushi Kyu offers all of this and its tiny proportions – 10 seats around a counter – plus an Omakase dinner, transported me to Tokyo.
Thirteen LDN at Chateau Denmark
Blending historic grit with rock-and-roll glamour, Thirteen LDN stands as a modern tribute to the creativity and cultural royalty that has defined Denmark Street since 1911.
Mildreds – Plant Based Perfection in Soho
Mildreds really does offer fantastic food and drink for everyone, that just happens to be vegan. You’ll find a lively atmosphere and welcoming staff – and with main courses under £20, it won’t break the bank.
Goldies London, wood-fired heaven in Soho- restaurant review
Goldies may be the new kid on the block among London’s wood-fired restaurants, but it’s definitely here to stay. The atmosphere has a Mediterranean vibe that makes you forget you’re in the heart of London, and it’s perfect for any occasion
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.
Macellaio RC: Steak that deserves an encore
Macellaio RC Steakhouse – a nuanced take on the typical steakhouse experience with Italian style and excellent speciality Italian beef
Ember Yard – Sunday Roast Spanish Style
Asado Sunday Roast at Ember Yard, Soho Take one of our favourite haunts in Soho and one of our favourite weekend indulgences and you surely have a recipe for success. But, Ember Yard is best known for casual fine dining, Spanish tapas-style dishes that you can enjoy with a glass or two of wine. As […]
8 at The Londoner
Bar food meets international chic Heading to a rooftop bar might not be your idea of a good time on a chilly November evening but wrapped up and ready for anything we headed up to 8 at The Londoner, right on Leicester Square. Being ushered to the back of the chic The Londoner hotel did […]
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana – Soho
In Search of the Perfect Pizza I have been on something of a pizza odyssey recently. Following David Portnoy’s stellar 8.1 score, I joined the summer crowds and queued for forty minutes at Hammersmith’s Crisp W6. Following the trail of rave reviews, I then journeyed to Chiswick’s Napoli on the Road. Both were fantastic, setting […]