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68 Restaurants
Updated September 30, 2019
Restaurants:The Jugged Hare, The Drapers Arms, Benares…
Price Range:££ - ££££
Cuisines:British, Gastro Pub, Indian…
Neighborhoods:Barbican, Angel, Mayfair…

The Jugged Hare

££££·British·
Barbican
1,496 reviews
  • Sunday Lunch
  • Authentic
  • Lunch
“A great English pub using terrific seasonal produce.” – Michael Reid
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The Drapers Arms

££££·Gastro Pub·
Angel
980 reviews
  • Neighbourhood Gem
  • Lunch
  • Sunday Lunch
“Always seasonal, their Sunday roasts are banging, and the landlord Nick is a great host.” – Hus Vedat
94% recommended
Gastro Pub in London
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Benares

££££·Indian·
Mayfair
5,860 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Tasting Menu
“An explosion of flavors, textures, and colors at this smart Mayfair restaurant.” – Martin Morales
87% recommended
Indian in West End London
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Andrew Edmunds

££££·Modern European·
Soho
254 reviews
  • Romance
  • Notable Wine List
  • Cosy
“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
93% recommended
Notable Wine List in London
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The Little Viet Kitchen

££££·Vietnamese·
Angel
514 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Creative Cuisine
“Authetic Vietnamese flavors that pack a real punch, cooked and served by friendly chef-owner Thuy Diem Pham.” – Gary Foulkes
94% recommended
Fit for Foodies in North London
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Bistrotheque

££££·French·
Bethnal Green
2,383 reviews
  • Vibrant Bar Scene
  • Good for Anniversaries
  • Authentic
“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
89% recommended
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Cecconi's

££££·Italian·
Mayfair
1,474 reviews
  • Lunch
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
“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
93% recommended
Italian in West End London
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Clipstone

££££·Modern European·
Fitzrovia
831 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Neighbourhood Gem
  • Lunch
“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
99% recommended
Modern European in London
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Il Vicolo

££££·Italian·
St. James's
436 reviews
  • Authentic
  • Neighbourhood Gem
  • Lunch
“Contemporary Italian food. Great for a bottle of wine and a cheese and meat platter.” – JP McMahon
100% recommended
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The Ealing Park Tavern

££££·British·
Ealing / Ealing Broadway
295 reviews
  • Child Friendly
  • Good for a Date
  • Great Beer
“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
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Black Axe Mangal

££££·Grill·
Highbury/Islington
29 reviews
  • Casual
  • Creative Cuisine
  • Fit for Foodies
“Fun, irreverent, surprising, affordable and always delicious. Black Axe is the nuts.” – Andy Oliver
93% recommended
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som saa

££££·Thai·
Shoreditch
397 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Creative Cuisine
  • Handcrafted Cocktails
“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
2,993 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Business Meals
“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
96% recommended
Steak in London
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ROKA - Aldwych

££££·Japanese·
Aldwych
363 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for a Date
“Great food, great service, great vibe. Every time.” – Miles Kirby
86% recommended
Business Meals in London
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Holborn Dining Room

££££·British·
Holborn
1,536 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Business Meals
“Great modern British brasserie but the best part is definitely the pies – the most amazing creations you'll ever come across.” – Frankie van Loo
83% recommended
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Franks Canteen

££££·European·
Highbury
21 reviews
  • Neighbourhood Gem
  • Brunch
  • Fit for Foodies
“Great small place with a menu that is constantly changing. They have classics as well as experiments with different cuisines.” – Tam Storrar
100% recommended
Best Food in London
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Gunpowder

££££·Indian·
Shoreditch
138 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Spicy
  • Authentic
“Gunpowder is my standout neighborhood restaurant of the last few years.” – Michael Reid
87% recommended
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Hedone

££££·French·
Chiswick
867 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Special Occasions
  • Romance
“Hedone is a restaurant that clearly displays the best of French and British produce alongside excellent technique.” – James Lowe
89% recommended
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Park Chinois

££££·Chinese·
Mayfair
617 reviews
  • Romance
  • Special Occasions
  • Hot Spot
“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
90% recommended
Hot Spot in London
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Padella

££££·Italian·
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
2,665 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for a Date
  • Sunday Lunch
“I go there whenever I crave chops. I always crave chops. Go there, eat chops!” – Tomer Amedi
99% recommended
Steak in London
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Chez Bruce

££££·Modern European·
Wandsworth
3,654 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Lunch
“I love Chez Bruce for a long wine-fuelled lunch.” – Adam Byatt
98% recommended
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Umu

££££·Japanese·
Mayfair
714 reviews
  • Tasting Menu
  • Special Occasions
  • Creative Cuisine
“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
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The Wolseley

££££·European·
St. James's
3,896 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Lunch
  • Brunch
“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
94% recommended
European in London
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The Chipping Forecast

££££·English·
Notting Hill
112 reviews
  • Casual
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Neighbourhood Gem
“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
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Murano

££££·Contemporary European·
Mayfair
2,107 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for Anniversaries
“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
96% recommended
Special Occasions in West End London
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The Duke of Sussex

££££·Spanish·
Chiswick
243 reviews
  • Outdoor Eating
  • Lunch
  • Neighbourhood Gem
“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
85% recommended
Outdoor Eating in West London
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Primeur

££££·Contemporary European·
Stoke Newington
559 reviews
  • Neighbourhood Gem
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for a Date
“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
94% recommended
Best Ambience in North London
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Pollen Street Social

££££·British·
Mayfair
3,432 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Lunch
  • Fit for Foodies
“It's a refined, sophisticated restaurant. I think it really sums up the London food scene.” – James Durrant
95% recommended
British in London
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Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill

££££·Seafood·
Piccadilly
3,277 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Special Occasions
  • Business Meals
“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
88% recommended
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Sichuan-Folk

££££·Chinese·
Spitalfields
147 reviews
  • Authentic
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Lunch
“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
100% recommended
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Moro

££££·Mediterranean·
Angel
1,929 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Special Occasions
  • Creative Cuisine
“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
92% recommended
Mediterranean in London
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Tandoor Chop House at Covent Garden

££££·Indian·
Covent Garden
794 reviews
  • Spicy
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Casual
“Premium cuts of meat, spiced and grilled over a charcoal tandoor.” – Sameer Taneja
89% recommended
Indian in West End London
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The Dairy Bar & Bistro

££££·British·
Clapham
1,237 reviews
  • Tasting Menu
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for a Date
“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
94% recommended
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Hereford Road

££££·British·
Notting Hill
1,516 reviews
  • Neighbourhood Gem
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Authentic
“Simple, honest, super seasonal English cooking. A gem.” – Helena Puolakka
95% recommended
Healthy in London
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Bocca Di Lupo

££££·Italian·
Piccadilly
2,303 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Special Occasions
  • Authentic
“Simply stunning seasonal and regional Italian food, with a typical Central London non-stop-service mentality.” – Sami Tallberg
93% recommended
Fit for Foodies in West End London
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Bellanger

££££·French·
Islington
406 reviews
  • Brunch
  • Business Meals
  • Lunch
“The atmosphere and food is fantastic.” – Francesco Mazzei
89% recommended
Brunch in London
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Quo Vadis

££££·British·
Soho
1,723 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Special Occasions
  • Brunch
“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
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Brawn

££££·European·
Bethnal Green
927 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Neighbourhood Gem
  • Good for a Date
“The food is always perfect – simple, gutsy, flavorsome. The wine list heads towards 'natural wines' and always offers a surprise.” – Peter Gordon
99% recommended
European in London
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SMOKESTAK

££££·Barbecue·
Shoreditch
962 reviews
  • Comfort Food
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Casual
“The food is really tasty, the meat is well smoked and you can tell they thought hard about putting the menu together.” – Tom Sellers
94% recommended
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The Goring Dining Room

££££·British·
Victoria
330 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Notable Wine List
  • Quiet Conversation
“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
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Ivy Market Grill

££££·British·
Covent Garden
7,709 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Pre/post Theatre
  • Lunch
“The people running The Ivy Market Grill are very talented and very smart. They are rolling them out everywhere. Well done!” – Cary Docherty
91% recommended
Most Booked in West End London
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Berners Tavern

££££·British·
Oxford Circus
3,543 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Good for Anniversaries
“The room is stunning and the food is great. It always feels like an occasion to go.” – Tom Sellers
90% recommended
Business Meals in West End London
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Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

££££·French·
Mayfair
1,201 reviews
  • Good for Birthdays
  • Lunch
  • Tasting Menu
“The stunning dining room, the service, and Monsieur Ducasse's cuisine is mind blowing.” – Francesco Mazzei
100% recommended
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Salon

££££·British·
Brixton
663 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for a Date
  • Special Occasions
“These handsome lads know a good breakfast: eggs and anchovies on toast – always a winner.” – Jeremy Lee
96% recommended
British in London
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Nobu - London

££££·Japanese·
Mayfair
2,818 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for a Date
“They know when to be elaborate and when to let the food speak for itself.” – Tam Storrar
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Jikoni

££££·Asian·
Marylebone
534 reviews
  • Creative Cuisine
  • Cosy
  • Fit for Foodies
“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
94% recommended
Neighbourhood Gem in London
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Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

££££·Contemporary French·
Chelsea
1,902 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Tasting Menu
  • Creative Cuisine
“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
90% recommended
Best Service in London
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Pidgin

££££·Modern European·
Hackney
874 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Tasting Menu
  • Good for a Date
“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
95% recommended
Best Food in London
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Restaurant Story London

££££·British·
London Bridge
706 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Tasting Menu
  • Creative Cuisine
“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
99% recommended
British in London
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L'Amorosa

££££·Italian·
Hammersmith
225 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Special Occasions
  • Romance
“Very good uncomplicated Italian food.” – Henrik Ritzen
96% recommended
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The Ninth

££££·French·
Fitzrovia
333 reviews
  • Creative Cuisine
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for a Date
“Very high-quality food in a relaxed and warm atmosphere. Good choice of sharing plates.” – Henrik Ritzen
100% recommended
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Ristorante Frescobaldi London

££££·Italian·
Mayfair
535 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for Anniversaries
“White truffle tagliolini, when in season, is not to be missed!” – Hus Vedat
90% recommended
Romance in West End London
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Fischers

££££·Austrian·
Marylebone
597 reviews
  • Authentic
  • Lunch
  • Special Occasions
Recommended by Chef Shaun Hill from The Walnut Tree
94% recommended
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The Winter Garden

££££·Modern European·
Marylebone
2,126 reviews
  • Romance
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for Birthdays
Recommended by Chef Lori Granito from Magnolia
100% recommended
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Carousel

££££·Contemporary European·
Marylebone
16 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Authentic
  • Neighbourhood Gem
Recommended by Chef Elizabeth Haigh from Shibui
100% recommended
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Oldroyd

££££·European·
Islington
62 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for a Date
  • Seasonal
Recommended by Chef Elizabeth Haigh from Shibui
100% recommended
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Frenchie Covent Garden

££££·Contemporary European·
Covent Garden
1,034 reviews
  • Pre/post Theatre
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Notable Wine List
Recommended by Chef Amandine Chaignot from Rosewood Hotel
100% recommended
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The Morgan Arms

££££·British·
Mile End
279 reviews
  • Neighbourhood Gem
  • Lunch
  • Sunday Lunch
Recommended by Chef Ben Tish from Restaurant Norma
95% recommended
Lunch in East London
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OPSO

££££·Greek·
Marylebone
1,052 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Good for a Date
  • Lunch
Recommended by Chef Michael Reid from Restaurant M
92% recommended
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Gymkhana

££££·Indian·
Mayfair
73 reviews
  • Creative Cuisine
  • Spicy
  • Authentic
Recommended by Chef Tam Storrar from Blanchette
93% recommended
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ROKA - Canary Wharf

££££·Japanese·
Canary Wharf
594 reviews
  • Good for a Date
  • Brunch
  • Group Bookings
Recommended by Chef Mark Sargeant from Rocksalt
93% recommended
Special Occasions in London
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Chotto Matte Soho

££££·Peruvian·
Soho
2,394 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
  • Creative Cuisine
Recommended by Chef Jose Luis (Chele) Gonzalez from Gallery VASK
85% recommended
Peruvian in London
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ROKA - Charlotte Street

££££·Japanese·
Fitzrovia
174 reviews
  • Special Occasions
  • Tasting Menu
  • Fit for Foodies
“Great food, great service, great vibe. Every time.” – Miles Kirby
100% recommended
Japanese in London
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The Palomar

££££·Middle Eastern·
United Kingdom
1,490 reviews
  • Fit for Foodies
  • Creative Cuisine
  • Good for a Date
Recommended by Chef Marin Morales from Ceviche
91% recommended
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Hoi Polloi

££££·English·
Shoreditch
1,111 reviews
  • Brunch
  • Good for a Date
  • Casual
“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
88% recommended
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StreetXO

££££·International·
Mayfair
2,190 reviews
  • Creative Cuisine
  • Tasting Menu
  • Special Occasions
Recommended by Chef Tom Aikens from Tom's Kitchen
88% recommended
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Wild Honey

££££·Modern European·
Mayfair
1,300 reviews
  • Quiet Conversation
  • Special Occasions
  • Good for a Date
Recommended by Chef Jason Atherton from Pollen Street Social
97% recommended
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