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Poon’s at Somerset House, Strand: A legacy reborn at new heights – Review
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Poon’s at Somerset House, Strand: A legacy reborn at new heights – Review

A thoughtful return from Amy Poon – refined Chinese home cooking that’s simple, authentic and elegant.

Nov 26, 2025
Crisp at The Marlborough, Mayfair: Great pizza but for God's sake, release that damn booking system –  Review
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Crisp at The Marlborough, Mayfair: Great pizza but for God's sake, release that damn booking system – Review

Queue economy and viral culture is ruining our city and what would otherwise be really great spot for pizza.

Nov 21, 2025
Lilibet’s, Mayfair: Decadence in style and taste – Review
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Lilibet’s, Mayfair: Decadence in style and taste – Review

Once the birthplace to Queen Elizabeth II, this seafood restaurant and oyster bar is up to par with the royal standard.

Nov 11, 2025
Motorino, Fitzrovia: “If my grandmother had wheels, she’d be a bike” — Review
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Motorino, Fitzrovia: “If my grandmother had wheels, she’d be a bike” — Review

Motorino wants to invent a London-Italian dialect, but it gets lost in oil, salt, starch and cream.

Oct 29, 2025
Punk Royale, Mayfair: Pure TikTok brainrot, in the best and worst way — Review
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Punk Royale, Mayfair: Pure TikTok brainrot, in the best and worst way — Review

The Swedish cult fave will entertain — but like everything maximalist, there’s little space for pause.

Oct 23, 2025
Lagana, Shoreditch: The TikTok trap masquerading as Greek - Review
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Lagana, Shoreditch: The TikTok trap masquerading as Greek - Review

Conceptual interiors and influencer buzz couldn’t mask what Lagana lacks: genuine flavour, Greek soul and a reason to return.

Oct 13, 2025
Legado, Shoreditch: Spanish depth without the heaviness - Review
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Legado, Shoreditch: Spanish depth without the heaviness - Review

Nieves Barragán Mohacho moves inland with her most confident cooking yet — refined regional Spanish dishes that feel poised, light and deeply satisfying.

Oct 7, 2025
Carbone, Mayfair: Everything dialled up, except the food - Review
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Carbone, Mayfair: Everything dialled up, except the food - Review

The cult New York import turns up the drama, but not the depth

Sep 30, 2025
Moi, Soho: A journey of joy - Review
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Moi, Soho: A journey of joy - Review

Soho's newest Japanese-inspired grill and omakase bar marks one of London’s best openings this year

Sep 24, 2025
Osteria Angelina, Shoreditch: a fusion menu anchored by pasta perfection - restaurant review
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Osteria Angelina, Shoreditch: a fusion menu anchored by pasta perfection - restaurant review

The type of meal that leaves you full of pleasure on the first bite, memorable for all the right reasons.

Aug 11, 2025

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