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Feb 21, 2026
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5 min read
Trogolo, Notting Hill: London's dire streak of Italian spots continues — Review
The sibling to Petersham Nurseries is a poor man's Tuscan trattoria that would make your nonna furious
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Jan 23, 2026
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5 min read
Ruth's, Putney: A mouthful of fat and salt — Review
An atmosphere that loses its warmth behind the curtain and a chef that prefers ballpark over precision
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Jan 12, 2026
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5 min read
Nora, Canary Wharf: Missing authenticity in every regard — Review
There's plenty of copy and paste going on, but only on the surface — the atmosphere and flavour is missing from the blueprint
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Nov 26, 2025
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6 min read
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.
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Nov 21, 2025
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5 min read
Crisp at The Marlborough, Mayfair: Great pizza at the cost of hype culture – Review
Queue economy and viral culture is ruining our city and what would otherwise be really great spot for pizza.
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Nov 11, 2025
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7 min read
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.
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Oct 29, 2025
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7 min read
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.
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Oct 23, 2025
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6 min read
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.
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Oct 13, 2025
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6 min read
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.
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Oct 7, 2025
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7 min read
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.
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Sep 30, 2025
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8 min read
Carbone, Mayfair: Everything dialled up, except the food - Review
The cult New York import turns up the drama, but not the depth
