Restaurant Reviews

109 Columbia Road, London E2 7RL

After big success with a residency at the Compton Arms, Dara Klein took Tiella permanent with this trattoria in Hackney. Located in a former pub, the restaurant has a separate bar that's open for walk-ins (and serves food too, in case you're finding it hard to get a booking). The italian menu champions both Italian and British produce and ther's an excellent Italian wine list too.

22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ

This is the City version of Gordon Ramsay's signature restaurant. Unlike the Hospital road original, this lives up to its name, situated on the 60th floor of 22 Bishopsgate, looking down onto a fantastic London vista. It's a chef's table experience, that's tasting-menu led.

74 Charlotte St., London W1T 4QH

This Fitzrovia restaurant is a solo London venture from chef Ben Murphy (ex-Launceston Place) where he's serving up his oen take on contemporary cooking. Look out for special touches like the roaming ice-cream trolley. The ground-floor bar also makes it a great spot for drinks in Fitzrovia.

1 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0LA

Aki London brings its contemporary Japanese dining to a grand Grade II-listed former bank off Cavendish Square. There's a menu that combines Kyoto-inspired, farm-to-table cooking with sushi, sashimi, robata and larger dishes. It's a pretty dramatic, vibey space and there's also an underground bar inside the old bank vault that's well worth a look.