Restaurant Reviews

73 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HR

The Pachamama team completed their Mediterranean reinvention with Lagana, a Greek-inspired spot in Shoreditch. Here, you'll find a menu built around freshly baked lagana flatbread with seasonal dips, alongside dishes like courgette tempura, loukoumades stuffed with Graviera and lamb kebab with cumin yoghurt. Expect skewers, dry-aged picanha, and a bouillabaisse riff too. Meanwhile, the interiors pair wabi-sabi walls with vintage chandeliers, while drinks include a frozen pomegranate pisco sour.

17 Bruton Street, London W1J 6QB

Set in the very building where Queen Elizabeth II was born, this seafood restaurant and oyster bar from Ross Shonhan (Bone Daddies, ex-Nobu & Zuma) has a dramatic look, with floral patterns throughout and, alongside the main restaurant, you'll find a heated terrace and cocktail bar. The menu strongly features British produce with luxe dishes including lobster spaghetti, a Fish Triptych (crudo, grilled & soup) or anchovy éclair. Cocktails, meanwhile, lean into martinis paired with light bites.

30 Grosvenor Square, London W1K 6AN

This New York Italian restaurant is one of NYS's most famous restaurants and is still hard to get a table at. The London version follows the same template as the original - classic New York Italian dishes with added flair, a gorgeous-looking lower-ground dining room and a big attention to service. Your meal will be shepherded by your "captain" and if you're looking for a night out where you're properly looked after, while eating dishes like spicy vodka rigatoni, this is the place for you. Plus, there's a very good chance of spotting a celeb here.

138 Brompton Rd, London SW3 1HY

This popular fish and chip shop group originated in Mayfair, hence the name. This is their second venture and is open all day, so it's a useful spot for a breakfast as well as battered cod and cocktails in the evenings. In addition to the classic fish and chips, they also do a nice line in lobster rolls, fish finger butties and fresh oysters.