Restaurant Reviews

The Ivy, 1-5 West Street, London WC2H 9NQ

One of London's great, classic restaurants, the Ivy had a major revamp not too long ago. The changes brought in a new central bar area with plenty of counter dining spaces. The menu has a mix of classic Ivy dishes like the Shepherd's Pie and more contemporary fare.

Royal Academy, Burlington Gardens, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BD

José Pizarro is one of the best Spanish chefs in London today. Here, he's taken over two of the restaurants in the Royal Academy - their main restaurant in the Dorfman Senate Rooms and the Poster Bar downstairs. He's produced another excellent menu of tapas which will suit anyone after they've had a dose of culture at the RA.

6 Southwark Street, London SE1 1TQ

Probably the London restaurant that's done more for this city's passion for pasta than any other opening, Padella comes from the Trullo stable and serves up freshly-made-each-day pasta. The only downside is the queue or waiting time for a table. Prepare to be patient.

109-125 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RJ

London's OG department store rooftop space, the fifth floor at Harvey Nichols is an incredibly handy place to swing by for food as it comprises six restaurants and bars in one space. Underneath the glass roof and leading out to a lovely terrace is the Fifth Floor Cafe but you'll also find a branch of Burger & Lobster up here along with Zelman Meats, Madhu's Brasserie and two more bars.