Restaurant Reviews

61-63 Brushfield Street, London E1 6AA

After success in Notting Hill with their vegan restaurant, Holy Carrot changed things a little for their second opening, changing the approach to vegetarian. That means the menu, once again created by ex-Acme Fire Cult's Daniel Watkins, adds the odd bit of cheese and cream to the menu. Otherwise, the similar inventive approach to plant-based cooking remains, all set within a vibey space just off Spitalfields market.

55 Marylebone High Street, London W1U 5RB

The name of this Marylebone restaurant might be the same, but pretty much everything else, including the decor, has changed. Chef Pierre Minotti is running the kitchen and he's gunning for Michelin stars with his culinary fireworks. Start with a glass of fizz in the Champagne room before deciding on a series of tasting menus. There's even a bit of theatre thrown in mid-meal with a trip to the bar for their Trou Normand course.

1 Broadgate, London EC2M 2QS

The restaurant side of The Horsemen pub in Liverpool Street, this comes from the same team who brought Sunday in Brooklyn over to London. Here in the City they've taken a mix of Irish and American influences to come up with this nicely done steakhouse. It's a tablecloth affair that's perfect for business meetings but would also make a fun place to come in the evenings or at weekends. The Irish influence is felt in dishes like beef tartare with Tayto crisps and the Wexford steaks are better than any midtown grill in NYC.

10-50 Willow St, London EC2A 4BH

Having taken over the old Nobu Shoreditch spot, this Japanese restaurant serves up the kind of happy mix of dishes (sushi, yaki, sandos) that Londoners love. It's a vibey spot where you're as likely to come for a high-energy brunch as a date night. Executive Chef Aaj Fernando knows how to serve up the izakaya hits and the drinks programme is just as enticing, including collaborations with Kanpai Sake Brewery and Suntory Whiskey.