Restaurant Reviews

44-46 Choumert Road, London SE15 4SE

There aren't too many Welsh food places in London, making the arrival of Bara in Peckham a fresh addition to the scene there. Much of the produce at this cafe and sandwich shop is sourced from Wales, where it might turn up as a focaccia filling or an element of a bara brith or rarebit. They also do their best to shine a spotlight on Welsh wines, so look out for wine tastings too.

19-23 Charlotte Street, London W1T 1RW

Having long been the wine bar element of Carousel on Charlotte Street, the founders' longstanding love affair with all things Mexican made them decide to turn it into this seafood restaurant. The seafood in question comes from all around the British Isles, but here it's translated into crudos, flautas and other Mexican-accented dishes. You might be wanting a cocktail with those, and the drinks list features plenty of agave-centred options to try.

21-25 Bruton Place, London W1J 6NQ

One of a clutch of new openings in Bruton Place this year, Maza is the latest venture from husband-and-wife restaurant duo Christina Mouratoglou and Adrien Carré who also own Mazi and Susi Tros in Notting Hill. Here in Mayfair they've gone for what they describe as a retro-inspired Greek taverna. It's a fun place to dine with a listening bar for pre or post-meal drinks. Whatever you do, make sure you have the tarama, as the version here is one of London's best.

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.