Restaurant Reviews

Arch 338 Acton Mews (Between Dunston St & Dunston Rd), Haggerston, London E8 4EA

This is a joint venture between Josh Katz (ex Galvin Bistrot de Luxe and Ottolenghi) and Mattia Bianchi (ex Ottolenghi and Ben Spalding). It takes inspiration from Turkey's Mangal restaurants, the grill & kebab houses of Istanbul, the food stalls of Jmaa al Fna in Marrakesh and the Shipudim in Tel Aviv. Essentially expect a lot of grilled meat and veg.

53 Lexington St, London W1F 9AS

One of the most successful example of street food vendors going permanent, this is one of the toughest places to grab a seat at in Soho. But when you do, the steamed milk buns that are at the heart of the menu make it all worthwhile.

18-20 Rupert Street, London W1D 6DE

Bringing the finest Spanish food to London's West End, the ever popular Brindisa Tapas Kitchen have opened this grill-based restaurant.

28 Brixton Water Lane, London SW2 1PE

A compact, lively neighbourhood restaurant with as much love given to the low-intervention wine list as to the charcoal grill which is the main focus for the short, inspired menu. Their basement bar is a great place to work through the wine list, before heading to your table or counter seat in this minimal space. Whilst the menu changes frequently, dependant on the quality and seasonality of what’s on offer, the BBQ pork belly with sesame and Korean spices is now a firm staple due to its popularity.