There are Hakkasan restaurants all over the world but Hanway Place was the original. It has the sensual looks, air of exclusivity and glamorous atmosphere synonymous with the ‘brand’. The exquisite Cantonese dishes are prepared with care and consistency by the large kitchen team and lunch dim sum is a highlight. Executive Chef Ho Chee … Continued

There’s a something of a Brooklyn vibe to this Jason Atherton restaurant, with its bare brick and raw plastered walls. It’s great fun, very busy and gloriously unstuffy; the menu is an eminently good read, with the best dishes being the simplest ones. Chef-Patron Paul Hood continues to develop dishes closely with Jason, creating his … Continued

Barrafina in Dean Street is an authentic Spanish tapas bar owned and operated by restaurateurs Sam & Eddie Hart. The restaurant has an open kitchen, a beautiful marble-topped bar where guests can sit and watch the chefs at work and stylish red leather stools. The a la carte menus  comprise authentic regional dishes from all … Continued

Perhaps the most famous restaurant in London, Le Gavroche is well-known the world over for classical, rich and indulgent French cuisine at Michel Roux Jr’s renowned London institution. The large, smart basement room has a gentleman’s club-like, masculine feel; service is formal and structured but also has old-school charm. Le Gavroche was the first UK … Continued

Alain Ducasse is one of the world’s most decorated chefs. Known not only for his incomparable French cuisine, he has created innovative dining concepts reflecting international influences and has earned a reputation for phenomenal cuisine. Elegance, luxury and attention to detail are the hallmarks of Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, where the atmosphere is warm … Continued

Blanchette is a French bistro serving simple, classic and inventive French food in a rustic, bare brick Soho space. The concept is based on the idea of sharing small French family dishes with charcuterie plates, homemade terrines, oysters, cheese, whole roasted chickens and apple tarts. A fine selection of drinks, French wines and organic cider … Continued

Salt Yard is an award-winning bar and restaurant serving modern tapas inspired by the flavours & produce of Spain & Italy. The tapas are complemented by charcuterie and cheese boards and they have a wide selection of excellent wines and sherries. You can enjoy a full spread of tapas, or drop by for a glass … Continued

ROKA serves contemporary Japanese ‘robatayaki’ cuisine (literally ‘fireside cooking’) in a striking yet informal dining room in Charlotte Street. Dominated by the central ‘robata’ grill, fish, poultry, meat and vegetables are prepared in full view of diners at the surrounding counter and tables. In warm weather the glass walls open onto the street outside creating … Continued

Gaucho is an Argentinean steak restaurant on Charlotte Street. Specialising in some of the best cuts of Argentinean beef in an authentic setting, the philosophy of Gaucho is that every guest should experience a little bit of Argentine life. The beef comes from Argentinian, premium Black-Angus cattle bred at hand selected farms. Grazing on seventeen … Continued

Obicà on Poland Street (translated as ‘here it is’) is a mozzarella bar using classic Italian ingredients sourced from the best farmers and producers of Mozzarellas di Bufala Campana in Italy but that’s not all that’s on the menu! There is a great choice of classic Italian dishes including small plates, tasting boards, pasta, meat … Continued