The brilliance of simplicity at Barra
Ask anyone for their Berlin restaurant recommendations, and Barra is sure to be one of them… with very good reason.
Wonderfully does it at Westerns Laundry
With seafood as its red thread, I could’ve ordered everything on the menu, so some serious time was spent narrowing things down before I’d made up my mind.
A hidden treasure called Townsend
However you decide to enjoy your meal here – which you will – Townsend is a comforting respite from the intense rhythm of the city outside.
The arrival(s) of autumn
Five of the most exciting new restaurant openings in London and beyond to keep your eyes peeled for next season.
Once upon a sundae at Sargasso
Walk along Margate’s seafront and into Sargasso, and you’re instantly hit by a sense of East London-on-Sea. Younger sibling to Bethnal Green’s beloved Brawn, that should come as no surprise.
Dinner and a show at BiBi
BiBi is doing things differently and, in doing so, making its mark as London’s most exciting Indian restaurant right now.
Charmed as always by The Beckford Bottle Shop
Towards the top end of Bath – favoured by locals and free from the hustle and bustle of its tourist trail – here’s a place that’s sure to brighten your day.
Lauding local at The Black Bear Inn
Through the doors of this Victorian village pub lies one of South Wales’ most impressive culinary offerings.
Jolene, Jolene
Neighbourhood-casual charm and a chalkboard menu of dreams in Newington Green.
A lot to love at Pollen Street Social
The first of Jason Atherton’s restaurants celebrates fine-dining without the formal pomp.
Back for more Buns From Home
Crisp around the outside, soft and chewy in the middle, sticky with sweet cinnamon glaze all over. Name a better breakfast…
Creative meets classic at Comparte Bistró
Blends of Andalusian cuisine and French techniques across a creative but classic menu.
A surprising lunch at The Poet, Matfield
Brilliant flavours from the kitchen of a charming Matfield gastropub.
Artistic flavours at Toklas
Behind the Brutalist facade of 180 The Strand lies the perfect spot for a leisurely lunch.
Ten out of ten for The Ninth
In the middle of Fitzrovia’s Charlotte Street – a hub of lauded restaurants – The Ninth sits both unassumingly and invitingly.
Daring fusion at Direkte Boqueria
A mouthwatering mix of Catalan recipes, Mediterranean ingredients, and Chinese and Japanese influences.
The understated allure of Café Cecilia
One of the hottest openings of 2021, I was glad to get a relatively early taste of Café Cecilia.