London restaurants - Chelsea, Kensington
232-236 Brompton Road, London SW3 2BB
This bistro venture from Marlon Abela, owner of Michelin starred Umu and the Greenhouse in London, is on the old site of the Oratory. David Escobar, formerly at French three-Michelin-starred restaurant Lameloise will head up the kitchen while front-of-house will be Jean-Marie Miorada who comes over from The Greenhouse.
1 Cale Street, London SW3 3QT
Hotel and restaurant owner Mark Fuller of Sanctum Soho bought up the Notting Hill fish and chip restaurant in 2006 with the intention of restoring it to its former glory. That done, they've expanded the Geales brand and have bought up Tom Aiken's former chipper Tom's Place in Chelsea. Expect 'fresh fish, no frills and fabulous service'.
87 Pimlico Road, London SW1W 8PH
This Italian has impeccable pedigree being bankrolled by none other than Giorgio Locatelli. The chaps behind it are Locatelli’s former Head Chef, turned Operations Director Federico Sali and his brother, Locanda Locatelli’s current award-winning sommelier Massimiliano.
Duke of York's HQ, King's Road, London SW3 4SQ
The Saatchi gallery cafe is run by catering company Rhubarb who, having opened an outlet at Heathrow's Terminal 5 and taken over posh river fleet Silver Fleet have now turned their attention to public spaces. The large terrace here is a popular place to be on a sunny day.
127 - 129 Kensington Church Street, London W8 7LP
This wine bar, off-licence and restaurant has five, count them, Enomatic wine machines which apparently retail for around eight grand each, just so that Londoners can enjoy one of 40 wines by the glass. Beware the oh-too-handy credit card system which allows self-service! Apparently the food's not bad, either.
312 - 314 King's Road, London SW3 5HU
Bizarre fusion restaurants have a habit of tanking in London (does anyone remember Shumi?) but the notion of a Japanese/Brazilian mix to the food and drink certainly has restaurant-goers intrigued if not completely beguiled. Worth checking out if only to say you've tried it, perhaps.
21 Sherbrooke Road, Fulham, London SW6 7HX
This clean-cut restaurant/bar opened with a cut-throat attitude to pricing that's bound to win it plenty of punters, attracted by the idea of four small plates (or British tapas) for a tenner. Worth checking out particularly in summer for its dining room with retracting sunroof.
Courtfield Road, London SW7 4QH
A culinary landmark when it opened 25 years ago, the revamp of the Bombay Brasserie had won mixed reviews from critics and diners alike. Certainly the charm of the place remains undimmed, but the new OTT decor and gargantuan bills left a bad taste in the mouth. Better stick to the fantastic value of the restaurant's famed Sunday buffet.
Halkin Arcade, Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JT
Amaya offers gourmet Indian food, tapas style, with a full view of the kitchen from the dining room. The best place here is definitely to be as close to the open kitchen as you can. So if you're after a Michelin-level meal, but prefer small plate style rather than a formal tasting menu, then this is for you.
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