Restaurant Reviews

438 King’s Road, London SW10 0LJ

This independently-run Chelsea restaurant is the brainchild of Chef Joe Mercer Nairne and manager David O'Connor (who are also behind the Michelin-starred Cornus). It serves up impeccable French food and strives successfully for 'perfect neighbourhood gem' status.

50-52 Sloane Square, Chelsea, London SW1W 8AX

Originally opened by Corbin & King and now part of The Wolseley Hospitality Group, this all day cafe restaurant on Sloane Square was inspired by some of the best Parisian grand cafes. The all day menu is a love letter to French classics from onion soup to Sole Meunière.

2 Elystan St, London SW3 3NS

This restaurant is from the same stable as Goodman and Fantomas (and also its own spin-off, Wild). Italian-inspired, it's inspired by coastal cuisine and you'll find a menu serving up an elevated combo of top drawer seafood, fresh pasta and USDA steaks.

33 Dover St, London W1S 4NF

The Dover is a Mayfair restaurant by Martin Kuczmarski, former right-hand man to Soho House's Nick Jones, aiming for understated glamour with NYC Italian-inspired cuisine. With an ambience best described as "casual but not too casual", there's a real feel of old-school Mayfair hospitality here. The menu is also welcomingly old-school with dishes including an excellent Chicken Cordon Bleu. On top of that, there's an impressive bar specializing in martinis that' it's worth visiting for alone.