Restaurant Reviews

33–35 Abbeville Road, London SW4 9LA

Having won both Great British Menu and MasterChef: The Professionals, there was only one last challenge for chef Nikita Pathakji and that was to open her own restaurant. She's teamed up with her mother and sister for this restaurant in Clapham, after years of running successful supper clubs. And while the produce here is focused on British seasonality, the inspiration behind it speaks of her Indian heritage but also all the travelling she's done. In case you're wondering, GBM-winning dishes are on the menu, including the Halibut with Malaysian Fish Head Curry that won her the Champion of Champions title.

36 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0RE

This almost unpronounceable burger bar has quickly earned a reputation as among the very best in London. The burgers here are all Asian-inspired, with different burgers inspired by different regions. So there's a kimchi burger, a Thai burger with Som Tam sauce, a yuzu matcha chicken burger and more - as well as a standard cheeseburger, but one that's done incredibly well. If you need to try all of London's best burgers, you need to come here.

5 Pollen St, London W1S 1NE

Chez Rose sees Row on 5 chef Spencer Metzger taking over the space that used to be Little Social. Once again working with Jason Atherton (although Metzger leads the venture), the chef has created a boutique French bistro in the heart of Mayfair, with a menu full of classic dishes, delivered in style. Make sure to save space for the signature (and huge) soufflé.

6 Bedford St, London WC2E 9HZ

Zylia is a team-up between Nick Molyviatis (ex-Kiln head chef and co-owner of Singburi) and Barry Karacostas. Together, they've launched this taverna-style restaurant which takes its influences from both Greece and Cyprus while also focusing on charcoal cooking. Although attached to Arcade, it's a standalone restaurant and the entire menu is well worth working through, particularly the sheftalia and piles of chops.