Restaurant Reviews

24 Brewer Street, London W1F 0SS

Khao Bird started in Brighton and then followed up with a London residency before landing at this permanent home in Soho. Run by restaurateur Mike Palmer and Head Chef Luke Larsson, they have a strong focus on Thai barbecue dishes, with particular influences from Chiang Mai. Expect a casual space with a great, focused drinks list and a menu full of dishes like khao soi with beef brisket and Shan BBQ meatballs.

31 Dover Street, London W1S 4ND

Opening just a few doors down from The Dover, this is its sibling restaurant, again helmed by Martin Kuczmarski. More affordable and a little more casual, it's like an American diner through a Mayfair lens. Expect great burgers, sandwiches, steaks and top cocktails and although there's more to the restaurant than the actual counter itself, it's clearly the place you want to sit at. All that and it opens late too.

43 Upper Brook Street, London W1K 7QR

Previously head chef at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Matt Abé has taken over the space that once was home to Le Gavroche. Thoroughly updating it for the 21st Century, he's offering a refined series of tasting menus here, with a great attention to detail in all the dishes on offer.

40-42 Chiltern Street, London W1U 7QN

Maset comes from the same team behind other Marylebone hits, Donostia and Lurra. But while those focused on Spanish food, this restaurant is inspired by southern coastal French cooking. Look out for classic dishes from the region like pâtes au pistou, fantastic steaks and make sure to try their very good cocktail selection.