After the dissapointment of their first launch in to the restaurant game last year, Enoteca Rabezzana kinda fell under the radar for a short while. Bouncing back in November, they've relaunched with a few tweaks that made a big difference. Italian cuisine should be classic, no frills, just good, simple food. At Enoteca, all pasta is served al dente, all wine is paired accurately and all tapas is of equal sharing size, meaning less dispute between me and my other half! The interiors mirror the classic approach; dimly lit, wine bottles align the back wall adjacent to a small open front kitche...
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TOZI we're told translates as 'hanging out with friends' - and this chilled Italian restaurant and bar in London’s Victoria (within the Park Plaza Hotel) specialising in Venetian cicchetti (small plates) and classic Italian cocktails certainly lives up to its name. All the dishes at TOZI are inspired by the casual dining ethos of the Veneto region, putting emphasis on quality and seasonal ingredients that are all sourced from Italian producers.
Read more →Swing past the Ritz, doozie on past The Wolseley and take a quick right-left onto Jermyn Street and you will find the lunching, brunching and all meals either side of this, culinary institution known as Franco’s. Serving up all things delectable Franco’s is a covert restaurant for those in the know. Now fully made-over Franco's reflects the finesse of the menu through its rich interiors, vintage photographs of Italy and luxurious walled mirrors. The menu reads like a song sheet, with all your favourite ingredients as the lyrics. The first courses set the scene for what was to come with a ...
Read more →It's a well-known fact that Londoners base their weekends around eating. In fact in some remote parts of East London they have forgone watches and now simply reference the food product in their hand; whether it be a bacon butty, halloumi wrap or heavy steel fork - OK I’m exaggerating - but for those of you who don't like such a gastronomic scattergun schedule then perhaps you should visit an X marks the spot style venue that caters for all hours and occasions around the clock. The recently rejuvenated Franco’s of St James is a well-kept secret within the upper echelons with a colourful heri...
Read more →If you’re looking for somewhere slick and smart to grab a bite to eat in the capital, Cucina Asellina is where to head. The award-winning Italian bar and restaurant set in the heart of Aldwych is inspired by its sister restaurant Asellina in New York, and with the contemporary design and polished service, you can feel the NYC influence coming through.
Read more →The Oval Restaurant at The Wellesley is intimate and stylish, with gorgeous food and brilliant service. This would be the perfect place for a date night, and an even better setting to pop the question, the question being, ‘can I have another bread basket please…?’
Read more →Augustus Harris is a new bar-and-bites venue in Covent Garden, inspired by the bàcari of Venice and named after Sir Augustus Harris, the 19th century manager of the Drury Lane Theatre.
Read more →This Valentine’s Day, Banca is bringing the romance and glamour of Milan to its prestigious Mayfair locale, with the launch of its luxurious Valentine’s Day menus. Diners can choose from a three or four course traditional Italian set menu, which fuses fresh, seasonal and authentic ingredients including oysters, caviar and truffles - ingredients that have long been associated with aphrodisiac properties. On arrival, guests will be presented with a glass of champagne, followed by oysters, and can then expect dishes including Warm Fassona Beef Carpaccio with Norcia’s Black Truffle or Grilled B...
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