LISTINGS RESTAURANTS

BUDDHA BAR

8 Victoria Embankment, WC2R 2AB. Temple

T: 020 3371 7777.
www.buddhabar-london.com
Of worldwide fame, Buddha Bar’s London restaurant is as distinctive as its clubs, with Asian fusion dining in red surrounds under a giant statue of a Buddha.

BUMPKIN

209 Westbourne Park Road, W11 1EA. Ladbroke Grove/Westbourne Park

T: 020 7243 9818. www.bumpkinuk.com Guests can choose from the more informal country brasserie or the reservation-only restaurant. Starters from �5.50 include peppered loin of tuna and smoked haddock croquettes, while mains include comforting classic pots (think macaroni cheese) and pies. Children’s menus are also available.

CAF� EMM

17 Frith Street, W1D 4RF. Leicester Square

T: 020 7437 0723. www.cafeemm.com Family-run restaurant in Soho that offers a small but decent selection of well-priced yet simple dishes, from falafel and lasagne to chicken and steak. Salads, too. On Sunday, there’s a roast at �8.95 that’s served all day.

CANTEEN

2 Crispin Place, E1 6DW. Liverpool Street

T: 0845 686 1122. www.canteen.co.uk
With three branches in the city (others are on Baker Street and in the Royal Festival Hall), Canteen is an award-winning British diner serving elevenses, tea and biscuits and afternoon tea, as well as fi sh, meat and vegetarian dishes.

CARLUCCIO’S

35 Rose Street, WC2E 9EB. Covent Garden

T: 020 7836 0990. www.carluccios.com Restaurant and foodshop by Antonio and Priscilla Carluccio with several branches all over London. The restaurant serves reasonably-priced, home-made pasta, while the shop sells beautiful cookbooks, preserves and meats.

CINNAMON KITCHEN

9 Devonshire Square, EC2M 4WY. Liverpool Street

T: 020 7626 5000.
www.cinnamon-kitchen.com
Evolved, modern Indian housed in a converted warehouse, with cuisine inspired by executive chef Vivek Singh. There’s a larger than average outdoor dining terrace, while the Anise Bar serves cocktails, along with smaller dishes.

EL PIRATA

5-6 Down Street, W1J 7AG.
Green Park

T: 020 7491 3810. www.elpirata.co.uk Tapas restaurant in upmarket Mayfair with hearty portions, set menus and Spanish wines. There’s a second restaurant — El Pirata Tapas — in Westbourne Grove.

FIFTEEN

Westland Place, N1 7LP.
Old Street

T: 0871 330 1515. www.fi fteen.net
Jamie Oliver’s famous Fifteen restaurant goes from strength-to-strength as he continues to create opportunities for young people.

FISHWORKS

89 Marylebone High Street, W1U 4QW. Bond Street

T: 020 7935 9796. www.fi shworks.co.uk
With branches across London — others are in Swallow Street, off Piccadilly, and Richmond
— FishWorks is a fi shmongers, restaurant and cookery school rolled into one. Each outlet has marine themed decor.

FLORIDITA

Lower Ground Floor, 100 Wardour Street, W1F OTN.

Tottenham Court Road

T: 020 7314 4000. www.fl oriditalondon.com This vibrant and contemporary restaurant and bar brings the essence of Cuba and Latin America to the West End. Open until 3am.

FOX AND ANCHOR

15 Charterhouse Square, EC1M 6AA. Farringdon

T: 020 7250 1300.
www.foxandanchor.com
Traditional pub-cum-restaurant with ale served in traditional silver tankards and hearty comfort food, such as ham hock with mash and parsley sauce, and sides of goose-fat chips and green beans. Unfussy and delicious.

GALVIN AT WINDOWS

London Hilton, 22 Park Lane, W1K 1BE.
Hyde Park Corner

T: 020 7208 4021.
www.galvinatwindows.com
Stunning views of Knightsbridge, Hyde Park and the city from this 28th-fl oor restaurant make a visit well worth the trip. Chris Galvin takes charge of the modern French menu.

GARLIC AND SHOTS

14 Frith Street, W1D 4RD.

Tottenham Court Road

T: 020 7734 9505.
www.garlicandshots.com
Open for dinner, with everything in this small restaurant having garlic as the key ingredient — even the beer and dessert. There’s a large menu of alcoholic shots for afters, too.

GILGAMESH

Camden Market, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AH.
Camden Town/Chalk Farm

T: 020 7428 4922. www.gilgameshbar.com This opulent restaurant and lounge is the largest in London. Ian Pengelley’s Pan-Asian cuisine is the highlight, though at a price.

GOODMAN RESTAURANT

26 Maddox Street, W1S 1HQ.

Oxford Circus
T: 020 7499 3776.
www.goodmanrestaurants.com
A Russian steak house in London? Don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it. Cuts include Australian beef, 110 days grain fed, and USDA Prime, grain fed for 120 days. If you know what that means, it’s the place for you.

GORDON RAMSAY

68 Royal Hospital Road, SW3 4HP. Sloane Square

T: 020 7352 4441. www.gordonramsay.com Reservations are taken months ahead for this eponymous restaurant, the only one in London to have three Michelin stars.

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Buddha Bar

72 W2L SUMMER 2009