Fine Dining

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Heston’s trusted chef Ashley Palmer-Watts heads Dinner and cooks historically inspired dishes that are perfected in every single way possible. The food is easily approachable and enjoyable but has an amazing depth and attention to detail in its execution. Described by Ashley as what would happen if The Fat Duck opened a bistro, which is sort of what it is. Review of Dinner. Reservations required. Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. http://www.dinnerbyheston.com/

Bo London

Chef Alvin Leung calls his food “X-treme Chineese”, it is. 4 Mill Street. http://bolondonrestaurant.com/

Yauatcha

Modern, upscale and international chinese food by the Hakkasan group that happens to be one of the least expensive Michelin-starred restaurants around. Has a separate patisserie counter. 15-17 Broadwick Street, SoHo. http://www.yauatcha.com/soho/

Casual Eating

Arbutus

Fairly priced international-style Michelin food, has a sister restaurant in Wild Honey. Reservations required. 63-64 Frith Street, SoHo. http://www.arbutusrestaurant.co.uk/

Bar Boloud

Comforting bistro food by Daniel Boloud, the burgers are very good. Review of Bar Boloud. Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. http://www.barboulud.com/london/

Cafés & Pastry Shops

Afternoon Tea at the Corinthia

Spectacular afternoon tea, can it get any better? Review of the afternoon tea at Corinthia. 10 Whitehall Place, Embankement. http://www.corinthia.com/hotels/london/dining-and-bars/restaurants/the-lobby-lounge/

Talkhouse Coffee

275 Portobello Road. http://www.talkhousecoffee.com/

Bars

69 Colebrooke Row a.k.a. “The Bar with no Name”

Tony Conigliaros bar serving some of the best and most spectacular drinks in the world, the deceptievely simple drink menu truly hides the amount of thought and preparation that has gone into every single detail. It doesn’t get any better than this when it comes to cocktails. 69 Colebrooke Row. http://www.69colebrookerow.com/