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The Palomar ££
Israeli City Map C3
34 Rupert St, W1D 6DN
Tel 020 7439 8777
A small slice of Jerusalem in Soho,
this place is so popular that diners
have to book months ahead. Try
the mouthwatering polenta and
something from the raw bar.
Chiltern Firehouse £££
American City Map B3
1 Chiltern St, W1U 7PA
Tel 020 7073 7676
Rub shoulders with the A-List
at London’s hottest spot. The
design makes imaginative use
of space in this former fire station,
where Portuguese chef Nuno Bright, rustic interior of the Goods Shed in Canterbury, Kent
Mendes has created an inspired,
ingredient-driven menu. velvet chairs and pictures, it looks unpretentious, both in looks
the part of a traditional chop- and cuisine. The food is full
DK Choice house. Try the steak and kidney flavoured and created from
fresh, high-quality ingredients.
pudding or game procured from
Clos Maggiore £££ Rules’ own country estate.
Modern European City Map D3 BRIGHTON: Terre à Terre ££
33 King St, WC2E 8JD Vegetarian Road Map D2
Tel 020 7379 9696 71 East St, East Sussex, BN1 1HQ
Try for a table in the magical Kent and Sussex Tel 01273 729051
courtyard conservatory with An acclaimed restaurant serving
blossom-laden branches. ARUNDEL: The Town House ££ refined vegetarian dishes. The
On balmy evenings the roof European Road Map C2 flavour combinations will make
is opened to the stars, while a 65 High St, West Sussex, BN18 9AJ your taste buds zing. There’s
fire is lit when it’s chilly. French Tel 01903 883847 a good selection of organic
regional food inspires the Set in a Georgian building with a wines and a lovely sun terrace
Modern European cooking. stunning 16th-century Florentine for alfresco dining.
The set pre- and post-theatre ceiling, this restaurant boasts
menus are reasonably priced. interesting, well-priced menus CANTERBURY:
featuring local ingredients. There The Goods Shed ££
is also a wide-ranging wine list. Traditional British Road Map F1
Dinner by Heston Station Rd West, Kent, CT2 8AN
Blumenthal £££ BODIAM: The Curlew ££ Tel 01227 459153 Closed Mon
Modern British City Map B4 Modern British Road Map E2 A unique all-day rustic restaurant
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, Junction Rd, East Sussex, TN32 5UY and food hall, this place overlooks
66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA Tel 01580 861394 Closed Mon a farmers’ market and all the
Tel 020 7201 3833 Rooms in a clapboard-clad tempting produce on display.
This famous restaurant showcases former coaching inn make a A wide selection of outstanding
the celebrity chef’s inspired take sophisticated yet informal local cheeses is also on offer.
on classic cuisine. Be sure to try setting for innovative dishes,
the signature Meat Fruit starter. such as mackerel ceviche and CANTERBURY:
The prices are exorbitant, but green-tea cake. Recipes are Kathton House £££
the experience is unforgettable. specially adapted for children. Modern British Road Map F1
6 High St, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0BD
The Ledbury £££ BRIGHTON: Tookta’s Café £ Tel 01227 719999 Closed Sun & Mon
Modern British Thai Road Map D2 An upmarket, smartly decorated
127 Ledbury Rd, W11 2AQ 30 Spring St, East Sussex, BN1 3EF modern restaurant, with a menu
Tel 020 7792 9090 Tel 01273 748071 Closed Sun that focuses on local and seasonal
One of London’s most happening A modest café with charming produce. Try the sea bream and
restaurants, the Ledbury is cross-cultural decoration and scallops, loin fillet of Godmersham
headed by the celebrated a warm ambience. Perfectly venison or rack of Kentish lamb.
Australian chef Brett Graham. spiced, well-presented dishes
Expect two-Michelin-starred give traditional Thai cooking CHICHESTER:
culinary fireworks, including an a contemporary twist. The Field and Fork ££
innovative vegetarian tasting restaurant only accepts cash. Modern British Road Map C2
menu, in stylish surroundings. 4 Guildhall St, West Sussex, PO19 1NJ
BRIGHTON: The Gingerman ££ Tel 01243 789915 Closed Sun & Mon
Rules £££ European Road Map D2 If you have tickets for the Festival
Traditional British City Map D3 21A Norfolk Sq, East Sussex, BN1 2PD Theatre, this is the perfect spot
35 Maiden Lane, WC2E 7LB Tel 01273 326688 Closed Mon for your pre-performance meal.
Tel 020 7836 5314 This small, intimate restaurant The restaurant has an enticing,
Savour robust British food at is the flagship and original original menu, and tables in
London’s oldest restaurant, site of Brighton’s well-known a smart dining room and a
established in 1798. With its Ginger group. It is delightfully sunny conservatory.
For more information on types of restaurants see pages 180–81
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