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Nopi ££
Middle Eastern Map 12 F2
21–2 Warwick Street W1B 5NE
Tel 020 7494 9584
Cookery writer Yotam
Ottolenghi’s grown-up restaurant
boasts a blend of aromatic flavours,
bold colours and exciting textures
in dishes designed for sharing.
The menu changes according to
the season.
Noura ££
Lebanese Map 20 E1
16 Hobart Place SW1W 0HH
Tel 020 7235 9444
Exceptional mezzes and kebabs
The tables double up as touch-screen menus at Asian-inspired Inamo at the flagship of an award-
winning chain. Classy decor and
Jacob Kennedy specializes in Al Duca ££ a tempting menu with plenty to
robust, little-known traditional Italian Map 13 A3 choose from.
regional recipes. 4–5 Duke of York Street SW1Y 6LA
Tel 020 7839 3090 Closed Sun Patara ££
Cinnamon Club ££ A reasonably priced and popular Thai Map 13 A2
Indian Map 21 B1 local. Using the freshest of ingred- 115 Greek Street W1D 4DP
The Old Westminster Library, 30–32 ients, classic Italian dishes are Tel 020 7437 1071
Great Smith Street SW1P 3BU given a modern twist. An enticing all-rounder, spread
Tel 020 7222 2555 Closed Sun over two dimly lit, romantic
Delicately spiced North Indian Gopal's of Soho ££ floors. Specialities include several
cuisine, using the freshest Indian Map 13 A2 prawn dishes, each an explosion
ingredients. Housed in a former 12 Bateman Street W1 5TD of flavour.
library with an atmosphere of Tel 020 7434 1621
hushed sophistication. Come to this family-run curry El Pirata ££
house for the intense flavours of Tapas Map 12 E4
Chisou ££ the expertly spiced food. 5–6 Down Street W1J 7AQ
Japanese Map 12 F2 Tel 020 7491 3810 Closed Sun
4 Princes Street W1B 2LE Haozhan ££ There’s a deft hand in the kitchen
Tel 020 7629 3931 Chinese Map 13 A2 at this lively, laid-back restaurant.
Unfussy decor is perfectly 8 Gerrard Street W1D 5PJ All the classic Spanish and
teamed with delectable sushi at Tel 020 7434 3838 Portuguese favourites are on offer.
this bona fide Japanese bistro. Try delicate black cod dumplings
There’s also a mind-blowing or wasabi prawns – a world away DK Choice
selection of saké. from the standard Chinese staples.
The Portrait ££
££
DK Choice Hard Rock Café Map 12 E4 British Map 13 B3
American
National Portrait Gallery, 2 St
Clos Maggiore ££ 150 Old Park Lane W1K 1QZ Martin’s Place WC2H 0HE
European Map 13 B2 Tel 020 7514 1700 Tel 020 7312 2490
33 King Street WC2E 8JD Try American classics at this Spot London’s famous mon-
Tel 020 7379 9696 legend with its fascinating collec- uments from a window seat
For a magical experience, try tion of rock memorabilia. Still at this top-floor restaurant.
for a table in the courtyard rocking after more than 40 years. The excellent food served here
conservatory at Clos Maggiore, is con temporary British: the
with its blossom-laden branches. Inamo ££ seabass with marsh samphire
On balmy evenings, the roof is Asian fusion Map 13 A2 stands out. The main dining
opened to the stars, while a fire 134–6 Wardour Street W1F 8ZP area is smart and modern, in
is lit when it’s chilly – sheer Tel 020 7851 7051 complete contrast to the
romance. French regional food An Oriental eatery with a historical surroundings. Before
inspires the modern European difference. Order your meal on or after your meal, be sure to
cooking. Fixed-price pre- and a touch-screen pad and play take a turn around the splendid
post-theatre menus are quite games while you wait. National Portrait Gallery.
a bargain.
Mildred’s ££
Vegetarian Map 13 A2 Rasa ££
Dehesa ££ 45 Lexington Street W1F 9AN Indian Map 12 E2
Tapas Map 12 F2 Tel 020 7494 1634 Closed Sun 6 Dering Street W1S 1AD
25 Ganton Street W1F 9BP Drawing on a range of cuisines, Tel 020 7629 1346 Closed Sun
Tel 020 7494 4170 the inspired vegetarian dishes at Unusual and exquisitely fragrant
A buzzy vibe paired with stand- Mildred's are fit to convert the specialities from Kerala, each
out tapas. Make sure you taste its most confirmed carnivore. Try the served on a huge fresh banana
famous charcuterie and signature ale and porcini mushroom pie. leaf. The choice of vegetarian
dish – stuffed courgette flower. No bookings. and fish dishes is exceptional.
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