Tag: restaurant reviews
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Review: Sova is a heartfelt love letter to Eastern European wine – and it arrived at the right time
The beginning of April saw a number of exciting restaurants blossom – and even in the midst of some loud voices at the table – Sova managed to be heard. Meaning “owl” in several Slavic languages, Sova is the new Eastern European restaurant/bar to land in Ladbroke Grove, taking over the old ZIMA Notting Hill…
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We tried Tamila, the new South Indian hotspot in Soho – here’s what you should order
Described by the founders as a “modern curry house,” Tamila has had an impressively swift growth trajectory. From a street food stall at Hackney Bridge in 2021 to three permanent outposts by 2026, its expansion points to a clear appetite for a more contemporary, distinctly British-Indian way of eating. Helmed by Tamil chef Prince Durairaj…
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Afternoon tea at Mariage Frères: It’s a full Bridgerton moment, but don’t wear a corset
How many times have you absentmindedly wandered around Covent Garden? Dozens, if not hundreds, we would guess. And yet, if you’re like us (embarrassingly), you may never have noticed that just a stone’s throw from the square sits Mariage Frères, a five-storey townhouse serving over 1,000 varieties of tea. Upstairs, the Salon de Thé offers…
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Review – The Lighterman – A canalside hangout with big flavours and zero pretension
If most London restaurants feel like secret spaces hidden behind unbranded doors you only notice if you’re really paying attention, The Lighterman is the opposite. You can spot it from a mile away – sitting proudly on Granary Square with floor-to-ceiling glass and a wrap-around terrace overlooking Regent’s Canal. Open since March 2016, this was…
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Review – We tried the new Saatchi Yates menu at Nipotina, and it’s perfect for a date night
Nipotina on South Audley Street in Mayfair has quickly become one of London’s most talked-about Italian restaurants since opening in late 2024. Named after the Italian word for “granddaughter,” the neighbourhood ristorante marries the warmth of family-inspired cooking with the polished energy of one of London’s poshest areas. Under Turin-born chef Somaia Hammad, the menu…
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Review – Nina is the coolest see-and-be-seen restaurant in London
Nina is tucked behind an unassuming front – you have to actually be paying attention to catch the logo on the door. But head downstairs and you’re met with what might be one of the coolest basements in London. Open since the 15th of March 2025, this Italian restaurant is owned by Pachamama Group, who’s…
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Review – Sartoria Launceston Place is a sophisticated restaurant, but it will leave your belly blissfully full
Opened in November 2025 on the site of the former Launceston Place in South Kensington, Sartoria Launceston Place is not your typical Italian diner. For starters, the name carries some weight – the Sartoria brand was first established on Savile Row in 1990 and its all about bringing a refined Italian approach to a more…
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Review: Hawksmoor St Pancras is more than just a ritzy restaurant – it’s a moment in time
Opened in November 2025, Hawksmoor St. Pancras is the group’s eighth London location, and certainly the most majestic. This British steakhouse chain moved into the Grade I–listed dining room of the historic St. Pancras London Hotel and fully embraced its splendour. The building was originally designed in 1873 by the famous architect Sir George Gilbert…
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Review: Winter Aperitivo at The Italian Greyhound: An unflashy, polished slice of Italy in Marylebone
A stroll around Marylebone tells you one thing: there’s no shortage of enchanting little restaurants in this part of London. They tend to be laid-back, confident in their own version of fancy, and rarely big names (except the occasional Gail’s, which we can’t ever seem to escape). The area feels like an antiques market for…
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Review: Inca’s Christmas menus are festive, flavourful, and full of theatre
For those who haven’t come across it yet (and we wouldn’t blame you – it’s genuinely easy to miss), Inca is a Latin American restaurant, though simply calling it a restaurant feels a little reductive. This is London, after all, where dining often merges into performance. Hidden behind what feels like an unmarked black door…
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