Kid, London W1: ‘Fat, richness, sharpness, all in perfect balance’ – restaurant review Our main course arrived heavy and somewhat intimidating, and left picked completely clean The Guardian - UK · Sep 20
Fenix, London W1: ‘Big, bright, brash, dumbed down, shameless and open to all’ – restaurant review Can taramasalata, hummus or moussaka ever be fancy? Short answer: yes The Guardian - UK · May 24
Breakfast at Pavyllon, London W1: ‘Does fine dining strictly have to wait until lunchtime?’ – restaurant review Now that gen Z is eschewing booze and all-night raves, are we moving into a hospitality era when the big posh breakfast might well be the main event? The Guardian - UK · Mar 1
The Shaston Arms, London W1: ‘Just because you can do things doesn’t mean you should do them’ – restaurant review A pub that wants to be an old-school boozer and a cool restaurant both at the same time The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2025
Lilibet’s, London W1: ‘Pure joy, high drama, camp as heck’ – restaurant review My new favourite restaurant The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025
74 Duke, London W1: ‘Charming, chic and sterile’ – restaurant review A pricey, movie-set version of France for diners with deep pockets The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025
Marjorie’s, London W1: ‘Original, and truly, madly good’ – restaurant review Some of the most accomplished and imaginative food in Soho right now The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2025
Song He Lou, London W1: ‘No neon, no bunting and not much jostling for tourist dollars’ – restaurant review With three floors to fill, this 270-year-old restaurant chain’s understated approach feels rather bold The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2025
Toum, London W1: ‘The rotisserie is very much not rotating. Has there been a power cut?’ – restaurant review I will never forget the vegetarian aubergine schnitzel option – it had the texture of a bloated sanitary towel The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025
AngloThai, London W1: ‘There is an understated elegance to just about everything’ – restaurant review The interior is beautiful and the cooking ingenious but don’t be daunted – it’s fun too The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025
Noodle Inn, London W1: ‘Queue, order, pay, get out’ – restaurant review The food is utterly delicious, but this viral sensation is run like a military operation to deal with the daily stampede The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2024
The Devonshire, London W1: ‘The epitome of comfort food’ – restaurant review A yesteryear type of fun that wraps around punters like a blanket The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2024
Köd, London W1: ‘A place for people who’d find an Angus Steakhouse wilfully experimental’ – restaurant review The oddest restaurant I’ve eaten in all year The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024
Ambassadors Clubhouse, London W1: ‘A restaurant that wants to lead you astray’ – restaurant review I tried to refuse dessert, but the staff would hear none of it The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2024 Albert’s Schloss, London W1: ‘A stroke of genius’ – restaurant review It’s really much, much better than it needs to be, especially this close to Leicester Square
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024 Chez Roux, London W1: ‘Posh comfort food for the weary, moneybags traveller’ – restaurant review Michel Roux Jr has been at pains to say that he’s no longer chasing Michelin stars, but is that possibly a way to manage expectations?
The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024 Apple Butter Cafe, London W1: ‘Food to make a diabetes doctor sigh anxiously’ – restaurant review When the world isn’t particularly sweet, sometimes we all need a sharp blast of teeth-chattering, sugary goo …