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1. Bistro Freddie
4.6
Exceptional(371)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Shoreditch
Booked 19 times today
Bistro Freddie is described as 'cozy' in multiple reviews. The 'welcoming Bistro style ambience' with 'lit candles even during day time' and 'chic and inviting atmosphere' create a warm, intimate environment. The 'retro interior polishes off the whole restaurant perfectly', while the 'open kitchen' connects diners with the food, contributing to the cozy vibe. The 'candlelight - simple but effective' ambiance also adds to the cozy atmosphere.
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2. Dean Street Townhouse
4.6
Exceptional(4773)
Price: Expensive
• British • Soho
Booked 69 times today
Dean Street Townhouse offers a cozy, relaxed atmosphere with vintage armchairs, contemporary British art, and an open fire in the parlour. As one reviewer put it, the place has a 'cosy dining area by the fire' and 'fabulous cosy atmosphere'. The ambience is consistently praised in the reviews, making it a great spot for any occasion.
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3. Cloth Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(310)
Price: Expensive
• Traditional French • Farringdon
Booked 23 times today
Having spent years supplying London’s top restaurants through their separate wine businesses, Joe Haynes and Benedict Butterworth have joined forces with Tom Hurst, who has worked at Brawn, The Marksman, Levan, and most recently as Head Chef at Lasdun, to launch the trio’s first restaurant together.Located in a Grade II listed building on Cloth Fair, Cloth Restaurant is part of a historic row of buildings in the City of London that survived the Great Fire of 1666. Down this atmospheric alley opposite St Bartholomew church, Cloth is taking over a double fronted corner site that’s beneath the former home of poet John Betjeman and next door to the two oldest residential buildings in London. Inside, low ceilings, wood floorboards with antique wall lights and artwork create a cosy, intimate atmosphere, while marble tables, long dark wood banquettes, antique crockery and cutlery will create the feel of a classic bistro.
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4. Pophams Restaurant - London Fields
4.7
Exceptional(37)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Dalston
Booked 18 times today
Working with seasonal British and Italian produce, each dish takes inspiration from traditional Italian flavours and methods, with a creative approach. Transforming this daytime bakery to a lively neighbourhood restaurant, with small plates and pastas designed for sharing. Our wine list utilises a mixture of well and lesser known grapes; which when combined with innovative and often low intervention methods, create a diverse wine offering to pair harmoniously with our food.For any bookings over 6 people we require a set menu, contact bookings@pophamsbakery.com for more information.
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5. Canto 73
4.6
Exceptional(13)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern European • Highbury
Canto 73 is a Supper Club in Islington, come and visit us in our new permanent location 43 Newington Green, n16 9PX.Every Friday and Saturday at 19:30 we host a single sitting Supper Club, an evening of delicious food and wine focusing on seasonal ingredients from independent producers. The Supper Club is a casual but special evening of seven courses for £60 a head, enjoyed in an intimate setting where we take all decision making from you allowing you to spend proper time with friends and family. We also offer a wine pairing (four glasses of lovely low intervention wines) for £25 a head. Our current menu can be found at canto73.com/menuWe can also be booked for private hires and events, so please use our email or website to get in touch if you would like to book something special.
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6. Giacco's
4.7
Exceptional(22)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Highbury
Booked 7 times today
Giacco's is a cosy and intimate neighbourhood wine bar and restaurant in Islington, a few steps from Finsbury Park. Focusing on high quality and seasonal ingredients, combined with a contemporary approach to Italian cuisine tradition, you will find a daily and always renewed proposal for a continuous discovery of freshness distinctive features. Add to all of this a wide selection of low intervention wines and signature cocktails, everything particularly taken care of in the smallest details, and the picture is complete.
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7. Andrew Edmunds
4.7
Exceptional(2229)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Soho
Booked 35 times today
Established in 1985, Andrew Edmunds is considered one of the last bastions of 'old Soho'. This 18th century town house has, for more than thirty years, attracted many loyal customers. A relaxed atmosphere, seasonal menu and famous but reasonably priced wine list have ensured our enduring popularity.
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8. All My Friends
4.3
Awesome(9)
Price: Moderate
• Fusion / Eclectic • Homerton
Booked 24 times today
A Hackney Wick hangout from DIY party collective The Cause. A more laidback affair featuring a record shop and custom-built high-fidelity sound system soundtracked by our favourite selectors. Food offerings include fresh sourdough pizzas from P.L.U.R. and vegan food from Essential Vegan alongside delicious seasonal cocktails, natural & organic wines and local craft beer.A place for the friends we've met along the way, a place for all the friends we're yet to meet...
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9. Inamo - Soho
4.3
Awesome(7386)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Soho
Booked 25 times today
inamo fuses contemporary pan-Asian dining and the world’s 1st interactive restaurant table technology.Touch your table to order your meal, engage in epic 4-player air hockey matches, show your skills on the pool table, defend against aliens in Space Invaders, & enjoy over 20 more games, including Frogs for (big & little) kids. Unleash your creativity as you draw on your tabletop, and all play together or divide the table into 4 & do your own thing. The table experience at inamo is unlike anywhere else.None of this distracts from the high-quality food, with sharing dishes from across Japan, China, & Thailand. Favourites include iconic Dragon Roll sushi & a striking Sashimi Platter. Feast on Asian tapas like Szechuan Chicken, Bang Bang Cauliflower, & many more.The award winning Games Room is a unique private dining & bar area. Double wall projections span 150+ inches with 150+ games on PS5, Wii & an arcade table, &
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10. 8 at The Londoner
4.4
Awesome(325)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Soho
Booked 19 times today
8 at The Londoner is a cozy rooftop bar that offers a unique and exclusive experience in London. With a selection of modern Japanese cuisine and innovative cocktails, it is described as a 'lovely place with great views' and 'very cozy but at the same time modern and luxurious'. The venue's ambiance is appreciated by many, with reviewers noting the 'amazing surroundings, nice music and good atmosphere'. Plus, the staff's warmth and professionalism contribute to the overall cozy feel.
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