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1. FKABAM
4.6
Exceptional(89)
Price: Very Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Highbury/Islington
Booked 10 times today
FKABAM is a place for fun. We take our food seriously, but not ourselves. Tables are close together, and the atmosphere is loud and vibrant. Reservations are available four weeks in advance for parties of 1 to 4 guests. For parties larger than this, please email info@blackaxemangal.comWe keep a few spaces free for walk-ins as first come first served.We serve an A La Carte menu which is published on our Instagram @fkablackaxemangal. Limited numbers of new and old fave dishes will be available to add to your meal each night. We also have options for vegetarian/vegan diners available upon request as well as some Gluten Free options- unfortunately we cannot cater for soy allergies.Please note our cancellation policy and do not ask us to waiver fees if you forget to cancel within the time frame.
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2. Blacklock Soho
4.7
Exceptional(6121)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Soho
Booked 117 times today
Blacklock is a modern version of the Great British chophouse. Set in an old brothel, we take the best meat in the country from the award winning farmer and butcher Philip Warren in Cornwall. We cook chops simply over our real charcoal grill with a little help from vintage Blacklock irons and serve it all up alongside cocktails that give back and wine on tap in our atmospheric subterranean chop mecca. On Sundays we serve a Sunday Roast almost as good as Mum's. Bookings and Walk-Ins available.
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3. Bocconcino Soho
4.3
Awesome(1087)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Soho
Booked 48 times today
Nestled in the heart of Soho's bustling streets, Bocconcino offers an exquisite blend of traditional Italian gastronomy and contemporary London dining. Our restaurant showcases modern Italian elegance, with interiors featuring warm tones and marble accents. Our menu celebrates Italy's culinary heritage, marking us a standout Italian restaurant in Soho.Recognised by Conde Nast Traveller as a top 'Italian Restaurant in London' and nominated for 'Best Luxury Restaurant' and 'Best London Restaurant' at the 2023 British Restaurant Awards, Bocconcino sets the standard for Italian dining.Every Friday and Saturday, and for Saturday brunch, our restaurant with a DJ comes alive. Our ground floor vibrates with energy from live DJs, making Bocconcino the prime choice for a bottomless brunch or fine dining in Soho.
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4. Hakkasan Mayfair
4.5
Awesome(7880)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Mayfair
Booked 26 times today
Hakkasan Mayfair is described as having a 'great atmosphere' with 'excellent service' and 'outstanding quality of food' by many reviewers. The restaurant's ambiance is often referred to as 'cool', 'beautiful', and 'warm'. This, coupled with its Michelin star and innovative menu, creates a cozy, upscale dining experience.
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5. St. JOHN Smithfield
4.7
Exceptional(4213)
Price: Very Expensive
• British • Farringdon
Booked 88 times today
Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.
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6. The Drapers Arms
4.7
Exceptional(1624)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Angel
Booked 26 times today
GARDEN BOOKING VIA PHONE OR EMAIL ONLY.The Drapers Arms is a lovely 1830s pub in a residential area of IslingtonVery much a pub we are as welcoming to one person sitting with a beer and a paper as to a group having a special meal. In an informal and relaxing atmosphere we nonetheless take our food, drink and service seriously.Our food is all freshly prepared and our menu changes every day and across the seasons. With a focus on being enjoyable, honest and seasonal we are also affordable - our wine list available on our website is among the very best in London.
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7. Little Duck The Picklery
4.7
Exceptional(134)
Price: Very Expensive
• European • Dalston
Booked 29 times today
A restaurant, wine bar and fermenting kitchen - we're open for lunch Wednesdays to Sundays and dinner all week. Our menu changes monthly and our cooking is simple and seasonal. It's here we make all our seasonal ferments, pickles and drinks - all of which you can buy ready jarred from our fridge. Our large kitchen counter is the centrepiece, and you’re invited to grab a seat, order something to eat and enjoy the workings of life in our kitchen. In the evening, the lights go down, dinner is served and you can enjoy wines by the glass and bottle from our ever-changing wine list of natural and biodynamic wines.
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8. Clos Maggiore
4.5
Awesome(15346)
Price: Expensive
• French • Covent Garden
Booked 66 times today
Clos Maggiore is an oasis of calm in the heart of Covent Garden. Influenced by the stylish country inns of Provence and Tuscany its unique interiors create a warmth and intimacy enjoyed by both business and private parties. The conservatory has a fully retractable glass roof creating a bright and airy dining space. Our extensive cellar at Clos Maggiore includes over 2,000 labels and was extended earlier this year to include an additional 400 wines at a low – mid price range. We are very proud to have been awarded the “Best of Award of Excellence” consistently since 2003 by Wine Spectator.
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9. Scott's Mayfair
4.8
Exceptional(2047)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Mayfair
Booked 146 times today
Scott's Mayfair is a cozy restaurant with an 'urban sophistication' vibe that customers love. It's often described as having a 'fabulous atmosphere' with a 'nice decor'. Reviewers also appreciate the 'welcoming' ambiance and 'great selection of sea food'. The staff is consistently praised for their 'attentive' and 'exceptional' service, making Scott's a 'favourite' spot in London.
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10. Jolene Newington Green
4.7
Exceptional(1303)
Price: Expensive
• British • Stoke Newington
Booked 28 times today
Jolene Newington Green is described as cozy and warm by multiple reviewers. The restaurant exudes a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere, with a chic and contemporary vibe. The staff is friendly, and the ambience is perfect for a date night. The restaurant also serves delicious food, and the service is always welcoming. The restaurant is described as being welcoming, sophisticated, warm, and inviting.
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