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1. Tollington's
4.6
Exceptional(90)
Price: Expensive
• Fish • Holloway
Booked 31 times today
We do take a limited number of online bookings but walk-ins are very welcome (and encouraged)!Tired of the loosely French inspired humdrum of restaurants popping up across the city of London? Do you like holidays? Do you like cold drinks and warm service? If you've answered yes to one or more of these then perhaps Tollington's can refresh both your pallet and your mindThe idea came from a mirror in an antiques market and a love for a more informal approach to dining, the result a chippy in North London with church pews bolted to the walls to be leaned on and eaten from. The focus is on fish but the menu transcends just fish, leaving no stone unturned in the never ending quest for flavour Split between two rooms, the kitchen and bar shared by customers as they perch on bar stools and enjoy dinner and a show. The back room - lower lighting, lower seating, a slight calm compared to the front room. Works of art from friends of the restaurant adorn the walls and floors
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2. Mimmo La Bufala
4.5
Awesome(255)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Hampstead
Mimmo La Bufala serves healthy and traditional Southern Italian pizza and pasta with a contemporary flare. With numerous awards and nominations over the last 10 years, Mimmo La Bufala showcases the gastronomic heritage of Naples with critically acclaimed pizzas, pasta, fish and meat dishes.
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3. Los Mochis Notting Hill
4.5
Awesome(696)
Price: Very Expensive
• Pacific Rim • Notting Hill
Booked 41 times today
Los Mochis, where Tokyo meets Tulum, seamlessly blending the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture with the refined elegance of Japanese cuisine. Recently crowned the 2023 Restaurant of the Year, our Notting Hill Gate restaurant offers a captivating atmosphere just a stone's throw from Portobello Market. Explore our upstairs cocktail bar with cocktails like Tommy’s Margaritas and Mezcal Martinis, or opt for our heated terrace overlooking the iconic colourful streets of Notting Hill.Indulge in signature dishes like the Trailer Park Chicken Taco, and Miso Cod Taco, complemented by a superb sushi selection featuring Spicy Tuna Maki and Shrimp Tempura Maki. Our chefs use only the finest, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients, creating a menu that is entirely gluten, nut, and celery-free. Whether you choose our a la carte menu or join us for a weekend breakfast or brunch, we invite you to savour the extraordinary in every bite.
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4. Yauatcha Soho
4.5
Awesome(6810)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • Soho
Booked 15 times today
Yauatcha Soho, located in the heart of vibrant London, is an all-day dim sum teahouse offering a wide selection of modern authentic dim sum alongside European patisserie and an extensive range of teas, wine and cocktails. The design of the restaurant is a modern interpretation of the old Chinese teahouse. At the same time, the lighting and seating embodies the atmosphere of a vibrant ‘chatter shop’, similar to the traditional Hong Kong dim sum restaurants. The restaurant offers Cantonese dishes with a modern influence, with an extensive range of steamed, baked, grilled and fried dim sum such as Yauatcha’s signature dishes of Scallop shui mai and Venison puffs.
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5. Happy
4.4
Awesome(4632)
Price: Moderate
• European • Leicester Square
Booked 107 times today
A family-friendly casual dining group with over 40 sites across Europe. Located at the heart of London, you can’t miss our bright and beautiful flagship restaurant in Piccadilly Circus, London. Happy London was proud to win Best Restaurant in London and Best Hospitality Team in the UK at the British Restaurant Awards.For bookings of 6 or more, please email bookings@happyrestaurants.com
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6. Inamo - Covent Garden
4.3
Awesome(2669)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Covent Garden
Booked 27 times today
inamo fuses unique interactive table technology & pan-Asian dining in stylish surroundings under 90m from Covent Garden station.Touch your table surface to order your meal, & play an array of fantastic arcade games such as 4-player air hockey, pool, space invaders, & archery. Great games like Frogs keep the kids entertained, you can draw on your table top, & there's a host of puzzles to choose from. All have fun together or divide the table into 4 & do your own thing. The experience at inamo is unlike anywhere else in London or beyond.None of this distracts from the high-quality food. Head Chef Stefan Markov presents sharing dishes from across Japan, China, & Thailand. Favourites include our iconic Dragon Roll sushi & a striking Sashimi Platter. Feast on Asian tapas like Szechuan Chicken, Bang Bang Cauliflower, & many more.The award winning Onyx Room is a unique private dining & bar area, with two 65" screens, PS4
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7. Luciano by Gino D’Acampo London
4.3
Awesome(1408)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Covent Garden
Booked 35 times today
Luciano by Gino D'Acampo London is a fun place because it has a lively atmosphere, as per multiple reviews. The service is attentive without being intrusive, creating a relaxing atmosphere. It's perfect for enjoying good food with friends or for a pre-theatre meal. The restaurant also has an extensive menu that's been praised by many.
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8. Imperial Treasure
4.7
Exceptional(1107)
Price: Very Expensive
• Chinese • Piccadilly
Booked 35 times today
Since the establishment of our first restaurant in 2003, Imperial Treasure Restaurant Group has won the hearts of gourmands and casual diners alike. Today, the Group has about 24 restaurants under its name, as well as over 50 accolades.The 140-seat restaurant opens in a Grade II-listed building, serving the finest and most authentic iteration of the iconic dish and preserving the centuries-old methods of the Emperor’s imperial kitchen. It harbours an extensive list of well-curated wines, champagnes and sake. A cocktail bar will offer a list of Asian-inspired cocktails and a whisky collection.
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9. SOUND Cafe
4.4
Awesome(6379)
Price: Moderate
• American • Marble Arch
Booked 18 times today
London’s Top Restaurant for Live Music and Entertainment. Located within The Cumberland Hotel on the corner of Oxford Street and Park Lane, SOUND brings you live music 7 days a week making us the spot for live music in London. With notes that play to the soul, you can call us the heart of central London, connecting you to Marylebone and Mayfair. Our design award-winning SOUND Bar has your late-night plans covered as it’s open till 2 AM from Thursday to Saturday. SOUNDs like the perfect spot to start or finish the night in London. With 3 venues in 1 location, you will have the best of an American cafe, as SOUND restaurant offers a modern spin on some classic American-style dishes. Enjoy alongside an iconic award-winning cocktail bar and lively sports bar in Central London. Choose whether you want to enjoy great food, live music performances, or catch the latest sports action. Great entertainment, an unforgettable experience, and mouth-watering dishes—all in one spot?
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10. FKABAM
4.6
Exceptional(91)
Price: Very Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Highbury/Islington
Booked 8 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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