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Circus Pizza
The Best Kept Secret in St John’s Wood Hidden inside the legendary Panzer’s Deli, Circus Pizza is the kind of secret you almost don’t want to share — because once the word gets out, everyone will want in. I was this close to keeping it to myself, but it’s too good not to tell you about… With…
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Lisa’s
Restaurant by Day, Italian Bar by Night Lisa’s is basically a catfish. It reels you in with the promise of Italian food in chic Notting Hill, then halfway through dinner it rips off its apron, cranks up the speakers, and suddenly you’re in an Italian bar. Honestly? The party’s fantastic. The…
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KOL
What to Expect From This Mexican Tasting Menu Adventure KOL has been on my foodie hit list for ages—and for good reason. This is London’s first Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant led by the brilliant Chef Santiago Lastra (the guy who helped set up NOMA’s pop-up in Mexico before opening…
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Straits Kitchen
The Experience Menu That Feels Like a Mini Holiday Inside the sleek Pan Pacific Hotel by Liverpool Street sits Straits Kitchen, where Southeast Asia gets dressed up for a night out in London. I dove into their Experience Menu – five courses of flavour fireworks – and honestly?…
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The Princess Royal
Royal Delays, Regal Flavours The Princess Royal in Notting Hill has all the makings of a neighborhood gem: a beautiful terrace made for long, lazy dining, a menu that’s rustic but polished, and a few dishes that really shine. I went with a friend for a casual Saturday dinner, and while the…
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Bocconcino Mayfair
Little Mouthfuls of Big Italian Flavour If you’re expecting rustic Sicilian charm and a chef’s kiss from a smiling nonna for your dinner, Bocconcino Mayfair will politely hand you a glass of something sparkling and seat you under a chandelier instead. This is Italian food in full Mayfair…
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manteca
The Italian Art of Mantecare Manteca in Shoreditch is proof that pasta still has a few plot twists up its sleeve, that salumi can be pure poetry, and that even the humble potato can steal the entire show. This is food with personality—big flavours, clever combinations, and that magical…
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Uncle Hon’s BBQ
In Uncle Hon We Trust: London BBQ Done Right If smoky meats and finger-lickin’ flavor make your heart sing, then Uncle Hon’s BBQ at All My Friends is calling your name. This spot is like a Texan backyard BBQ collided with the streets of Xi’an—and honestly, I’m here for it. Luk Man…
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SINO
Modern Ukrainian or Trendy Mishmash? So, there’s a new big, bold door on the Notting Hill block — SINO, a self-described contemporary Ukrainian restaurant that’s just opened its doors. From the outside, it’s got that “I’m new and I know I look good” energy. Atmosphere: The room is tiny —…
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