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Brian likes the Connaught. Best location, interiors are not too “stuffy” (like The Ritz or The Savoy). Good breakfast at Jean-Georges, nice bar with a great whisky. Decent spa. Would stay there again.
- +44 20 7499 7070
Carlos Place, Mayfair, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.the-connaught.co.uk/
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One of my favorite breakfasts in a hotel. Beautiful interiors and great food. Get a table by the window - super pretty in the morning.
- +44 20 7107 8861
The Connaught, Carlos Place, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.the-connaught.co.uk/
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Seafood in the heart of London. Recommend the dorset dressed crab. Reasonably priced caviar. Gets quite busy so must make a reservation.
- +44 20 7495 7309
20 Mount Street, Mayfair, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.scotts-restaurant.com/
Good all-day dining. Brian and I like to come here for breakfast or a quick lunch. For breakfast, I usually get the egg white and spinach omelet, with a side of smoked salmon. For the rest of the day, Brian recommends the lobster spaghetti and zucchini friti (fries).
- +44 20 7434 1500
5A Burlington Gardens, Mayfair, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.cecconis.co.uk/
Named after the Bugis area in Singapore. The hotel that runs the restaurant is owned by Singaporeans and they hired a Singaporean chef. Great south east asian food in London. Although, they were really understaffed the last time we were there, so service was quite slow.
- +44 20 7331 6211
Millennium Gloucester Hotel, 4-18 Harrington Gardens, Kensington, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/london/millennium-gloucester-hotel-london-kensington/bugis-street-brasserie/
Homey, real Italian food. Linguini vongole is good. Brian likes the calf liver and the veal Milanese. I really like their tiramisu and profiteroles.
- +44 20 7225 2301
1-3 Walton Street, Chelsea, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.scalinilondon.co.uk/
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Taiwanese food in London Chinatown. The Taiwanese staff were happy when we ordered in Chinese but they can be a bit rude. Very casual, cash only.
- +44 20 8458 4112
26 Rupert Street, London, United Kingdom
Really nice hotel interiors. The beds are SO comfortable. But I felt like this particular Rosewood wasn't as good as others we've stayed at. Food in the restaurant is ok. The outside "cafe" is so pretty especially in the summer/fall. Preferred staying at The Connaught.
- +44 20 7781 8888
252 High Holborn, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/
3
Came here once with Brian and another time with Dad. Downstairs sitting area is spacious. Upstairs sitting area is more cozy but can feel a bit cramped. Classic minestrone was great - light and broth-like. Salt baked sea bass and chicken was delicious. Would not recommend the squid salad.
- +44 20 7486 7340
43 Blandford Street, Marylebone, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.ilbaretto.co.uk/
6
Brian and I came once and had the tasting menu. Food was ok; Brian says restaurant is overhyped. Good burrata, meat was slightly overcooked in ragout rigatoni. Nice dining area. Service can be improved. Overpriced wine list. Worth going to see for yourself.
- +44 20 3859 3000
88 St John Street, Farringdon, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.luca.restaurant/
Chinese restaurant - not in Chinatown. More refined than Royal China Baker Street. Expensive but good.
- +44 20 7486 3898
40-42 Baker Street, Marylebone, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.royalchinagroup.co.uk/restaurants/royal-china-club/
12
LOVE. The Ledbury lives up to its shimmering 2 Michelin Star reputation. Best Mille Feuille I ever had (pic 11) - it didn't fall apart even when we cut it into quarters, and the knife came out clean. To satisfy savory cravings, highly recommend the egg dish (pic 8; was so good we ordered another) and the wrapped slow cooked beef (pic 10). Wine list is expensive but at the top ends there are good wines for decent prices. Would definitely come back. Ladies; leave the 6-inch heels at home, you need to walk down a narrow flight of stairs to get to the bathroom.
- +44 20 7792 9090
127 Ledbury Road, London, United Kingdom
- https://theledbury.com/
7
Would come again just for the veal cheek dumpling (raviolo). Nice place overall - cosy, relatively casual, nice interiors. Good food and service. Good for a date or for small groups. Hard to book though!
- +44 20 7323 1310
39 Whitfield Street, Bloomsbury, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.noize-restaurant.co.uk/
Make full use of tax-free shopping!
- +44 20 7730 1234
87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, United Kingdom
- http://www.harrods.com
7
One Michelin Star is deserved - would come back for the food. However, service is so-so, and wine list is expensive and uninteresting. But corkage is cheap (Sunday is free!) so BYOB. Private room is really nice and at no extra charge. Recommend getting the quiche and the sweetbread if it's available (seasonal menu).
- +44 20 7937 0120
11-13 Abingdon Road, Kensington, London, United Kingdom
- https://www.kitchenw8.com/
Since our room was on the club lounge floor, we had access to the 2 lounges (one bigger "family" lounge, and one smaller but quieter "business" lounge). Both have the same free breakfast selection. The only thing is that the rooms are on the smaller side. Had dinner in the bar one night; was disappointed by the service. The room service isn't *amazing* either. Redeeming factor: hotel is in a great location, close to everything.
- +44 20 7486 5800
30 Portman Square, Marylebone, London W1H 7BH, UK
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