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From pub grub to multi-course feasts worthy of the royals, London spills over with age-old tradition and newfound culinary trendiness. New menus, new fusion cuisines, and new chefs make names for themselves in England’s capital, where the café culture embraces cuisines from more than 70 countries in some 6,000 restaurants and 5,000 pubs and bars. Traditional English fare from fish and chips to kidney pie shows up in abundance, as do more refined refreshments such as fresh-baked scones with jams and clotted cream. Some of Europe’s best Cantonese eateries are in London, also a stronghold for Indian fare along with French, Italian, Greek, Japanese and Thai dining. Taking tea, often a meal in itself and a tradition for more than 150 years, occurs between 4 and 5:30 p.m., making dinner a late evening proposition, often even later at many ethnic restaurants. For many, tea at the Ritz Hotel’s Palm Court (early booking recommended at any of three seatings) is the ultimate indulgence. Pre-booking is essential at Brown’s Hotel, first opened by a former valet of Lord Byron, serving sandwiches and scones on Wedgwood porcelain near a fireplace. Food emporium Fortnum & Mason, in business since 1707, beckons with Traditional Tea, a Champagne Tea, or High Tea at St. James’s Tearoom. At Kensington Palace (once a favored retreat of Diana, Princess of Wales), tea includes fresh strawberries and double cream in season at the Orangery, built by Queen Anne in 1705. Dining options are particularly abundant in Chinatown, Soho, Kensington and Chelsea, and Mayfair. Aubergine is known for high end French fare in Chelsea, whereas Chelsea Kitchen is known for far less inexpensive meals. Kensington boasts Admiral Codrington's inexpensive Continental cuisine, Oyster Bar's French cuisine, and Clarke's British, Irish and Scottish dishes. Piccadilly hosts Cork & Bottle Wine Bar’s international cuisine, the Dumpling Inn’s Chinese fare, and Livebait’s Café Fish with its moderate seafood. Mayfair has Mirabelle for French cuisine, Momo for African fare, Nobu for sushi, and Noble Rot for Continental. Wherever and whatever, portions tend to be smaller than found Stateside, and tabs are likely to be comparatively stiff. Sometimes (but not always), service charges are included on the bill, and if so must be stated by law.
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·SoHo Restaurants in London's eclectic SoHo section
·Knightsbridge & Belgravia Restaurants near the home of Harrod's, in Knightsbridge, a fashionable top shopping district. Restaurants in Belgravia, south of Knightsbridge, which rivals Mayfair in splendor and aristocratic flair
·Southwest London Dining options in Chelsea and surrounding areas
·Piccadilly to St. James Restaurants near Piccadilly Circus east to St. James. Includes Leicester and Trafalgar Squares
·London Airport - Gatwick Dining options near London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 27 miles away from the city center, on the southern outskirts of the metropolitan area |
·Downtown London Restaurants on The Strand, Fleet Street, Covent Garden and areas nearby
·Northwest London Dining options in the Marylebone area, including restaurants in Bloomsbury (home of the University of London), Paddington and Bayswater
·Mayfair Restaurants in areas in Mayfair west of Piccadilly Circus
·Greater London Dining options in the Greater London Area |
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Dissapointing XO ExperiencePrivate Member, London - Our experience at XO was truly disappointing. The service and especially the manager's manners were very poor, inter
Said about: XO Restaurant
Amazing"James ", Manchester - We have never had anything less than superb dining experience at Tamarai. Just amazing.
Said about: Tamarai
Nice"Belle", London - This place is cool and I'll definitely be back. It's not the cheapest but the food is amazing. If you leave here still h
Said about: Shanghai Blues
Memorable EveningNon-Member, Reader - It was a totally awesome and unforgettable evening. My family will always remember this evening as very special. It was
Said about: Tamarai
WonderfulNon-Member, Reader - The food, atmosphere, and service were all excellent. Above and beyond. We had a wonderful meal, a relaxing afternoon.
Said about: Sitaaray

Official descriptions are posted by a manager or a representative of the restaurant.
Tucked Away On A Side StreetRecently refurbished, a modern bar with an excellent menu and selection of premium spirit
Posted by: Pitcher and Piano - 7/10/2009
Buffet Star RestaurantOlive & Earth serves fresh Mediterranean Meze, Guilt-free kebabs and great Grills for all
Posted by: Olive and Earth - 7/9/2009
The Famous Kensington TandooriThe Famous Kensington Tandoori, West London's finest traditional Indian eatery establishe
Posted by: Kensington Tandoori - 5/26/2009

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