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La Bottega del Gelato, 127 Bayswater Rd. ( 020 7243 2443) Simply put, this gelato, made in-store, is divine. La Bottega Del Gelato fills the hole in the London ice cream scene with a variety of delicious ...more
Riddled with cheap student eats, Bloomsbury is an exciting and accessible culinary neighborhood. Here are some of the true gems. Newman Arms, 23 Rathbone St. ( 020 7636 1127; www.newmanarms.co.uk) Established ...more
Buona Sera, 289a King's Rd. ( 020 7352 8827) People haven't eaten like this since our ancestors moved out of the trees and onto the ground. The small restaurant manages to fit 14 tables into its tight ...more
Many of the culinary offerings in the City of London are geared toward businessmen (expensive) and tourists (expensive, but not very good). Fortunately, there are a few promising options for the budget ...more
Holborn offers standard fare plus a few high-class restaurants and bistros mixed in with typical take-away sandwich joints. Clerkenwell has a lot more in the vein of hip, light, and interesting restaurants ...more
The Golden Hind, 73 Marylebone Ln. ( 020 7486 3644) The Golden Hind might just have the best fish and chips in London. With a wide selection of fish and a selection of classic sides, the menu will challenge ...more
Mô Café, 23-25 Heddon St. ( 020 7434 4040 ;www.momoresto.com) When juxtaposed with the absurd decadence of nearby Absolut Icebar (yes, that is a bar..made of ice), the Mô Café's own absurd conceit ...more
La Crêperie de Hampstead, Around 77 Hampstead High St. (www.hampsteadcreperie.com) Walking down Hampstead High St. from the underground station, a traveler may notice several people lining the bus stop ...more
Most of East London’s culinary offerings are packed into the unbeatable Brick Lane. If you’re looking for curry, you’d have to be blind and smell-challenged not to find it. However, if you want to ...more
Poilâne, 46 Elizabeth St. ( 020 7808 4910; www.poilane.com) Poilâne is one of the most famous bakeries from Paris, which means that, by London standards, it's ungodly good. The commitment to ...more
Despite sometimes gritty surroundings, Clapham and Brixton are packed with cute cafes and restaurants. Fish ‘n’ chips joints, rustic-gourmet cafes, hole-in-the-wall bakeries, classy Italian dinners ...more
There’s no shortage of deliciously diverse dining experiences in Clerkenwell, from pitch-black fine dining to cafes focused first and foremost on local and organic fare. Sandwich bars and quick cafes ...more
Although the views of the Thames often outdo the quality of the food, the South Bank is perfect for a small snack or a riverside picnic. Eateries on the wharf are generally either chains, or pricey, or ...more
As with all things East End, diversity is the name of the game when it comes to food. Whether you’re looking for a £2 market-gathered picnic, a cheap and filling curry lunch, vegan fare in a hip and ...more
SW9, 11 Dorrell Pl. (☎ 7738 3116; www.sw9bar.com). Brixton. This stylish hangout, named after the once-dreaded Brixton postal code, offers plush couches and outdoor seating on a quiet, pedestrian ...more
San Marco, 126 Clapham High St. (☎ 7622 0452). Clapham North. The friendly staff at San Marco offers authentic Italian fare that will make you wonder if you’ve actually been transported to Italy ...more
With one of London’s highest concentrations of office workers, Westminster has no shortage of restaurants at every price range—at least for a weekday lunch. Sandwich shops, delicatessens, and takeaway ...more
Mayfair and St. James are generally pricey neighborhoods: even cute holes-in-the-wall can run a bit steep. Yet, there are a couple areas where the atmosphere is great, the prices are lower, and the crowds ...more
One of the best places in London to eat and drink, Soho has restaurants, cafes, and bars to suit every taste and budget. Chinatown is located on Gerrard St. and Lisle St., while Frith St. offers pizza ...more
In spite of its trendiness—or perhaps because of it—Covent Garden is not known for its cuisine. The Piazza within has unremarkable tourist-oriented cafes and overpriced restaurants catering to theater- ...more
If there were a word stronger than diverse, we would use it; this area of North London offers every type of cuisine, atmosphere, and price range, often all on the same street. In Camden Town, the delicious ...more
Hampstead High Street has no shortage of eating opportunities for the area’s wealthy residents; most of the places are fairly high-end but very good. The establishments know they have to maintain their ...more
Dining in Notting Hill basically comes down to a choice between high-priced bistros and the inexpensive but excellent bites serving the market crowds around Portobello Road. For the widest variety of food ...more
Kensington’s prim and pretty character, along with attractions like Kensington Palace and the big three museums, make it ripe for pricey fine dining. Meanwhile, major thoroughfares like Earls Court Road ...more
In the home of Harrods and Harvey Nichols, touristy and overpriced are easy to come by, but there are also some affordable and delicious Knightsbridge institutions. Even within Harrods, the bakery and ...more
The many chain restaurants around Turnham Green are fine places for a reliable bite, while Goldhawk Road provides a wealth of cheap ethnic eateries in the Shepherd’s Bush neighborhood. Hammersmith is ...more
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