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LONDON - BEST RESTAURANTS
Introduction
London is probably the "world city" of Europe and the capital of England. It stands not only for its monarchy, fish and chips and pubs but also for a stunning diversity of population with people living here from every single corner of the world. Different lifestyle and languages are an important part of the city like the black cabs or the red double cacker buses. The city is famous for many attractions like Big Ben, Tower of London, Madame Tussaud or Buckingham Palace. Make sure you always reserve a table in one of the many exquisite restaurants and be on a club guest list as every pub or bar closes at 11pm. And if London gets boring don't forget there is the Eurostar train taking you to Paris in less than 2 1/2 hours!
Cool Restaurants
Have you found yourself googling the internet and got stuck in hundreds of restaurant recommendations?
You don`t need more - for a business trip, a romantic weekender or a holiday trip - just the best of each style - an INSIDER GUIDE REDUCED TO THE MAX!
With WORLD TOP 7 you can now eat like a local.
AUTOMAT
american & burger
Address: 33 Dover Street, London W1S 4NF, United Kingdom
Area: Mayfair
Web: http://www.automat-london.com/
Phone: +44 20 7499 3033
Prices: Mains: £ 13.- to £ 26.-
For a classic burger or a casual Sunday lunch in a casual diner atmosphere head to Mark Ronson's (produces Amy Winehouse) and London's young & wild scene's favorite restaurant in upscale Mayfair; trendy night club downstairs
CECCONI'S
seen to be seen italian
Address: 5A Burlington Gdns, London W1S 3EP, United Kingdom
Area: Mayfair
Web: http://www.cecconis.co.uk/
Phone: +44 20 7434 1500
Prices: Mains: £ 14.- to 33.-
Located on a prime Mayfair corner opposite the Burlington Arcade with outside tables "CECCONI'S" has never been hotter among the well heeled and fashionable London crowd; for a business lunch, dinner or just a relaxed breakfast/brunch this is THE place to go; The food is top notch from "prosciutto San Daniele" to "Veal Milanese"; the bar is always busy; reservations essential. More party & people watching? Then head to vibrant institution "CIPRIANI" in Mayfair's Davies Street; you can feel it as soon as you walk in and you know you don't go for the food - you go for the vibe and its guests which beat every reality-tv show! Attracting the fashionistas, actors and models; reservations are essential - up to three seatings per night; be prepared for the bill! For a beer before or after dinner head to "PUNCH BOWL" (941 Farm Street, +44 20 7493 6841, http://www.punchbowllondon.com/); a lovely upscale pub in a residential area near Berkeley Square owned by Guy Ritchie
GAUCHO GRILL
steak & steak
Address: 25 Swallow St, London W1B 4QR, United Kingdom
Area: Piccadilly
Web: http://www.gauchorestaurants.co.uk/
Phone: +44 20 7734 4040
Prices: Steaks: £ 13.50 to £ 37.50
Yes, "GAUCHO GRILL" belongs to a chain of seven restaurants in London and more around the world...but it is serving fantastic meat in a trendy surrounding; the steaks are presented on a wooden plate before they land on the grill; the restaurant is ducked away from the famous Regent Street in a narrow alley and always very busy; the bar and dining room downstairs are quite dark and sleek, the dining room upstairs is brighter; Also part of "GAUCHO GRILL" is the elegant wine bar "Cavas De Gaucho" on the ground floor
LA PETITE MAISON
provencal top spot
Address: 53-54 Brock's Mews, London W1K 4EG, United Kingdom
Area: Mayfair
Web: http://www.lpmlondon.co.uk/
Phone: +44 20 7495 4774
Prices: Mains: £ 13.- to £ 70.-
For every French food lover this stylish gem in upscale Mayfair - the London sister restaurant of the original "LA PETITE MAISON" in Nice - is a must; celebrities like Elton John, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gary Lineker, Mick Jagger or Nicolas Sarkozy pilgrim to this restaurant; the menu at "LA PETITE MAISON" is made to share; the kitchen's signature dish: "Poulet au foie gras"; TIP: "Daurade au citron" or "Gigot d' Agneau de lait Pyrenees"; open for lunch & dinner; reservations are essential!
NOBU BERKELEY ST
trendy japanese
Address: 15 Berkeley St, London W1J 8DY, United Kingdom
Area: Mayfair
Web: http://www.noburestaurants.com/
Phone: +44 20 7290 9222
Prices: Entrée & main course: £ 93.-
Trendy "NOBU" on Berkeley street is known for its vibrant ground floor bar, its excellent Japanese food as well as for Boris Becker's "broom closet affair"; upstairs, you can enjoy a dinner at the sushi counter or around the hibachi table; TIP: "Black cod or yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño & yuzu dressing" or "rock shrimp tempura"; if you have friends in London and want to celebrate a real posh night out in London try to get into "MORTON'S" (+44 207 499 0363, www.mortonsclub.com/) - a Georgian townhouse at 28 Berkeley Square; it's a private member restaurant; after dinner party at "ANNABELS" (44 Berkeley Square, + 44 20 7629 1096) - a private member night club
SCOTTS
Seafood with the A-list
Address: 20 Mount Street, London, W1K 2HE, United Kingdom
Area: Mayfair
Web: http://www.scotts-restaurant.com
Phone: +44 20 74957309
Prices: Entrée & main course: £ 67.-
It has a spacious dining room as well as a cocktail bar; the place is well known for its oysters, lobster and caviar bar - just phenomenal seafood! Selected the BMW square meal restaurant of the year 2008; for a classic burger or a casual Sunday lunch try "AUTOMAT" located a 5 min walk in the upscale Mayfair area; (933 Dover St, London +44 20 74 99 30 33); loved by the Mark Ronson's and Co.; trendy night club downstairs
THE WOLSELEY
English with the journalists
Address: 160 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9EB, United Kingdom
Area: Piccadilly / Mayfair
Web: http://www.thewolseley.com/
Phone: +44 20 7499 6996
Prices: Entrée & main course: £ 47.-
Traditional English fare in an art deco interior; great for lunch with fabulous eggs Benedict; good for spotting UK celebs: Alternatively try Mayfair's Institution in Davies Street "CIPRIANI" (+44 02 7399 0500, http://www.cipriani.com/locations/london.php) Seen and to be seen meets for a glass bellini or a delicious filetto: please note reservations are essential as up to three seatings per night
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.