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Valentine’s Day in London: Last-minute tables for every kind of couple

OpenTable February 7, 2020

With Valentine’s Day only a week away, it’s time to stop weighing up your options and book that all-important table for two. Visit OpenTable to find a date night hot spot in your area or check out some of our top picks below.

For couples who love… West End wow-factor

The Betterment – Splash out on turbot, fillet of beef, and red velvet cake at Jason Atherton’s newest restaurant. (£85pp)
Boulevard Brasserie – Enjoy classic French dishes and fine wine at this Parisian-style bistro in the heart of Covent Garden.
Leicester Square Kitchen – Sample modern Mexican and Peruvian small plates and a glass of Champagne for £75pp.
RedFarm – After a stroll around Covent Garden, head to RedFarm for Pac Man dumplings and cheeseburger spring rolls.
Haymarket Wine House – Treat your date to a 3-course dinner while a singer performs West End show tunes. (£35pp)

For couples who love… dinner with a view

Le Pont de la Tour – 5-course dinner overlooking the river? Or boozy Valentine’s brunch? The choice is yours!
The Summerhouse – Enjoy 4 courses and a glass of Champagne for £70 at this canalside restaurant in Little Venice.Continue Reading

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Matters of taste: Restaurants near London’s biggest shopping destinations

OpenTable January 28, 2020

Not only is London one of the world’s foremost destinations for good food, it competes with the likes of Paris and Milan for its shopping credentials too. Where to go when the day calls for both activities? Try some of these for size.

Oxford Street
Due to its proximity to Soho, i.e. the very core of London’s flourishing restaurant scene, shopping around Oxford Street, Regent Street, and Carnaby Street is ultimately the most rewarding. Not least because of the veg-forward dishes at ROVI, fragrant Thai curries at Patara, upmarket British fare at Pollen Street Social, and lauded Italian at Bocca di Lupo.

Mayfair
Slightly west of Oxford Street is Mayfair, a fertile ground for top of the market boutiques. On the food front, there’s Gymkhana for upscale Indian food; Fernandez & Wells for wine, cheese and charcuterie; and the intimate ode to British decadence that is Kitty Fisher’s.Continue Reading

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Veganuary in London: 7 plant-based dishes to keep you on track

OpenTable January 23, 2020

With just over a week left of Veganuary, you might be in need of some meat-free motivation. Skip the salad tonight – here are seven delicious plant-based dishes to try before the month is over.

Arabica – If you’re counting your pennies before pay day, head to Arabica for a plant-based feast that won’t break the bank. There’s still time to try their Veganuary express lunch – three Middle Eastern-inspired plates for £15, plus a glass of (vegan) house wine for an extra fiver. Try dishes like Beiruti falafel bites and berbere spiced cauliflower at their Borough Market restaurant, or the super green hummus at their new-ish sister site in King’s Cross.

The Rooftop St. James – Shake off the January blues with vegan fondue for two at this rooftop bar overlooking Trafalgar Square. It’s served with baked potatoes, mushrooms and sourdough for dipping and tastes just like the real deal. With blankets and heaters to keep you cosy, it’s the perfect spot for a winter date.Continue Reading

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Love is in Gruyère: 9 date ideas for cheese lovers in London

OpenTable January 20, 2020

Love is always in the air in the capital and if you like cheese as much as we do, then you’re in for a treat. Here are nine date ideas for cheese lovers in London, from food tours to fromage-obsessed restaurants.

Pick & Cheese
If you like sushi conveyer belts, then you’ll love this cheesy version at Seven Dials Market. Choose from over 25 different cheeses, all sourced from around the UK and paired with individual condiments. Why not try Quicke’s Cheddar with tomato relish or Cornish Gouda with cumin praline? For something even more indulgent, visit their Camden sister site – The Cheese Bar – for fondue, poutine, and some of the best cheese toasties in town.

Champagne + Fromage
Cheese and Champagne – what could be better? If you’re looking to treat someone special, then book a table at this Covent Garden bistro for an evening of Gallic delights. Take your pick from 25 award-winning Champagnes and tuck into raclette, baked Camembert, and a stunning selection of cheese and charcuterie.

The Cheese Room at Le Pont de la Tour
You’ll have to get your skates on for this cheesy delight. Throughout January, you can indulge your passion for fromage at The Cheese Room on the terrace at Le Pont de la Tour.Continue Reading

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