What is a decent place to take my girlfriend for a meal? something a bit different than normal would be great.
2006-09-27 00:05:59 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dining Out ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
pizza express.. good italian pizzas & pastas made by real italians
2006-09-27 00:07:11 · answer #1 · answered by Claude 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I like Cafe Pasta in Shaftesbury Avenue (the long road in which Theatreland is situated, next to Piccadily station and the Trocadero.) It's quite a long way down from the station, but it's a straight road and it takes about ten minutes. It's an Italian restaurant, and very small and cosy. The waiters are very friendly, and the food is delish. They do good desserts, and the prices are very good. It's my fave place to eat anyway.
If you fancy something a bit different, why not try the Rainforest Cafe (Piccadilly) or Hard Rock Cafe (Leicester Square)?
2006-09-27 00:12:31 · answer #2 · answered by old_but_still_a_child 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have enjoyed some grat meals in London over the year (and I know food - I'm a chef in London). My current favourites are.
Glas - perfect Swedish food served tapas style - lovely staff and nice relaxed atmosphere in Borough
Pattersons - slightly swanky and grown up restaurant in Mayfair - the food looks and tastes more expensive than it is.
St. John's in Smithfields. Every chef's favourite restaurant - but you must be meat eaters. English food done to perfection, the lighting is a little stark and you have to be foodies or willing to try anything to get the best out of this restaurant I think.
Salt Yard - modern tapas at Goodge Street, funky but a little noisy at times for a romantic meal.
2006-09-27 05:01:38 · answer #3 · answered by Leapling 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, in Central London, Soho, there is this restaurant called Ikkyusan (on the main), they do japanese, thai and dim sum, and they are great. the prices are really god too.
in north london, Southgate, there is an Italian restaurant called Fantozzi. the prices are good, food is top notch, good atmosphere and the staff are brilliant!
always in north london Southgate two pubs restaurants to reccomend:
The Cherry Tree...good english food, good atmosphere,good prices, staff bit snotty.
the Woodman...brilliant food, brilliant staff and atmosphere, bit more pricey than the rest but definately worth it!
or in Islington, Angel, there is the Duchess of Kent, who also happens to serve some of the best food ever made! bit pricey too, but good service!
all of the above are suitable for a romantic and relaxed meal. let us know how it went!
xxx
2006-09-27 00:14:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Browns is lovely, its on the bank near tower bridge...50/60's style american diner food, but is very chic and stylish with excellent serive, if your looking for something different then theres a new blind eating restuarant somewhere ic ant remember where in london, or for something more expensive you cant beat planet hollywood off leiscter sq
2006-09-27 00:10:59 · answer #5 · answered by Gingershiv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Andrew Edmunds is a small, eclectic/british menu - romantic but won't blow the budget. Soho
Osteria Basilica - italian, notting hill -- nice
Small but Beautiful - eclectic meditteranea Kilburn, very good value
More fun is Rodizio Rico in Bayswater --- this is Brazilian BBQ served off swords
2006-09-27 08:41:03 · answer #6 · answered by Elizabeth M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loads of good places, Try the restaurant above the design museum at shad thames or any number of restruants around canary wharf. My wife seems to like Jamie Olivers 15 in Old street but I wouldn't call it romantic.
2006-09-27 00:18:09 · answer #7 · answered by Tom S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a romantic meal and a nice dining experience; as well as something you can boast about to friends visit the Ivy
A great hot-spot for celebs
2006-09-30 00:55:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about The London Hotel?
2006-09-27 00:08:21 · answer #9 · answered by shashi_s14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a very nice area just off Park lane behind the Hotel called London Hilton on park lane, there is quite a lot of very nice and affordable places to eat, just ask a London Taxi Driver, he is sure to know where it is.
2006-09-28 11:49:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try these two websites:
www.london-eating.co.uk/
www.squaremeal.co.uk
They're both very good. They categorise the restaurants so you can find the type of thing you're looking for in the area you want quite easily. They also have diner's feedback - so you get independent comments too.
Bon Apetite!
2006-09-27 00:34:16 · answer #11 · answered by SL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋