I'm looking for somewhere a little bit different to take my boyfriend on his birthday next week. I don't mind spending decent money on somewhere special. Can anyone recommend somewhere with really good food, and amazing decor?
2007-03-06 22:41:43 · 26 answers · asked by Nicola G 1 in Dining Out ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
there is a new moroccan cuisine that opened in edgware road called sidi maarouf..
the place is very nice and the decor is superb, and the food was nice..
i recommend that for you..
or if ur boyfriend's bday is next week , then i recommend a restaurant that will open next week in kensington high street callled Caffe Concerto.. i passed by there two days ago and they were working there and the place alreaady looked fantastic that i am too eager to see when its done.. i know they do nice food and amazing cakes cause of their branch in knightsbridge (Patisserie Concerto)..
so if it is as good as i know it and with what i imagine the decor will be, it will be a great hit...
so i hope ur boyfriend's bday will be late in next week so u can take him there..
anyway, its ur choice..
2007-03-06 23:10:38 · answer #1 · answered by hib hib 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alistair Little on Greek St for the a la carte treament, small place, decor is fairly plain but the food is fantastic and the staff were excellent.
For the budget, Mem and Laz, just off upper st in highbury (Theres a pub called the bull, on the corner, it's about 4 doors up from there on the otherside of the road. Mediterranean food, really good fresh bread, always quite busy.
2007-03-06 23:11:15 · answer #2 · answered by Timothy S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Blue Elephant, a Thai restaurant in Fulham, is really amazing. It can be expensive, but the food and atmosphere are amazing. There's a little river with a bridge over it within the restaurant - it's really lovely.
http://www.blueelephant.com/london/index.html
2007-03-10 05:13:57 · answer #3 · answered by Louise 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must try Archipelago on Whitfield Street near Tottenham Court Road.
They serve really unusual and exotic food from all over the world - we ate Kangaroo and crocodile - they were absolutely delicious! The decor is fab too - really eclectic - each piece of cutlery, each glass, each chair etc is different! A truly unique experience - you are even given a password when you book which you need to get into the restaurant!!
2007-03-08 06:38:28 · answer #4 · answered by Lucy in the Sky 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Caligulette on Bromley High Street (not strictly London) is a mediterranian restaurant decorated with coloulms and curtains, great food and their fruit platter for dessert has to be seen to be believed.
Manna is a vegetarian restaurant whoose food is good enough to make a carnivour think life would be possible without meat.
Its on Primrose Hill which is nice for a walk after your meal.
2007-03-07 03:38:27 · answer #5 · answered by draytondon 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would recommend sarastro, the restaurant's decor is really funky and unique with vivid colours and lots of little things to look at scattered around. Its in Convent Garden so convenient for post dinner drinks, also would heartily recommend archipalego which is a unique restaurant near warrent street. For something romantic, there is a cool french restaurant lit entirely with candles on upper street in angel. Good luck
2007-03-06 23:28:26 · answer #6 · answered by Az S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hakkasan- such cool decor and amazing dim sum- delicious- good for celebrity spotting too
The Crazy Bear- really cool place and fantastic food, very secluded dining
Maggiores- has real life blossom trees inside and a cool open roof in the summer
Gilgamesh- unbelievable decor, literally amazing interior
Smiths of Smithfield- great views over the rooftops of the market
The Oxo Tower- has great views over London
2007-03-07 07:03:29 · answer #7 · answered by billy 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Blue Elephant in Fulham is the most amazing thai restaurant I've ever been. there's a stream winding through the restaurant and you've got to cross a bridge with fish swimming underneath. The taster menu is something like 30 quid and is delcious. you get all three courses...cocktails are pretty delish as well. All in all 1000%!
2007-03-07 01:56:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alcasbah on Hampstead High Street. Its a Moroccan place and they have sisha there too. The decor is fabulous and the food is GREAT. You can spend £60 on dinner and be happy with what you got, it ain't that expensive. The northen line (tube) will take you straight next to it.
2007-03-06 22:46:14 · answer #9 · answered by london lady 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
LITTLE BAY - the one in Battersea has bizarre decor - kinda Moroccan/Italian rococco/opera-inspired. It has these sort of opera boxes that you go up steps to reach and can look down on diners below. Lots of funky private booth-type seating areas too. The food is great and the prices are very reasonable. Have fun.
www.little-bay.co.uk
2007-03-06 23:11:33 · answer #10 · answered by Boingy Tigger 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋