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1. FKABAM
4.6
Exceptional(61)
Price: Very Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Highbury/Islington
Booked 11 times today
FKABAM is a place for fun. We take our food seriously, but not ourselves. Tables are close together, and the atmosphere is loud and vibrant. Reservations are available four weeks in advance for parties of 1 to 4 guests. For parties larger than this, please email info@blackaxemangal.comWe keep a few spaces free for walk-ins as first come first served.We serve an A La Carte menu which is published on our Instagram @fkablackaxemangal. Limited numbers of new and old fave dishes will be available to add to your meal each night. We also have options for vegetarian/vegan diners available upon request as well as some Gluten Free options- unfortunately we cannot cater for soy allergies.Please note our cancellation policy and do not ask us to waiver fees if you forget to cancel within the time frame.
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2. St. JOHN Smithfield
4.8
Exceptional(4097)
Price: Very Expensive
• British • Farringdon
Booked 45 times today
Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.
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3. Sexy Fish London
4.5
Awesome(3029)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Mayfair
Booked 109 times today
Sexy Fish is an Asian restaurant and bar located on the corner of Berkeley Square, Mayfair, serving Japanese-inspired sushi, sashimi, seafood, fish, and meat cooked on a Robata grill.
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4. The Ivy Asia, St. Paul's
4.4
Awesome(7326)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Asian • St Paul's
Booked 253 times today
Serving theatrical drinks and cocktails late into the night alongside a delicious menu of Asian-inspired dishes. The vibrant and playful destination entertains, inspires and excites guests from the moment they step inside.Our dress code is smart-casual and quite relaxed. We just ask that the general look does not appear too sporty i.e. tracksuits/football shirts/baseball caps. Smart trainers are allowed. We do not allow flip flops to be worn.
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5. Bacchanalia
4.4
Awesome(1020)
Price: Very Expensive
• Greek • Mayfair
Booked 132 times today
Bacchanalia is a fun restaurant known for its vibrant decor and delicious Greek cuisine. Reviewers have praised the 'superb' ambiance and 'fabulous' food, with one even calling it a 'great fun' place to be. The restaurant's staff is also described as 'impeccable' and 'witty', adding to the overall enjoyable dining experience.
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6. Westerns Laundry
4.8
Exceptional(1671)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Holloway
Booked 14 times today
Westerns Laundry is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant focusing on seafood & natural wines. The restaurant is located in the Islington/Highbury neighbourhood of North London. It opened in 2018 and is housed in a 1950's industrial building which used to be home to the largest commercial laundry in North London. It now boasts a beautiful 60 cover dining room, which opens onto an open 20 cover cobbled courtyard with olive trees as well as an intimate private dining room. Westerns Laundry has won numerous awards for excellence and originality and is a firm favourite on the London dining scene.
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7. Karen’s Diner - London Angel
4.2
Awesome(891)
Price: Moderate
• American • Angel
Booked 7 times today
Karen's is an interactive diner and an absurdly fun experience. At Karen's you will be greeted and waited upon by rude waiters who in return are expecting you to give it full Karen. A place where you can complain until the cows come home because we literally don't care. You can expect good food, good fun and a dining experience like you've never had before. Let us know if it's your birthday, if your name is Karen and for the love of Karen don't ask to speak to the manager....
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8. The Ivy Asia, Mayfair
4.4
Awesome(3060)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Marble Arch
Booked 131 times today
Discover beautifully prepared Asian-inspired dining. Discover incredible cocktails full of artistic flair and carefree character. Discover electric entertainment to take you late into the night. Discover The Ivy Asia, Mayfair. Located in the heart of London's most exclusive neighbourhood, you'll find this restaurant to be the ultimate escape for tourists, locals and sophisticated shoppers alike. A beautifully balanced blend of the past and the present, The Ivy Asia, Mayfair is furnished with a flair for the extraordinary. From the dazzling, green stone floor to the stunning antique decor on display, it's designed to wow from the moment you enter until it's time to leave.
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9. Blacklock Shoreditch
4.8
Exceptional(4158)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Shoreditch
Booked 96 times today
Blacklock Shoreditch is a fun-filled place with its unique setting in an old furniture factory and the highest quality meat from Phillip Warren. The reviews rave about the 'great dining atmosphere', 'delightful staff', 'great vibe', 'friendly and fun service', and the 'stunning vibe' that the place offers. It's a place where you can have a 'great time' and enjoy 'insane food' at 'reasonably priced given the quality'.
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10. The Lore of the Land
4.7
Exceptional(815)
Price: Very Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Fitzrovia
Booked 16 times today
A traditional pub serving contemporary English food in the heart of Fitzrovia. The Lore is composed of The Pub on the ground floor, The Kitchen on the first floor and Private room with bar on the top floor.All of our food is freshly prepared by Head Chef Michal Kaszuba and his brigade in the Lore kitchen on the first floor. Our menus have been created especially to reflect the seasons, when ingredients are at their very best.Our legendary Sunday roast is slow-cooked with delicious trimmings.THE PUBA copper and pewter topped bar serving a range of beers, including our very own Gritchie brews, premium spirits, cocktails and selected wines. The walls are adorned with eclectic and original artwork. THE KITCHENOpen plan but still intimate. Experience the sight and sound of our open kitchen with the Chefs cooking on our bespoke, charcoal fuelled oven and char-grill. THE PRIVATE ROOMA wonderful private room with private bar on its own floor.
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  • william
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Our waitress was exceptional. This is one of the most authentic places you can dine in London. It’s outstanding in every way possible. Thank you for such an incredible meal…
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    St. JOHN SmithfieldPrice: Very Expensive• British• Farringdon
    •
    4.8
  • Varshina
    London •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This really was a dining experience. As soon as you step in you are really treated like a customer and we were served so well. The customer service was really good. The food was absolutely amazing and made with really good ingredients. I thought the experience would be overrated but it was just really good and we would be keen to return. Thank you!
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    BacchanaliaPrice: Very Expensive• Greek• Mayfair
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    4.4
  • Sukhvinder
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Ivy Asia at St Paul's London was a very pleasant experience for a birthday celebration. Amazing decor throughout and great service too. A very good bar and the food quality was great. It arrived quickly and the portions a decent size. Particularly liked the Tempura, sushi, and the chicken on skewers (Yakitori) . The crème brûlée dessert was delicious too ! All staff were friendly and the live smooth DJ music was pitched perfectly so that a decent conversation could still be had. We had a Stunning view of St Paul's Cathedral from our seating area and the little birthday treat at the end was lovely. Well worth the visit.
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    The Ivy Asia, St. Paul'sPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• St Paul's
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    4.4
  • Melanievip
    Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Nick our server, Salvatore the Sommelier and Niko our bartender were all spectacular. My son and I spent 4 hours there and enjoyed it immensely. The doormen deserve AWARDS for their patience with the crowds outside trying to get it.
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    Sexy Fish LondonPrice: Moderate• Asian• Mayfair
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    4.5
  • Will
    London •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    It’s always an experience and it’s always a tasty one. I love black axe to the moon and back.
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    FKABAMPrice: Very Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Highbury/Islington
    •
    4.6

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