★★★★★ Wait a sec-a to hear all about Manteca Where? Shoreditch, 49-51 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3PT How much? ££ Cuisine? Italian Booking ahead? Yes What? Nose-to-tail cooking Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Limited Gluten free options? Yes Renowned for delicious hand-rolled pasta, fresh focaccia and a tasty range of small plates, Manteca has becomeContinueContinue reading “Manteca”
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Mercato Metropolitano
★★★★ You can’t say no to a night at Mercato Where? Elephant & Castle and Mayfair (42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR / St Mark’s on North Audley Street) How much? ££ What? Food Hall (Street food, mocktails & drinks) Booking ahead? Yes (Mayfair branch), limitations at Elephant & Castle branch Vegetarian options? Yes VeganContinueContinue reading “Mercato Metropolitano”
Fluffy Bao Buns
★★★★ Prepare to be wowed by bao Where? Elephant & Castle (Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR) How much? £ – ££ What? Street food & bar Book ahead? Not available Thursday – Saturdays / only for groups of 10+ Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes Bao is oneContinueContinue reading “Fluffy Bao Buns”
Harrods Bakery
★★★★ Where? Knightsbridge (Ground Floor, Harrods 87–135 Brompton Road Knightsbridge London SW1X 7XL) How much? ££ – £££ What? Sweet and Savoury pastries and sweets The home of luxury retail also houses a delicious secret. With a little something for everyone, Harrods’s ground floor food hall offers a range of tasty treats, from fine diningContinueContinue reading “Harrods Bakery”
Casa do Frango
★★★ Where? London Bridge (32 Southwark St, London SE1 1TU) How much? ££ Cuisine? Portuguese Booking ahead? Yes Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes I usually try to avoid chains, but having heard amazing things from my friends and seen brilliant reviews online, I thought I’d finally give this place aContinueContinue reading “Casa do Frango”
Manicomio
★★★★ Where? Chelsea (83-85 Duke Of York Square, London SW3 4LY) How Much? ££ – £££ Cuisine? Italian Vegetarian options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes Vegan options? Yes A little taste of Italian style al fresco dining in the heart of Chelsea. Manicomio has long been a popular spot within the Duke of York Square,ContinueContinue reading “Manicomio”
Padella
★★★★ Where? Borough Market (6 Southwark St, London, SE1 1TQ) & Shoreditch (1 Phipp Street, London, EC2A 4PS) How much? £ What? Pasta Booking ahead? No Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Limited (only starters) Gluten free options? Limited (only starters) If you’ve ever wondered where the long queue that extends into Borough Market leads to,ContinueContinue reading “Padella”
The Book of Mormon
★★★★ Where? The Prince of Wales theatre, Coventry Street, London W1D 6AS Genre? Comedy, Satire How long? 2.5 hours with interval A musical that will have you constantly questioning whether you should laugh, cry or spit out your drink; The Book of Mormon is by far the most controversial, yet charming production I’ve seen soContinueContinue reading “The Book of Mormon”
Eataly
★★★ Where? 35 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3YD How Much? ££ What? Italian restaurant, cafe, bar and supermarket Vegetarian Options? Yes Vegan Options? Available in store, however restaurant options limited Gluten Free Options? Available in store, however restaurant options limited I’d heard mixed reviews about Eataly; some have raved about the restaurant, others have been lessContinueContinue reading “Eataly”
Jolene Redchurch Street
★★★★ Where? 67 Redchurch St, London E2 7DJ How Much? ££ What? Bakery (no dine-in) Advice? Get there early Jolene has been patiently waiting on my list of places to go for a while now. I had heard amazing things about their coffee and pastries, and felt that it was about time I took aContinueContinue reading “Jolene Redchurch Street”
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