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Restaurants & Bars

Read the very latest fine dining restaurant and bar reviews. The hottest new restaurants and bars around the country, tried and tested and reviewed by the Luxury Lifestyle Magazine team. Read our verdicts now!

Traditional cooking with a modern twist at Smoke & Salt in Brixton, London

Entrepreneurial duo Aaron Webster and Remi Williams are the chefs behind the popular Brixton based restaurant, Smoke & Salt. Focusing on traditional cooking and ancient preservation techniques, the...

Manisha Khemka reviews Dishoom: An elixir of youth, when time is not of the essence

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We live in a democracy. If a few, or the many, like queueing up to eat, who are we to diss them, or Dishoom them even? The restaurant’s name is not entirely apt in today’s social environment — Dishoom...

Restaurant Review: Adam Handling Chelsea at the Belmond Cadogan Hotel in Chelsea

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Adam Handling Chelsea showcases the absolute best of seasonal British produce, taking inspiration from the building’s iconic history and London itself. After a multi-million pound restoration, the opening...

Restaurant Review: Imperial China, Hilton Mumbai International Airport, Mumbai in India

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During my recent stay in the Hilton Mumbai International Airport, I was delighted to experience the Cantonese Culinary Route and explore the taste of China as Hilton Mumbai International Airport introduced...

Restaurant Review: London’s first ‘Naan’ery’ at the Baluchi, Tooley Street in London

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A different kind of tasting menu that is the ultimate for Indian food fans, fine-dining pan Indian restaurant Baluchi has launched London’s first ‘Naan’ery’ – a small plates menu dedicated to...

Restaurant Review: Bocconcino, Berkeley Street, Mayfair in London

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It’s all about kerb appeal…located on Berkley Street in Mayfair, Bocconcino boasts a prime location. This high-end Russian owned Italian restaurant is split into two parts, a downstairs, which is known...

Indian Accent: An elegant modern nirvana in Mayfair

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An avatar is an embodiment of a person or an idea which descends to make the world a better place. Just when no new avatars of Indian cuisine were heavenly or humanly possible, small and compact Indian...

Chino Latino launches English asparagus menu

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This June, award winning Pan-Asian restaurant, Chino Latino London, located on the Albert Embankment overlooking the River Thames and Houses of Parliament, will deliver mother nature to the table with...

Brunch Review: Heads + Tails, West Hampstead in London

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Two cocktail bars in one, Heads + Tails in West Hampstead revolves around the concept of juxtaposing cocktail and drinking concepts against each other. Each serving creative cocktails which reflect their...

Restaurant Review: Enoteca Rabezzana, Farringdon in London

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Enoteca Rabezzana is a place where Italian wine and produce meet. Away from what we often know as Italian food, here real cooking from this famous European country reflects its authentic culinary touchpoints,...

Bar Review: Punch Room, The London EDITION, 10 Berners Street in London

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Hidden inside the stylish London EDITION hotel is a reservations-only drinking den called the Punch Room. Taking a cue from the capital’s 19th century private clubs and aristocratic country manors, Punch...

Luxury living and fine dining at Maison Talbooth and Le Talbooth in the Essex countryside

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Escape away to Maison Talbooth, in a setting with breathtaking views overlooking the glorious Dedham Vale in the heart of Constable country. Beyond the stunning Victorian façade, its boutique furnishings...

Choose your Monaco beach club: Where to go for the ambience that’s right for you

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If you’re in the French or Italian Rivieras this summer and fancy soaking up the sun in a laid-back but luxurious setting where you may see a celebrity or two, it’s well worth heading to a Monaco beach...

Restaurant Review: 15 Queen Street, Maidenhead in Berkshire

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It was off to the Royal Borough of Windsor for the day last weekend, visiting family. But where to dine my other half asked? Obviously, the Michelin-stars of Bray were off the cards – it being an...

Manisha Khemka reviews Kutir: Posh Indian offers modern cuisine and an extensive wine list

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A TGIF dinner reservation at Kutir, celebrated chef Rohit Ghai’s new-ish restaurant in a three storey terraced property on Chelsea’s Lincoln Street, off King’s Road, was clearly an outing worth looking...

Restaurant Review: Paashh, Kalyaninagar, Pune in India

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I visited Paashh, the new restaurant located in Kalyaninagar recently for lunch; this was an invitation from Celebrity Chef Ajay Chopra. Paashh is located in an old bungalow converted into a unique place...

New York beats Paris to be named the culinary capital of the world

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New York has once again been crowned the world’s best dining destination by readers of private jet lifestyle magazine Elite Traveler. The annual poll, now in its eighth year, saw 12 of New York’s...

Restaurant Review: The Glass Room, Bateaux London (departs from Embankment Pier)

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Leisurely meandering its way along the Thames each evening, The Glass Room’s evening river cruise on board Bateaux London showcases London’s most famous riverside sights. A nautical magnet for tourists...

Restaurant Review: The Angel Hotel, Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk

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Clocked in ivy, The Angel Hotel sits proudly on Angel Hill overlooking the gates of the Abbey Gardens and St Edmundsbury Cathedral. A few months ago it closed its doors for the first time in 50 years to...

The hottest London restaurant openings for spring/summer 2019

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There’s nothing quite like great weather to get London’s culinary industry bursting with creative juices. Along with clear skies and jugs of Pimm’s, the warmer months are also welcoming a slew of...

Restaurant Review: No. Fifty Cheyne, Chelsea in London

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An elegant townhouse situated deep within the sleepy streets of residential Chelsea, No. Fifty Cheyne is the Royal Borough’s latest laid-back luxe destination. A refined private house overlooking the...

Talking wine with Christopher Lecoufle of Les 110 de Taillevent London

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When I’m asked for my favourite restaurants in London, Les 110 de Taillevent is always on my list. I can’t quite remember how I came across it, but I do remember choosing to dine there for my birthday...

Galvin at Windows celebrates 13 years with limited edition menu for the month of May

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A classic dining destination with the ultimate in Michelin starred decadence is Galvin at Windows, residing at the summit of Hilton Park Lane. In celebration of its 13th birthday the iconic restaurant...

France: A taste of Courchevel

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Travel writer Sophie Ibbotson visits French ski resort Courchevel to check out the local culinary scene. You come to the French Alps the first time for the skiing, but return again and again to Courchevel...

The best new hotel restaurants from celebrity chefs around the world

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Looking for the best hotel dining outside of the UK? Here are four of the very best upcoming restaurant openings by celebrity chefs from around the globe. And rest assured they will be worth every penny...

Restaurant Review: Australasia, Spinningfields in Manchester

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Australasia is a swish sushi restaurant located underground in Manchester’s Spinningfields district; there you’ll find a mixture of Instagram ready millennials, primed to be photographed with...

Restaurant Review: La Pont de la Tour, Shad Thames in London

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Situated snugly on the river Thames with a striking view of Tower Bridge, La Pont de la Tour is set within a former tea warehouse just moments from the water. Inside white clothed tables assemble themselves...

Restaurant Review: The Terrace Restaurant at Talland Bay Hotel, Looe in Cornwall

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Nick Hawke, the Talland Bay Hotel’s head chef, learnt his trade from a Michelin-starred chef …. and his grandmother. Cooking alongside Grandma in her Cornish cottage kitchen, in the tiny hamlet...

Restaurant Review: Rafters, Oakbrook Road in Sheffield

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There’s nothing better than finding an unexpected treasure of a restaurant. Somewhere that can’t rely on a brand name to get people through the door. An eatery which changes its menu with the...

Restaurant Review: Palm Beach Casino, Mayfair in London

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Luxury isn’t simply defined by personalisation but also the opportunity for choice. Take one look at the menu at Palm Beach Casino and its clear to see that its USP is offering diners a vast variety...

Top 5 fine dining restaurants in the North East of England

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There is something quite thrilling about visiting a restaurant and experiencing a rediscovery of taste once in a while. For many, dining is an entirely indulgent experience, where your palate journeys...

Restaurant Review: Akira, Japan House, Kensington in London

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Alongside Whole Foods and The Ivy Kensington Brasserie, the most refined elements of the Japanese culture have truly made a mark on the quintessential Kensington High Street; and no, this isn’t another...

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The best food in Mayfair? Natasha Heard spends a weekend at St James’s Hotel & Club and enjoys Michelin Star dining at Seven Park Place

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London is a wonderful place for visitors like myself who cannot wait to immerse themselves in culture, fine dining restaurants and sumptuous hotels. Brimming with bars, rammed with restaurants, with a...

Restaurant Review: ZELA, ME London Hotel, The Strand in London

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Backed by Mabel Capital, the private investment firm with partners such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Nadal, and Enrique Iglesias, Mediterranean-Japanese restaurant Zela made a splash the moment it arrived...

Restaurant Review: VIVI, Centre Point in London

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A revival of the sixties, VIVI is a new restaurant that has recently transformed the Centre Point development. Crushed pinks with hues of teal, finished with polished wood touches create a chic 1960s that...

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Restaurant Review: Kutir, Chelsea in London

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In Sanskrit, the word “kutir” refers to a small cottage in the middle of nowhere. Tucked away on Lincoln Street in Chelsea, we ring the doorbell and are welcomed in to Chef Rohit Ghai and business...

Bar Review: Bemelmans Bar, The Carlyle Hotel, New York in the USA

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It’s not an understatement to say Bemelman’s is a time capsule, straight out of the 1920’s. This Art Deco bar oozes charm and decadence and is aptly named after the author and illustrator...

Restaurant Review: Anglo, Farringdon in London

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Right around the corner from buzzing Leather Lane market in Farringdon sits chef Mark Jarvis’ modern British restaurant, Anglo. The décor is minimalist and has a mix of rustic wooden tables and industrial...

Restaurant Review: Chakra, Kensington High Street in London

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Nestled down a side street just off Kensington High Street is a quaint little restaurant, Chakra. Serving predominately North Indian cuisine with Punjabi influences, their philosophy is based on the chakra...

Restaurant Review: Corrigan’s Mayfair, Mayfair in London

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In London you are never short of a good quality restaurant, whether there are Michelin stars, AA rosettes or some damn good personal recommendations attached to its name. There is nowhere quite like the...

Restaurant Review: NIX NYC, New York in the USA

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We know cities are getting better at catering for both vegetarians and vegans, but New York is one of the cities taking it to the next level. Not only do they boast an impressive range of green eateries,...