Scroll to Top
Menu
Follow us on:
You are here:
Home / Food & Drink / Archive by Category "Restaurants & Bars"

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!

Restaurant Review: Sticky Mango, Lambeth in London

Serving up a progressive style of delightful South East Asian cuisine is London’s Sticky Mango. With a menu inspired by street food from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore, the...

Restaurant Review: Fenchurch, Sky Garden in London

By

Residing atop Sky Garden, fine-dining restaurant Fenchurch this summer revitalised their gourmet offering high above London with fresh, Mediterranean flavours and French cooking techniques by newly appointed...

The London Steakhouse Company Chelsea celebrate their tenth birthday

By

West London’s favourite neighbourhood steak restaurant, London Steakhouse Chelsea has recently celebrated ten years of blushing cuts. Specialising in offering diners the finest quality steak in its smart,...

Review: The Crown Inn, Church Enstone, Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire

By

Last week I visited a fabulous village pub with rooms, The Crown at Church Enstone, near Chipping Norton – the epicentre of David Cameron’s smart West Oxfordshire set. Surrounded by glorious Cotswolds...

Brunch Review: VIVI Centre Point, 11 St Giles Square in London

By

An all-day destination restaurant, VIVI encapsulates a sixties revival in the newly redeveloped Centre Point building. Elevating its weekend offering, recently the restaurant launched a new series of DJ...

Kanishka, Mayfair in London

Restaurant Review: Kanishka, Mayfair in London

By

Leading food writer Anuja Gaur dines out at Atul Kochhar’s much-hyped Mayfair eatery Kanishka. For as long as I can remember I’ve had an ever-faithful love for India and all things Indian, having...

Restaurant Review: Ormer Mayfair at Flemings Mayfair in London

By

I’m a true believer that often the service experience has a greater resonance upon what may end up on your plate. This certainly rings true for Ormer Mayfair, however here, if we are to measure up the...

NYC’s fashion hotspot hotel The Lowell launches ‘Coco’s Haute Couture Afternoon Tea’ for Fashion Week

By

Nestled amongst the Upper East Side brownstones surrounding Barneys, Bergdorf’s and Bloomingdale’s, The Lowell is one of the city’s most exclusive luxury hotels and the hottest...

A gourmet getaway: Bangkok’s new luxury retreat to open in 2019

By

Nestled on the east bank of the legendary “River of Kings”, Capella Bangkok is a new, luxury retreat with an emphasis on great, authentic Thai cuisine. Due to open in the fourth quarter of 2019, the...

Bar Review: Nightjar, Shoreditch in London

By

There was a time when drinking was widely considered to be one of life’s pleasures and not an evil. At Nightjar, the dimly-lit Shoreditch basement bar frequently included in global lists for the best...

Restaurant Review: The Galley, Topsham in Devon

By

There’s nothing quite like eating a meal and being able to see the land of the farmer, who supplies meat to the restaurant you are sitting in. That’s what you call locally sourced. And The...

Set of half dozen fresh opened oysters in shell served on rustic blue plate on gray stone background, close up, top view. Oysters concept

The top 5 restaurants to eat oysters in London

By

With National Oyster Day coming up on August 5th, and the oyster season recommencing shortly afterwards, we take a look at the five best restaurants around the capital to sample these sophisticated delicacies...

Restaurant Review: Mint Leaf, Bank in London

By

Serving modern Indian dishes and situated in the centre of London’s historic city, Mint Leaf are a restaurant and cocktail bar that come together as one – catering to its metropolis situe. Combining...

Restaurant Review: Restaurant 104, Notting Hill in London

By

It’s like stepping into someone’s living room at Restaurant 104. However here is a difference: as you enter a chic and humbly dressed room, the culinary expertise from Petrus, The Waterside Inn, Le...

Is the iconic Elephant Bar at Raffles Hotel Le Royal still the world’s best bar? We sent Jake Stewart to find out

By

Leading drinks writer Jake Stewart takes a closer look at the legendary Elephant Bar in Cambodia and discusses whether or not it can still be regarded among the world’s elite. There’re hotel bars...

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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)

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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

By

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...