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'Simple, understated, and exactly what the locals need'

Heist Bank

Restaurant open Mon–Thu 8am–11pm, Fri 8am–midnight, Sat midday–midnight, Sun midday–10.30pm

The blurb

Friday nights you’ll usually find me in a pair of trackies excitedly planning an early night. Or putting on a predictable chick flick with a drop of wine … Read more →

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'Buzzy atmosphere, feel-good music and attractively laid back interior'

RustiKo

Restaurant open Mon–Sat midday–10.30pm, Sun midday–10pm; bar open Sun–Wed midday–11pm, Thu midday–midnight, Fri–Sat midday–1am

The blurb

‘Situated in the heart of Old Compton Street, RustiKo embodies the vintage Soho experience. Independent, quirky, candle-lit interior and a funky blues playlist.’

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'Light and healthy meals without being too indulgent for a midweek dinner out '

The Brackenbury

Open for lunch Tue–Sat midday–2.30pm, for dinner Tue–Sat 6.30pm–9.30pm

The blurb

The gap between Shepherd’s Bush and Hammersmith could probably be mistaken for a ‘no man’s land’—pubs and fine dining in Shepherd’s Bush are sparse; Hammersmith is much the same. … Read more →

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'The room wows, staff are lovely and I couldn’t fault the classic Milanese food'

Savini at Criterion

Open daily from 8am until midnight

The blurb

Located next to the statue of Anteros (better known as the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain) in the heart of frenetic Piccadilly Circus, Savini at Criterion celebrates 150 years of Italian and English history. … Read more →

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'The variety of pizza flavours on offer is extensive, from the simple to the sublime'

Rossopomodoro

Wed–Sat 5pm–2am, Sun 11am–2am

The blurb

“We were born in Naples—the home of pizza—and we’ve lived and breathed Neapolitan food ever since. That’s why we truly believe you won’t find more authentic pizza than ours outside Naples. With chefs from … Read more →

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'Everything about Pizzicotto was warm and welcoming'

Pizzicotto

Tues–Sun midday–2.45pm, 6pm–10.30pm

The blurb

‘Inspired by the tradition of Italian neighbourhood haunts, Pizzicotto is the lively sister restaurant to the 50 year old Kensington gem ‘Il Portico’. A local Pizzeria and Osteria where the humble pizza & neighbourhood cuisine … Read more →

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'It is very easy to want to order at least one dish from each section'

Polpo, Harvey Nichols

Mon–Sat midday–10.30pm, Sun midday–10pm

The blurb

Polpo describes itself as a ‘bacaro’, or Venetian pub, designed for guests to enjoy a little snack and a beer or glass of wine while perched on a bar stool, or to order several … Read more →

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'The whole place is designed like an expensive yacht'

Chucs Westbourne Grove

Mon–Sat 8am–11.30pm, Sun 11am–6.30pm

The blurb

Having previously eaten at sister pub Chucs Bar & Grill on Dover Street, I knew the Italian culinary delights we were in for. Chucs draws its inspiration, decor and vibes from life in Lake … Read more →

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'The hospitality was such that we really did feel like guests rather than customers'

Enoteca Turi

Lunch Mon –Sat midday–2.30pm, dinner Mon–Thu 7pm–10.30pm, Fri–Sat 7pm–11pm

Filthy grey rain thundered over the Thames, some ghastly football match was on (presumably Chelsea playing) and the traffic, as a consequence of both, was horrendous. My husband and I had … Read more →

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'A well-thought-out offering that has some interesting and new ideas'

Jamie’s Italian, Westfield

Mon–Wed midday–10pm, Thu midday–10.30pm, Fri–Sat midday–11pm, Sun midday–9pm

Full disclosure here; I don’t like Jamie Oliver. At all. The man irritates me beyond belief. I know, I know—the nation’s darling, the blue-eyed boy of cooking, the proper cheeky geezer—how can … Read more →

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